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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 (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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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) 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]