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  • Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment: Training in the SBIRT Model

    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 […]

  • How Early Attachment Relationships Impact Brain Development and What We Can Do

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    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.

  • Introductory Motivation Interviewing Training

    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 […]

  • Supporting Children with Big Emotions & Challenging Behaviours

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    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.

  • Stigma Ends With Me

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    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 […]

  • Advanced Motivational Interviewing Training

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    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 […]

  • Developing an Innu FASD Prevention Strategy

    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 […]

  • Introductory Motivational Interviewing Training

    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 […]

  • Keeping the Fun in Play While Preventing Falls

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    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 with limited opportunities to explore the environment around them and develop the skills necessary to protect their overall health. The encroachment of safety in children's […]