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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]