Motivational Interviewing (MI) is an effective way of talking with people about CHANGE. Change is not always easy but using MI with your clients: Helps them consider their own reasons for change Decreases their resistance to change Build motivation to change Strengthens their commitment to change MI is useful in supporting people in a variety […]
This is a one-day training designed specifically for perinatal healthcare providers and professionals who provide support to pregnant people. The training will be broken down into the following 4 modules with facilitated discussions: * This training is certified by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Educators and International Childbirth Educators Association. * Participants who complete […]
This session will explore why individuals have differences in their responses to adversity and how our positive and negative experiences exist in a delicate balance to determine developmental and mental health outcomes. During the presentation, Nancy will talk about three "Core Principles of Development" highlighted by the Harvard Center on the developing child and Resilience […]
Motivational Interviewing (MI) is an effective way of talking with people about CHANGE. Change is not always easy but using MI with your clients: Helps them consider their own reasons for change Decreases their resistance to change Build motivation to change Strengthens their commitment to change MI is useful in supporting people in a variety […]
As early intervention programs for children with neurodevelopmental disorders rely on parental engagement, their success depends on the child-parent-professional relationship. In this webinar, Berna will present a guiding conceptual framework that may support professionals to re-evaluate their perceptions of parental engagement and involvement. Registrants will learn about adapting practices that are sensitive to diversity and […]
Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) is an evidence-based practice used to identify, reduce and prevent unhealthy substance use. This two-part workshop will cover:Using validated screening tools to effectively determine alcohol and drug use risk levels;observing and practicing brief interventions to increase engagement, elicit behavior change and reduce counterproductive discussions;and identifying referral best […]
Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) is an evidence-based practice used to identify, reduce and prevent unhealthy substance use. This two-part workshop will cover:Using validated screening tools to effectively determine alcohol and drug use risk levels;observing and practicing brief interventions to increase engagement, elicit behavior change and reduce counterproductive discussions;and identifying referral best […]
Dr. Jody Carrington has inspired many to consider the capacity for reconnection as the foundation to every healthy, authentic relationship. We are not born with the ability to repair ruptures; we have to learn how to do this as we build strong cultures. These relationships are the foundation of a successful company, team, or community. […]
Parenting Matters: Supporting Family Connections Virtual Conference Topics and Speakers Time Welcome – Connie Herman, Nobody’s Perfect Parent Program Provincial Coordinator & Jackie Eaton, Community Action Program for Children Training and Education Coordinator 1:00 p.m. – 1:05 p.m. Keynote – Reconnection: Building a Foundation of Authentic Relationships – Dr. Jody Carrington 1:05 p.m. – 2:30 […]
Summary: Prenatal exposure to alcohol can permanently affect fetal development and result in fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD). In this webinar, Dr. McGraw will talk about the lasting epigenetic changes triggered by alcohol during gestation, as well as present recent research showing how prenatal exposure to alcohol could affect the embryo at as early as […]