Schools and high schools
Assemblies and parent nights about screens, attention and what it means to be present, with time for questions.
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Children, teens and young adults
Helping our young people through the transition
EHF Canada, based in Caledon East, Ontario, offers talks and workshops for children, teens and young adults in schools, high schools, colleges and community groups. Each talk offers a personal story, a few simple practices and a conversation to continue.
Who the talks are for
Who are the talks for?
Colleges and universities
Talks and workshops for older students. The format is discussed with your organization so the session fits the people attending.
Plan a college talkCommunity groups
Talks and workshops for community groups that work with young people, with the format agreed in advance.
Plan a group talkParents and caregivers
An evening conversation about screens, gaming, attention and connection at home, with time for questions.
About parent nightsWhat to expect
What does a talk look like?
Short, honest and practical. A school assembly runs from 20 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes.
A personal story
Carl speaks honestly about screens, attention and being present, from lived experience rather than a script.
A few simple practices
Sound, breath and grounding, brought into the room so young people can try them for themselves.
An invitation to notice
A gentle invitation to notice how we use our attention.
A conversation to continue
A common language and a pause in the day that students and families can carry on talking about.
The speaker
Who gives the talks?
Carl Nissen is CEO and EHF Master at EHF Canada. He speaks to teens in schools and to residents in recovery programs as a guest speaker, honestly and from lived experience rather than a script. He does not run a treatment or rehab program: he is brought in to speak.
He is also a motivational speaker and ambassador for Caledon Community Services. Read more about speaking to schools and recovery programs or about EHF Canada.
Are the talks treatment or therapy?
No. The talks are educational. They are not treatment, therapy or counselling, and they do not replace medical, psychological or addiction treatment. We do not promise outcomes.
- Where
- Schools, high schools, colleges and community groups across Ontario
- How to book
- Book a call
Questions
Questions about talks for young people
Who, where, how long and what they are not.
What does EHF Canada offer young people?
EHF Canada, based in Caledon East, Ontario, offers talks and workshops for children, teens and young adults. Each talk offers a personal story, a few simple practices and a conversation to continue. They are held in schools, high schools, colleges and community groups, and the format is agreed with the host first.
Who gives the talks?
Carl Nissen, CEO and EHF Master at EHF Canada, speaks to teens in schools and to residents in recovery programs as a guest speaker. He speaks honestly about screens, attention and being present, from lived experience rather than a script. He is also an ambassador for Caledon Community Services.
How long is a talk?
A school assembly runs from 20 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes. A parent night is an evening conversation with time for questions, and the two can be booked together. The length and format are agreed with your school, college or community group before anything is confirmed.
Are the talks treatment or therapy?
No. The talks are educational. They are not treatment, therapy or counselling, and they do not replace medical, psychological or addiction treatment or the supports a school and local services already provide. We do not promise outcomes. We offer a shared experience and a conversation.
How do I book a talk?
Book a call from the contact page, phone (416) 305-2267 or email [email protected]. Tell us about your school, college or group, the audience and the timing. Talks are quoted per group and format, in Canadian dollars, and we confirm everything before you commit.
Talks for young people
Bring a talk to your young people.
Tell us about your school, college or group and we will agree a format that fits.