An evening with Dr.Gabor Mate

 

A grandparent is a tough job, spoil your grand children then return them to their parents. Someone close to children will experience both the children good behavior and also their challenging behavior. As the Whistler Community Services Society (WCSS) Seniors Outreach worker, I provide a confidently listening ear to hear some of the challenges that grandparents face. I hear the concerns that as an ‘outsider’ having an opinion on how their grandchildren are being raised is difficult. In my role I work with the grandparents to support them and offer resources that can help direct them to service for family support. With 3 other outreach workers on staff there is opportunity for our staff to support families here in Whistler. WCSS and the Whistler Secondary School, Parent Advisory Committee and Squamish Savings are hosting Dr. Gabor Mate who is world renowned for his knowledge and ability to offer solutions to individuals of all ages dealing with challenging life solutions. As a TED (Technology, Entertainment and Design) presenter, Dr. Mate brings years of experience as a physician and his focus on human development through the lens of science and compassion, brings a new perspective to ones health. Conference that host Dr.Mate as a key note speaker cost in the hundreds of dollars cost. Here in Whistler WCSS and the Whistler Secondary School PAC are able to host the event with the cost of tickets for only $10 on Tuesday September 23 from 7pm to 9pm at Whistler Secondary School. This evening he will focus on why children are stressed. (which I’m sure that grandparents witness) This presentation will touch on why parents (grandparents) and teachers are disempowered and how to restore the healthy balance in adult-children relationships. Tickets can be purchased on-line at the event brite site, www.eventbrite.ca and search Dr. Mate in Whistler. This event is going to be stunning. Having the opportunity to host Dr. Mate in our own backyard, and learn how to restore the healthy balance in adult-children relationships is in itself a reason to come out and support this presentation