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Denim Day
Introduction Denim Day is an important time to reflect on sexual violence and show solidarity with survivors. We understand that talking about these topics can be painful. Sexual assault is deeply personal and traumatic, and acknowledging it requires care. If you are...
Guide 2: Digital Literacy and Online Influence
Guide 2: Digital Literacy and Online Influence Introduction Netflix’s Adolescence has sparked widespread conversations about how to protect kids from the toxic corners of the internet. Critics and experts have noted how timely Adolescence is. Its launch coincided...
Meet The Team: Kelsey
It takes an incredible team of individuals to do the work we do. Meet Kelsey, one of Dragonfly Centre’s Outreach Counsellors. She shares with us what she enjoys most about working with our team, and much more! What inspired you to become a counsellor? I have always...
Guide 1: Fostering Healthy Masculinity and Emotional Resilience in Boys
Guide 1: Fostering Healthy Masculinity and Emotional Resilience in Boys Introduction Talking to boys about gender roles, feelings, and identity can be tough, especially when society often tells them to "man up" or bottle up emotions. The Netflix series Adolescence...
Age of Consent in Canada
Legal Age of Consent in Canada PDF Legal Age of Consent in Canada In Canada, the age of consent to sexual activity is 16 years. This is the minimum age at which an individual is legally capable of consenting to sexual acts. However, specific provisions exist for...
How to Support A Youth in an Unhealthy Relationship
How to Support A Youth in an Unhealthy Relationship It can be upsetting to watch a youth who you care about navigate an unhealthy relationship—whether it's a romantic relationship or a close friendship. As someone who wants the best for them, it’s natural to want to...
Meet The Team: Shantae
It takes an incredible team of individuals to do the work we do. Meet Shantae, one of Dragonfly Centre’s Child & Youth Counsellors. She shares with us what "a typical day in the life" of her role looks like, and much more! What is the most rewarding part of your...
Understanding Trauma & The Brain
Understanding Trauma & The Brain: Trauma is the emotional or psychological response to a distressing event or series of events. While it is commonly associated with experiences such as physical or sexual assault, trauma can also arise from emotional abuse,...
The Reality of Sexual Violence
The Reality of Sexual Violence What is it? Sexual violence is this umbrella term that encompasses all sexual behaviours or actions that are unwanted, coerced, or committed without voluntary consent. According to the World Health Organization, sexual violence is...
Conversation Guide For Caregivers: Talking to Your Youth About Healthy Relationships
Download/View the PDF Here:Talking to Youth about Healthy Relationships booklet Conversation Guide For Caregivers: Talking to Your Youth About Healthy Relationships Get Comfy Bring a sense of warmth, comfort, and normalcy to personal safety conversations so your...