Wirth Behavioural Health Services

03/24/2026

Positive psychology explores the science of happiness and how emotions, thoughts, and relationships shape wellbeing.

Engaging in meaningful activities, being grateful, forging social connections, and being mindful can boost happiness and resilience. There will always be challenges in life, but they can also serve as a catalyst for growth.

For additional guidance, speak to a mental health professional.
https://mps.ca/find-psychologist/

To find mental health services available in the province, please visit the link provided for more information and resources.
https://sharedhealthmb.ca/services/mental-health/mental-health-and-wellness-resource-finder/

02/04/2026

Join Dr Kirsten Wirth for a virtual seminar “How to Get Your Child to Go to Sleep and Stay Asleep” Tuesday, Feb 10 @ noon (see link below in pic)

This February, we're bringing back Psychology Month with the theme This Is Psychology.

We’re excited to share a fresh lineup of insightful talks throughout the month. Join our free presentation series and hear from local experts as they explore topics ranging from parenting to psychology and money.

1. Upgrade Your Self-Care Belief System: Psychology Month Presentation for Female Mental Health Clinicians
Registration: https://www.subscribepage.com/psychologymonth2026

2. How to Get Your Child to Go to Sleep and Stay Asleep
Zoom Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85601450732?pwd=3lqxrOfTfhuxW5qbt6xB45RSsJzEZi.1
Meeting ID: 856 0145 0732
Passcode: 546613

3. Kids and Screens: Parenting Tips and Strategies
Registration: https://wpl.libcal.com/event/3991747

4. So You Want to Be a Clinical Psychologist?
Zoom Link: Join Zoom Meeting
https://umanitoba.zoom.us/j/65804486373?pwd=1lGvxl7YJyja1LWRNbvuR25LP3dxXa.1
Meeting ID: 658 0448 6373
Passcode: 079413

5. Mindfulness for Children and Caregivers
Registration:
https://www.kidthink.ca/event/mindfulness-for-children-and-caregivers-5/ -now

6. Healthy Brain Aging, Mild Cognitive Impairment, and Dementia: Answers to Frequently AskedQuestions
Registration: https://wpl.libcal.com/event/3994488

7. Quality Time Over Time Out: Reducing Your Child’s Tantrums Through Connection
Zoom Link: https://umanitoba.zoom.us/j/64545912599?pwd=Wbp47TWrbiHbkabO5a0RCKJFYIa14T.1
Meeting ID: 645 4591 2599
Passcode: 869650

8. Mind-Heart Interactions
Format: In person talk at the Reh-Fit Center, 1390 Taylor Avenue
Registration: walk-in

9. Psychology and Money
Registration: https://wpl.libcal.com/event/3993049

10. Access & Barriers to Mental Health Care for Adults 55+: Understanding Needs & Empowering Innovation
Zoom Link: https://umanitoba.zoom.us/j/61243643180?pwd=jmqlGC3bqeoQVZcRglvOLHmHKpeVpY.1
Meeting ID: 612 4364 3180
Passcode: 744625

01/13/2026

What if instead of looking at your child as rude defiant oppositional forgetful you looked at them as a work in progress . What if instead of looking at them for all that they can’t you saw them for all that they could? What if you stop listening to all the bs about adhd and saw your child for who they truly are ? Welcome to week one of my program where we stop thinking our kids are these labels and start seeing them for who they truly are . ADHD is part of their story but is not their story . Now I am going to give you research based data to show you that those labels are bs. I am going to show you that they are not a behaviour problem because actions talk louder than words . So if you are ready for action . Ready to learn how to support your child then you are ready for Bootcamp . Drop Bootcamp below .adhd doesn’t come with a parenting manual which is why I created one called Bootcamp because reading is not doing , listening and being accountable that is doing .

09/24/2025

🌟 A huge THANK YOU to Wirth Behavioural Health Services for supporting the 2025 MABA Conference! 🌟

Your commitment to advancing ABA and to strengthening our community of dedicated professionals is deeply appreciated.

This support helps make the conference possible and impactful for everyone involved, as we work together to shape a stronger future for ABA in Manitoba.

Purchase your ticket to the 20th Annual MABA Conference now (link in bio)!

09/23/2025

09/08/2025

Register for our Better together: Social Skills Group Program (Ages 12-17)
https://www.wirthbehaviouralhealth.com/social-skills-registration

05/28/2025

Register for our Better together: Social Skills Group Program (Ages 12-17)
https://www.wirthbehaviouralhealth.com/toilet-training-and-social-skills

05/10/2025

✨Join our Sleep Seminar & Learn Strategies For Common Sleep Mistakes Parents Often Make Without Realizing It:

📊 Not Getting Enough Sleep:

Many parents don’t know that school kids (ages 6-12) need 9-12 hours of good sleep every night.

Kids who don’t get enough sleep often have trouble paying attention, controlling their feelings, and behaving well - sometimes looking like they have ADHD when they’re really just tired!

Your body needs sleep even more than it needs food.

🛌 Creating Sleep Habits That Don’t Work:

When we always rock, hold, or lie down with kids until they fall asleep, we accidentally teach them they need us to sleep.

Children who learn to fall asleep on their own are much better at going back to sleep when they wake up during the night.

⏱️ Missing the Optimal Sleep Window:

Every kid has a “sleepy window” - a time when their body is ready for sleep.

If you miss this window, their body makes stress hormones that make it way harder to fall asleep and stay asleep all night.

Figuring out this perfect time for your child makes a huge difference.

Want to learn easy ways to fix these common problems?

Join Dr. Kirsten Wirth on May 14th for our sleep seminar on how to get your child to fall asleep and stay asleep.

💤Comment “SLEEP” or sign up through the link in our bio.

05/01/2025

Parents, does bedtime feel like a nightly battle? Here are actionable tips you can use to change nightly battles into easy nights. 💤🌙

What’s really happening when your child fights sleep:
✅ They love attention from their caregivers
✅ They are already overtired
✅ They have trouble managing executive function and emotions
✅ They would much rather play or keep doing what they were doing

Try these evidence-based approaches:

✅ Create a consistent, calming routine (30-60 minutes)
✅ Validate feelings: “I understand you want to play more. It’s hard to stop having fun.”
✅ Offer limited choices: “Would you like the blue or green pajamas tonight?”
✅ Use a visual schedule so expectations are clear
✅ Ensure their sleep environment is cool, comfortable, dark, and free of screens and devices

Remember, consistent, loving but firm responses to bedtime resistance help children develop healthy sleep associations, behaviour management, and emotional regulation skills.

Need more personalized support with sleep challenges? Join us May 14th for an in-person seminar on helping your child fall asleep and stay asleep. 😴

Comment “sleep” and we’ll send you the registration link!

04/25/2025

⏰ Less than a week to go! Join our April 30th Virtual Seminar to transform this challenging milestone into a manageable success story for your family.👶🏼🚽

Our proven, evidence-based approach has helped countless families because we focus on:

✅ Recognizing your child’s unique readiness signals
✅ Finding personalized motivation that actually works
✅ Handling accidents without stress or shame
✅ Creating consistency between all caregivers
✅ Celebrating progress that builds confidence
✅ Tracking patterns that lead to breakthroughs

Join our Potty Training in a Day Virtual Seminar on April 30th and gain the tools to make this developmental milestone positive for everyone.

Limited spots remaining! Register now: https://www.wirthbehaviouralhealth.com/seminars/p/from-diapers-to-dry-in-a-day-a-virtual-seminar-wyl7z-h98sb

**VIRTUAL ** Join us for a virtual seminar on rapid toilet training! Based on the research of Azrin and Foxx, we will cover the prerequisites and basics of toilet training quickly and effectively. Registration deadline is Monday, April 28, 2025 . Hosted by: Amy Pankewich, P.A.(I.P. Cand.), M.A.

04/16/2025

Want to support your child with a disability but unsure where to begin?

Join us for a free 1-hour online session to learn:
- What advocacy means
- How to advocate with confidence
- Navigating systems + services
- How diagnoses can shape your advocacy journey
… and more!

📅 Wednesday, April 23rd
🕖 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM CDT
💻 Online via Zoom
🎟️ FREE
🎤 Amy Pankewich, P.A.(I.P. Cand.), M.A., BCBA

Registration closes on Monday, April 14.

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Secure your spot today: https://www.wirthbehaviouralhealth.com/seminars/p/how-to-advocate-for-your-child-with-a-disability-a-free-virtual-seminar-tb6jg-fpa6k-gs638