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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
All children depend on the adults around them to provide safe, healthy environments to learn, grow and develop new skills. This presentation will support parents and caregivers in preparing for each stage of child development to better predict and prevent injuries. Unintentional childhood injuries are predictable and preventable, yet they persist as a leading cause […]
This webinar will focus on upstream approaches to youth mental health and wellness. The webinar will cover the following topics: Understanding mental wellness: protective and risk factors Benefits of a wellness action plan Awareness of trauma types and adverse childhood experiences, warning signs and symptoms, triggers, stressors, and changes in feelings, mood, and stress responses […]
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 […]
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 […]
