Welcoming Dads
November 13, 2018
The Welcoming Dads training event is for anyone working with families or who are interested in engaging fathers. This can include: child welfare, children’s mental health, physicians, early years workers, school representatives, YMCA/YWCA, probation, social services, religious communities, physicians, therapists, etc. Materials included.
FASD Prevention Webinar Series
September 13, 2018
A large number of the women who may be at risk of using alcohol or cannabis in pregnancy have experienced trauma in their lives. Often, children and adults with FASD have experienced or live with trauma. An understanding of trauma will help service providers enhance their support for people accessing their services. This webinar series provides information on trauma, strategies for working with people, and self-care.
Chemical Awareness Learning Modules (CALM) Workshop
September 13, 2018
Do you work with pregnant women or children? If yes, you are invited to attend a workshop that will equip you to teach pregnant women and parents of young children about how to reduce their exposure to chemical substances found in common products and improve their health.
Mothers’ Mental Health Toolkit Online Training
June 11, 2018
This webinar series addressing issues related to pregnancy and postpartum mental health. Participants will increase their knowledge about mothers’ mental health, become more comfortable addressing this topic, develop new skills and strategies, and strengthen the ways that they are already supporting families.
Taking action to keep children safe
February 1, 2018
Injuries remain the leading cause of death and hospitalization for children under 20 in Canada. Saskatchewan has a particularly high rate of child injury. Taking action is important for the health and well-being of children
Letting children explore, learn, take risks, and play.
January 31, 2018
Active play is a thrilling and exciting form of play that involves risk-taking, challenges, uncertainty, and problem-solving. Active play is important for children’s development as well as their physical and mental health. Sometimes active play can lead to physical injuries.
Positive Discipline in Everyday Parenting
July 13, 2017
Positive Discipline in Everyday Parenting (PDEP) is an approach to parenting that teaches children and guides their behaviour, while respecting their rights to healthy development, protection from violence, and participation in their learning. Positive Discipline can be used from birth onward into adulthood. It is based on research in children’s healthy development, effective parenting, and founded on child rights principles.
It’s Easier Than You Think: Tips for Talking With Your Kids About Sexual Health
May 16, 2017
Prevention Matters Conferences 2017
March 22, 2017
Prevention Matters 2017 will provide opportunities to explore prevention efforts to support the health of Saskatchewan children. The conference will focus on four streams: public health; child maltreatment; maternal and infant health; resources and skill development for individuals who work directly with families (mothers, fathers, and other caregivers) and children.
‘From “At-Risk” to Resilience’: Engaging Tools for Working with Youth to Reduce Alcohol-Related Harms
March 15, 2017
The youth workshops are interactive and help young people analyze their substance use patterns and those of their peers. The aim is to engage youth to help them see the link between alcohol and substance use as it is related to increased risk of unintended pregnancy (and subsequently, FASD), STIs, impaired driving, and injuries.
Early Childhood Mental Health Lunch and Learn Webinar Sessions 2018
October 31, 2016
Mental health in infancy and early childhood affects every aspect of individual’s lives throughout their lifetime, including social functioning, psychological well-being, and physical health.
Mother’s Mental Health Toolkit Training
August 23, 2015
This ongoing training on the Mother’s Mental Health Toolkit is a knowledge-sharing and capacity-building tool for staff working with women and/or families in community-based organizations. One-and-a-half and two-day workshops are available.
Reaching In – Reaching Out Training
July 4, 2015
The training uses a cognitive-behavioral and social problem-solving approach based on an adaptation of the world-renowned Penn Resilience Project (PRP) to prevent depression and promote resilience.
Nobody’s Perfect Facilitator Training
May 1, 2015
Nobody’s Perfect is a preventive educational and support program for parents of children from birth to age five. It supports parents to enhance their knowledge, skills and self-confidence that are vital to healthy and effective parenting. It also encourages the development of a strong and supportive social network among participants.
Motivational Interviewing Training
February 20, 2015
This 2-day training is a hands-on, skill development workshop that will provide participants with a solid foundation of MI principles, and an opportunity to practice MI communication skills and strategies.
Child Passenger Safety Technician Training
January 23, 2015
Many of the injuries and deaths to children in vehicle collisions are preventable. This is where you can help. Become a Children’s Restraint System Technician as part of your job, community organization, or just as a volunteer. The course is FREE of charge, and will give you the skills you need to become a valuable resource to caregivers.
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Prevention
June 10, 2013
Learn about current evidence around alcohol, prenatal development and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).
“Hammered: A Sober Look at Youth and Alcohol” Youth Photovoice Exhibit
April 29, 2013
This youth-created exhibit is currently on tour in schools and communities throughout Saskatchewan. Eleven full-colour banners bring to life this powerful youth photovoice project. “Hammered” explores the impact of alcohol on Saskatchewan youth as viewed and experienced by the young people themselves. Photovoice is a technique that gives a “voice” to people whose voices are often unheard or ignored. Through powerful photographs and youth’s own words, Hammered: A Sober Look at Youth and Alcohol is relevant to all generations as it looks at alcohol use in youth culture. The contents of the exhibit can also be found in the accompanying booklet which details how young people can take the lead on their own photovoice project.
The STI Adventures
April 8, 2013
The STI Adventures has been created to provide an interactive opportunity to learn about sexually transmitted infections (also known as STIs) and their effect on fertility, pregnancy, and newborn babies. The project is recommended for middle and high school students.
Early Childhood Mental Health
April 8, 2013
Early Childhood Mental Health refers to the ability of children to experience, control, and express their emotions; form close and secure relationships; and learn while exploring their environment. General presentations can be delivered on this topic. The presentation can be tailored to meet your work place and/or audience’s requirements.
Child Safety in the Home Presentation
January 14, 2013
This presentation is geared for parenting groups. It provides parents with an interactive, hands-on opportunity to learn about how to keep their children safe when dangerous products or situations exist in the home.
Child Passenger Safety FAQs
January 11, 2013
Please see the link below for frequently asked questions about child passenger safety. If you require more information, please contact the program coordinator at (306) 651-4300 or email: info@skprevention.ca.
Babies R Us What’s New in Car Seats
December 14, 2012
For more information on car seats and child traffic safety, please contact the program coordinator at info@skprevention.ca or call 306-651-4300.
HIV and Pregnancy
December 3, 2012
To promote further awareness of HIV in Saskatchewan, the Saskatchewan Prevention Institute has created three PowerPoint presentations to be used to educate about HIV and Pregnancy.
Child Injury Prevention Safety Presentations
December 3, 2012
The Child Injury Prevention Program aims to increase professional, community, and parental/caregiver awareness and knowledge within each area of injury prevention. The program coordinator offers a variety of presentations in the areas of Bike Safety, Child Traffic Safety, Home Safety, ATV Safety, Playground Safety and other injury prevention topics as needed.