In this introductory 90-minute interactive workshop, peer leaders draw on lived experience and research to illuminate the often-overlooked realities of young people impacted by the stress and stigma of a parent’s substance use. Together, we explore trauma-informed, anti-stigmatizing practices to build trust, foster connection, and support healing in ways that honour youth voice and rights

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Outcomes:​​

• Recognize the Impact of Relational Trauma: Understand how the stress and stigma linked to a parent’s substance use affect a young person’s emotions, behaviors, and capacity to seek out support.

• Understand How Stigma Shapes a Child’s Hope, Identity, and Meaning: Explore how societal judgment toward families affected by substance use can diminish a child’s sense of safety, belonging, and future hope, and how natural supports can support youth in shaping a positive identity and finding meaning in their experiences.

• Practice Stigma-Free, Trust-Building Care: Learn practical strategies to offer care that reduces shame and nurtures healing.