This peer-led workshop is for youth (ages 13 and up) living with a chronic health condition, along with their caregivers. It's an opportunity to start preparing for the transition from the pediatric to adult healthcare system. Through small-group activities and discussion, youth will connect with others, build self-management skills and gain confidence in managing their health. With guidance from trained peer facilitators, they'll set a personal health goal and create a plan to practice a new healthcare skill.
Upcoming You're in Charge Workshops
Register for our next workshop on Wednesday, October 29th & November 12th, 2025.
- These online sessions will be from 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Who can participate?
Workshops are available to youth (aged 13+) with a health condition and their caregivers. It is open to residents of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and PEI as IWK Health provides care to youth from these provinces.
Our program is family-focused! We require at least one parent/caregiver to attend with their youth to help build independence, provide information on health history and to also learn about the transition process.
Let's Talk: Teens building their health care skills Webinar
This session is for parents and caregivers of children living with a health condition. You'll hear directly from youth who have moved into the adult healthcare system and learn why it's helpful to start the conversation about transition early. We'll explore what self-management means, why it matters, and how you and your child can begin building these skills together.
Register for next webinar on Friday, October 3rd, 2025.
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This online webinar will be from 12:00-1:00 p.m.
For more information, please call our You're in Charge Program Facilitator at 902-399-4684 or email YoureInCharge@iwk.nshealth.ca.
To learn more about Transitions of Care click here
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