Making Waves  |  Opportunities  |  Spotlight on Alan Fruzzetti  |  Expert Education Series  |  Research Studies

November 2022

In this Issue:

• Sashbear has been making waves
• Opportunities at Sashbear
• Spotlight on Alan Fruzzetti
• Expert Education Series
• Research Study Recruitment

Photo: Dean Boyles, CEO of Swim Ontario, Lynn Courey, Co-founder of The Sashbear Foundation, and Brittany MacLean, Olympian

On October 15th, The Sashbear Foundation hosted a free mental health talk for parents of swimmers competing at The Etobicoke Swim Club’s Hall of Fame Meet at the Etobicoke Olympium. "Supporting Your Athlete's Mental Health" was presented by Sashbear Program Manager Doreen Hyndman and Sashbear volunteer Karen Dunk-Green. Special thanks to Olympic swimmer, Brittany MacLean, for sharing some of her tips on how to help support your children’s mental health so they can be more resilient both in and out of the pool. And, warmest thanks to our wonderful team of Sashbear volunteers—Taruna, Jodi, Ann, Misako, Tony, Cheryl and Christiane, who spoke to hundreds of parents and children over the weekend about The Sashbear Foundation and Family Connections™. Together, we’re making waves for mental health!

Paid Opportunity

Programs Administrative Assistant

We are looking for someone to provide administrative support for Sashbear’s program offerings, including Family Connections™, in both English and French. Hours: 20-30 hours per week, remote (work-from-home), flex-time with availability through the day as well as occasional evenings and weekends.

Requirements: Excellent written and spoken English, French an asset. Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and Zoom. Reliable internet.

Qualities: Attention to detail. Able to work independently and work to deadline. Knowledge of Family Connections™ an asset. Strong empathy and customer service ethic.

Deadline to Apply: Applications close November 16. Click here to see full job description and how to apply.

Dr. Alan Fruzzetti is the co-creator of Family Connections, which began 20 years ago. Alan has supported Sashbear generously with his time and wisdom, and recently, a few of us had the privilege of meeting him during a surprise visit to Toronto. Read about Alan’s relationship with Sashbear, and about the 20th anniversary celebration of Family Connections™. Click here to read more >

Back row, L to R: Kathleen, Maureen, Marlene (Sashbear Walk Co-ordinator), Victoria, Cathy, Mary Beth, Mike Menu (Sashbear Co-Founder), Lynn Courey (Sashbear President and Co-Founder), Cheryl, Jenn.

Front row, L to R: Sue, Doreen (Sashbear Program Manager), Dr. Alan Fruzzetti, Wally, Dr. Armida Fruzzetti, Christiane (Sashbear Board Member).

Sashbear's Expert Education Series brings you free, online presentations with experts in the field of emotion dysregulation and suicidality.

Recordings will be available on our website 1-2 weeks later.

To watch recordings of previous presentations, click here.

Wed., Nov. 9, 7:00 - 8:15 pm ET

Talking About Suicide: 
What Works and What Doesn't

A conversation with
Blaise Aguirre, MD and Gillian Galen, PsyD

Wed., Nov. 30, 7:00 - 8:15 pm ET

Supporting Sexual Minority Youth (SMY)

with Wendy Bamatter, Ph.D.

Wed., Dec. 14, 7:00 - 8:15 pm ET

Skills for the Holiday Season

with Carmen Lalonde, PsyD, C.Psych

IN-ROADS Delphi Study to develop a Core Outcome Set for future adolescent depression research studies

You may participate in this study if you are anywhere in Canada.

Research study on Chinese Canadian families caring for a person with BPD

Participants must be located in the Greater Toronto Area or southern Ontario. Participants may speak Cantonese, Mandarin or English.

DBT skills webapp study to reduce alcohol or substance use

Participants may be located anywhere in Canada.

Couple psychotherapy for borderline personality disorder

In English for Ontario residents only.