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  • Indigenous Health and STBBIs: Practical Approaches to Delivering Culturally Safe and Trauma-Informed Care

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    Effective STBBI prevention and care for Indigenous communities goes beyond clinical knowledge. It requires an understanding of factors that influence Indigenous health, as well as approaches that build trust and foster meaningful relationships with the individuals and communities we serve. Developing cultural safety and trauma-informed practices can help healthcare providers create more welcoming and responsive […]

  • Prenatal substance use 101 Training

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    The Perinatal Substance Use (PSU) 101 Training is a two-day, live introductory training designed to build foundational knowledge and understanding of substance use during pregnancy and the postpartum period. The training will explore approaches to providing trauma-informed, culturally safe, and evidence-informed support to pregnant, postpartum, and newly parenting people. Day One: Participants will receive an […]

  • Youth Engagement: Opening the Doors to Difficult Conversations Toolkit© Training – ONLINE/HUMBOLDT

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    Opening the Door to Difficult Conversations toolkit workshop is for Saskatchewan adult allies to build capacity to engage youth in conversations about alcohol and alcohol-related harms. The sessions provide training about the concepts of facilitation, youth engagement, adult allyship, being trauma-informed, and creating safe spaces. Trained adult allies gain access to the toolkit and are […]

  • Introductory Motivational Interviewing Training

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    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 Builds motivation to change Strengthens their commitment to change MI is useful in supporting people in a variety […]

  • Tiny Explorers, Safe Spaces: Strategies for Child Safety at Home

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    The Supporting Parents Webinar Series focuses on topics to help parents and caregivers learn how to create environments that help children thrive. These webinars can be used as part of parenting groups or can be used by parents and caregivers independently. Interactive activities are used to share strategies and tips to enhance capacity to raise […]

  • Youth Engagement: Opening the Doors to Difficult Conversations Toolkit© Training – REGINA

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    Opening the Door to Difficult Conversations toolkit workshop is for Saskatchewan adult allies to build capacity to engage youth in conversations about alcohol and alcohol-related harms. The sessions provide training about the concepts of facilitation, youth engagement, adult allyship, being trauma-informed, and creating safe spaces. Trained adult allies gain access to the toolkit and are […]

  • Child Passenger Safety: Being Winter-Ready

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    Winter travel in Saskatchewan can create unique challenges for parents and caregivers travelling with children. Bulky clothing can affect harness fit, cold weather can complicate travel, and everyday winter routines can make car seat safety feel overwhelming and complicated. This webinar will help parents and caregivers build confidence in child passenger safety throughout the year, […]

  • My Curious Brain Workshop

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    This workshop will offer an introduction to the My Curious Brain book, virtual Resource Room, User Guide, and newly developed Certificate Program. Strategies and tips on how to use these tools to support children and the adults in their lives will be shared throughout the workshop. The My Curious Brain book sparks children's curiosity about […]

  • Key Considerations for Developing Prenatal Education Programs

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    This presentation will explore the importance of prenatal education, the key components of an effective course, what to avoid when designing your program, and strategies to best support families throughout their learning journey. The importance of respecting and integrating individual values, preferences, cultural beliefs, and traditional practices when providing person-centred education for the birthing, postpartum, […]

  • Integrating Trauma-Informed Approaches into Clinical Practice: Practical Skills and Tools to Engage Clients in Complex and Sensitive Health-Related Conversations

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    This engaging in-person training is designed to help public health professionals build confidence and practical skills for navigating sensitive health-related conversations with clients. Through interactive learning, discussion, and reflection, participants will explore how trauma and life experiences influence health, behaviours, relationships, and responses to care. Grounded in trauma-informed practice, the training will strengthen participants' ability […]

  • Supporting Families with Neurodivergent Children

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    This webinar warmly invites caregivers and families of autistic or neurodivergent children, as well as service providers and others who support these children and families. During this session, participants will observe, explore, and appreciate the unique ways children connect and communicate across different contexts. The presentation will examine how different approaches can shape our understanding […]

  • Advanced Motivational Interviewing Training

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    Motivational Interviewing (MI) is an effective way of talking with people about CHANGE. The Advanced MI training is designed for people who have taken an Introductory MI training and would like to deepen and strengthen their MI skills. This in-person workshop includes the following objectives: Review and discuss content covered in Introductory MI Discuss the […]

  • Psychiatric Emergencies during Pregnancy and Postpartum

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    This webinar will demystify what postpartum psychosis is, highlight important signs of a psychiatric emergency during pregnancy and postpartum, and explore essential supports and resources available.

  • Introductory Motivational Interviewing Training

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    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 Builds motivation to change Strengthens their commitment to change MI is useful in supporting people in a variety […]

  • Parenting Matters Workshop: The Power of Attachment

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    9:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. Welcome Connie Herman, Nobody’s Perfect Parenting Program Provincial Coordinator & Jackie Eaton, Community Action for Prenatal and Child Health Program Training and Education Coordinator Opening Lyndon Linklater, Knowledge Keeper 9:15 a.m. - 12:15p.m. Make the Connection (MTC) Facilitator Training Nicole MacRae, Strong Minds Strong Kids, Psychology Canada The Make the […]

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  • HIV Prevention: Mobilizing HIV PrEP and PEP in Community

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    This session is designed for service providers working with people at risk of HIV. Service providers play a critical role in helping people at risk of HIV understand, access, and use PrEP and PEP effectively. Participants will learn what PrEP and PEP are, the types available, who they are for, their efficacy and safety, and […]

  • Youth Engagement: Opening the Doors to Difficult Conversations Toolkit© Training – Online

    Opening the Door to Difficult Conversations toolkit workshop is for Saskatchewan adult allies to build capacity to engage youth in conversations about alcohol and alcohol-related harms. The sessions provide training about the concepts of facilitation, youth engagement, adult allyship, being trauma-informed, and creating safe spaces. Trained adult allies gain access to the toolkit and are […]

  • Virtual Bicycle Safety Classroom Education

    Bicycling is a great way for students to get around, enjoy the outdoors, and keep active. Despite its amazing benefits, injuries can and do occur. Join staff from the Saskatchewan Prevention Institute and Saskatchewan Health Authority Acquired Brain Injury Education & Prevention for a LIVE virtual presentation about bicycle and helmet safety. The session includes […]

  • Reclaiming Indigenous Understandings of Autism and Neurodivergence

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    In recognition of Autism Awareness Month, the Saskatchewan Prevention Institute, the University of Saskatchewan Department of Pediatrics, and Autism Services Saskatoon are collaborating to host Dr. Grant Bruno for a webinar on Indigenous perspectives on autism. Indigenous peoples remain significantly underrepresented in autism research, policy, and practice. Drawing from his lived experience as a parent […]

  • Community-Led Alcohol Harm Reduction: Evidence and Lessons from Rural and Remote Communities

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    What makes community-led alcohol harm reduction strategies effective? This webinar explores evidence-informed lessons from rural and remote communities, using case examples to highlight practical principles such as cultural grounding, community ownership, and reducing barriers to participate. By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to: Describe key evidence-informed principles of community-led strategies to […]

  • Traumatic Head Injury Due to Child Maltreatment: Prevention Strategies and Detection Tools

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    Traumatic head injury due to child maltreatment (THI-CM) affects infants and children up to five years of age, with infants most commonly impacted. This webinar will provide current, evidence-based information on THI-CM and is intended for health professionals and service providers. The presenter will focus on prevention strategies, detection, and diagnosis of THI-CM, while also […]

  • A First Steps Approach to Helping People Drink Less

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    Do you work with people who are thinking about changing their relationship with alcohol? Going Forward is a practical, client-directed tool that supports that process over six weeks, without requiring abstinence as a goal. Developed by Wayne Skinner and David Brown at Pathways Research in Winnipeg, it guides users through a series of structured but […]

  • Hepatitis C Essentials

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    CATIE's Hepatitis C Essentials is an introductory-level workshop designed for service providers who work with people at risk of or living with hepatitis C. This session aims to build foundational knowledge of hepatitis C, covering key topics such as transmission, testing, treatment, and prevention. Participants will also explore the social and structural factors that contribute […]

  • Advanced Motivational Interviewing Training

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    Motivational Interviewing (MI) is an effective way of talking with people about CHANGE. The Advanced MI training is designed for people who have taken an Introductory MI training and would like to deepen and strengthen their MI skills. This in-person workshop includes the following objectives: Review and discuss content covered in Introductory MI Discuss the […]

  • Introductory Motivational Interviewing Training

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    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 Builds motivation to change Strengthens their commitment to change MI is useful in supporting people in a variety […]

  • Prenatal Environmental Health Education – Sharing and gathering insights on current gaps and opportunities

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    Environmental exposures (like chemicals in air, water, food, and consumer products) are increasingly recognized as an important factor in reproductive, fetal, and child health. Recent Canadian research shows that conversations about environmental exposures are not yet a routine part of prenatal care, pointing to important opportunities for greater education, dialogue, and community engagement. This session […]

  • Supporting Parents Webinar Series: Talking With Your Kids About Sexual Health: It’s Easier Than You Think!

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    The Supporting Parents Webinar Series focuses on topics to help parents and caregivers learn how to create environments that help children thrive. These webinars can be used as part of parenting groups or can be used by parents and caregivers independently. Interactive activities are used to share strategies and tips to enhance the capacity to […]

  • Parenting Matters: Attachment, Lullabies, and the Power of Hope

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    10:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Welcome Connie Herman, Nobody’s Perfect Parenting Program Provincial Coordinator & Jackie Eaton, Community Action Program for Children Training and Education Coordinator Opening and Drumming Granny Willow (Kelleen Blouin), Knowledge Keeper 10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. The Wisdom of the Lullaby: More Than Just Singing Kids to Sleep Dr. Deborah MacNamara, […]

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  • Parents’ and Caregivers’ Experiences of Caring for their Preschool Children after Declining Vaccines

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    This presentation provides an overview of a nursing-led, JBI qualitative systematic review that explored the experiences of caregivers enhancing their children's health after making the decision to decline all or some routine vaccines. Forty studies, originating from 14 countries with approximately 676 participants, met the criteria for inclusion. The results of the systematic review will […]

  • Youth Engagement: Opening the Doors to Difficult Conversations Toolkit© Training – Online

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    Opening the Door to Difficult Conversations toolkit workshop is for Saskatchewan adult allies to build capacity to engage youth in conversations about alcohol and alcohol-related harms. The sessions provide training about the concepts of facilitation, youth engagement, adult allyship, being trauma-informed, and creating safe spaces. Trained adult allies gain access to the toolkit and are […]

  • If These Walls Could Talk: The Hidden Toll of Intimate Partner Violence on Children

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    This presentation explores the far-reaching consequences of intimate partner violence (IPV) on children who witness or are exposed to it. Going beyond the immediate physical dangers, this presentation will delve into the emotional, psychological, neurobiological, developmental, and economic impacts of intimate partner violence that can shape a child's future. With a focus on local and […]

  • Introductory Motivational Interviewing Training

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    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 Builds motivation to change Strengthens their commitment to change MI is useful in supporting people in a variety […]

  • A Journey with Granny Willow: Traditional Teachings, Residential Schools, and Resiliency

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    The Supporting Parents Webinar Series focuses on topics to help parents and caregivers learn how to create environments that help children thrive. These webinars can be used as part of parenting groups or can be used by parents and caregivers independently. Interactive activities are used to share strategies and tips to enhance capacity to raise […]

  • Anchoring Hope – Building Adult Allies and Natural Supports – Prince Albert

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    In community spaces across the province, we continually hear calls for enhanced professional development, learning opportunities, and stronger community support. To meet this need, the Youth Mental Health Learning and Sharing Community has partnered with the Saskatchewan Prevention Institute to host a dedicated day of connection, growth, and collaboration. Key topics and activities include: My […]

  • Youth Engagement: Opening the Door to Difficult Conversations Toolkit© Training – Regina

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    Opening the Door to Difficult Conversations toolkit workshop is for Saskatchewan adult allies to build capacity to engage youth in conversations about alcohol and alcohol-related harms. The sessions provide training about the concepts of facilitation, youth engagement, adult allyship, being trauma-informed, and creating safe spaces. Trained adult allies gain access to the toolkit and are […]

  • Strengthening Connection with Our Kids

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    The Supporting Parents Webinar Series focuses on topics to help parents and caregivers learn how to create environments that help children thrive. These webinars can be used as part of parenting groups or can be used by parents and caregivers independently. Interactive activities are used to share strategies and tips to enhance capacity to raise […]

  • It Can Happen to Anyone (ITCHA)

    It Can Happen to Anyone (ITCHA)

    It Can Happen to Anyone (ITCHA) is a prevention-based workshop designed for parent groups, service providers, and community audiences. It includes a comprehensive overview of youth sexual exploitation, case studies and trends of youth exploitation, online exploitation, legal issues surrounding sexual exploitation, and family support. Attendees will learn learn how to prevent and recognize the […]

  • HIV Basics Workshop

    CATIE’s HIV Basics is an introductory-level workshop geared toward service providers who work with people at risk of or living with HIV. This session aims to provide service providers working in community-based organizations with foundational knowledge of HIV, covering topics such as HIV epidemiology, health equity, transmission, testing, treatment, prevention, and the long-term impacts of […]

  • Introductory Motivational Interviewing Training

    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 Builds motivation to change Strengthens their commitment to change MI is useful in supporting people in a variety […]

  • Youth Engagement: Opening the Doors to Difficult Conversations Toolkit© Training – Online

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    Opening the Door to Difficult Conversations toolkit workshop is for Saskatchewan adult allies to build capacity to engage youth in conversations about alcohol and alcohol-related harms. The sessions provide training about the concepts of facilitation, youth engagement, adult allyship, being trauma-informed, and creating safe spaces. Trained adult allies gain access to the toolkit and are […]

  • Back to School Injury Prevention: Playgrounds & Child Pedestrian Safety

    Back to School Injury Prevention: Playgrounds & Child Pedestrian Safety

    With summer coming to an end, the back to school season is an exciting time for children, educators, parents, and caregivers alike. This time of year brings a change in routines, more motorists on the roads, and children expanding their skills and desire for independence. This webinar will provide educators and caregivers with practical tips […]

  • Everyday Self-Care for Parents

    The Supporting Parents Webinar Series focuses on topics to help parents and caregivers learn how to create environments that help children thrive. These webinars can be used as part of parenting groups or can be used by parents and caregivers independently. Interactive activities are used to share strategies and tips to enhance capacity to raise […]

  • Nurturing Mental Health Through Perinatal Nutrition: Inclusive Conversations and Support Strategies

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    This webinar will focus on enhancing the skills of those supporting families during pregnancy and early parenting, with an emphasis on promoting overall well-being. It will explore inclusive and trauma-informed practices for discussing weight with expecting parents, ensuring these conversations are empowering. The session will also cover strategies for assisting families facing food insecurity and […]

  • Introductory Motivational Interviewing Training

    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 Builds motivation to change Strengthens their commitment to change MI is useful in supporting people in a variety […]

  • Supporting Neurodiverse Children: Tools for Calm, Connection, and Care

    This webinar will explore the concept of neurodiversity and what it means for children and their families. Sensory differences will be discussed, and practical strategies parents can use to support their child during moments of overstimulation will be shared. The powerful tool of meltdown mapping will be introduced, highlighting the importance of recognizing and understanding […]

  • Syphilis Foundations

    This workshop is designed as a foundational overview of syphilis for front-line service providers working in community-based organizations that serve priority populations. As rates of syphilis have risen sharply in recent years, service providers play an important role in increasing awareness and facilitating access to prevention, testing and treatment services. The goal of this workshop […]

  • Virtual Bicycle Safety Classroom Education

    Bicycling is a great way for students to get around, enjoy the outdoors, and keep active. Despite its amazing benefits, injuries can and do occur. Join staff from the Saskatchewan Prevention Institute and Saskatchewan Health Authority Acquired Brain Injury Education & Prevention for a 45-minute LIVE virtual presentation about bicycle and helmet safety. Topics covered […]

  • Disconnected Connections: The Impact of Screen Time on Young Children’s Social-Emotional Well-Being

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    This presentation examines the impact of screen time on young children's social-emotional and mental health well-being. Excessive screen time has been linked to difficulties in emotional regulation, attachment, and the development of empathy, all of which are critical for healthy social and mental health outcomes. Prolonged screen use can interfere with vital caregiver-child interactions, which […]

  • Introductory Motivational Interviewing Training

    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 Builds motivation to change Strengthens their commitment to change MI is useful in supporting people in a variety […]

  • Keeping Kids Safe Online (KKSO)

    Keeping Kids Safe Online (KKSO)

    Keeping Kids Safe Online is an interactive webinar designed to help parents, caregivers, and community groups better understand how to help children stay safe online. This webinar will cover critical topics such as online sexual exploitation, red flags for grooming and luring, sextortion, peer-to-peer exploitation, and more. We’ll also discuss important safety tips, how to […]

  • The Lockbox Project: Starting Safety Conversations in Suicide and Accidental Poisoning Prevention

    In recognition of Poison Prevention Week (March 16-22, 2025), this webinar will highlight an innovative medication lockbox project along with evidence-based resources for youth mental health and childhood poisoning prevention. Suicide is an ongoing concern in Canada and around the world. Saskatchewan has adopted the Roots of Hope framework, which is a community-based model that […]

  • Infant Safety at Home: Preventing Common Injuries

    Supporting families during an infant's early development is important to foster safe and healthy growth. This webinar equips service providers and healthcare professionals with evidence-based strategies to support parents and caregivers. Attendees will explore practical safety measures for safe sleep, fall prevention, water safety, and soothing techniques for crying babies. This webinar will also cover […]

  • Building a Healthy Foundation: Nutrition for Families

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    The Supporting Parents Webinar Series focuses on topics to help parents and caregivers learn how to create environments that help children thrive. These webinars can be used as part of parenting groups or can be used by parents and caregivers independently. Interactive activities are used to share strategies and tips to enhance capacity to raise […]

  • How to Make Your Practice More Sex Positive

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    This webinar aims to improve understanding of sex positivity through a queer, trauma-informed, and anti-oppressive lens. It explores how cultural norms shape views on sexuality and examines the biases and judgments that stem from a sex-negative culture. Topics covered include the basics of sex positivity, personal values and biases, and the connection between sexual health […]

  • Perinatal Substance Use 101 Training

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    BC Association of Pregnancy Outreach Programs (BCAPOP) Executive Director, Heather Cameron, RN, BScN, will use both her professional and personal lived experience combined with up-to-date best practices, research and resources to offer professionals and peers the knowledge and know how to support pregnant, postpartum and newly parenting people who use substances. This training workshop will […]

  • Youth Engagement: Opening the Doors to Difficult Conversations Toolkit© Training – Online

    Opening the Door to Difficult Conversations toolkit workshop is for Saskatchewan adult allies to build capacity to engage youth in conversations about alcohol and alcohol-related harms. The sessions provide training about the concepts of facilitation, youth engagement, adult allyship, being trauma-informed, and creating safe spaces. Trained adult allies gain access to the toolkit and are […]

  • Good News and Simple Tools for Building Resilience and Working with Trauma

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    This webinar highlights science-supported strategies that are effective for children and adults to release stress, build resilience, and develop emotional regulation. A partnership project between Dr. Linda Chamberlain and the Alaska Children's Trust resulted in the heartfelt story Howling with Huskies and Other Ways to Feel Good. This book uses sled dogs to share simple […]

  • Youth Engagement: Opening the Doors to Difficult Conversations Toolkit© Training – La Ronge

    Opening the Door to Difficult Conversations toolkit workshop is for Saskatchewan adult allies to build capacity to engage youth in conversations about alcohol and alcohol-related harms. The sessions provide training about the concepts of facilitation, youth engagement, adult allyship, being trauma-informed, and creating safe spaces. Trained adult allies gain access to the toolkit and are […]

  • Working Towards FASD Prevention Within Pregnant Populations Facing Multiple Barriers to Health

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    Learning Objectives Identify evidence-based resources to share with clients and patients to help decrease or prevent alcohol use during pregnancy. Identify basic strategies to support FASD prevention within the pregnant population. Identify tools to start conversations about preventing FASD with participants, clients and patients.

  • My Curious Brain Workshop

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    The My Curious Brain book sparks children's curiosity about how the brain works and provides children and adults with information and activities to support mental health and stress awareness. My Curious Brain resources make learning about stress and its impacts interesting and fun. As children, parents, caregivers, teachers, and program facilitators become familiar with My […]

  • Stress Awareness and My Curious Brain

    The Supporting Parents Webinar Series focuses on topics to help parents and caregivers learn how to create environments that help children thrive. These webinars can be used as part of parenting groups or can be used by parents and caregivers independently. Interactive activities are used to share strategies and tips to enhance capacity to raise […]

  • Youth Engagement: Opening the Doors to Difficult Conversations Toolkit© Training – Prince Albert

    Thank you for your interest! Our upcoming workshop is currently at capacity. We are thrilled with the overwhelming response to the Opening the Door to Difficult Conversations Training. Please check back for more upcoming trainings. If you or your organization is interested in setting up a private training, please contact Nicole at: nsellers@skprevention.ca. Opening the […]

  • Youth Engagement: Opening the Doors to Difficult Conversations Toolkit© Training – Prince Albert

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    Opening the Door to Difficult Conversations toolkit workshop is for Saskatchewan adult allies to build capacity to engage youth in conversations about alcohol and alcohol-related harms. The sessions provide training about the concepts of facilitation, youth engagement, adult allyship, being trauma-informed, and creating safe spaces. Trained adult allies gain access to the toolkit and are […]

  • Outdoor and Risky Play: Reframing Perspectives Using Evidence

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    Unstructured outdoor play is essential for healthy child development and often involves some element of risk. Grounded in current research and best practice, this webinar will review key definitions, present evidence on the physical, mental, emotional, and social health and well-being benefits of outdoor risky play, discuss how to address barriers to outdoor and risky […]

  • Youth Engagement: Opening the Doors to Difficult Conversations Toolkit© Training – Saskatoon

    Opening the Door to Difficult Conversations toolkit workshop is for Saskatchewan adult allies to build capacity to engage youth in conversations about alcohol and alcohol-related harms. The sessions provide training about the concepts of facilitation, youth engagement, adult allyship, being trauma-informed, and creating safe spaces. Trained adult allies gain access to the toolkit and are […]

  • The Wonderful World of Parenting: Parenting Roles and Responsibilities

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    The Supporting Parents Webinar Series focuses on topics to help parents and caregivers learn how to create environments that help children thrive. These webinars can be used as part of parenting groups or can be used by parents and caregivers independently. Interactive activities are used to share strategies and tips to enhance capacity to raise […]

  • Youth Engagement: Opening the Doors to Difficult Conversations Toolkit© Training

    Opening the Door to Difficult Conversations toolkit workshop is for Saskatchewan adult allies to build capacity to engage youth in conversations about alcohol and alcohol-related harms. The sessions provide training about the concepts of facilitation, youth engagement, adult allyship, being trauma-informed, and creating safe spaces. Trained adult allies gain access to the toolkit and are […]

  • Back by Popular Demand: Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy: Evidence-Based Strategies to Increase Acceptance

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    Public health plays many roles in helping to keep populations healthy, with vaccines playing a major role. Vaccines are well recognized as one of the most efficient, successful, and cost-effective public health investments in history. However, vaccines only work if vaccine acceptance is high. What can we do to increase and support high levels of […]

  • Parenting Matters: Nurturing Attachment

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    10:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Welcome - Connie Herman, Nobody’s Perfect Parenting Program Provincial Coordinator & Jackie Eaton, Community Action Program for Children (CAPC) Training and Education Coordinator 10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Building Attachment Communities to Raise Children In - Dr. Deborah MacNamara 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Nourish: How Food and Relationship Go […]

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  • Motivational Interviewing Train the Trainer

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    The Saskatchewan Prevention Institute began offering Motivational Interviewing (MI) trainings in 2012 to service providers across Saskatchewan. Due to a high level of interest and uptake, the SK MI Trainers' Group was created to meet training demands and increase the Institute's capacity. The MI Train-the-Trainer Workshop is a comprehensive program designed to equip participants with […]

  • Violence Against Women in the Perinatal Period

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    This presentation will explore the multifaceted impact of violence against women during the perinatal period. Participants will gain insights into three prevalent forms of violence - adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), intimate partner violence, and sexual assault, as well as their effects on breastfeeding and maternal mental health. The session will highlight how trauma symptoms (rather […]

  • Advanced Motivational Interviewing Training

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    Motivational Interviewing (MI) is an effective way of talking with people about CHANGE. The Advanced MI training is designed for people who have taken an Introductory MI training and would like to deepen and strengthen their MI skills. This virtual interactive workshop includes the following objectives: Review and discuss content covered in Introductory MI Discuss […]

  • Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy: Evidence-Based Strategies to Increase Acceptance

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    Public health plays many roles in helping to keep populations healthy, with vaccines playing a major role. Vaccines are well recognized as one of the most efficient, successful, and cost-effective public health investments in history. However, vaccines only work if vaccine acceptance is high. What can we do to increase and support high levels of […]

  • Home Safety Tips: Preventing Childhood Injuries (Supporting Parents Webinar Series)

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    The Supporting Parents Webinar Series focuses on topics to help parents and caregivers learn how to create environments that help children thrive. These webinars can be used as part of parenting groups or can be used by parents and caregivers independently. Interactive activities are used to share strategies and tips to enhance capacity to raise […]

  • Understanding Maternal Mental Health: Using the Updated EPDS Tool and Effective Follow-Up Strategies

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    This presentation will explore common mental health issues faced by new parents. It will focus on the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS), including its recent updates and how to use it effectively for screening. Participants will learn essential steps to take after screening, such as creating action plans, referring individuals to appropriate services, and providing […]

  • Best Practice Guidelines in the Acute Care Management of Pediatric Concussion

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    In recognition of Concussion Awareness Day (September 25), the Injury Prevention Centre and the Saskatchewan Prevention Institute are pleased to host this webinar featuring Dr. Roger Zemek, a practicing pediatric emergency physician at the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario and senior research scientist. Dr. Zemek's research is primarily focused on pediatric concussion. He also plays […]

  • Youth Engagement: Opening the Doors to Difficult Conversations Toolkit© Training

    Opening the Door to Difficult Conversations Toolkit workshop is for Saskatchewan adult allies to build capacity to engage youth in conversations about alcohol and alcohol-related harms. The sessions provide training about the concepts of facilitation, youth engagement, adult allyship, being trauma-informed, and creating safe spaces. Trained adult allies gain access to the toolkit and are […]

  • Trauma-Informed Approaches for Pregnant and Parenting Women Who Use Alcohol During Pregnancy.

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    Learning Objectives: Review key principles of trauma-informed practices. Understand how trauma-informed principles are applied to pregnant and parenting girls and women who used alcohol (in published literature). Learn about outcomes linked to trauma-informed practices. Learn about evidence-based recommendations for trauma-informed practices and policies at the program, organizational, and systems levels. Outline: Dr. Melody Morton Ninomiya's […]

  • Supporting Parents Webinar Series: Pieces of the Puzzle

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    Children's well-being depends on safe, nurturing environments with support, love, and consistent care. There are many pieces of the puzzle that are needed to help children thrive. This webinar will highlight new and existing resources from the Saskatchewan Prevention Institute for service providers to support parents and caregivers. This will include providing information on the […]

  • Assessment and Support of Preschoolers with Prenatal Alcohol Exposure

    Learning Objectives: Outline the basic definition of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and recognize how prenatal alcohol exposure may impact the developing brain, Review the landscape of FASD assessment and diagnosis in Saskatchewan, Illustrate progress towards a functional and forward-thinking model for FASD assessment and diagnosis, Show why early diagnostic assessment and services are important […]

  • Introductory Motivational Interviewing Training

    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 Builds motivation to change Strengthens their commitment to change MI is useful in supporting people in a variety […]

  • Introductory Motivational Interviewing Training

    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 Builds motivation to change Strengthens their commitment to change MI is useful in supporting people in a variety […]

  • Starting the Conversations

    Starting the Conversations: Creating Space to Develop Health Communication Skills in the Classrooms for grades 4-9 is a resource that focuses on health-related topics such as healthy relationships, communication skills, diversity, self-esteem and personal identity, peer pressure, alcohol and alcohol-related harms, and the importance of seeking support. These lesson plans may help you "get out […]

  • Save Rez Dogs: Innovative Approaches to Increasing Community Safety

    This webinar, presented by the organization Save Rez Dogs, will provide information on the impact of the Indian Act and traditional historical context on animal welfare in First Nations communities, what ethical animal welfare is, and most importantly, how this is a human problem, not a dog problem. The goal of this presentation is to […]

  • Starting the Conversations: Creating Space to Develop Health Communication Skills in the Classroom for Grades 4-9

    Starting the Conversations: Creating Space to Develop Health Communication Skills in the Classroom for Grades 4-9 is a resource that focuses on health-related topics such as healthy relationships (both friendships and romantic relationships), communication skills, diversity, self-esteem and personal identity, peer pressure, alcohol and alcohol-related harms, and the importance of seeking support. These lesson plans […]

  • Bicycle Safety Education

    Bicycling is great way for students to get around, enjoy the outdoors, and keep active. Despite the amazing benefits, injuries can and do occur. Bicycle Safety Week is May 12 - 18, 2024. Join staff from the Saskatchewan Prevention Institute and Acquired Brain Injury Services Education and Prevention with the Saskatchewan Health Authority for a […]

  • Syphilis in Saskatchewan: Impacts and Opportunities in Indigenous Communities

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    This webinar will outline current syphilis and congenital syphilis trends in Indigenous communities throughout Saskatchewan, including a discussion regarding syphilis-related risk factors and inequities. Dr. Khan and Dr. Ndubuka will discuss solutions for the rising rates of syphilis and strategies for reaching communities most affected by syphilis.

  • Developmental Considerations for Young Children in Care

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    This session will explore issues related to the exposure of young children to abuse, including delayed/disrupted attachment, short- and long-term impacts of stress and trauma, and strategies to support children who have been in care.

  • My Curious Brain Workshop

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    The My Curious Brain book sparks children's curiosity about how the brain works and provides children and adults with information and activities to support mental health and stress awareness. My Curious Brain resources make learning about stress and its impacts interesting and fun. As children, parents, caregivers, teachers, and program facilitators become familiar with My […]

  • Syphilis in Saskatchewan

    This webinar will outline the current trends of syphilis and congenital syphilis in Saskatchewan. Dr. Spence will discuss reasons for the rise of syphilis in Saskatchewan and explore innovative public health approaches to prevent syphilis. This webinar will also highlight strengths and opportunities in Saskatchewan regarding syphilis.

  • Teaching Sex-Ed: Healthy Relationships and Consent

    This webinar will discuss the importance of teaching healthy relationships and consent as part of comprehensive sexual health education. Centre for Sexuality will outline strategies to teach healthy communication and consent, and will explore methods to cultivate safe, supportive environments for learners. Trauma-informed approaches, as well as resources and activities, will be highlighted to support […]

  • Using Trauma-Informed Care Principles in Supporting Intergenerational Trauma in First Nation Communities

    Intergenerational trauma continues to manifest and to be evident in our First Nation communities, and in Indigenous peoples and families despite not directly experiencing the trauma. This trauma, passed down, and in some cases, layered with the individual's own trauma experiences, has a compounding effect on the individual/families and their wellbeing. With timely and appropriate […]

  • Introductory Motivational Interviewing Training

    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 […]

  • The State of Nutrition During Pregnancy: Where Are We?

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    This webinar will address the importance of nutrition during pregnancy, including the concept of Developmental Origins of Health and Disease (DOHaD) and recommendations for energy, protein, fiber, and specific nutrients (e.g., folic acid, vitamin D, iron). Tools to maximize intake will also be discussed. The importance of focusing on overall dietary quality during pregnancy will […]

  • Connection Builds Resilience: Trauma-Informed Care for Young Children

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    In the words of Gabor Maté, a renowned expert on trauma: “Safety is not the absence of threat, it is the presence of connection.” Children will always go through hard things that we will not be able to control or prevent. However, what can help children survive and even thrive through hardships is healthy connections […]

  • Back to Basics: A Virtual Workshop for Evidence-Informed Decision Making

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    Are you looking to understand more about how to appraise the quality of a rapid review? We can help! The Injury Prevention Centre and the Saskatchewan Prevention Institute are hosting a National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools (NCCMT) Back to Basics workshop. Register for an interactive, two-hour virtual workshop covering all things evidence to […]

  • What’s Hot in Pediatric Infectious Diseases

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    This webinar will outline feeding options for infants born to HIV+ birthing parents including breastfeeding, duration of zidovudine in infants born to low-risk HIV+ birthing parents, treatment of pediatric chronic hepatitis C infection, and other relevant emerging topics.

  • Child-Centered Injury Prevention: Practicing Empowering Relations

    Children's voices have a long history of being excluded within injury prevention. With increasing calls to include children's voices in conversations on their injury prevention needs, and with increased attention given to children's right to be heard, there is a need for child-centered practice. Today, conversations on employing empowering relations, respectful engagement, and child-centered approaches […]

  • Pediatric TB in Saskatchewan – The Importance of Prevention, Screening, and Diagnosis

    Mahli Brindamour is a paediatrician in Saskatoon. She has been a tuberculosis consultant with the Saskatchewan Tuberculosis Prevention and Control Program since 2021. She co-founded in 2017 Saskatoon's Refugee Engagement and Community Health (REACH) Clinic, where she works with refugee children. She also provides outreach clinics to the northern Saskatchewan communities of Ile à la […]

  • Advanced Online Motivational Interviewing Training

    Motivational Interviewing (MI) is an effective way of talking with people about CHANGE. This training is for individuals who have taken an Introductory MI training and would like to deepen and strengthen their MI skills. This online interactive workshop includes the following objectives: Review and discuss content covered in Introductory MI. Discuss the spirit of […]

  • Family Diversities and Family Demographics Across Canada

    In this session, Emily Kenny, Knowledge Broker at the Vanier Institute of the Family, will offer a panoramic overview of the key aspects that demand our attention when contemplating the diverse nature of families today. Drawing from the latest Census data releases, alongside insights from various StatCan surveys and a selection of smaller yet impactful […]

  • Canadian Alcohol Policy Evaluation (CAPE): Results for Saskatchewan

    Alcohol use is a cause of substantial health, social and financial harms. This includes alcohol dependence, FASD, cancers, liver cirrhosis, interpersonal violence, and injury or death resulting from impaired drivers. The Canadian Alcohol Policy Evaluation (CAPE) is a research project that assesses how well governments in Canada are implementing policies proven to reduce harm from […]

  • Human Trafficking: Prevention and Intervention

    This webinar will provide information on human trafficking and its scope provincially and nationally. Carly will outline risk factors and warning signs associated with human trafficking, and discuss differences between human trafficking and sex work. In addition, prevention strategies and evidence-based practices for supporting survivors will be discussed.

  • Introductory Online Motivational Interviewing Training

    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 […]

  • Parenting Matters Conference

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    Parenting Matters: Honouring and Promoting Children’s Rights is a two-day, in-person conference. This educational and experiential conference will provide information and skills to service providers who work with parents/caregivers and their children. Day 1 will explore how children’s rights influence our personal and professional lives. Day 2 will focus on children’s right to play.

  • Let’s Talk Alcohol

    Alcohol is carcinogenic, teratogenic and causally associated with numerous other health related harms. Our updated evidence review, using both relative and absolute risk analysis, presents a more transparent picture of the continuum of risk associated with increasing levels of alcohol consumption. To add greater clarity to alcohol's health impact, we used lifetime abstainers as our […]

  • Using Motivational Interviewing to Engage Youth

    The Saskatchewan Prevention Institute is pleased to host a 4-hour virtual workshop on "Using Motivational Interviewing with Youth and Young Adults".

    It is a virtual training focused on using Motivational Interviewing skills to open conversations and engage youth. This interactive workshop will provide adult allies with practical tools to build trusting relationships, to engage youth in meaningful conversations, and to support youth to consider how to reduce alcohol-related harms.

  • The Home Safety Workshop for Professionals who Support Families

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    Injuries are the leading cause of childhood death and disability in Canada, and most of these injuries occur in the home. Fortunately, research shows that home safety support from a trusted professional can empower families to build safe spaces for their children and reduce the risk of a life-altering injury.

  • Introductory Online Motivational Interviewing Training

    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 […]

  • Supporting Children with Autism: Diagnosis, ASD Information, and Strategies

    Focusing on the age range of 0-5 years, this presentation will include: A brief outline of the diagnostic process for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in Saskatchewan, including how to connect with diagnosing professionals and service providers. Information about a variety of characteristics, strengths, and difficulties that children with autism may have. An overview of basic […]

  • Mental Health During the Perinatal Period: Helpful Strategies for Community Members and Practitioners

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    Maintaining mental health is important to the well-being of pregnant and postpartum individuals, as well as to their children and families. The perinatal period (conception to one year post-birth) represents a critical time for providing intervention. Unfortunately, existing gaps in mental health services have been exacerbated during the pandemic and there is an urgent need […]

  • Bicycle Safety Education

    Registrations for Bicycle Safety Education are now FULL! Thank you for the great response! *** FOR GRADES 2-4 *** Bicycling is great way for students to get around, enjoy the outdoors, and keep active. Despite the amazing benefits, injuries can and do occur. Bicycle Safety Week is May 14-20, 2023. Join staff from the Saskatchewan […]

  • Online Introductory Motivational Interviewing Training

    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 […]

  • Paving New Trails for Hope

    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 […]

  • Healthy Prenatal Development and Its Impact on the Early Years

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    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 […]

  • In-person Introductory Motivation Interviewing Training, Regina

    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: Training in the SBIRT Model

    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 […]

  • How Early Attachment Relationships Impact Brain Development and What We Can Do

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    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.

  • Introductory Motivation Interviewing Training

    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 […]

  • Supporting Children with Big Emotions & Challenging Behaviours

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    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.

  • Stigma Ends With Me

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    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 […]

  • Advanced Motivational Interviewing Training

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    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 […]

  • Developing an Innu FASD Prevention Strategy

    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 […]

  • Introductory Motivational Interviewing Training

    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 […]

  • Keeping the Fun in Play While Preventing Falls

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    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 […]

  • Exploring and Using My Curious Brain – Panel

    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 […]

  • The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Strategies to Nurture Your Child’s Developing Mind

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    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

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    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 […]

  • Distracted parenting: Phones as both a support and hindrance to parenting and potential impacts on children

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    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.

  • Grooming for the Purposes of Exploitation and Abuse: What Caregivers and Educators Should Know

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    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 […]

  • Engaging and Supporting Families through Good Times and Tough Times

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    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 […]

  • FASD throughout the lifespan

    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 […]

  • Feeling ‘Safe-Enough’ to Hear It: Communicating About Injury Prevention Using a Health Equity Lens and Trauma-Informed Approach

    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 […]

  • Introductory online Motivational Interviewing Training

    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 […]

  • Trauma-Informed Approaches to Sexual and Reproductive Care

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    This webinar will outline the fundamentals of a trauma-informed care approach and its importance within sexual and reproductive healthcare. Attendees will learn strategies to employ a trauma-informed approach with patients/clients, including communication strategies. Resources and activities will be highlighted to aid care providers in providing trauma-informed care.

  • ACES: A Cross Cultural Perspective ~ Decolonizing strategies for enriching frontline programs and services and their policies.

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    Join Diana Elliott and Sherry Sinclair in a reflective conversation about ACES, Adverse Childhood Experiences, that evolved from separate research in 1998 and from frontline workers and their experiences. Both Diana and Sherry come from a place of passion in their work and compassion and respect for communities and families they work with. In consideration […]

  • Mental Health First Aid for the Perinatal Provider

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    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 […]

  • Strengthening Resilience in Times of Adversity

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    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 […]

  • Brain and Behaviour Changes with Low PAE

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    This presentation will discuss how brain and behaviour in children with low levels of prenatal alcohol exposure are altered compared to well-matched, unexposed controls. Magnetic resonance imaging measurements of human brain were used in their research, in conjunction with parent-reports of behaviour. We found that children with low levels of prenatal alcohol exposure (average = […]

  • Introductory online MI training

    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 […]

  • ACEs and PCEs: Strengthening Well-being Throughout the Lifespan

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    This session will explore the research around adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and positive/protective childhood experiences (PCEs), and how this knowledge can help us better understand the experiences and needs of children and families and reduce the impact of toxic stress and trauma across the lifespan. During the presentation, Erin will talk about ACEs, PCEs, and […]

  • Using Motivational Interviewing to Engage Youth

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    On March 30, 2022, from 1:00PM-4:00PM, the Saskatchewan Prevention Institute is offering a virtual training focussed on using motivatioal interviewing skills to open conversations and engage youth. This interactive workshop will provide adult allies with practical tools to build a trusted working relationship, to engage youth in meaningful conversations, and to support youth to consider […]

  • Child-Parent-Professionals Partnership in Early Intervention Programs within a Transcultural Context

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    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: Training in the SBIRT Model – part 2

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    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 […]

  • Teaching Sex-Ed for People with Developmental Disabilities

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    This webinar provides information on sexual health and wellness education to educators and professionals who support people with developmental disabilities (PWDD). Participants will learn about the importance of this education for PWDD, strategies and methods for delivery, and resources to aid them in this work.

  • Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment: Training in the SBIRT Model – part 1

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    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 […]

  • Youth Sexting: A Webinar for Educators, Caregivers, and Researchers

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    This webinar will summarize findings from two Saskatchewan Prevention Institute reports on sexting: “An Environmental Scan of Online Resources Related to Sexting” and “Youth Sexting: A Critical Review of the Research Literature”. Specifically, sexting definitions, importance of this topic, potential risks and outcomes, sexting and the law, perspectives of sexting, and how educators and caregivers […]

  • Reconnection: Building a Foundation of Authentic Relationships (Keynote)

    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

    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 […]

  • Epigenetics and FASD

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    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 […]

  • An Overview of Contraceptive Options for Care Providers

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    This webinar for healthcare providers will provide an overview and information on contraceptive options in a Saskatchewan-specific context. Attendees will learn about the following topics:

  • Understanding the Risks of Vaping: A Youth-Centered Approach

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    Dr. Chadi will be presenting on youth vaping as an evolving trend, discussing both the short- and long-term health effects. This webinar will take a youth-centered approach, utilizing both a prevention and harm-reduction based strategy.

  • Health Impacts of Environmental Toxic Exposures: Building Capacity for Education and Advocacy

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    This webinar is aimed at healthcare and service providers working with pregnant people, those planning a pregnancy, and families with infants. Exposure to environmental toxicants can have an impact on an individual's health and development, and is of particular concern during preconception, pregnancy, and early childhood. After this session, participants will be able to:

  • 2022 FASD Prevention Virtual Conference

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    The 2022 FASD Prevention Virtual Conference will offer participants the opportunity to gather during three days to examine the impacts of alcohol in communities and reflect on how we can create supportive environments to nurture change.

  • Advanced Motivational Interviewing Training Session 6

    Online Advance MI training, the course includes six sessions every Friday 9-11:30 a.m. on Nov 5,12, 19, 26 & Dec 03, 10. Individuals registering for the training are required to attend all the sessions to receive the certificate. Prerequisite: Introductory MI Certificate through the Saskatchewan Prevention Institute Motivational Interviewing (MI) is an effective way of […]

  • Supporting Indigenous Fathers

    Niigaan Sinclair draws on the experiences of his ancestors, community, and his own personal and professional life to increase awareness and inspire listeners. His stories are moving, heartfelt, and full of great wisdom. Dr. Niigaanwewidam James Sinclair is Anishinaabe (St. Peter’s/Little Peguis) and an Assistant Professor at the University of Manitoba. He is a regular […]

  • Supporting Indigenous Fathers’ Positive Involvement

    First Nations and Métis fathers may be the most neglected – and hard to reach – group of parents in our society. If you work with Indigenous families, then you know there are social forces that create barriers for Indigenous fathers being positively involved with their children. You may also wonder, where do I start […]

  • Parenting Matters

    Parenting Matters: Supporting Indigenous Fathers 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 10:30 a.m. – 10:35 a.m. Opening – Lyndon Linklater, Knowledge Keeper 10:35 a.m. – 10:50 a.m. Nemihitowok Hoop Troupe 10:50 a.m. – […]

  • Advanced Motivational Interviewing Training Session 5

    Online Advance MI training, the course includes six sessions every Friday 9-11:30 a.m. on Nov 5,12, 19, 26 & Dec 03, 10. Individuals registering for the training are required to attend all the sessions to receive the certificate. Prerequisite: Introductory MI Certificate through the Saskatchewan Prevention Institute Motivational Interviewing (MI) is an effective way of […]

  • The Impact of Violence Against Women in the Perinatal Period

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    Events from childhood can influence a woman's current mothering experience, as well as her health and well-being. Fortunately, these experiences do not have to be the blueprint for the rest of her life. This session provides an overview of recent research on the effects of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and intimate partner violence (IPV). Also […]

  • Advanced Motivational Interviewing Training Session 4

    Online Advance MI training, the course includes six sessions every Friday 9-11:30 a.m. on Nov 5,12, 19, 26 & Dec 03, 10. Individuals registering for the training are required to attend all the sessions to receive the certificate. Prerequisite: Introductory MI Certificate through the Saskatchewan Prevention Institute Motivational Interviewing (MI) is an effective way of […]

  • Advanced Motivational Interviewing Training Session 3

    Online Advance MI training, the course includes six sessions every Friday 9-11:30 a.m. on Nov 5,12, 19, 26 & Dec 03, 10. Individuals registering for the training are required to attend all the sessions to receive the certificate. Prerequisite: Introductory MI Certificate through the Saskatchewan Prevention Institute Motivational Interviewing (MI) is an effective way of […]

  • Advanced Motivational Interviewing Training Session 2

    Online Advance MI training, the course includes six sessions every Friday 9-11:30 a.m. on Nov 5,12, 19, 26 & Dec 03, 10. Individuals registering for the training are required to attend all the sessions to receive the certificate. Prerequisite: Introductory MI Certificate through the Saskatchewan Prevention Institute Motivational Interviewing (MI) is an effective way of […]

  • Advanced Motivational Interviewing Training Session 1

    Online Advance MI training, the course includes six sessions every Friday 9-11:30 a.m. on Nov 5,12, 19, 26 & Dec 03, 10. Individuals registering for the training are required to attend all the sessions to receive the certificate. Prerequisite: Introductory MI Certificate through the Saskatchewan Prevention Institute Motivational Interviewing (MI) is an effective way of […]

  • Teaching Sex-Ed: 2SLGBTQ+ Inclusive Sex-Ed

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    Comprehensive sexual health education is a highly effective strategy for improving the well-being and sexual health outcomes of youth. Unfortunately, traditional sexual health education has often been critiqued for not being inclusive, not fitting the needs of 2SLGBTQ+ students, and even causing harm through the messaging used. Join us for this webinar with Natalya Mason, […]

  • World Café for National Child Day

    To prepare for National Child Day on November 20, join us for a World Café to acknowledge children’s rights. By ratifying the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child in 1991, Canada committed to ensure that children’s rights are upheld. A World Café is a process for creating collaborative discussion around topics and […]

  • Healthy Weight Gain During Pregnancy

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    This webinar will examine the importance of healthy weight gain for having a healthy pregnancy. It will provide information on recommendations for the amount of weight gain during pregnancy, the benefits of gaining the recommended amount of weight during pregnancy, and how healthcare providers can support mothers-to-be regarding their weight gain during pregnancy. The webinar […]

  • Children’s Rights in 2021: Progress, Setbacks, and Ongoing Issues

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    This free webinar will discuss the origins of the United Nation's Convention on the Rights of the Child, including the details that define these rights. Much progress has been made in this area; however, just as much has yet to be done. This webinar will also highlight what children's rights look like when they are […]

  • Introductory Motivational Interviewing Training – Session 6

    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 […]

  • Introductory Motivational Interviewing Training – Session 5

    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 […]

  • Introductory Motivational Interviewing Training – Session 4

    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 […]

  • Let’s Talk About Sex: How a New Generation Navigates Hookups, Porn, Love & Consent

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    Peggy Orenstein, author of the New York Times best-sellers Girls & Sex and Boys & Sex combines her research with voices of teens (as well as those between or beyond genders), to discuss the impact on high school and college students’ sexual scripts of mainstream media, social media and porn; hookup culture; changing expectations around […]

  • Introductory Motivational Interviewing Training – Session 3

    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 […]

  • Early Life Adversity and FASD: Risks and Opportunities

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    There is growing research interest in the adverse life experiences of people with prenatal alcohol exposure and FASD. In this webinar, we will: 1) provide an overview of adversity in FASD and associated vulnerabilities, 2) share findings of a recent study we conducted in this area, and 3) discuss how the environment can be a […]

  • Introductory Motivational Interviewing Training – Session 2

    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 […]

  • Introductory Motivational Interviewing Training – Session 1

    Online introductory MI training, the course includes six sessions every Friday 9-11:30 a.m. on Sept 17, 24 & Oct 1, 8, 15, 22. Individuals registering for the training are required to attend all the sessions to receive the certificate. Motivational Interviewing (MI) is an effective way of talking with people about CHANGE. Change is not […]

  • The Effect of Maternal Depression and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) on Mother-Infant Sleep

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    This webinar examines the relationship between mothers' mental health and mother-infant sleep. If mothers have depression or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) during pregnancy, it affects their babies' sleep, but other factors such as breastfeeding and infant sleep location can also have an impact. The key message of this session is that maternal mental health does […]

  • Realities and Possibilities

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    As an individual with FASD Myles will share from his own personal experiences of what it’s like having a disability that has so much negativity and stigma attached to it. By focusing on his abilities rather then his disability Myles has come to have a great amount of success personally and professionally. You will learn […]

  • Child Maltreatment and Duty to Report

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    Dr. Weiler’s talk will discuss the prevalence and epidemiology of child maltreatment in the world, Canada, and Saskatchewan. It will also address some red flags and common child maltreatment presentations. He will review the duty to report legislation and practical steps for making a report.

  • Saskatchewan Child Abuse Protocol: Your Duty to Report Suspected Abuse

    Dr. Weiler’s talk discusses the prevalence and epidemiology of child maltreatment in the world, Canada, and Saskatchewan. He describes the role of a medical assessment in the context of a child maltreatment investigation. In addition, Dr. Weiler addresses some red flags and common child maltreatment presentations. Finally, he reviews the duty to report legislation and […]

  • Motivational Interviewing on the Phone

    Our world is changing and we are meeting with clients or patients on the phone as well as in-person. This 2-part interactive webinar series will explore how best to consider using MI during your conversations on the phone. An assignment between sessions will help you to solidify skills. There is no cost for this training.

  • Motivational Interviewing on the Phone

    Our world is changing and we are meeting with clients or patients on the phone as well as in-person. This 2-part interactive webinar series will explore how best to consider using MI during your conversations on the phone. An assignment between sessions will help you to solidify skills. There is no cost for this training.

  • #WineMom: Humour and empowerment or binge drinking and mental health challenges?

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    In this webinar, participants will learn about ‘wine mom’ culture and how alcohol, particularly on social media, is used to subvert the idea of constant perfection that is often associated with motherhood. ‘Wine mom’ culture has grown on social networking sites, where mothers are using this community to discuss their experiences of motherhood in a […]

  • Young Children with FASD: Strengths and Challenges

    Every child with FASD is unique. Every child has strengths and challenges. This webinar provides an introduction to common strengths and challenges and some strategies to help children succeed.

  • Youth Grant Writing Workshop with Jacq Brasseur

    As part of the Youth-led Community Health Grant Program, this workshop offers introductory skill-building for youth in the area of grant writing. The workshop aims to build youth capacity in the area of project planning and developing a grant application to encourage a strong youth-led model. With over a decade of experience in non-profit governance […]

  • Youth Connect: A Saskatchewan Conversation on Mental Health and Resilience

    Truly Alive Youth and Family Foundation in partnership with the Saskatchewan Prevention Institute present an on-demand virtual screening of "Connecting The Dots", the first documentary film of its kind that takes on the subject of mental health through the voices of young people around the world in a way you have never seen or heard […]

  • Hepatitis C and Pregnancy

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    A family physician's perspective on hepatitis C prevention, screening, and management in pregnancy and postpartum for parents and infant.

  • REACH (Real Education About Cannabis and Health) Resource Orientation

    Are you interested in bringing cannabis education to the youth that you support? The legalization of cannabis in 2018 for adults over the age of 19 has raised questions, concerns, and interests for many Canadians, including youth. Please join us for a virtual orientation to REACH (Real Education About Cannabis and Health). REACH is a […]

  • Innovations in Syphilis Screening

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    Cases of syphilis are rising dramatically in Saskatchewan, including the first cases of congenital syphilis since 2014. Most infected individuals do not know they are infected as syphilis rarely causes any symptoms. Screening followed by appropriate treatment is therefore an important tool for reducing transmission. Innovative approaches to raise awareness and increase access to screening […]

  • ACEs and Substance Use Disorder: Empowering Moms to Reduce Self and Health Care Provider Stigmatization

    Many women with Substance Use Disorder may have experienced Adverse Childhood Experiences as they were growing up. Understanding the remarkable impact these experiences have, that lasts a lifetime, leads both mother and caregiver to a deeper acceptance of self. Becoming informed of these traumas, provides a basis for empathetic and supportive care of self. Healthcare […]

  • Advanced Motivational Interviewing – Session 5

    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.

  • Introductory Motivational Interviewing Training – Session 8

    Have you ever felt frustrated when clients or patients seem stuck in unhealthy or destructive behaviours? Have you wondered how you could help them make that change? This interactive online training will assist you to effectively support your clients to find their own motivation to make changes that improve their health and well-being. We will […]

  • Advanced Motivational Interviewing – Session 4

    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.

  • Introductory Motivational Interviewing Training – Session 7

    Have you ever felt frustrated when clients or patients seem stuck in unhealthy or destructive behaviours? Have you wondered how you could help them make that change? This interactive online training will assist you to effectively support your clients to find their own motivation to make changes that improve their health and well-being. We will […]

  • Advanced Motivational Interviewing – Session 3

    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.

  • Introductory Motivational Interviewing Training – Session 6

    Have you ever felt frustrated when clients or patients seem stuck in unhealthy or destructive behaviours? Have you wondered how you could help them make that change? This interactive online training will assist you to effectively support your clients to find their own motivation to make changes that improve their health and well-being. We will […]

  • Advanced Motivational Interviewing – Session 2

    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.

  • Introductory Motivational Interviewing Training – Session 5

    Have you ever felt frustrated when clients or patients seem stuck in unhealthy or destructive behaviours? Have you wondered how you could help them make that change? This interactive online training will assist you to effectively support your clients to find their own motivation to make changes that improve their health and well-being. We will […]

  • PrEP & Pregnancy

    PrEP and Pregnancy

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    This webinar explores the use of Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) as an HIV prevention tool during pregnancy. The webinar is primarily directed toward healthcare providers and pharmacists working with clients living with or at risk of HIV.

  • Adapting Early Childhood Environments for Children with FASD

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    All children want to, and can, learn and grow. No child wants to fail. It feels good to succeed. Our job as parents, caregivers, and service providers is to adapt routines, activities, and environments to help children succeed. This webinar provides an introduction to adapting early childhood environments for children with FASD.

  • Advanced Motivational Interviewing – Session 1

    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.

    $125

  • Introductory Motivational Interviewing – Session 7

    Have you ever felt frustrated when clients or patients seem stuck in unhealthy or destructive behaviours? Have you wondered how you could help them make that change? This interactive online training will assist you to effectively support your clients to find their own motivation to make changes that improve their health and well-being. We will […]

  • Introductory Motivational Interviewing Training – Session 4

    Have you ever felt frustrated when clients or patients seem stuck in unhealthy or destructive behaviours? Have you wondered how you could help them make that change? This interactive online training will assist you to effectively support your clients to find their own motivation to make changes that improve their health and well-being. We will […]

  • Trauma- and Violence-Informed Care for Reducing Stigma Related to STBBIs

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    Trauma- and violence-informed care (TVIC) is an important frameworks for the prevention and treatment of sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBIs) because of the many different ways that stigma, trauma, sexual health, and substance use are connected. This webinar is directed to health and allied health professionals along with frontline service providers working with clients […]

  • Sacred Tree Evaluation

    The Sacred Tree Evaluation is an interactive activity and an example of a grounding program evaluation that provides an opportunity for participant consultation in a creative and cultural context. The session will include a discussion on how to facilitate the activity and how to adapt the tool to use with participant(s) and/or service provider(s). Jess […]

  • Cultivating Personal Well-being and Effectiveness Through Mindful Living

    Are you caught up in the “busy-ness” of every day? Do you spend time obsessing about the past or worrying about the future? Learning how to practice mindfulness can help you train your brain to be in the present moment and you can begin to live a healthier, less-stressful life. Trina Markusson uses her life […]

  • Connection and Protection Through the Lens of My Curious Brain: Laying a Foundation for Understanding Trauma, Stress, and Wellness

    This presentation will explore how adverse childhood experiences (ACES) can impact the brain and body, and how those impacts can present in children, youth, and adults. Trauma and stress cause human nervous systems to go into states of protection. The accessible story of the My Curious Brain and its interconnected characters (who represent the different […]

  • The Impact of Early Adversity – Bringing Our Best Self Forward in Challenging Times

    The adverse childhood experience studies strengthened the concerns we have about the experiences in children’s lives. Can we use this information to change our approach to children’s well-being and how can we support families and communities to do this? In this presentation, Dr. Clinton will explore strategies for supporting children's mental health through developing strong, […]

  • Helping Those Who Help Nurture and Maintain Their Resilience

    Sustaining our resilience as professional helpers can be a challenge during times of change. Based on Dr. Ungar’s research around the world and his clinical practice, this presentation uses examples from his new book Change Your World: The Science of Resilience and the True Path to Success to explore how those who help others can […]

  • Parenting Matters

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    Parenting Matters is a two-day virtual conference that will provide information and skills to service providers who work with parents and their children in groups and one-to-one. There will be no concurrent sessions. Topics and Speakers Scheduled Date and Time Opening – Connie Herman, Nobody’s Perfect Parent Program Provincial Coordinator & Jackie Eaton, Community Action […]

    $50

  • Introductory Motivational Interviewing – Session 6

    Have you ever felt frustrated when clients or patients seem stuck in unhealthy or destructive behaviours? Have you wondered how you could help them make that change? This interactive online training will assist you to effectively support your clients to find their own motivation to make changes that improve their health and well-being. We will […]

  • Introductory Motivational Interviewing Training – Session 3

    Have you ever felt frustrated when clients or patients seem stuck in unhealthy or destructive behaviours? Have you wondered how you could help them make that change? This interactive online training will assist you to effectively support your clients to find their own motivation to make changes that improve their health and well-being. We will […]

  • What Evidence-Based Research Tells Us About “Safe Infant Sleep”: The Science of Mother-Infant Bedsharing

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    This webinar is aimed at providing evidenced-based information on the topic of safe infant sleep to healthcare providers and other professionals working with pregnant women and new parents. This session will cover infant-parental sleep practices in relation to breastfeeding and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). It will also address what constitutes evidence-based medicine and the […]

  • Introductory Motivational Interviewing Training – Session 2

    Have you ever felt frustrated when clients or patients seem stuck in unhealthy or destructive behaviours? Have you wondered how you could help them make that change? This interactive online training will assist you to effectively support your clients to find their own motivation to make changes that improve their health and well-being. We will […]