The youth of today are training to be the adults of tomorrow. Youth are watching us closely, and they continuously copy what they see. If we as adults are unable to embrace vulnerability, reach out for help, or manage our emotions in a healthy way, why would they? Learn how to step into vulnerability, embrace […]
This session will explore the impact of a healthy prenatal development on the early years (0 to 6 years old), as a foundation for lifelong health. It will cover what happens during fetal development and why it's important to understand it, how to support a healthy pregnancy for better health outcomes for the mother and […]
Motivational Interviewing (MI) is an effective way of talking with people about CHANGE. Change is not always easy but using MI with your clients aids in the following: 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 […]
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 level. Observing and practicing brief interventions to increase engagement, elicit behavior change and reduce counterproductive discussions. Identifying […]
This session will explore how the brain develops, how attachment and healthy brain development are closely linked, and how healthy relationships nurture the capacity to manage stress and build resiliency. During the presentation, Megan, Jackie and Connie will talk about strategies to help children and caregivers to strengthen the attachment bond.
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 presentation will discuss how MI has been developmentally tailored and how to integrate concepts of antiracism and cultural humility for minoritized youth.
In this presentation, Dawn Kellington will explore a framework for supporting children who are experiencing big emotions such as anger, frustration, and worry and who may be exhibiting challenging behaviours. She will offer a variety of practical suggestions to support regulation in children.
This webinar aims to uncover biases and change how we view people who use substances, and will help show how stigma affects people. It will teach attendees how to connect in a non-stigmatizing way by learning how to use language that focuses on the person, not their use of substances. Attendees will also gain the […]
Motivational Interviewing (MI) is an effective way of talking with people about CHANGE. You have taken an Introductory MI training and now you would like to deepen and strengthen your MI skills. This online interactive workshop includes the following objectives: Review and discuss content covered in Introductory MI Discuss the spirit of MI Practice using […]
In this presentation, Annie and Melody will share the background context, the scope of work, and the outcomes from a community-wide FASD prevention project in Labrador. Annie will share the history and impetus behind developing a strengths- and asset-based approach to articulating an FASD prevention strategy in Sheshatshiu Innu First Nations and Mushuau Innu First […]
Motivational Interviewing (MI) is an effective way of talking with people about CHANGE. Change is not always easy but using MI with your clients aids in the following: Helps them consider their own reasons for change Decreases their resistance to change Builds motivation to change Strengthens their commitment to change. MI is useful in supporting […]
More children are injured falling out of beds than out of trees each year, yet many adults focus on new ways to constrain play. Today's children often lead sedentary lives with limited opportunities to explore the environment around them and develop the skills necessary to protect their overall health. The encroachment of safety in children's […]
My Curious Brain is a fun, interactive, and educational book for parents and caregivers to teach their children about how the brain works. When parents and caregivers have a greater understanding of how their own brain works and their children’s brains work, they will better understand how to support their child and promote healthy brain […]
In this presentation, an exciting approach to raising children will be explored through engaging discussions, case examples, and experiential immersions. Child development professionals, parents, grandparents, teachers, and others who help children grow, will find this learning experience filled with scientifically based ideas and practical skills that can promote well-being in children’s lives. By offering a […]
Parenting Matters: Nurturing the Whole-Brain Child Topics and Speakers Time Welcome - Connie Herman, Nobody’s Perfect Parenting Program Provincial Coordinator & Jackie Eaton, Community Action Program for Children Training and Education Coordinator 10:00 a.m. – 10:20 a.m. Kids of Note 10:20 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Keynote - The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Strategies to Nurture Your […]
This session will explore what phone use means for parenting and early child development. During this presentation, Brandon will talk about parents' experiences with and feelings about their phones. He will present actionable strategies for avoiding the potential pitfalls of phone overuse, while maintaining happier family and parent-child relationships.
This webinar will summarize findings from the Saskatchewan Prevention Institute report titled 'Grooming for the Purposes of Exploitation and Abuse: A Literature Review'. Specific topics that will be discussed include: an overview of grooming, prevalence and types of grooming, grooming processes, online grooming, information regarding victims and perpetrators of grooming, prevention and intervention strategies, and […]
This session will explore reasons why some families may not engage with services and supports. We will also explore what we learned from families about the support they needed and could not access during the pandemic. Discussion will include what agencies and policymakers need to be thinking about when reducing services during events such as […]
Having not received an FASD diagnosis until his late forties, RJ Formanek was startled to find how many of the strategies he had used throughout life were a result of FASD. In this webinar, RJ Formanek will share his experiences on how FASD affects the people who have it and how it impacts the world […]
Applying a Health Equity Lens to Injury Prevention Programming Presented by Parachute, Canada's national charity dedicated to preventing serious and fatal injuries, this presentation will describe equity-focused child injury prevention approaches and communication strategies. Drawing on Parachute's previous work, developing a Child Injury Prevention Course for professionals and delivering educational programming to families through centres […]