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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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: […]
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 […]
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. […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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, […]
Through teachings and stories, Lyndon will share how culture, language, and tradition support the healthy development of young Indigenous children.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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), […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]