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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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: 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.
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.
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 […]
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.
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The youth of today are training to be the adults of tomorrow. Youth are watching us closely, and they continuously copy what they see. If we as adults are unable to embrace vulnerability, reach out for help, or manage our emotions in a healthy way, why would they? Learn how to step into vulnerability, embrace […]
This session will explore the impact of a healthy prenatal development on the early years (0 to 6 years old), as a foundation for lifelong health. It will cover what happens during fetal development and why it's important to understand it, how to support a healthy pregnancy for better health outcomes for the mother and […]
Motivational Interviewing (MI) is an effective way of talking with people about CHANGE. Change is not always easy but using MI with your clients aids in the following: Helps them consider their own reasons for change. Decreases their resistance to change. Build motivation to change. Strengthens their commitment to change. MI is useful in supporting […]
Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) is an evidence-based practice used to identify, reduce and prevent unhealthy substance use. This two-part workshop will cover: Using validated screening tools to effectively determine alcohol and drug use risk level. Observing and practicing brief interventions to increase engagement, elicit behavior change and reduce counterproductive discussions. Identifying […]
This session will explore how the brain develops, how attachment and healthy brain development are closely linked, and how healthy relationships nurture the capacity to manage stress and build resiliency. During the presentation, Megan, Jackie and Connie will talk about strategies to help children and caregivers to strengthen the attachment bond.
Motivational Interviewing (MI) is an effective way of talking with people about CHANGE. Change is not always easy but using MI with your clients: Helps them consider their own reasons for change. Decreases their resistance to change. Build motivation to change. Strengthens their commitment to change. MI is useful in supporting people in a variety […]
This presentation will discuss how MI has been developmentally tailored and how to integrate concepts of antiracism and cultural humility for minoritized youth.
In this presentation, Dawn Kellington will explore a framework for supporting children who are experiencing big emotions such as anger, frustration, and worry and who may be exhibiting challenging behaviours. She will offer a variety of practical suggestions to support regulation in children.
This webinar aims to uncover biases and change how we view people who use substances, and will help show how stigma affects people. It will teach attendees how to connect in a non-stigmatizing way by learning how to use language that focuses on the person, not their use of substances. Attendees will also gain the […]
Motivational Interviewing (MI) is an effective way of talking with people about CHANGE. You have taken an Introductory MI training and now you would like to deepen and strengthen your MI skills. This online interactive workshop includes the following objectives: Review and discuss content covered in Introductory MI Discuss the spirit of MI Practice using […]
In this presentation, Annie and Melody will share the background context, the scope of work, and the outcomes from a community-wide FASD prevention project in Labrador. Annie will share the history and impetus behind developing a strengths- and asset-based approach to articulating an FASD prevention strategy in Sheshatshiu Innu First Nations and Mushuau Innu First […]