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Community Education Service
October 2024
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As we enter October, we recognize it as Child Abuse Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the critical issue of child abuse and neglect.
This month serves as an important reminder for communities to come together to support children and families in need.
In line with this commitment, CES is privileged to collaborate with LUNA, an esteemed organization dedicated to the prevention of child abuse through comprehensive education and advocacy initiatives. Together, we are excited to present a series of three impactful presentations, Oct 10, 17, & 24, designed to inform and empower individuals with the knowledge and resources necessary to recognize, prevent, and respond to child abuse effectively.
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Join us in our efforts this month as we work towards creating a safer environment for all children.
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Presentations are FREE and are Category B learning credits
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Attendance Certificates are sent within 3 days following the presentation
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Please share the CES newsletter sign-up link/QR code with your family, clients, teachers & professional community partners
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Thursday October 3
11 am - 1 pm
Can We Talk: Sexual Health and Parenting
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Diana Wark (She/Her), Parent Program Coordinator for Centre for Sexuality
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Join us for an interactive workshop to learn how to navigate those sometimes awkward but essential conversations that foster well-being, healthy relationships and informed decision-making. We empower parents with knowledge, skills and confidence to engage in open, honest and supportive conversations about sexuality and sexual health with their children.
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Come to this session to learn about early childhood milestones, how to use correct words for body parts, establish boundaries and discuss consent for the very young. Get your own questions answered and learn how to answer your little ones’ questions.
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Monday October 7
10 am - noon
Cross Cultural Parenting Program - Session 2: Parenting Styles
Yanping & Marco
Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association (CIWA)
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Objectives:
• Discussion on different parenting styles
• Impact of parenting styles on child development and growth
• Experience of immigrant children growing up in a cross-cultural context
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Tuesday October 8
10 am - noon
Understanding and Managing Video Gaming Addiction in Kids
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Dr. Caroline Buzanko, PhD, Registered Psychologist, Clinical Director, Koru Family Psychology
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Video games are designed to be highly engaging, often leading to addictive behaviours in children and adolescents. In this workshop, learn about the mechanisms behind gaming addiction; the impacts on emotional regulation, learning, and socialization; and effective strategies to help kids maintain a healthy relationship with gaming.
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Learning Objectives
1. Understand the neurological impact of gaming addiction
2. Recognize the psychological and emotional effects of gaming
3. Identify healthy gaming practices
4. Develop effective parental strategies
By attending this workshop, parents will gain a foundational understanding of video gaming addiction and practical tools to help their children develop healthier gaming habits.
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Wednesday October 9
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Parenting with The Whole Family in Mind
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Jenny Harrison, R. Psych, Perinatal Mental Health Specialist, Moss Post Partum House &
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Dr. Theanna Bischoff, R. Psych, Early Childhood Development Specialist, Heartstrings Psychology
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Jenny and Dr. Bischoff join together to take a whole - family view on parenting - join us to discuss how parents can help their kids stay emotionally regulated and learn new skills, and also how parents can support their own mental health while doing one of the toughest jobs out there!
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Thursday October 10
10:30 am - noon
Recognizing, Responding, and Reporting Child Abuse
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Jennifer McAlpine, RSW, Research and Evaluation Project Manager &
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Sandi Pineda-Selva, MA, Manager of Prevention Services
Luna Child and Youth Advocacy Centre
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This session will cover the essentials of recognizing, responding to, and reporting child abuse.
We will focus on the common indicators of child abuse observed recently at Luna, providing practical insights and real-world examples to help participants understand and identify these signs effectively.
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Tuesday October 15
6 pm - 8 pm
Adolescent Brain Development and Navigating the Parent-Teen Relationship
Sydney Sommers
Stepping Stones to Mental Health and Rocky View Schools
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Adolescence is a magical time when children enter a period of huge growth and change. Bodies and brains change, emotions become more volatile, friends become more important, and the parent-child relationship morphs into a parent-teen relationship.
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In this session we will discuss the adolescent brain, how to support healthy brain development, promoting resilience, and navigating the ways that your relationship with your teen will evolve as they slowly but surely become little adults.
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Wednesday October 16
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Building Strong Bonds: Understanding Parent-Child Attachment
Jessica George RSW, Dip. in Social Work, Family Support Facilitator,
Sumeet Kalsi Dip. in Early Childhood Development & Education, Family Coordinator
Robyn Macpherson ECE, BA (ChSt), Family Support Facilitator
Parent & Caregiver Support Services with the City of Chestermere
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This presentation looks at the important relationship between parents and children, showing how it affects a child's emotions and social skills. We will discuss key theories and real-life examples, and share tips on how to strengthen these important bonds in daily life.
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Thursday October 17
10:30 am - noon
Emerging Trends and Community Involvement in Child Abuse Prevention
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Jennifer McAlpine, RSW, Research and Evaluation Project Manager &
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Sandi Pineda-Selva, MA, Manager of Prevention Services
Luna Child and Youth Advocacy Centre
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In this session, we will explore the latest trends in child abuse, highlighting new challenges and patterns.
We will discuss how the community can play a proactive role in prevention efforts, offering strategies and resources to empower community members to take action.
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Thursday October 17
6 - 7:30 pm
Raising Awareness of Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) & Learning about the Outcomes of DCD
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Paulene Kamps Ph.D., R. Psych., C. Teach., DCD Advisor
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This session is designed to bring awareness to this condition & highlight some key points about DCD.
Topics discussed in the presentation include:
- How my background, life experiences, unique training, & inquisitive mind led me to learn about DCD & its high prevalence rates
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- The information & surprising trends of DCD as recorded in each of the APA's DSMs since 1987
- The early 'red flags' that are seen & the diagnostic criteria associated with DCD as per the DSM (2022)
- How the signs, symptoms, & outcomes of DCD mimic autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD & other conditions
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Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) Awareness Week is October 13th -19th
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Monday October 21
10 am - noon
Cross Cultural Parenting Program - Session 3: Discipline Strategies - part 1
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Yanping & Marco, Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association (CIWA)
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Objectives:
- Understanding a child's misbehaviour
- Positive discipline vs. punishment
- Positive discipline strategies and skills
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Monday October 21
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Peer Pressure: what is it and what can I do about it?
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Nicole Sheldon, R. Psychologist, Sheldon Psychology Group
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Pressures to conform are all around us. Exploring the psychology behind peer pressure makes it easier to understand the dynamics in play and how to make reasoned, rather than reactive decisions.
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Tuesday October 22
6:30 pm - 8 pm
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This session will be hosted LIVE & IN PERSON at:
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Navigating ADHD: Challenges and Strategies for Home and School Success
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Dr. Alethea Heude, Registered Psychologist
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ADHD has become an almost common household name; just about everyone seems to know someone who has a child or teen with ADHD. Despite how commonplace ADHD diagnoses appear to be, there are still gaps in our collective understanding of what this diagnosis actually means.
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This session will delve into the real-world context of ADHD, and present resources and strategies for parents and teachers looking to support their children and students at home and school.
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Wednesday October 23
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Neurodevelopmental genetic conditions: A broad range of presentations and testing options
Billie Au, MD, PhD, Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Calgary &
Kara Murias, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor, University of Calgary
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Many neurodevelopmental conditions are either caused or influenced by an individual's genetics. This presentation will give an overview of how genetics can contribute to neurodevelopmental disorders. We will review most recent Canadian recommendations for genetic testing for neurodevelopmental conditions.
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Thursday October 24
10:30 am - noon
How to respond when a child or teen discloses abuse- info for caregivers and professionals
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Lauren E. Joly, Ph.D., R. Psych. Psychologist, Child Abuse Service, AHS with Luna Child and Youth Advocacy Centre
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Learning that your child or a child under your care has been abused is often a devastating experience. Responding to that child when they tell you they've been hurt can feel especially overwhelming when you're not sure what to say or do.
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This 1.5 hour session addresses the "responding" aspect of the recognizing, responding, and reporting framework.
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Participants will learn how to respond in a way that is both supportive and addresses immediate needs. Session topics include coming into 'Wise Mind,' empathy and validation, who to contact, and safety, including addressing self-harming and suicidality in teens.
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Reminder
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Through your participation, you agree that you will not save content, record content, share, or post photos from any presentation without prior permission.
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Doing so will result in you being removed from the session.
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RESOURCES
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OPPORTUNITIES TO PARTICIPATE
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More than 80 previously recorded presentations can be viewed, anytime, on our YouTube playlist.
As always, we welcome feedback regarding topics you'd like to see addressed. We are always looking for new speakers - just reach out to us ces@recoveryalberta.ca or 403 955-4730.
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The resources and the information provided on the Mental Health Literacy website are designed to help you support the ones you love, while ensuring you take care of yourself while doing so. Education on mental health can help change the conversation and the more we do so, the better we can support those we care for.
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Community Health Promotion Services (CHPS) aims to prevent and reduce harms related to substance misuse and mental health disorders by maximizing the well-being of children, adolescents and families. Our team works in the Calgary Zone as a part of Recovery Alberta's Child & Adolescent Addiction, Mental Health & Psychiatry Programs (CAAMHPP).
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