Vernon’s Okanagan Science Centre will celebrate Pink Shirt Day Wednesday, Feb. 26, with a pair of events.
One event is geared toward kids, the other for parents.
The Anti-Bullying for Children Workshop, led by Breakthrough Martial Arts owner/instructor Rob Rinas, will teach little ones how to diffuse confrontation without violence.
During this one-hour introduction, the child will gain valuable strategies to help them confidently handle a bully. The workshop runs from 3:30-4:30 p.m. and is free for members; included with admission for non-members.
Parents can sometimes struggle with knowing how to help their child with anxiety. The intention of the Helping Your Anxious Child: A Panel Discussion is to let parents know they are not alone, to help de-stigmatize mental health issues and provide helpful tools and resources.
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A panel comprised of members of the community with lived experiences as well as healthcare professionals will facilitate the workshop which runs from 7-8 p.m. Admission is free, and all are welcome.
The science centre encourages everyone to wear pink on Feb. 26 to let the world know “bullying stops here.”
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For more information call 250-545-3644, email info@okscience.ca , or visit www.okscience.ca.
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