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Video transcript: Hi! I want to share with you all that we will run workshops related to technology. We really rely on technology a lot for enjoyment, games, social media etc. So this workshop goal is to discuss and understand the significant power and impact technology can have on our brains, mental health, wellbeing. We found some research and stats that are important to share related to this topic. Everyday we go along and use technology and don’t think about the impact on us, so the workshop will focus on identify our use, taking breaks and having a balance in our use of technology. We will have 2 workshops on the same topic in different locations: Victoria on Friday Sept 20th at 5pm at IDHHC. And also on Saturday September 21 at 10am in Kelowna run by Hanna. See posts for addresses.

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This workshop will show good and bad of technology on us and have an open discussion about self-care and mindfulness for balance.

What will be discussed?
– What happens in the brain when use social media, games and other apps
– Difference: Helpful vs Not helpful
– Recognize signs of too much using technology
– Impacts: physically, psychologically (mental health) and socially

How to balance?
– Self-care and balance use of technology
– Mindfulness activities and other ways to relax
– Stress reduction – not HAVE TO respond immediately!

Presenter: Hanna Ferm, MSW
Workshop provided in ASL

When: Saturday September 21 Time: 10am to 12pm
Where: Winfield United Church, 3751 Woodsdale Rd. Lake Country

Sign up or ask questions?
Email: Hanna.Ferm@vch.ca
Text: 778-987-4181