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Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is known as a challenging, complex, and long-term condition that is becoming increasingly prevalent worldwide. Often, a diagnosis of autism can come as a shock, and can be an overwhelming experience for all involved. Consequently, this presentation focuses on empowering parents, caregivers, and teachers, so they can better understand and address the needs, strengths, and difficulties of children on the spectrum.

Specifically, “Helping Children on the Autism Spectrum” will give a fundamental understanding of autism’s diagnosis, characteristics, and triad of impairments, as well as why prevalence is increasing worldwide. This course will also explore evidence-based approaches and practices, and give practical tools and strategies so parents, caregivers, and teachers can work collaboratively to respond to the unique needs of children with autism.

OBJECTIVES:

Understand the diagnosis and characteristics of ASD.
Understand ASD’s triad of impairments and its behavioral implications.
Explore evidence-based approaches.
Develop practical tools and strategies to help children with ASD.
Foster a collaborative approach when working with children with ASD.

INSTRUCTOR:
Cierra Chmliar, Registered Provisional Psychologist. Cierra’s biography can be found here: https://instituteofchildpsychology.com/our-team/

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
This presentation is appropriate for parents, caregivers, and mental health professionals.

HOW LONG IS THIS COURE:
3 hours in length

WHERE:
Streaming through EasyWebinar (links will be sent 1 week prior to the conference and a recording will be sent after it airs- within 24 hours for viewing for 30 days)

MORE ABOUT OUR CONFERENCE
Our first Canadian Children’s Mental Health Online Conference will be host to a number of mental health professionals covering a range of topics pertaining to children’s mental health. Discover the latest research, tools and strategies right from you favourite sofa at home!

The event is aimed at ensuring that leading- edge research and strategies related to children’s mental health is accessible to everyone in our amazing country, regardless of location.

Each day of the conference will kick off with a one hour keynote address (9am) by an acclaimed author and speaker, followed by three courses (offered at 10am, 1pm, and 6pm). You can tune in live to our workshops or watch them at your convenience for 30 days after the original broadcast – all workshops are recorded for accessibility and ease of access.

⭐ https://instituteofchildpsychology.com/canadian-childrens-mental-health-symposium-2020/⭐

WHAT IF I CAN’T ATTEND LIVE OR I MISS THE CLASS?
This online course airs live but is recorded. You will have access to the recording for 30 days

WHAT WE PROVIDE:
Workbooks will be available for download before the course airs. An electronic certificate of completion will be granted after completion of this seminar {within 20 business days}.

WHAT IF I DON’T LIVE IN CANADA?
Registration is open globally

UNABLE TO AFFORD A TICKET?
We offer 50% off to low-income families and single parents. Please email for qualifications at info@instituteofchildpsychology.com

CANCELLATIONS/REFUNDS:
Tickets purchased within 30 days of the course start date can be refunded within 24 hours of purchase timestamp
Tickets can be transferred to another party at any time.

Please contact our administration team for further details at info@instituteofchildpsychology.com.

***DISCLAIMER:
All workshops provided by the Institute of Child Psychology, along with all workshop materials, are strictly for educational purposes only and cannot be categorized as psychological or mental health services

Has your child or a child you are supporting experienced physical or sexual abuse? Exposed to the foster care system? Suffered through a tragic event? Experienced neglect? Witnessed or experienced violence? Endured extreme bullying? Or been impacted by a high-conflict divorce?

Trauma can significantly impact a child, and those caring for them are often left with questions about how to best help. Children with trauma can present significant challenges. They often display patterns of behaviour that can strain the relationship between the child and those caring for them. During this seminar we will explore the impact of trauma on neurological development and how this presents in children’s behaviours. The impact on the attachment system will also be examined, as will the role of relationship in healing and growth. Strategies to support children following experiences of trauma will be presented, giving attendees concrete ways in which they can support the children in their lives and care for themselves.

This workshop aims to offer practical information to caregivers and professionals on why certain behaviours may be present, and how they can support their children in moving towards growth and healing.

OBJECTIVES:

Examine the impact of trauma on neurological development
Explore the impact of trauma on attachment systems and relational patterns
Foster a greater understanding of behavioural patterns commonly associated with traumatic experiences.
Develop tools and strategies to support the children in
Learn about appropriate treatment options available based on the type of trauma a child has experienced and the timing of the incident
Highlight the importance of self-care for those who are supporting children that have experiences of trauma

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
This presentation is appropriate for parents, caregivers, and mental health professionals.

HOW LONG IS THIS COURSE:
3 hours in length

WHERE:
Streaming through EasyWebinar (links will be sent 1 week prior to the conference and a recording will be sent after it airs- within 24 hours for viewing for 30 days)

MORE ABOUT OUR CONFERENCE
Our first Canadian Children’s Mental Health Online Conference will be host to a number of mental health professionals covering a range of topics pertaining to children’s mental health. Discover the latest research, tools and strategies right from you favourite sofa at home!

The event is aimed at ensuring that leading- edge research and strategies related to children’s mental health is accessible to everyone in our amazing country, regardless of location.

Each day of the conference will kick off with a one hour keynote address (9am) by an acclaimed author and speaker, followed by three courses (offered at 10am, 1pm, and 6pm). You can tune in live to our workshops or watch them at your convenience for 30 days after the original broadcast – all workshops are recorded for accessibility and ease of access.

⭐ https://instituteofchildpsychology.com/canadian-childrens-mental-health-symposium-2020/⭐

WHAT IF I CAN’T ATTEND LIVE OR I MISS THE CLASS?
This online course airs live but is recorded. You will have access to the recording for 30 days

WHAT WE PROVIDE:
Workbooks will be available for download before the course airs. An electronic certificate of completion will be granted after completion of this seminar {within 20 business days}.

WHAT IF I DON’T LIVE IN CANADA?
Registration is open globally

UNABLE TO AFFORD A TICKET?
We offer 50% off to low-income families and single parents. Please email for qualifications at info@instituteofchildpsychology.com

CANCELLATIONS/REFUNDS:
Tickets purchased within 30 days of the course start date can be refunded within 24 hours of purchase timestamp
Tickets can be transferred to another party at any time.

Please contact our administration team for further details at info@instituteofchildpsychology.com.

***DISCLAIMER:
All workshops provided by the Institute of Child Psychology, along with all workshop materials, are strictly for educational purposes only and cannot be categorized as psychological or mental health services

Bite by Bite: Fostering a Healthy Relationship with food from high-chair to high school(ECMHC)

Join Registered Dietitian, family nutrition expert, and mama of three, Emily Mardell for an engaging and empowering session on childhood nutrition and feeding. Learn and create a toolkit to help you support the children in your life feel good about food, and about eating.

This workshop was created with parents, grandparents, caregivers, health professionals, educators, and coaches in mind. It is for anyone and everyone who feed, nourish, and love children. Throughout the session, Emily will guide participants to:

OBJECTIVES:

Discover the Satter Eating Competence Model and how to raise competent eaters.
Learn responsive feeding strategies that empower healthy growth and development.
Manage mealtime mayhem and picky eating.
Create rituals of mealtime connection.
Model and nurture mindful eating.
Debunk diet myths and challenge diet culture.
Cultivate culinary literacy and food skills.
Find support along the bite-by-bite journey.

HIGHLIGHTS:

Parent Panel. During the session, Emily will be joined by a group of special guests for a unique and dynamic Parent Panel discussion. Moderated by Global Edmonton’s Jen Crosby, audience members will be able to ask questions and enjoy parenting stories that empower eating competence from high-chair to high-school.

Nutrition Break. This interactive and informative session will also provide a catered nutrition break in partnership with GetJoyfull and Life’s Simple Ingredient.

INSTRUCTOR:

Emily Mardell is a Registered Dietitian, expert in family nutrition, and Founder of GetJoyfull—a movement that celebrates local producers, and empowers families to connect with the food on their tables.

Emily studied biochemistry and neuroscience at Memorial University of Newfoundland, and later harnessed her passion for food and nutrition into a dynamic private practice. As a spokesperson for Dietitians of Canada, and Performance Dietitian for FC Edmonton she translates evidence-based nutritional science into nourishing plans for everyday eating.

This food-loving Mama of three, Emily is dedicated to creating kid-friendly recipes and resources that empower family nutrition and bring joy to mealtime. Follow Emily’s GetJoyfull adventure at www.getjoyfull.com, and be inspired to fill up on family time.

MORE ABOUT OUR CONFERENCE
This event is being held at our 2020 Annual Edmonton Children’s Mental Health Conference. Join us for empowering opportunities to learn, share, network, and be inspired! At this conference parents, caregivers, educators, and mental health professionals will come together to learn about the latest research, innovations, and techniques pertaining to children’s mental health and attachment-based parenting practices. All our workshops will be offered by Registered Psychologists and other professionals who specialize in Children’s Mental Health; most of whom work locally in Alberta.

*This event is approved for 3 hours of Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association continuing education credits. Application forms will be provided at the event.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
Parents. caregivers, childcare professionals, educators, and mental health professionals.

WHAT WE PROVIDE:
Workbooks to complete throughout the day are available at event sign-in. Refreshments {coffee, tea and water} will be provided at the event. An electronic certificate of completion will be granted after completion of this seminar {within 20 business days}.

UNABLE TO AFFORD A TICKET?
We offer subsidized tickets to those have limited income!
Please email us at info@instituteofchildpsychology.com for qualifications.

CANCELLATIONS/REFUNDS:
Refunds are only accepted up to 30 days prior to the event, unless requested within 24 hours of the purchase timestamp

Tickets can be transferred to another party at any time.

***DISCLAIMER:
All workshops provided by the Institute of Child Psychology, along with all workshop materials, are strictly for educational purposes only and cannot be categorized as psychological or mental health services.

Please contact our administration team for further details at info@instituteofchildpsychology.com.

Sports Psychology for Kids: Balancing Performance and Well-Being

How young is too young for competitive sports? Do you have a child heavily involved in sports and you aren’t sure if it’s too much? Wanting to get your child involved but wondering what the best age is to phase them in? Maybe you have a child who is struggling with performance and you want to better help them meet their goals.

In this workshop you will explore the world of sports and where children and teens fit in. There is ample evidence in favour of competitive sports in the teen years, but what about younger children? A specialist in the area of sports psychology will be there to answer your questions and walk you through the research! This workshop will include information on developing, young athletes and the factors to take into consideration when in comes to participation in sport. We will then provide an overview of sports and performance psychology and how it can aid performance. Concrete tips, techniques and strategies will be discussed in detail to help your young athlete to overcome mental hurdles while creating a balanced, psychological approach to sports and performance

OBJECTIVES:

Explore age specific recommendations for competitive sport and athletic performance
Discuss the role of sports and performance psychology in performance
Consider different ways to enhance grit and perseverance
Create a tool-box of techniques and strategies to optimize performance and wellbeing

INSTRUCTOR:
Laurence Zalmanowitz, R.Psychologist

MORE ABOUT OUR CONFERENCE
This event is being held at our 2020 Annual Edmonton Children’s Mental Health Symposium. Join us for empowering opportunities to learn, share, network, and be inspired! At this conference parents, caregivers, educators, and mental health professionals will come together to learn about the latest research, innovations, and techniques pertaining to children’s mental health and attachment-based parenting practices. All our workshops will be offered by Registered Psychologists and other professionals who specialize in Children’s Mental Health; most of whom work locally in Alberta.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
Parents. caregivers, childcare professionals, educators, and mental health professionals.

WHAT WE PROVIDE:
Workbooks to complete throughout the day are available at event sign-in. Refreshments {coffee, tea and water} will be provided at the event. An electronic certificate of completion will be granted after completion of this seminar {within 20 business days}.

UNABLE TO AFFORD A TICKET?
We offer subsidized tickets to those have limited income!
Please email us at info@instituteofchildpsychology.com for qualifications.

CANCELLATIONS/REFUNDS:
Refunds are only accepted up to 30 days prior to the event, unless requested within 24 hours of the purchase timestamp

Tickets can be transferred to another party at any time.

***DISCLAIMER:
All workshops provided by the Institute of Child Psychology, along with all workshop materials, are strictly for educational purposes only and cannot be categorized as psychological or mental health services.

Please contact our administration team for further details at info@instituteofchildpsychology.c

Exploring Gender Identity & Sexual Orientation in Youth

At what age do children understand gender? Want to understand how main stream society and our youth are classifying and identifying gender and sexual orientation? How do we talk to kids about gender and sexual orientation? Maybe you have a child struggling to come to terms with their own gender and sexuality and you want to understand what is going on for them.

LGBTQ, 2SLGBTQIA, lesbian, gay, straight, bi-sexual, pansexual, demisexual, Two- Spirit, asexual, aromantic, transgender, cigender, binary, non-binary, genderqueer . . . It’s an overwhelming topic for our kids but even more so for adults. Kids come to us for answers, but if we do not know how to educate ourselves, we cannot spread the message of tolerance and understanding to the next generation.

OBJECTIVES:

Explore the latest research on gender identification and sexual orientation
Identify terminology and the importance of understanding how children and youth view themselves and their gender or sexuality
Understand the difference between gender and sexual orientation, and how it develops over time
Explore ways to talk to children and youth about their own or others sexual orientation or gender identification
Identify resources in the community to support children who are struggling

INSTRUCTORS:
Janine Groeneveld and Jan-Marie Chrzanowski are both Registered Psychologists who specialize in gender and sexuality. Their biographies can be found here: https://instituteofchildpsychology.com/our-team/

MORE ABOUT OUR CONFERENCE

This event is being held at our 2020 Edmonton Children’s Mental Health Conference. Join us for empowering opportunities to learn, share, network, and be inspired! At this conference parents, caregivers, educators, and mental health professionals will come together to learn about the latest research, innovations, and techniques pertaining to children’s mental health and attachment-based parenting practices. All our workshops will be offered by Registered Psychologists and other professionals who specialize in Children’s Mental Health; most of whom work locally in Alberta.

*This event is approved for 3 hours of Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association continuing education credits. Application forms will be provided at the event.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
Parents. caregivers, childcare professionals, educators, and mental health professionals.

WHAT WE PROVIDE:
Workbooks to complete throughout the day are available at event sign-in. Refreshments {coffee, tea and water} will be provided at the event. An electronic certificate of completion will be granted after completion of this seminar {within 20 business days}.

UNABLE TO AFFORD A TICKET?
We offer subsidized tickets to those have limited income!
Please email us at info@instituteofchildpsychology.com for qualifications.

CANCELLATIONS/REFUNDS:
Refunds are only accepted up to 30 days prior to the event, unless requested within 24 hours of the purchase timestamp.

Tickets can be transferred to another party at any time.

***DISCLAIMER:
All workshops provided by the Institute of Child Psychology, along with all workshop materials, are strictly for educational purposes only and cannot be categorized as psychological or mental health services.

Please contact our administration team for further details at info@instituteofchildpsychology.com.

Self Care Workshop: Immerse in You

So rarely to the caregivers get the care that they need– so we decided to bring the self-care to you!!!

How do we can bend without breaking: learn simple strategies to bulletproof and build human resiliency. Presented by Archetype

Simon Bennett, Founder Archetype and Angie Michelle Clark, Group Performance Coach will team up to take you through a session dedicated to building the best you, so you can be. Presenting on what Simon deems are the four pillars to success: movement, sleep, diet and mindfulness, this will be an interactive workshop that incorporates teaching and movement for all participants! Be prepared to spend some time listening, and some time moving and breathing with these experts on building the best you! We recommend you dress comfortable. This is truly self-care with the experts!

Let’s take a look at who will be leading you through this time of learning and reflection:

Simon Bennett

Simon is characterized by his energy, enthusiasm and passion for fitness and sport. He lives by the motto “your attitude in life determines your quality of life.” Simon is a prominent expert in the field of personal fitness and high performance conditioning. He has changed the lives of countless clients with his relentless commitment to training and education. He works and consults with a long list of high profile business leaders, CEOs and professional athletes. Simon is also a fitness educator and author. He has presented such topics as athletic conditioning, functional movement training and peak performance — to sports teams, professional organizations and fitness trainers. Simon is a contributing author and consultant to the Canadian bestseller book and video Young as You Look.

www.archetypelife.ca

Angie Michelle Clark

From the age of 3, Angie had always dreamed of becoming a professional dancer. After struggling with a recurring knee injury, she was forced to give up her dream of being a professional dancer and Angie immersed herself into the art of yoga for recovery. After dabbling with many different styles over several years, Angie traveled to Ecuador to complete her certification in Tantra Yoga at Durga’s Tiger School. Angie is a 200 RYT and founder of YEG YOGI. She created YEG YOGI so that yoga could be accessible to anyone and everyone by making it affordable, approachable and fun. Angie joined the Archetype family as a performance coach in 2019, and has been instrumental in developing the movement series portion of their programming.

www.archetypelife.ca

Serious Play: Using Games to Promote Positive Mental Wellness

Want to find ways to engage your clients or students in mental health related activities while still having fun? Looking for ways to enhance the mental well-being or improve cohesiveness in the classroom or childcare environment?

This workshop is ideal for those directly working in the fields of education, and mental health. The focus is for the participants to experientially engage in activities that promote social and emotional wellness that they can use with their students or clients. The beautiful aspect of the workshop is that the audience themselves participate in their own social – emotional learning, potentially increasing their immediate sense of personal and social well-being.

Social-Emotional Learning is the umbrella that guides our processes in addressing personal and communal mental wellness. It is the foundation to building community, self-regulation, resiliency, pro-social relationships, positive behaviours, and growth mindset. This workshop will explore how hands-on games and activities can be effective methods to apply a variety of social emotional learning and mental wellness models. Two of the models that will be explored are the CASEL (Collaborative for Social Emotional Learning) model and the Circle of Courage (based on Aboriginal Teachings) model. There will be also be a focus on facilitation and debriefing strategies that bring out social emotional learning and mental wellness constructs from the games and activities that we will be exploring. You will leave the workshop with tools and resources that you can implement with your homes, schools, and child care settings immediately. Come ready to play!

OBJECTIVES:

Build a a strong connection between social-emotional learning and mental wellness
Experience first hand how the effective implementation of facilitation and debriefing can extrapolate meaning form any game, activity, or lesson
How to appropriately and meaningfully facilitate games and activities to complement social emotional learning objectives
Deepen your understanding of how experiences and experiential learning can foster mental wellness
Experiencing what it’s like to have fun while building community and exploring mental wellness

INSTRUCTOR:
Sheldon Franken, B.Ed., is the founder of Inquiry Adventures, and is a school counselor and former classroom teacher, physical educator, and outdoor education specialist for youth-at-risk, and community engagement. More about Sheldon here-> https://inquiryadventures.ca

MORE ABOUT OUR CONFERENCE
This event is being held at our 2020 Annual Edmonton Children’s Mental Health Conference. Join us for empowering opportunities to learn, share, network, and be inspired! At this conference parents, caregivers, educators, and mental health professionals will come together to learn about the latest research, innovations, and techniques pertaining to children’s mental health and attachment-based parenting practices. All our workshops will be offered by Registered Psychologists and other professionals who specialize in Children’s Mental Health; most of whom work locally in Alberta.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
Parents. caregivers, childcare professionals, educators, and mental health professionals.

WHAT WE PROVIDE:
Workbooks to complete throughout the day are available at event sign-in. Refreshments {coffee, tea and water} will be provided at the event. An electronic certificate of completion will be granted after completion of this seminar {within 20 business days}.

UNABLE TO AFFORD A TICKET?
We offer subsidized tickets to those have limited income!
Please email us at info@instituteofchildpsychology.com for qualifications.

CANCELLATIONS/REFUNDS:
Refunds are only accepted up to 30 days prior to the event, unless requested within 24 hours of the purchase timestamp

Tickets can be transferred to another party at any time.

***DISCLAIMER:
All workshops provided by the Institute of Child Psychology, along with all workshop materials, are strictly for educational purposes only and cannot be categorized as psychological or mental health services.

Please contact our administration team for further details at info@instituteofchildpsychology.com.

Building Emotional Regulation Skills In Children

Is your child struggling with minor anxiety, defiance, tantrums, meltdowns, and overall emotion dysregulation?

A child’s emotions can be draining for everyone involved. This workshop will empower parents and caregivers to proactively and lovingly help children during these challenging moments.

Emotional regulation is a key component that supports our overall health and well-being. As our capacity to regulate our emotions increases, so does our ability to engage positively with all parts of our world. This had the impact of enhancing our ability to communicate our needs, limits, and boundaries in a clear and effective way. Strengthening a child’s emotional vocabulary and supporting them to develop emotional regulation skills is an important part of ensuring that our children are growing with the skills and knowledge they will need for healthy relationships at all stages of life.

This workshop aims to provide practical information for caregivers and professionals about the importance of self-regulation in both ourselves and the children we are supporting, as well as to focus on strategies that we can use with the children we are supporting to enhance their development of self-regulation skills.

OBJECTIVES

- Introduction to the neurobiological and developmental of emotions in children
- Exploration of triggers which fuel emotional dysregulation
- Identifying tools and strategies for coping with big emotions
- Discussion on the significance of connected relationships
- Explain how the brain develops throughout childhood and how each stage of development will guide us on how to navigate challenging situations with our child.
- Build a toolkit of simple strategies and techniques to help you turn chaotic interactions into bonding experiences

INSTRUCTOR:
Morgan Bissengger, Registered Psychologist & Registered Play Therapist.
Morgan’s biography can be found here : https://instituteofchildpsychology.com/our-team/

MORE ABOUT OUR CONFERENCE
This event is being held at our 2019 Calgary Mental Health Symposium. Join us for empowering opportunities to learn, share, network, and be inspired! At this conference parents, caregivers, educators, and mental health professionals will come together to learn about the latest research, innovations, and techniques pertaining to children’s mental health and attachment-based parenting practices. All our workshops will be offered by Registered Psychologists and other professionals who specialize in Children’s Mental Health; most of whom work locally in Alberta.

*This event is approved for 3 hours of Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association continuing education credits. Application forms will be provided at the event.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
This presentation is appropriate for parents, educators, caregivers, and mental health professionals.

WHAT WE PROVIDE:
Workbooks to complete throughout the day are available at event sign-in. Refreshments {coffee, tea and water} will be provided at the event. An electronic certificate of completion will be granted after completion of this seminar {within 20 business days}.

UNABLE TO AFFORD A TICKET?
We offer subsidized tickets to those have limited income!
Please email us at info@instituteofchildpsychology.com for qualifications.

CANCELLATIONS/REFUNDS:
Refunds are only accepted up to 30 days prior to the event, unless requested within 24 hours of the purchase timestamp.

Tickets can be transferred to another party at any time.

***DISCLAIMER:
All workshops provided by the Institute of Child Psychology, along with all workshop materials, are strictly for educational purposes only and cannot be categorized as psychological or mental health services.

Please contact our administration team for further details at info@instituteofchildpsychology.com

A Roadmap to Achieving Optimal, Holistic Well-being for your Family

Do you have questions on sleep, diet, environment and mental health? Tired of only getting snapshots on how to truly create wellness for your family? Frustrated by multiple streams of conflicting information?

Join Dr. Bjorndal, Licensed Naturpath, Acclaimed Speaker and Author, for an afternoon that will change the way you approach wellness. Dr Bjorndal will help you to create a roadmap for your family based on a holistic perspective. Every participant’s roadmap will look slightly different, but will be anchored in tangible and practical skills shared by Dr. Bjorndal. First, participants will understand how to recognize the root causes of mental health issues, from anxiety and stress to depression and trauma. Dr. Bjorndal is one of the only licensed naturopathic doctors in Canada with an expertise in Naturopathic protocols for supporting mental health struggles. Building on this, she will then share concrete strategies and tools for establishing proper sleep, exercise and diet specifically tailored to support mental wellness. On this foundation, the workshop then delves into practical techniques to enhance and promote wellness through awareness of our emotions, thoughts, behaviours, reactions and compassionate responses. Get ready for an afternoon that is proactive, holistic, and highly tool based!

OBJECTIVES:

Discover optimal strategies to nurture brain health and holistic wellness – with a specific emphasis on sleep, exercise, and diet

Identify environmental exposures that are contributing to mental health concerns and methodically eliminate/replace them

Learn to shift from a stress state to a relaxation response using awareness and breath management tools.

Approach and compassionately explore root causes of mental illness

Learn discrete counseling techniques that are directly applicable to helping people with anxiety, depression and stress management.

INSTRUCTOR:

Christina Bjorndal is a licensed naturopathic doctor and established keynote speaker on how to regain your mental health using a naturopathic approach. She is the co-founder of Natural Terrain, a naturopathic clinic in Edmonton, and is regularly interviewed for print magazines and online resources as a leader in her field. Dr Bjorndal has also written 3 books. Click here for more information: http://naturalterrain.com/book/

REVIEWS:

“The Health Action Network Society (HANS) had the pleasure of hosting Dr. Bjorndal for a guest lecture at our 2nd Annual Mind-alive! Conference in Vancouver. After hearing Dr. Bjorndal speak about her personal experiences with mental illness, and her clinical work with treatment plans, I have absolute faith in recommending Dr. Bjorndal as one of Canada’s leading experts in this area for treating the whole person. She is compassionate, caring, and was given a rave review from her peers. We’re grateful Vancouverites got to participate in this important learning session.”

Lorill Hancock

“I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Dr. Chris Bjorndal since 2001. Her passion and dedication to the art and practice of mind-body healing is inspiring. Dr. Chris applies a unique integrated orthomolecular and lifestyle medicine approach to optimize mental health. In her lectures, she speaks from the heart and courageously shares her personal healing journey to enhance the lives of others. I have no hesitation in recommending Dr. Chris for lectures and to those seeking personalized care for mental health and healing.”

Dr. Sharon Gurm

MORE ABOUT OUR CONFERENCE
This event is being held at our 2020 Edmonton Children’s Mental Health Conference. Join us for empowering opportunities to learn, share, network, and be inspired! At this conference parents, caregivers, educators, and mental health professionals will come together to learn about the latest research, innovations, and techniques pertaining to children’s mental health and attachment-based parenting practices. All our workshops will be offered by Registered Psychologists and other professionals who specialize in Children’s Mental Health; most of whom work locally in Alberta.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
This presentation is appropriate for parents, professionals and caregivers.

WHAT WE PROVIDE:
Refreshments {coffee, tea and water} will be provided at the event. An electronic certificate of completion will be granted after completion of this seminar {within 20 business days}.

UNABLE TO AFFORD A TICKET?
We offer subsidized tickets to those have limited income!
Please email us at info@instituteofchildpsychology.com for qualifications.

CANCELLATIONS/REFUNDS:
Refunds are only accepted up to 30 days prior to the event, unless requested within 24 hours of the purchase timestamp.

Tickets can be transferred to another party at any time.

***DISCLAIMER:
All workshops provided by the Institute of Child Psychology, along with all workshop materials, are strictly for educational purposes only and cannot be categorized as psychological or mental health services.

Please contact our administration team for further details at info@instituteofchildpsychology.com

Depression in Children and Youth: Moving Out of the Shadows

Poor self-esteem, feelings of hopelessness or helplessness, loss of concentration, poor attention, inability to make decisions, loss of confidence in abilities, difficulty in thinking, chronic feelings of guilt, suicidal ideation, history of self-harm, low energy, apathy, change in appetite, shifts in sleep patterns, or poor motivation.

Depression can significantly impact a child, and those caring for them are often left with questions about how to best help. In this workshop parents and professionals will learn more about childhood depression and how to best help children and teens manage it. All strategies are science-informed, and practical for working with children and youth. This workshop will empower adults to be agents of change in a child’s life offering concrete ways in which they can support the children in their lives.

OBJECTIVES:

Introduction to the neuropsychological, genetic, and developmental roots of depression
Recognize the societal factors/modern day environment that contribute to the current increase in depression amongst children
Explore what depression looks like in young children verses adolescents
Learn to differentiate between sadness/depressed mood and Clinical Depression (DSM-V)
Discover how to nurture resiliency in children, and the impact of a connected relationship
Identifying parenting tools and strategies for coping with depression
Discovering what treatment options are available
Learn how to support children or teens that self-harm.
Review resources available to parents

INSTRUCTOR:
Christine Crocker, R. Psychologist. Biography can be found here: https://instituteofchildpsychology.com/our-team/

MORE ABOUT OUR CONFERENCE
This event is being held at our 2020 Annual Edmonton Children’s Mental Health Conference. Join us for empowering opportunities to learn, share, network, and be inspired! At this conference parents, caregivers, educators, and mental health professionals will come together to learn about the latest research, innovations, and techniques pertaining to children’s mental health and attachment-based parenting practices. All our workshops will be offered by Registered Psychologists and other professionals who specialize in Children’s Mental Health; most of whom work locally in Alberta.

*This event is approved for 3 hours of Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association continuing education credits. Application forms will be provided at the event.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
This presentation is appropriate for parents, educators, caregivers, childcare professionals, and mental health professionals.

WHAT WE PROVIDE:
Workbooks to complete throughout the day are available at event sign-in. Refreshments {coffee, tea and water} will be provided at the event. An electronic certificate of completion will be granted after completion of this seminar {within 20 business days}.

UNABLE TO AFFORD A TICKET?
We offer subsidized tickets to those have limited income!
Please email us at info@instituteofchildpsychology.com for qualifications.

CANCELLATIONS/REFUNDS:
Refunds are only accepted up to 30 days prior to the event, unless requested within 24 hours of the purchase timestamp

Tickets can be transferred to another party at any time.

***DISCLAIMER:
All workshops provided by the Institute of Child Psychology, along with all workshop materials, are strictly for educational purposes only and cannot be categorized as psychological or mental health services.

Please contact our administration team for further details at info@instituteofchildpsychology.com

The Therapeutic Power of Animals: Exploring Animal Assisted Therapy

Are you in the mental health or education field and thinking of integrating animal assisted therapy (AAT) into your practice? Maybe you’re a caregiver who wants to know more about what AAT is and how it can possibly help your child? Interested in exploring if an emotional support animal is right for your family . . .

Adding animals to your practice, or family, adds cost and complication, but the benefits can be astounding: teens who can’t or won’t engage in traditional approaches show up and flourish; kids who seem unreachable develop empathy and compassion; and the animals present ways for youth to explore, both experientially and ‘one step removed’, areas of need or pain which they may not be ready or able to touch directly.

This workshop will introduce you to the growing field of animal assisted therapy and how it relates to treating children. Attendees will explore the benefits from engaging with animals, and how practitioners integrate animals into their practices in an ethical way– for both children and the animals.

NOTE: There will be therapy animals at this event that participants will have time to engage with, along with a demonstration of a variety of techniques/strategies specific to Canine and Equine Assisted Counselling (some live and others recorded)

OBJECTIVES:

Exploration of Animal Assisted Therapy
Understand the role and needs of the animals in these fields; including the ethics involved
Gain insights regarding the human-animal bond and it’s subsequent health and psychological benefits
Explore strategies and techniques relevant to AAT specific to children
Understand the varieties of modalities you can train in and what organizations to work with to have your animal screened or trained in AAT

INSTRUCTOR:
Tammy Schamuhn is a Registered Psychologist, Registered Play Therapist, Registered Play Therapist Supervisor, and the Co-Founder of the Institute of Child Psychology. She also founded an Animal Assisted Therapy program with Family Counselling Centres. Her biography can be found here: https://instituteofchildpsychology.com/our-team/

MORE ABOUT OUR CONFERENCE
This event is being held at our 2020 Annual Edmonton Children’s Mental Health Conference. Join us for empowering opportunities to learn, share, network, and be inspired! At this conference parents, caregivers, educators, and mental health professionals will come together to learn about the latest research, innovations, and techniques pertaining to children’s mental health and attachment-based parenting practices. All our workshops will be offered by Registered Psychologists and other professionals who specialize in Children’s Mental Health; most of whom work locally in Alberta.

*This event is approved for 3 hours of Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association continuing education credits. Application forms will be provided at the event.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
This presentation is appropriate for parents, educators, caregivers, and mental health professionals.

WHAT WE PROVIDE:
Workbooks to complete throughout the day are available at event sign-in. Refreshments {coffee, tea and water} will be provided at the event. An electronic certificate of completion will be granted after completion of this seminar {within 20 business days}.

UNABLE TO AFFORD A TICKET?
We offer subsidized tickets to those have limited income!
Please email us at info@instituteofchildpsychology.com for qualifications.

CANCELLATIONS/REFUNDS:
Refunds are only accepted up to 30 days prior to the event, unless requested within 24 hours of the purchase timestamp

Tickets can be transferred to another party at any time.

***DISCLAIMER:
All workshops provided by the Institute of Child Psychology, along with all workshop materials, are strictly for educational purposes only and cannot be categorized as psychological or mental health services.

Please contact our administration team for further details at info@instituteofchildpsychology.com

Classroom Mental Health: Building Your Professional Toolkit

Educators are often faced with very unique and challenging issues in the classroom. At any given time, an educator will have students dealing with a variety of issues including trauma, anger/aggression, anxiety, grief, depression, or self-harm – often these challenges are expressed as negative behaviour in the classroom.

This workshop will help you to decode behaviours, understand the signs of common psychological issues, and empower you with the tools to help bring your students to a place of connection and safety. Educators will leave with a toolbox of strategies to help children who are struggling with relationships in the classroom, anxiety, emotional regulation, depression and attention- based issues. Connection, co-regulation, respectful communication and resilience are central themes in helping you to create a classroom that is inclusive, safe, and deeply accepting of all students. We have presented this workshop to hundreds of educators and have kept a rolling toolbox of all the tools shared in this collaborative workshop. Join us to share your ideas and to have access to this incredible toolbox!

‘Classroom Mental Health’ is intended to help educators to create a psychologically safe environment for students, but please note, it is not intended to replace the vital work of a Mental Health Professional.

OBJECTIVES:

Discuss the role of attachment in creating safe classroom environments
Explore how physical classroom environments ( lighting, seating and decor) impact student success
Identify common psychological issues experienced by students
Connect “red flag behaviours” with deeper issues
Create a toolbox of strategies to help children struggling with anxiety, regulation, depression, attentional – based issues and relationships
Explore the Importance of Self-care for Educators

INSTRUCTOR:
Tania Johnson, Registered Psychologist, Co-Founder of the Institute of Child Psychology. Biography can be found here: https://instituteofchildpsychology.com/our-team/

MORE ABOUT OUR CONFERENCE
This event is being held at our 2020 Annual Edmonton Children’s Mental Health Conference. Join us for empowering opportunities to learn, share, network, and be inspired! At this conference parents, caregivers, educators, and mental health professionals will come together to learn about the latest research, innovations, and techniques pertaining to children’s mental health and attachment-based parenting practices. All our workshops will be offered by Registered Psychologists and other professionals who specialize in Children’s Mental Health; most of whom work locally in Alberta.

*This event is approved for 6.5 hours of Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association continuing education credits. Application forms will be provided at the event.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
This presentation is appropriate for parents, educators, caregivers, and mental health professionals.

WHAT WE PROVIDE:
Workbooks to complete throughout the day are available at event sign-in. Refreshments {coffee, tea and water} will be provided at the event. An electronic certificate of completion will be granted after completion of this seminar {within 20 business days}.

UNABLE TO AFFORD A TICKET?
We offer subsidized tickets to those have limited income!
Please email us at info@instituteofchildpsychology.com for qualifications.

CANCELLATIONS/REFUNDS:
Refunds are only accepted up to 30 days prior to the event, unless requested within 24 hours of the purchase timestamp.

Tickets can be transferred to another party at any time.

***DISCLAIMER:
All workshops provided by the Institute of Child Psychology, along with all workshop materials, are strictly for educational purposes only and cannot be categorized as psychological or mental health services.

Please contact our administration team for further details at info@instituteofchildpsychology.com

The In's and Out's of Bullying: Impacting Change

Has your child been the victim of bullying? Maybe you work in the field of education and want to better understand this phenomenon and how to intervene?

In this course you will learn more about how bullies are created, and what we can do to make an impactful change in this behavioural dynamic between children and youth. You will also explore interventions that can be implemented to help both the victim of the bullying and the child perpetrating the act, so the cycle can be stopped.

OBJECTIVES:

Provide a definition of bullying that will enable participants to recognize the bully dynamic
To create an understanding of the role of inverse attachment and current parenting practices that exacerbate the bullying dynamic
Understand how some types of discipline can make matters worse
Strategies to help intervene with the bully dynamic

INSTRUCTOR:
Tammy Auten-Dye, R. Psychologist, Certified Canadian Counsellor.
Biography can be found here: https://instituteofchildpsychology.com/our-team/

MORE ABOUT OUR CONFERENCE
This event is being held at our 2020 Edmonton Children’s Mental Health Conference. Join us for empowering opportunities to learn, share, network, and be inspired! At this conference parents, caregivers, educators, and mental health professionals will come together to learn about the latest research, innovations, and techniques pertaining to children’s mental health and attachment-based parenting practices. All our workshops will be offered by Registered Psychologists and other professionals who specialize in Children’s Mental Health; most of whom work locally in Alberta.

*This event is approved for 3 hours of Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association continuing education credits. Application forms will be provided at the event.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
Parents. caregivers, childcare professionals, educators, and mental health professionals.

WHAT WE PROVIDE:
Workbooks to complete throughout the day are available at event sign-in. Refreshments {coffee, tea and water} will be provided at the event. An electronic certificate of completion will be granted after completion of this seminar {within 20 business days}.

UNABLE TO AFFORD A TICKET?
We offer subsidized tickets to those have limited income!
Please email us at info@instituteofchildpsychology.com for qualifications.

CANCELLATIONS/REFUNDS:
Refunds are only accepted up to 30 days prior to the event, unless requested within 24 hours of the purchase timestamp.

Tickets can be transferred to another party at any time.

***DISCLAIMER:
All workshops provided by the Institute of Child Psychology, along with all workshop materials, are strictly for educational purposes only and cannot be categorized as psychological or mental health services.

Please contact our administration team for further details at info@instituteofchildpsychology.com.

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Explained

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs) are a group of conditions that can occur in a person whose mother consumed alcohol during pregnancy. These effects can include physical problems and problems with behaviour and learning. Often, a person with an FASD has a mix of these problems (www.cdc.gov).

In this workshop, attendees will explore the myriad of ways in which children are impacted by FASD including the physical, emotional, cognitive and psychological domains of development. This workshop will also explore the ways in which educators and caregivers can assist these children in succeeding in a variety of environments. Concrete tools, tips, and interventions will be discussed.

OBJECTIVES:

Identifying signs and symptoms of children impacted by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Exploring struggles that accompany these types of children
Develop strategies to help children impacted by FASD
Identify appropriate resources to help children and their families

INSTRUCTOR:
TBA

MORE ABOUT OUR CONFERENCE
This event is being held at our 2020 Annual Edmonton Children’s Mental Health Conference. Join us for empowering opportunities to learn, share, network, and be inspired! At this conference parents, caregivers, educators, and mental health professionals will come together to learn about the latest research, innovations, and techniques pertaining to children’s mental health and attachment-based parenting practices. All our workshops will be offered by Registered Psychologists and other professionals who specialize in Children’s Mental Health; most of whom work locally in Alberta.

*This event is approved for 3 hours of Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association continuing education credits. Application forms will be provided at the event.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
Parents. caregivers, childcare professionals, educators, and mental health professionals.

WHAT WE PROVIDE:
Workbooks to complete throughout the day are available at event sign-in. Refreshments {coffee, tea and water} will be provided at the event. An electronic certificate of completion will be granted after completion of this seminar {within 20 business days}.

UNABLE TO AFFORD A TICKET?
We offer subsidized tickets to those have limited income!
Please email us at info@instituteofchildpsychology.com for qualifications.

CANCELLATIONS/REFUNDS:
Refunds are only accepted up to 30 days prior to the event, unless requested within 24 hours of the purchase timestamp

Tickets can be transferred to another party at any time.

***DISCLAIMER:
All workshops provided by the Institute of Child Psychology, along with all workshop materials, are strictly for educational purposes only and cannot be categorized as psychological or mental health services.

Please contact our administration team for further details at info@instituteofchildpsychology.com.

The Making of a Resilient Child

Resilient kids are confident problem solvers, critical thinkers, independent, motivated, have a high self-esteem, and are courageous in navigating life’s challenges. This course equips you with the tools to help your child, or the children in your life, to live a resilient life.

Join Tania Johnson, Registered Psychologist and Co-founder of the Institute of Child Psychology, for a day packed with the latest interpersonal neurobiology on resiliency. Although individual temperament plays a factor in resiliency, it is primarily a learned skill. As Dr. Ungar, from the Resilience Research Centre, states: “Resilience is both the capacity of individuals to navigate their way to the psychological, social, cultural and physical resources that sustain their well-being, and their capacity individually and collectively to negotiate for these resources in culturally meaningful ways” (http;//resilienceresearch.org). Resiliency is the ability to embrace a world-view that boosts psychological well-being, while also developing interpersonal skills that promote connection and joy.

In nurturing resiliency- based skills early on in life, you proactively guide your child, or the children you work with, towards living a life of courage, authenticity and passion. This course focuses on practical skills to hep your child, or the children you work with, to develop GRIT, to foster a Growth Mindset, to enhance social and emotional intelligence, and to face life with braveness, kindness, and gratitude.

OBJECTIVES:

Introduction to the neuroscience of resiliency
Tools and tips on fostering Social and Emotional Intelligence
Nurturing GRIT and helping children to navigate challenges
Exploring a Growth Mindset verse a Fixed Mindset
Cultivating habits to develop kind, empathetic, courageous kids

INSTRUCTOR:
Tammy Auden Dye. R. Psychologist. Biography can be found here: https://instituteofchildpsychology.com/our-team/

MORE ABOUT OUR CONFERENCE
This event is being held at our 2020 Annual Edmonton Children’s Mental Health Conference. Join us for empowering opportunities to learn, share, network, and be inspired! At this conference parents, caregivers, educators, and mental health professionals will come together to learn about the latest research, innovations, and techniques pertaining to children’s mental health and attachment-based parenting practices. All our workshops will be offered by Registered Psychologists and other professionals who specialize in Children’s Mental Health; most of whom work locally in Alberta.

*This event is approved for 6.5 hours of Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association continuing education credits. Application forms will be provided at the event.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
This presentation is appropriate for parents, educators, caregivers, and mental health professionals.

WHAT WE PROVIDE:
Workbooks to complete throughout the day are available at event sign-in. Refreshments {coffee, tea and water} will be provided at the event. An electronic certificate of completion will be granted after completion of this seminar {within 20 business days}.

UNABLE TO AFFORD A TICKET?
We offer subsidized tickets to those have limited income!
Please email us at info@instituteofchildpsychology.com for qualifications.

CANCELLATIONS/REFUNDS:
Refunds are only accepted up to 30 days prior to the event, unless requested within 24 hours of the purchase timestamp

Tickets can be transferred to another party at any time.

***DISCLAIMER:
All workshops provided by the Institute of Child Psychology, along with all workshop materials, are strictly for educational purposes only and cannot be categorized as psychological or mental health services.

Please contact our administration team for further details at info@instituteofchildpsychology.com

Living Your Best Parent Life

Are you feeling drained as a parent? Feeling like you’ve lost a bit of the spark you once had? Yearning to claim back that part of yourself you had before kids? Or maybe you’re simply looking to find some peace of mind as you navigate this crazy life of being a parent . . .

In this workshop, our Co-Founder, Tania Johnson, wants you to find your joy again. We know life will never be as it once was, but that doesn’t mean you have to give up all that you once were to be a parent. Your happiness is very important in terms of raising a healthy child. . . they look to YOU to see what happy and fulfilled life is all about.

Join us as we explore the importance of balancing our role as a parent with our own self-care, play, and joy. We want you to find that piece of yourself so you can be the best version of YOU when you walk into your role as mom or dad.

OBJECTIVES:

Exploring the links between parental self-care and family well-being
“Digging deep” to understand your true value system,
Discussing authenticity, vulnerability and joy in living your best life
Reflections on your past habits, present circumstances and ideal future
Identifying roadblocks in your journey
Concrete tools and strategies to re-claiming the life you want

INSTRUCTOR:
Tania Johnson, R. Psychologist, R. Play Therapist and Co-founder of the Institute of Child Psychology. Biography can be found here:https://instituteofchildpsychology.com/our-team/

MORE ABOUT OUR CONFERENCE
This event is being held at our 2020 Annual Edmonton Children’s Mental Health Symposium. Join us for empowering opportunities to learn, share, network, and be inspired! At this conference parents, caregivers, educators, and mental health professionals will come together to learn about the latest research, innovations, and techniques pertaining to children’s mental health and attachment-based parenting practices. All our workshops will be offered by Registered Psychologists and other professionals who specialize in Children’s Mental Health; most of whom work locally in Alberta.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
Parents. caregivers, childcare professionals, educators, and mental health professionals.

WHAT WE PROVIDE:
Workbooks to complete throughout the day are available at event sign-in. Refreshments {coffee, tea and water} will be provided at the event. An electronic certificate of completion will be granted after completion of this seminar {within 20 business days}.

UNABLE TO AFFORD A TICKET?
We offer subsidized tickets to those have limited income!
Please email us at info@instituteofchildpsychology.com for qualifications.

CANCELLATIONS/REFUNDS:
Refunds are only accepted up to 30 days prior to the event, unless requested within 24 hours of the purchase timestamp

Tickets can be transferred to another party at any time.

***DISCLAIMER:
All workshops provided by the Institute of Child Psychology, along with all workshop materials, are strictly for educational purposes only and cannot be categorized as psychological or mental health services.

Please contact our administration team for further details at info@instituteofchildpsychology.com.

Mental Health First Aid for Daycare Providers

Daycare providers are often faced with very unique and challenging issues in the workplace. At any given time, a provider will have children dealing with a variety of issues including trauma, anger/aggression, anxiety, grief, depression, attention issues, sensory processing issues and more. . . often these challenges are expressed as negative behaviour.

We have listened to your feedback and designed a course specifically for daycare providers based on current licensing and regulation. Don’t miss this opportunity to collaborate with other daycare providers and to ensure that you are providing a “home away from home” that nurtures resiliency, strength and wellbeing.

This workshop will help you to decode behaviours, understand the signs of common psychological issues, and empower you with the tools to help bring the children in your care to a place of connection and safety. Attendees will leave with a toolbox of strategies to help children who are struggling with relationships in the classroom, anxiety, emotional regulation, depression and attention- based issues. Connection, co-regulation, respectful communication and resilience are central themes in helping you to create a classroom that is inclusive, safe, and deeply accepting of all students.

‘Mental Health First Aid for Daycare Providers’ is intended to help educators to create a psychologically safe environment for students, but please note, it is not intended to replace the vital work of a Mental Health Professional.

OBJECTIVES:

Discuss the role of attachment in creating safe environment
Explore how physical daycare settings ( lighting, seating and decor) impact emotion regulation
Identify a few common psychological issues experienced by children
Connect “red flag behaviours” with deeper issues
Create a toolbox of strategies to help children struggling with mental health issues

INSTRUCTOR:
Morgan Bissegger, Registered Psychologist & Registered Play Therapist.
Morgan’s biography can be found here : https://instituteofchildpsychology.com/our-team/

MORE ABOUT OUR CONFERENCE
This event is being held at our 2019 Calgary Mental Health Symposium. Join us for empowering opportunities to learn, share, network, and be inspired! At this conference parents, caregivers, educators, and mental health professionals will come together to learn about the latest research, innovations, and techniques pertaining to children’s mental health and attachment-based parenting practices. All our workshops will be offered by Registered Psychologists and other professionals who specialize in Children’s Mental Health; most of whom work locally in Alberta.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
This presentation is appropriate for daycare providers and parents.

WHAT WE PROVIDE:
Workbooks to complete throughout the day are available at event sign-in. Refreshments {coffee, tea and water} will be provided at the event. An electronic certificate of completion will be granted after completion of this seminar {within 20 business days}.

UNABLE TO AFFORD A TICKET?
We offer subsidized tickets to those have limited income!
Please email us at info@instituteofchildpsychology.com for qualifications.

CANCELLATIONS/REFUNDS:
Refunds are only accepted up to 30 days prior to the event, unless requested within 24 hours of the purchase timestamp.

Tickets can be transferred to another party at any time.

***DISCLAIMER:
All workshops provided by the Institute of Child Psychology, along with all workshop materials, are strictly for educational purposes only and cannot be categorized as psychological or mental health services.

Please contact our administration team for further details at info@instituteofchildpsychology.com

Helping Children Through Divorce and Separation

Has your child, or a child you know, been impacted by their parent’s separation. Perhaps this child is struggling with confusion, grief, anger, or anxiety, and you just want to know the best way to help them make it through.

Divorce and parental separation is becoming more common and each child responds differently. ICP has created a dynamic workshop about helping children cope with divorce/separation, and is suitable for anyone living or working in this area including parents, family mediators, mental health professionals, and other caregivers. If you want to know how to navigate the many landmines that comes with this transition, how to help your child heal, and to move forward with resiliency, then please join us!

OBJECTIVES:

- Understand how the parent-child attachment is impacted
- Identify situations and circumstances to avoid during and after divorce/separation
- Explore how divorce/separation effects children and parents
- Acquire parenting strategies to better help children adjust to the changes the come with divorce/separation
- Identify co-parenting skills that will protect children from emotional and psychological damage

INSTRUCTOR:
Christine Crocker, Registered Psychologist. Christine’s biography can be found here: https://instituteofchildpsychology.com/our-team/

MORE ABOUT OUR CONFERENCE
This event is being held at our 2002 Annual Edmonton Children’s Mental Health Conference. Join us for empowering opportunities to learn, share, network, and be inspired! At this conference parents, caregivers, educators, and mental health professionals will come together to learn about the latest research, innovations, and techniques pertaining to children’s mental health and attachment-based parenting practices. All our workshops will be offered by Registered Psychologists and other professionals who specialize in Children’s Mental Health; most of whom work locally in Alberta.

*This event is approved for 3 hours of Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association continuing education credits. Application forms will be provided at the event.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
This presentation is appropriate for parents, educators, caregivers, and mental health professionals.

WHAT WE PROVIDE:
Workbooks to complete throughout the day are available at event sign-in. Refreshments {coffee, tea and water} will be provided at the event. An electronic certificate of completion will be granted after completion of this seminar {within 20 business days}.

UNABLE TO AFFORD A TICKET?
We offer subsidized tickets to those have limited income!
Please email us at info@instituteofchildpsychology.com for qualifications.

CANCELLATIONS/REFUNDS:
Refunds are only accepted up to 30 days prior to the event, unless requested within 24 hours of the purchase timestamp.

Tickets can be transferred to another party at any time.

***DISCLAIMER:
All workshops provided by the Institute of Child Psychology, along with all workshop materials, are strictly for educational purposes only and cannot be categorized as psychological or mental health services.

Please contact our administration team for further details at info@instituteofchildpsychology.com

The Healing Power of Animals

Adding animals to your practice, or family, adds cost and complication, but the benefits can be astounding.

Teens who can’t or won’t engage in traditional approaches show up and flourish; kids who seem unreachable develop empathy and compassion; and the animals present ways to explore, both experientially and ‘one step removed’ through their stories, areas of need or pain which a child may not be ready or able to touch directly.

This incredible keynote by Dr. Rise Van Fleet will introduce you to the growing fields of equine and animal assisted therapy defining terms and exploring key considerations including safety, the role of the animals and certification for practitioners. Attendees will gain insight into the benefits which can accrue from interacting with – or simply talking about – animals, and will leave with ideas, tools and resources they can draw upon within a wide variety of contexts.

OBJECTIVES

Exploration of Animal Assisted Therapy and Equine Facilitated Wellness
Understand the role, care, and needs of the animals in these fields
Develop an understanding of the value and benefits of incorporating animals into healing approaches, including: An overview of the human animal bond research including the Biophilia Hypothesis;
How animals can help us provide person centred conditions for therapeutic growth;
How animals provide opportunities for psycho education;The value and role of the human animal relationship
The role of animals as relatable role models; Increased understanding of the benefits of working indirectly or ‘one step removed’ through experiential activities with animals and/ or therapeutic stories about animals

INSTRUCTOR:
Dr. Rise VanFleet is known internationally for her fun and informative presentations and workshops, as well as for her books, articles, and dvd’s about the fields of play therapy, Filial Therapy, and Animal Assisted Play Therapy. Her innovative approaches and stimulating training programs are frequently hailed by participants as among the best they’ve ever attended. A Licensed Psychologist (PA), Registered Play Therapist – Supervisor, and a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant, Dr. VanFleet brings 35 years of experience in her seminars, dvd’s, and books/articles. The quality of her work has been recognized by 8 national and international awards.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
This presentation is appropriate for parents, caregivers, and mental health professionals.

HOW LONG IS THIS PRESENTATION:
60 minutes in length

WHERE:
Streaming through EasyWebinar (links will be sent 1 week prior to the conference and a recording will be sent after it airs- within 24 hours for viewing for 30 days)

MORE ABOUT OUR CONFERENCE
Our first Canadian Children’s Mental Health Online Conference will be host to a number of mental health professionals covering a range of topics pertaining to children’s mental health. Discover the latest research, tools and strategies right from you favourite sofa at home!

The event is aimed at ensuring that leading- edge research and strategies related to children’s mental health is accessible to everyone in our amazing country, regardless of location.

Each day of the conference will kick off with a one hour keynote address (9am) by an acclaimed author and speaker, followed by three courses (offered at 10am, 1pm, and 6pm). You can tune in live to our workshops or watch them at your convenience for 30 days after the original broadcast – all workshops are recorded for accessibility and ease of access.

⭐ https://instituteofchildpsychology.com/canadian-childrens-mental-health-symposium-2020/⭐

WHAT IF I CAN’T ATTEND LIVE OR I MISS THE CLASS?
This online course airs live but is recorded. You will have access to the recording for 30 days

WHAT IF I DON’T LIVE IN CANADA?
Registration is open globally

UNABLE TO AFFORD A TICKET?
We offer 50% off to low-income families and single parents. Please email for qualifications at info@instituteofchildpsychology.com

CANCELLATIONS/REFUNDS:
Tickets purchased within 30 days of the course start date can be refunded within 24 hours of purchase timestamp
Tickets can be transferred to another party at any time.

Please contact our administration team for further details at info@instituteofchildpsychology.com.

***DISCLAIMER:
All workshops provided by the Institute of Child Psychology, along with all workshop materials, are strictly for educational purposes only and cannot be categorized as psychological or mental health services

Simplicity Parenting: The Extraordinary Power of Less

In this fantastic keynote, Kim explains why less is more and presents four simplicity pathways you can take to help your child feel calmer, happier and more secure.

This is the work and the workshop which provided the inspiration for Kim’s book by the same name (published in August 2009). The book has now sold over a million copies! It presents not only the four simple steps, but examples of how to bring “the power of less” into your home on a daily basis.

So much of modern life seems to be about more. There are not many presentations that will suggest that you do less, but this is one of them. It quietly presents ‘do-able’ daily ways in which we can simplify our families lives and by doing so build resiliency within our children. Kim Payne will take you through the research to help your family flourish!

INSTRUCTOR:

Kim John Payne has been quietly and passionately working to help tens of thousands of people give voice to the feeling that something is not okay about the new normal of overwhelm that so many people are now experiencing. He offers do-able ways to realize the hopes and values we all have for ourselves, and build deep connections with our children that gives families resiliency and simple joy.

A consultant and trainer to over 230 U.S. independent and public schools, Kim John Payne, M.ED, has been a school counselor, adult educator, consultant, researcher, educator and a private family counselor for twenty seven years. He regularly gives key-note addresses at international conferences for educators, parents, and therapists and runs workshops and training’s around the world. In each role, he has been helping children, adolescents and families explore issues such as social difficulties with siblings and classmates, attention and behavioral issues at home and school, emotional issues such as defiance, aggression, addiction and self-esteem and the vital role living a balanced simple life brings.

He has also consulted for educational associations in South Africa, Hungary, Israel, Russia, Switzerland, Ireland, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom, Thailand and China. Kim has worked extensively with the North American and UK Waldorf educational movements. He has served as Director of the Collaborative Counseling program at Antioch University New England. He is the Director of the Simplicity Project a multi media social network that explores what really connects and disconnects us to ourselves and to the world. Together with his team they have trained around 1000 Simplicity Parenting Coaches around the world. Kim is the Founding Director of The Center for Social Sustainability, an organization that has trained thousands of teachers, parents and students in the Three Stream Process that gives social, emotional and behavioral support to children who struggle in the school environment.

In addition to authoring the #1 Best Seller Simplicity Parenting© . Using the Extraordinary Power of Less to Raise Calmer, Happier and More Secure Kid, published by Random House Penguin in 2009, he also authored The Games Children Play©, (1996) published by Hawthorn Press ,The Soul of Discipline (2015 Random House/Penguin), co-authored Whole Child Sport™ How to Navigate Child & Youth Sports™. and Being At Your best When Your Kids Are At Their Worst (Shambhala Press 2017). His books have been translated into 27 languages.

He has appeared frequently on television including ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox; on radio with the BBC, Sirius/XM, CBC & NPR and in print including being featured in Time Magazine, Chicago Tribune, Parenting, Mothering, Times Union and the LA Times.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
This presentation is appropriate for parents, caregivers, and mental health professionals.

HOW LONG IS THIS PRESENTATION:
60 Minutes in length

WHERE:
Streaming through EasyWebinar (links will be sent 1 week prior to the conference and a recording will be sent after it airs- within 24 hours for viewing for 30 days)

MORE ABOUT OUR CONFERENCE
Our first Canadian Children’s Mental Health Online Conference will be host to a number of mental health professionals covering a range of topics pertaining to children’s mental health. Discover the latest research, tools and strategies right from you favourite sofa at home!

The event is aimed at ensuring that leading- edge research and strategies related to children’s mental health is accessible to everyone in our amazing country, regardless of location.

Each day of the conference will kick off with a one hour keynote address (9am) by an acclaimed author and speaker, followed by three courses (offered at 10am, 1pm, and 6pm). You can tune in live to our workshops or watch them at your convenience for 30 days after the original broadcast – all workshops are recorded for accessibility and ease of access.

⭐ https://instituteofchildpsychology.com/canadian-childrens-mental-health-symposium-2020/⭐

WHAT IF I CAN’T ATTEND LIVE OR I MISS THE CLASS?
This online course airs live but is recorded. You will have access to the recording for 30 days

WHAT IF I DON’T LIVE IN CANADA?
Registration is open globally

UNABLE TO AFFORD A TICKET?
We offer 50% off to low-income families and single parents. Please email for qualifications at info@instituteofchildpsychology.com

CANCELLATIONS/REFUNDS:
Tickets purchased within 30 days of the course start date can be refunded within 24 hours of purchase timestamp
Tickets can be transferred to another party at any time.

Please contact our administration team for further details at info@instituteofchildpsychology.com.

***DISCLAIMER:
All workshops provided by the Institute of Child Psychology, along with all workshop materials, are strictly for educational purposes only and cannot be categorized as psychological or mental health services

The Power of Play: A Key Tool in Fostering Resiliency

Play allows children to use their creativity while developing their imagination, dexterity, and physical, cognitive, and emotional strength. It is through play that children at a very early age engage and interact in the world around them

Play is to the child what talk is to the adult. It is a medium for expressing feelings, exploring relationships, describing experiences, disclosing wishes, and self-fulfillment. Children express themselves and their needs, relive their past, and connect with others through play.

In this course, you will learn to understand your child’s play and the benefits to using (and encouraging) “play” to help your child develop resilience. We will also explore how play is related to development of the brain, and how play deprivation can adversely affect children.This presentation is jam-packed with tools and play based strategies!

OBJECTIVES

Explore how play is related to healthy neurological development
Learn about various themes in play and how they’re connected to struggles or obstacles your child may be experiencing
Identify strategies to facilitate healthy play in your homes or work environment that enrich children’s optimal development
Describe ways in which play is related to attachment and ways in which caregivers can use play to facilitate connection with their child or the children they work with

INSTRUCTOR:
Tammy Schamuhn, R. Psychologist, R. Play Therapist, Co-Founder: Institute of Child Psychology, Executive Director: Family Counselling Centres. Bio can be found here: https://instituteofchildpsychology.com/our-team/

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
This presentation is appropriate for parents, caregivers, educators, and mental health professionals.

HOW LONG IS THIS COURE:
3 hours in length

WHERE:
Streaming through EasyWebinar (links will be sent 1 week prior to the conference and a recording will be sent after it airs- within 24 hours for viewing for 30 days)

MORE ABOUT OUR CONFERENCE
Our first Canadian Children’s Mental Health Online Conference will be host to a number of mental health professionals covering a range of topics pertaining to children’s mental health. Discover the latest research, tools and strategies right from you favourite sofa at home!

The event is aimed at ensuring that leading- edge research and strategies related to children’s mental health is accessible to everyone in our amazing country, regardless of location.

Each day of the conference will kick off with a one hour keynote address (9am) by an acclaimed author and speaker, followed by three courses (offered at 10am, 1pm, and 6pm). You can tune in live to our workshops or watch them at your convenience for 30 days after the original broadcast – all workshops are recorded for accessibility and ease of access.

⭐ https://instituteofchildpsychology.com/canadian-childrens-mental-health-symposium-2020/⭐

WHAT IF I CAN’T ATTEND LIVE OR I MISS THE CLASS?
This online course airs live but is recorded. You will have access to the recording for 30 days

WHAT WE PROVIDE:
Workbooks will be available for download before the course airs. An electronic certificate of completion will be granted after completion of this seminar {within 20 business days}.

WHAT IF I DON’T LIVE IN CANADA?
Registration is open globally

UNABLE TO AFFORD A TICKET?
We offer 50% off to low-income families and single parents. Please email for qualifications at info@instituteofchildpsychology.com

CANCELLATIONS/REFUNDS:
Tickets purchased within 30 days of the course start date can be refunded within 24 hours of purchase timestamp
Tickets can be transferred to another party at any time.

Please contact our administration team for further details at info@instituteofchildpsychology.com.

***DISCLAIMER:
All workshops provided by the Institute of Child Psychology, along with all workshop materials, are strictly for educational purposes only and cannot be categorized as psychological or mental health services

Are you wondering how to handle screen use in your home or classroom? How much screen-time should should you allow every day ? When should your child get a phone? What the impact of technology on your child’s ongoing development? Are you feeling frustrated by technology overload in your home? Ready for a roadmap on how to maximize the benefits of technology while nurturing your child’s emotional, social and cognitive potential?

The use of technology in homes has increased rapidly over the past decade. Although helpful in many ways, it has also triggered many questions. In this workshop, parents and professionals will explore concrete, research-based strategies geared to help children and teens manage screen use.This workshop will empower the adults in a child’s life to make informed, practical decisions regarding technology use at home and in the classroom.

OBJECTIVES:

Explore the latest research on how technology impacts child development
Discuss how technology is changing the emotional and social worlds of our children
Identify how technology can be used to nurture a child’s potential
Consider ways to connect with your child in a digital world
Implement a road-map on how to balance technology use at home or in the classroom

INSTRUCTOR:
Tania Johnson, Registered Psychologist, Registered Play Therapist and Co-founder of the Institute of Child Psychology. Biography can be found here: https://instituteofchildpsychology.com/our-team/

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
Parents. caregivers, childcare professionals, educators, and mental health professionals.

HOW LONG IS THIS COURE:
3 hours in length

WHERE:
Streaming through EasyWebinar (links will be sent 1 week prior to the conference and a recording will be sent after it airs- within 24 hours for viewing for 30 days)

MORE ABOUT OUR CONFERENCE
Our first Canadian Children’s Mental Health Online Conference will be host to a number of mental health professionals covering a range of topics pertaining to children’s mental health. Discover the latest research, tools and strategies right from you favourite sofa at home!

The event is aimed at ensuring that leading- edge research and strategies related to children’s mental health is accessible to everyone in our amazing country, regardless of location.

Each day of the conference will kick off with a one hour keynote address (9am) by an acclaimed author and speaker, followed by three courses (offered at 10am, 1pm, and 6pm). You can tune in live to our workshops or watch them at your convenience for 30 days after the original broadcast – all workshops are recorded for accessibility and ease of access.

⭐ https://instituteofchildpsychology.com/canadian-childrens-mental-health-symposium-2020/⭐

WHAT IF I CAN’T ATTEND LIVE OR I MISS THE CLASS?
This online course airs live but is recorded. You will have access to the recording for 30 days

WHAT WE PROVIDE:
Workbooks will be available for download before the course airs. An electronic certificate of completion will be granted after completion of this seminar {within 20 business days}.

WHAT IF I DON’T LIVE IN CANADA?
Registration is open globally

UNABLE TO AFFORD A TICKET?
We offer 50% off to low-income families and single parents. Please email for qualifications at info@instituteofchildpsychology.com

CANCELLATIONS/REFUNDS:
Tickets purchased within 30 days of the course start date can be refunded within 24 hours of purchase timestamp
Tickets can be transferred to another party at any time.

Please contact our administration team for further details at info@instituteofchildpsychology.com.

***DISCLAIMER:
All workshops provided by the Institute of Child Psychology, along with all workshop materials, are strictly for educational purposes only and cannot be categorized as psychological or mental health services

Does your child or the children you work with struggle with anxiety: panic attacks, separation anxiety, stomach aches, headaches, tantrums, obsessions/compulsions, avoidance of activities, racing thoughts, or troubles with sleep?

Anxiety has many faces, and at this workshop parents, caregivers, and professionals will learn about the psychological and physiological roots of anxiety, why it is on the rise in our children, and what to do to help children better manage it.

This course has a holistic* and strength-based approach that focusses on what we as caretakers, parents, and professionals can do vs. stigmatizing children who are struggling. Various facets of the child’s environment will be explored that can contribute to a child’s emotional struggles.

Join Tammy Schamuhn, Registered Psychologist, Registered Play Therapist, and Co-Founder of the Institute of Child Psychology, as we explore the research and theory research and theory in the field of mental health, education, attachment, naturopathic medicine, and interpersonal neurobiology will be explored. Attendees will be given resources and direct tools to help their child, or the children they work with, overcome this emotional obstacle.

This workshop aims to enlighten, empower, and inspire those who take care of our children.

OBJECTIVES:

Identify neurobiological and physiological mechanisms that underline anxiety
Describe ways in which parenting styles can contribute to anxiety in children
Implement a variety of emotion regulation strategies
Recognize environmental and societal factors that contribute towards the increase in anxiety amongst children
Explore pharmacological and naturopathic treatment options

INSTRUCTOR:
Tammy Schamuhn, R. Psychologist, R. Play Therapist, Co-Founder: Institute of Child Psychology, Executive Director: Family Counselling Centres. Bio can be found here: https://instituteofchildpsychology.com/our-team/

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
This presentation is appropriate for parents, caregivers, educators, and mental health professionals.

HOW LONG IS THIS COURE:
3 hours in length

WHERE:
Streaming through EasyWebinar (links will be sent 1 week prior to the conference and a recording will be sent after it airs- within 24 hours for viewing for 30 days)

MORE ABOUT OUR CONFERENCE
Our first Canadian Children’s Mental Health Online Conference will be host to a number of mental health professionals covering a range of topics pertaining to children’s mental health. Discover the latest research, tools and strategies right from you favourite sofa at home!

The event is aimed at ensuring that leading- edge research and strategies related to children’s mental health is accessible to everyone in our amazing country, regardless of location.

Each day of the conference will kick off with a one hour keynote address (9am) by an acclaimed author and speaker, followed by three courses (offered at 10am, 1pm, and 6pm). You can tune in live to our workshops or watch them at your convenience for 30 days after the original broadcast – all workshops are recorded for accessibility and ease of access.

⭐ https://instituteofchildpsychology.com/canadian-childrens-mental-health-symposium-2020/⭐

WHAT IF I CAN’T ATTEND LIVE OR I MISS THE CLASS?
This online course airs live but is recorded. You will have access to the recording for 30 days

WHAT WE PROVIDE:
Workbooks will be available for download before the course airs. An electronic certificate of completion will be granted after completion of this seminar {within 20 business days}.

WHAT IF I DON’T LIVE IN CANADA?
Registration is open globally

UNABLE TO AFFORD A TICKET?
We offer 50% off to low-income families and single parents. Please email for qualifications at info@instituteofchildpsychology.com

CANCELLATIONS/REFUNDS:
Tickets purchased within 30 days of the course start date can be refunded within 24 hours of purchase timestamp
Tickets can be transferred to another party at any time.

Please contact our administration team for further details at info@instituteofchildpsychology.com.

***DISCLAIMER:
All workshops provided by the Institute of Child Psychology, along with all workshop materials, are strictly for educational purposes only and cannot be categorized as psychological or mental health services

Feeling like you can’t get to your child? At your wits end with disruptive behaviour? Feel that your children don’t listen to anything you say? Wondering if there is something more effective than yelling, time-outs, or physical discipline? Feeling overwhelmed as a parent and aren’t sure what else to do? …or maybe you are just trying to look for ways to be the best parent you can be while honoring the relationship with your child.

This workshop will begin with an overview of neurological development of children and how this accounts for their struggles with emotion regulation and impulse control. A thorough overview of attachment will be covered: parents will be able to identify and comprehend their current attachment style with their child, how that impacts behaviour, and how to strengthen the attachment should their be issues with connecting.

Our Co-Founder, Tammy Schamuhn, Registered Psychologist and Registered Play Therapist will guide parents and caregivers through effective discipline strategies that honor the relationship with their child and foster neurological development. Furthermore, they will have a better understanding of “what gets in the way” of emotional health in children, and how modern-day discipline can go very wrong with our children [and why it just doesn’t work for us long-term]. All strategies are science-informed, evidence-based, and practical for parenting children.

This workshop will empower parents to be the best version of themselves, while promoting secure attachments that nurture self-regulation, resilience, and compassion in children.

OBJECTIVES:

Identify parenting tools that foster healthy brain development [children ages 2-11]
Describe ways in which many current parenting strategies are developmentally inappropriate for children
Recognize triggers in children and how to take proactive* verses reactive approach to parenting
Implement a variety of strategies to cope with aggression, anger, anxiety, inattention, tantrums, whining, and emotional dysregulation
Understand how to reach your child, redirect emotions, and promote psychological growth

INSTRUCTOR:
Tammy Schamuhn, R. Psychologist, R. Play Therapist, Co-Founder: Institute of Child Psychology, Executive Director: Family Counselling Centres
Tammy’s biography can be found here: https://instituteofchildpsychology.com/about-us/

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
This presentation is appropriate for parents, caregivers, and mental health professionals.

HOW LONG IS THIS COURE:
3 hours in length

WHERE:
Streaming through EasyWebinar (links will be sent 1 week prior to the conference and a recording will be sent after it airs- within 24 hours for viewing for 30 days)

MORE ABOUT OUR CONFERENCE
Our first Canadian Children’s Mental Health Online Conference will be host to a number of mental health professionals covering a range of topics pertaining to children’s mental health. Discover the latest research, tools and strategies right from you favourite sofa at home!

The event is aimed at ensuring that leading- edge research and strategies related to children’s mental health is accessible to everyone in our amazing country, regardless of location.

Each day of the conference will kick off with a one hour keynote address (9am) by an acclaimed author and speaker, followed by three courses (offered at 10am, 1pm, and 6pm). You can tune in live to our workshops or watch them at your convenience for 30 days after the original broadcast – all workshops are recorded for accessibility and ease of access.

⭐ https://instituteofchildpsychology.com/canadian-childrens-mental-health-symposium-2020/⭐

WHAT IF I CAN’T ATTEND LIVE OR I MISS THE CLASS?
This online course airs live but is recorded. You will have access to the recording for 30 days

WHAT WE PROVIDE:
Workbooks will be available for download before the course airs. An electronic certificate of completion will be granted after completion of this seminar {within 20 business days}.

WHAT IF I DON’T LIVE IN CANADA?
Registration is open globally

UNABLE TO AFFORD A TICKET?
We offer 50% off to low-income families and single parents. Please email for qualifications at info@instituteofchildpsychology.com

CANCELLATIONS/REFUNDS:
Tickets purchased within 30 days of the course start date can be refunded within 24 hours of purchase timestamp
Tickets can be transferred to another party at any time.

Please contact our administration team for further details at info@instituteofchildpsychology.com.

***DISCLAIMER:
All workshops provided by the Institute of Child Psychology, along with all workshop materials, are strictly for educational purposes only and cannot be categorized as psychological or mental health services

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Words to Calm a Child: Phrases All Children Need To Hear

Childhood Trauma: Finding a Way Through

Has your child or a child you are supporting experienced physical or sexual abuse? Exposed to the foster care system? Suffered through a tragic event? Experienced neglect? Witnessed or experienced violence? Endured extreme bullying? Or been impacted by a high-conflict divorce?

Trauma can significantly impact a child, and those caring for them are often left with questions about how to best help. Children with trauma can present significant challenges, and they often display patterns of behaviour that can strain the relationship between the child and those caring for them.

During this course we will explore the impact of trauma on neurological development and how this presents in children’s behaviours. The impact on the attachment system will also be examined, as will the role of relationship in healing and growth. Strategies to support children following experiences of trauma will be presented, giving attendees concrete ways in which they can support the children in their lives and care for themselves.

This course aims to offer practical information to caregivers and professionals on why certain behaviours may be present, and how they can support their children in moving towards growth and healing.

OBJECTIVES:

Examine the impact of trauma on neurological development
Explore the impact of trauma on attachment systems and relational patterns
Foster a greater understanding of behavioural patterns commonly associated with traumatic experiences.
Develop tools and strategies to support the children impacted by trauma
Learn about appropriate treatment options available based on the type of trauma a child has experienced and the timing of the incident
Highlight the importance of self-care for those who are supporting children that have experiences of trauma

WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE?

This course is appropriate for parents, educators, child care professionals, caregivers, and mental health professionals.

Understanding the Sensitive Child

Does this sound like your child or a child you work with: struggles with emotional reactivity, appears to be impacted by sensory issues, broods over failures, takes things personally, deeply impacted by others emotions, easily withdraws if overwhelmed, thinks deeply about things, deeply rich inner life, doesn’t do well with change, highly conscientious, and perceptive?

A highly sensitive child [HSC] is one of the fifteen to twenty percent of children born with a nervous system that is highly aware and quick to react to everything. This makes them quick to grasp subtle changes, prefer to reflect deeply before acting, and generally behave conscientiously. They are also easily overwhelmed by high levels of stimulation, sudden changes, and the emotional distress of others (Aron, 2018).

In this online workshop parents, caregivers, and professionals will learn to better understand these children and ways to help them manage in the home and the classroom.

OBJECTIVES:

Identifying whether a child is highly sensitive
Exploring struggles that accompany these types of children and possible solutions
Understanding how parenting style can impact HSC
Develop strategies to build resiliency in HSC

WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE?

This course is appropriate for parents, educators, child care professionals, caregivers, and mental health professionals.

Making Sense of Child Brain Development

Did you know that at birth, the brain is one of our most under-developed organs? By the time a child is 5, the brain will be 90% developed. Development continues to occur rapidly throughout the childhood years, with new neural connections developing as a child grows, experiences, and interacts with his or her world.

Children who have experienced optimal environments tend to have a greater ability to make decisions, exhibit greater physical and emotional control, have a fuller self-understanding, engage in stronger relationships, and are able to excel in new and challenging experiences.

Join our Co-Founders, Tammy Schamuhn and Tania Johnson, as they take you through 10 concrete lessons to better understanding the developing brains of children and teens. This course was designed to easily make sense of, and nurture, optimal childhood brain development.

WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE?

This course is appropriate for parents, educators, child care professionals, caregivers, and mental health professionals.

Simplifying: The Creation of Calm

Feeling like your life is chaotic? Hard to manage time, activities, work, meals, and ultimately balance as a parent? Do you children seem overwhelmed and you know something has to change? Wondering if there is way to make things easier on yourself and your family, but aren’t sure where to start?

The Institute of Child Psychology is here to help you gain clarity and peace as a parent.

Join Tammy Schamuhn, Registered Psychologist and Play Therapist as she explores ways in which you as a parent/caregiver can create calm in the home and your child’s everyday life: through the process of simplification. Research and strategies will be explored on how to create a calming environment for both parents and their children, while also increasing fostering feelings of connection and happiness.

OBJECTIVES:

Identify circumstances and conditions that create a sense of “disorientation” and overwhelm in children
Describe ways in which parents can adapt their parenting styles to promote emotional stability
Acquire a variety of methods to implement in the home that create a sense of calm in children {and in other family members}
Recognize environmental and societal factors that contribute to the overwhelm in children and leave them feeling disconnected

WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE?

This course is appropriate for parents, educators, child care professionals, caregivers, and mental health professionals.

The Impact of Technology on Children and Youth

Are you wondering how to handle screen use in your home or classroom? How much screen-time should should you allow every day ? When should your child get a phone? What the impact of technology on your child’s ongoing development? Are you feeling frustrated by technology overload in your home? Ready for a roadmap on how to maximize the benefits of technology while nurturing your child’s emotional, social and cognitive potential?

The use of technology in homes has increased rapidly over the past decade. Although helpful in many ways, it has also triggered many questions. In this online workshop, parents and professionals will explore concrete, research-based strategies geared to help children and teens manage screen use. This online workshop will empower the adults in a child’s life to make informed, practical decisions regarding technology use at home and in the classroom.

OBJECTIVES:

Explore the latest research on how technology impacts child development
Discuss how technology is changing the emotional and social worlds of our children
Identify how technology can be used to nurture a child’s potential
Consider ways to connect with your child in a digital world
Implement a road-map on how to balance technology use at home or in the classroom

WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE?

This course is appropriate for parents, educators, child care professionals, caregivers, and mental health professionals.

Childhood Anger: Working Through Tempers

Is your child struggling with yelling, aggression, defiance, tantrums, meltdowns, and overall emotion dysregulation?

A child’s anger can be emotionally and physically draining for everyone involved. This online course will empower parents and caregivers to proactively and lovingly help children during these challenging moments. The course will begin with an overview of the neurobiological roots of aggression; followed by an in-depth exploration of triggers; and relationship based tools and strategies which nurture emotional health and connection.

OBJECTIVES

Introduction to the neurobiological and developmental roots of aggression and anger
Exploration of triggers which fuel emotional dysregulation
Identifying tools and strategies for coping with anger
Discussion on the significance of connected relationships
Review resources available to parents

WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE?

This course is appropriate for parents, educators, child care professionals, caregivers, and mental health professionals.

The Making of the Resilient Child: Practical Tools and Strategies

Resilient kids are confident problem solvers, critical thinkers, independent, motivated, have a high self-esteem, and are courageous in navigating life’s challenges. This course equips you with the tools to help your child, or the children in your life, to live a resilient life.

Join the Institute of Child Psychology for an online course packed with the latest interpersonal neurobiology on resiliency. Although individual temperament plays a factor in resiliency, it is primarily a learned skill. As Dr. Ungar, from the Resilience Research Centre, states: “Resilience is both the capacity of individuals to navigate their way to the psychological, social, cultural and physical resources that sustain their well-being, and their capacity individually and collectively to negotiate for these resources in culturally meaningful ways” (http;//resilienceresearch.org). Resiliency is the ability to embrace a world-view that boosts psychological well-being, while also developing interpersonal skills that promote connection and joy.

In nurturing resiliency- based skills early on in life, you proactively guide your child, or the children you work with, towards living a life of courage, authenticity and passion. This course focuses on practical skills to hep your child, or the children you work with, to develop GRIT, to foster a Growth Mindset, to enhance social and emotional intelligence, and to face life with braveness, kindness, and gratitude.

OBJECTIVES:

Introduction to the neuroscience of resiliency
Tools and tips on fostering Social and Emotional Intelligence
Discussion on helping kids to make mistakes, take risks, and embrace failure
Examining tools that nurture confidence and strength in children
Exploring a Growth Mindset verse a Fixed Mindset
Cultivating habits to develop kind, empathetic, courageous kids

WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE?

This course is appropriate for parents, educators, child care professionals, caregivers, and mental health professionals.

The Power of Play: A Key Tool in Fostering Resilience

Play allows children to use their creativity while developing their imagination, dexterity, and physical, cognitive, and emotional strength. It is through play that children at a very early age engage and interact in the world around them

Play is to the child what talk is to the adult. It is a medium for expressing feelings, exploring relationships, describing experiences, disclosing wishes, and self-fulfillment. Children express themselves and their needs, relive their past, and connect with others through play.

In this course will learn to understand your child’s play and the benefits to using (and encouraging) “play” to help your child develop resilience. We will also explore how play is related to development of the brain, and how play deprivation can adversely affect children. Strategies on how to engage with your child in their play to help them overcome issues related to anger, sadness, trauma, difficult transitions or behavioural issues will also be explored.

OBJECTIVES

Explore how play is related to healthy neurological development

Learn about various themes in play and how they’re connected to struggles or obstacles your child may be experiencing
Identify strategies to facilitate healthy play in your homes or work environment that enrich children’s optimal development
Describe ways in which play is related to attachment and ways in which caregivers can use play to facilitate connection with their child or the children they work with

WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE?

This course is appropriate for parents, educators, child care professionals, caregivers, and mental health professionals.

Childhood ADHD: From Struggling to Thriving

Does your child struggle with inattention, hyperactivity, distractibility, issues focussing at school, fails to complete assigned tasks, or avoidance of activities that require sustained focus

A diagnosis of ADHD can feel overwhelming and confusing for many families and caregivers; and even if your child hasn’t been formally diagnosed, this course will help those caregivers whose children struggle with attention-related issues.

This online workshop focuses on taking the fear out of the diagnosis by empowering you to become the agent of change in a child’s life. This workshop will begin with an introduction the neurobiological and environmental roots of ADHD, followed by an exploration of effective and ineffective caregiving strategies and skills, with a final look at the importance of relationship-based caring. Parents, caregivers, and mental health professionals will walk away with a full “tool-box” of tools and resources to help the children in their lives thrive.

OBJECTIVES:

Identifying neurological and environmental factors which contribute to ADHD
Exploring triggers which fuel impulsivity and hyperactivity
Understanding the impact of a strong, connected relationship
Developing strategies and tools to help your child
Nurturing emotional intelligence and resilience

WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE?

This course is appropriate for parents, educators, child care professionals, caregivers, and mental health professionals.

Helping Children Through Separation & Divorce

Has your child, or a child you know, been impacted by their parent’s separation. Maybe this child is struggling with confusion, grief, anger, or anxiety, and you just want to know the best way to help them make it through.

Divorce and parental separation is becoming more common and each children responds differently. In this online course parents, caregivers, family mediators and mental health professionals will learn about helping children cope with divorce/separation.

If you want to know how to navigate the many landmines that comes with this transition, how to help your child heal, and to move forward with resiliency, then please join us!

OBJECTIVES:

Understand how the parent-child attachment is impacted
Identify situations and circumstances to avoid during and after divorce/separation
Explore how divorce/separation effects children and parents
Acquire parenting strategies to better help children adjust to the changes the come with divorce/separation
Identify co-parenting skills that will protect children from emotional and psychological damage

WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE?

This course is appropriate for parents, educators, child care professionals, caregivers, and mental health professionals.

Classroom Mental Health

Educators are often faced with very unique and challenging issues in the classroom. At any given time, an educator will have students dealing with a variety of issues including trauma, anger/aggression, anxiety, grief, depression, or self-harm – often these challenges are expressed as negative behaviour in the classroom.

This online course will help you to decode behaviours, understand the signs of common psychological issues, and empower you with the tools to help bring your students to a place of connection and safety. Educators will gain a toolbox of strategies to help children who are struggling with relationships in the classroom, anxiety, emotional regulation, depression and attention- based issues. Connection, co-regulation, respectful communication and resilience are central themes in helping you to create a classroom that is inclusive, safe, and deeply accepting of all students.

‘Classroom Mental Health’ is intended to help educators to create a psychologically safe environment for students, but please note, it is not intended to replace the vital work of a Mental Health Professional.

OBJECTIVES:

Examine the role of attachment in creating safe classroom environments
Explore how physical classroom environments ( lighting, seating and decor) impact student success
Identify common psychological issues experienced by students
Connect “red flag behaviours” with deeper issues
Create a toolbox of strategies to help children struggling with anxiety, trauma, regulation, depression, attentional – based issues and relationships
Examine the efficacy of rewards and punishments
Explore the importance of self-care for educators

WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE?

This course is appropriate for parents, educators, child care professionals, caregivers, and mental health professionals.

Childhood Anxiety: Helping Children Heal

Does your child or the children you work with struggle with anxiety: panic attacks, separation anxiety, stomach aches, headaches, tantrums, obsessions/compulsions, avoidance of activities, racing thoughts, or troubles with sleep?

Anxiety has many faces, and in this online course parents, caregivers, and professionals will learn about the psychological and physiological roots of anxiety, why it is on the rise in our children, and what to do to help children better manage it.

This course has a holistic* and strength-based approach that focuses on what we as caretakers, parents, and professionals can do vs. stigmatizing children who are struggling. Various facets of the child’s environment will be explored that can contribute to a child’s emotional struggles.

Research and theory in the field of mental health, education, attachment, naturopathic medicine, and interpersonal neurobiology will be explored. Attendees will be given resources and direct tools to help their child, or the children they work with, overcome this emotional obstacle.

This course aims to enlighten, empower, and inspire those who take care of our children.

OBJECTIVES:

Identify neurobiological and physiological mechanisms that underlie anxiety
Describe ways in which parenting styles can contribute to anxiety in children.
Implement a variety of emotion regulation strategies
Recognize environmental and societal factors that contribute towards the increase in anxiety amongst children
Explore pharmacological and naturopathic treatment options.

WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE?

This course is appropriate for parents, educators, child care professionals, caregivers, and mental health professionals.

Compassionate Discipline: Raising Resilient Children

Feeling like you can’t get to your child? At your wits end with disruptive behaviour? Feel that your children don’t listen to anything you say? Wondering if there is something more effective than yelling, time-outs, or physical discipline? Feeling overwhelmed as a parent and aren’t sure what else to do? …or maybe you are just trying to look for ways to be the best parent you can be while honoring the relationship with your child.

This course will begin with an overview of neurological development of children and how this accounts for their struggles with emotion regulation and impulse control. A thorough overview of attachment will be covered: parents will be able to identify and comprehend their current attachment style with their child, how that impacts behaviour, and how to strengthen the attachment should their be issues with connecting.

Our Co-Founder, Tammy Schamuhn, Registered Psychologist and Registered Play Therapist will guide parents and caregivers through effective discipline strategies that honor the relationship with their child and foster neurological development. Furthermore, they will have a better understanding of “what gets in the way” of emotional health in children, and how modern-day discipline can go very wrong with our children [and why it just doesn’t work for us long-term]. All strategies are science-informed, evidence-based, and practical for parenting children.

OBJECTIVES:

Identify neurobiological and physiological mechanisms that underlie anxiety
Describe ways in which parenting styles can contribute to anxiety in children.
Implement a variety of emotion regulation strategies
Recognize environmental and societal factors that contribute towards the increase in anxiety amongst children
Explore pharmacological and naturopathic treatment options.

WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE?

This course is appropriate for parents, educators, child care professionals, caregivers, and mental health professionals.

Childhood ADHD: From Struggling to Thriving

Does your child struggle with inattention, hyperactivity, distractibility, issues focussing at school, fails to complete assigned tasks, or avoidance of activities that require sustained focus

A diagnosis of ADHD can feel overwhelming and confusing for many families and caregivers; and even if your child hasn’t been formally diagnosed, this course will help those caregivers whose children struggle with attention-related issues.

This presentation focuses on taking the fear out of the diagnosis by empowering you to become the agent of change in a child’s life. This workshop will begin with an introduction the neurobiological and environmental roots of ADHD, followed by an exploration of effective and ineffective caregiving strategies and skills, with a final look at the importance of relationship-based caring. Parents, caregivers, and mental health professionals will walk away with a full “tool-box” of tools and resources to help the children in their lives thrive.

OBJECTIVES:

Identifying neurological and environmental factors which contribute to ADHD
Exploring triggers which fuel impulsivity and hyperactivity
Understanding the impact of a strong, connected relationship
Developing strategies and tools to help your child
Nurturing emotional intelligence and resilience

INSTRUCTOR:
Cierra Chmiliar, R. Provisional Psychologist Biography can be found here: https://instituteofchildpsychology.com/our-team/

MORE ABOUT OUR CONFERENCE
This event is being held at our 2020 Edmonton Children’s Mental Health Conference. Join us for empowering opportunities to learn, share, network, and be inspired! At this conference parents, caregivers, educators, and mental health professionals will come together to learn about the latest research, innovations, and techniques pertaining to children’s mental health and attachment-based parenting practices. All our workshops will be offered by Registered Psychologists and other professionals who specialize in Children’s Mental Health; most of whom work locally in Alberta.

*This event is approved for 3 hours of Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association continuing education credits. Application forms will be provided at the event.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
This presentation is appropriate for parents, educators, caregivers, and mental health professionals.

WHAT WE PROVIDE:
Workbooks to complete throughout the day are available at event sign-in. Refreshments {coffee, tea and water} will be provided at the event. An electronic certificate of completion will be granted after completion of this seminar {within 20 business days}.

UNABLE TO AFFORD A TICKET?
We offer subsidized tickets to those have limited income!
Please email us at info@instituteofchildpsychology.com for qualifications.

CANCELLATIONS/REFUNDS:
Refunds are only accepted up to 30 days prior to the event, unless requested within 24 hours of the purchase timestamp.

Tickets can be transferred to another party at any time.

***DISCLAIMER:
All workshops provided by the Institute of Child Psychology, along with all workshop materials, are strictly for educational purposes only and cannot be categorized as psychological or mental health services.

Please contact our administration team for further details at info@instituteofchildpsychology.com

Childhood Trauma: Finding Your Way Through

Has your child or a child you are supporting experienced physical or sexual abuse? Exposed to the foster care system? Suffered through a tragic event? Experienced neglect? Witnessed or experienced violence? Endured extreme bullying? Or been impacted by a high-conflict divorce?

Trauma can significantly impact a child, and those caring for them are often left with questions about how to best help. Children with trauma can present significant challenges. They often display patterns of behaviour that can strain the relationship between the child and those caring for them. During this seminar we will explore the impact of trauma on neurological development and how this presents in children’s behaviours. The impact on the attachment system will also be examined, as will the role of relationship in healing and growth. Strategies to support children following experiences of trauma will be presented, giving attendees concrete ways in which they can support the children in their lives and care for themselves.

This workshop aims to offer practical information to caregivers and professionals on why certain behaviours may be present, and how they can support their children in moving towards growth and healing.

OBJECTIVES:

Examine the impact of trauma on neurological development
Explore the impact of trauma on attachment systems and relational patterns
Foster a greater understanding of behavioural patterns commonly associated with traumatic experiences.
Develop tools and strategies to support the children in
Learn about appropriate treatment options available based on the type of trauma a child has experienced and the timing of the incident
Highlight the importance of self-care for those who are supporting children that have experiences of trauma

INSTRUCTOR:
Morgan Bissegger, R. Psychologist, Childhood Trauma Specialist. Biography can be found here:https://instituteofchildpsychology.com/our-team/

MORE ABOUT OUR CONFERENCE
This event is being held at our 2020 Annual Edmonton Children’s Mental Health Conference. Join us for empowering opportunities to learn, share, network, and be inspired! At this conference parents, caregivers, educators, and mental health professionals will come together to learn about the latest research, innovations, and techniques pertaining to children’s mental health and attachment-based parenting practices. All our workshops will be offered by Registered Psychologists and other professionals who specialize in Children’s Mental Health; most of whom work locally in Alberta.

*This event is approved for 6.5 hours of Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association continuing education credits. Application forms will be provided at the event.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
This presentation is appropriate for parents, educators, childcare professionals, caregivers, and mental health professionals.

Note for Professionals: In terms of mental health and therapeutic care, this is an introductory level workshop only; further trainings based on clinical specialty will be recommended.

WHAT WE PROVIDE:
Workbooks to complete throughout the day are available at event sign-in. Refreshments {coffee, tea and water} will be provided at the event. An electronic certificate of completion will be granted after completion of this seminar {within 20 business days}.

UNABLE TO AFFORD A TICKET?
We offer subsidized tickets to those have limited income!
Please email us at info@instituteofchildpsychology.com for qualifications.

CANCELLATIONS/REFUNDS:
Refunds are only accepted up to 30 days prior to the event, unless requested within 24 hours of the purchase timestamp

Tickets can be transferred to another party at any time.

***DISCLAIMER:
All workshops provided by the Institute of Child Psychology, along with all workshop materials, are strictly for educational purposes only and cannot be categorized as psychological or mental health services.

Please contact our administration team for further details at info@instituteofchildpsychology.com

Compassionate Discipline: Raising Secure Children

Feeling like you can’t get to your child? At your wits end with disruptive behaviour? Feel that your children don’t listen to anything you say? Wondering if there is something more effective than yelling, time-outs, or physical discipline? Feeling overwhelmed as a parent and aren’t sure what else to do? …or maybe you are just trying to look for ways to be the best parent you can be while honoring the relationship with your child.

This workshop will begin with an overview of neurological development of children and how this accounts for their struggles with emotion regulation and impulse control. A thorough overview of attachment will be covered: parents will be able to identify and comprehend their current attachment style with their child, how that impacts behaviour, and how to strengthen the attachment should their be issues with connecting.

Our Co-Founder, Tammy Schamuhn, Registered Psychologist and Registered Play Therapist will guide parents and caregivers through effective discipline strategies that honor the relationship with their child and foster neurological development. Furthermore, they will have a better understanding of “what gets in the way” of emotional health in children, and how modern-day discipline can go very wrong with our children [and why it just doesn’t work for us long-term]. All strategies are science-informed, evidence-based, and practical for parenting children.

This workshop will empower parents to be the best version of themselves, while promoting secure attachments that nurture self-regulation, resilience, and compassion in children.

OBJECTIVES:

Identify parenting tools that foster healthy brain development [children ages 2-11]
Describe ways in which many current parenting strategies are developmentally inappropriate for children
Recognize triggers in children and how to take proactive* verses reactive approach to parenting
Implement a variety of strategies to cope with aggression, anger, anxiety, inattention, tantrums, whining, and emotional dysregulation
Understand how to reach your child, redirect emotions, and promote psychological growth

INSTRUCTOR:
Johanna Kalkreuth, R. Psychologist. Owner and Head Therapist of Instep Equine Psychological Services.
Johanna’s biography can be found here: https://instituteofchildpsychology.com/about-us/

MORE ABOUT OUR CONFERENCE
This event is being held at our 2020 Annual Edmonton Children’s Mental Health Conference. Join us for empowering opportunities to learn, share, network, and be inspired! At this conference parents, caregivers, educators, and mental health professionals will come together to learn about the latest research, innovations, and techniques pertaining to children’s mental health and attachment-based parenting practices. All our workshops will be offered by Registered Psychologists and other professionals who specialize in Children’s Mental Health; most of whom work locally in Alberta.

*This event is approved for 6.5 hours of Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association continuing education credits. Application forms will be provided at the event.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
This presentation is appropriate for parents, educators, child care professionals, caregivers, and mental health professionals who work with or parent/provide for children ages 0-11 years

WHAT WE PROVIDE:
Workbooks to complete throughout the day are available at event sign-in. Refreshments {coffee, tea and water} will be provided at the event. An electronic certificate of completion will be granted after completion of this seminar {within 20 business days}.

UNABLE TO AFFORD A TICKET?
We offer subsidized tickets to those have limited income!
Please email us at info@instituteofchildpsychology.com for qualifications.

CANCELLATIONS/REFUNDS:
Refunds are only accepted up to 30 days prior to the event, unless requested within 24 hours of the purchase timestamp.

Tickets can be transferred to another party at any time.

***DISCLAIMER:
All workshops provided by the Institute of Child Psychology, along with all workshop materials, are strictly for educational purposes only and cannot be categorized as psychological or mental health services.

Please contact our administration team for further details at info@instituteofchildpsychology.com

Helping Children on the Autism Spectrum

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is known as a challenging, complex, and long-term condition that is becoming increasingly prevalent worldwide. Often, a diagnosis of autism can come as a shock, and can be an overwhelming experience for all involved. Consequently, this presentation focuses on empowering parents, caregivers, and teachers, so they can better understand and address the needs, strengths, and difficulties of children on the spectrum.

Specifically, “Helping Children on the Autism Spectrum” will give a fundamental understanding of autism’s diagnosis, characteristics, and triad of impairments, as well as why prevalence is increasing worldwide. This course will also explore evidence-based approaches and practices, and give practical tools and strategies so parents, caregivers, and teachers can work collaboratively to respond to the unique needs of children with autism.

OBJECTIVES:

Understand the diagnosis and characteristics of ASD.
Understand ASD’s triad of impairments and its behavioral implications.
Explore evidence-based approaches.
Develop practical tools and strategies to help children with ASD.
Foster a collaborative approach when working with children with ASD.

INSTRUCTOR:
Cierra Chmliar, Registered Provisional Psychologist. Cierra’s biography can be found here: https://instituteofchildpsychology.com/our-team/

MORE ABOUT OUR CONFERENCE
This event is being held at our 2020 Annual Children’s Mental Health Conference. Join us for empowering opportunities to learn, share, network, and be inspired! At this conference parents, caregivers, educators, and mental health professionals will come together to learn about the latest research, innovations, and techniques pertaining to children’s mental health and attachment-based parenting practices. All our workshops will be offered by Registered Psychologists and other professionals who specialize in Children’s Mental Health; most of whom work locally in Alberta.

*This event is approved for 3 hours of Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association continuing education credits. Application forms will be provided at the event.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
This presentation is appropriate for parents, educators, caregivers, and mental health professionals.

WHAT WE PROVIDE:
Workbooks to complete throughout the day are available at event sign-in. Refreshments {coffee, tea and water} will be provided at the event. An electronic certificate of completion will be granted after completion of this seminar {within 20 business days}.

UNABLE TO AFFORD A TICKET?
We offer subsidized tickets to those have limited income!
Please email us at info@instituteofchildpsychology.com for qualifications.

CANCELLATIONS/REFUNDS:
Refunds are only accepted up to 30 days prior to the event, unless requested within 24 hours of the purchase timestamp.

Tickets can be transferred to another party at any time.

***DISCLAIMER:
All workshops provided by the Institute of Child Psychology, along with all workshop materials, are strictly for educational purposes only and cannot be categorized as psychological or mental health services.

Please contact our administration team for further details at info@instituteofchildpsychology.com

The Impact of Technology on Children & Youth

Are you wondering how to handle screen use in your home or classroom? How much screen-time should should you allow every day ? When should your child get a phone? What the impact of technology on your child’s ongoing development? Are you feeling frustrated by technology overload in your home? Ready for a roadmap on how to maximize the benefits of technology while nurturing your child’s emotional, social and cognitive potential?

The use of technology in homes has increased rapidly over the past decade. Although helpful in many ways, it has also triggered many questions. In this workshop, parents and professionals will explore concrete, research-based strategies geared to help children and teens manage screen use.This workshop will empower the adults in a child’s life to make informed, practical decisions regarding technology use at home and in the classroom.

OBJECTIVES:

Explore the latest research on how technology impacts child development
Discuss how technology is changing the emotional and social worlds of our children
Identify how technology can be used to nurture a child’s potential
Consider ways to connect with your child in a digital world
Implement a road-map on how to balance technology use at home or in the classroom

INSTRUCTOR:
Tammy Auten-Dye, R. Psychologist, Certified Canadian Counsellor.
Biography can be found here: https://instituteofchildpsychology.com/our-team/

MORE ABOUT OUR CONFERENCE
This event is being held at our 2020 Edmonton Children’s Mental Health Conference. Join us for empowering opportunities to learn, share, network, and be inspired! At this conference parents, caregivers, educators, and mental health professionals will come together to learn about the latest research, innovations, and techniques pertaining to children’s mental health and attachment-based parenting practices. All our workshops will be offered by Registered Psychologists and other professionals who specialize in Children’s Mental Health; most of whom work locally in Alberta.

*This event is approved for 3 hours of Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association continuing education credits. Application forms will be provided at the event.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
Parents. caregivers, childcare professionals, educators, and mental health professionals.

WHAT WE PROVIDE:
Workbooks to complete throughout the day are available at event sign-in. Refreshments {coffee, tea and water} will be provided at the event. An electronic certificate of completion will be granted after completion of this seminar {within 20 business days}.

UNABLE TO AFFORD A TICKET?
We offer subsidized tickets to those have limited income!
Please email us at info@instituteofchildpsychology.com for qualifications.

CANCELLATIONS/REFUNDS:
Refunds are only accepted up to 30 days prior to the event, unless requested within 24 hours of the purchase timestamp.

Tickets can be transferred to another party at any time.

***DISCLAIMER:
All workshops provided by the Institute of Child Psychology, along with all workshop materials, are strictly for educational purposes only and cannot be categorized as psychological or mental health services.

Please contact our administration team for further details at info@instituteofchildpsychology.com.

Understanding the Highly Sensitive Child

Does this sound like your child or a child you work with: struggles with emotional reactivity, appears to be impacted by sensory issues, broods over failures, takes things personally, deeply impacted by others emotions, easily withdraws if overwhelmed, thinks deeply about things, deeply rich inner life, doesn’t do well with change, highly conscientious, and perceptive?

A highly sensitive child [HSC] is one of the fifteen to twenty percent of children born with a nervous system that is highly aware and quick to react to everything. This makes them quick to grasp subtle changes, prefer to reflect deeply before acting, and generally behave conscientiously. They are also easily overwhelmed by high levels of stimulation, sudden changes, and the emotional distress of others (Aron, 2018).

In this workshop parents, caregivers, and professionals will learn to better understand these children and ways to help them manage in the home and the classroom.

OBJECTIVES:

Identifying whether a child is highly sensitive
Exploring struggles that accompany these types of children and possible solutions
Understanding how parenting style can impact HSC
Develop strategies to build resiliency in HSC

INSTRUCTOR:
Tammy Auden Dye. R. Psychologist. Biography can be found here: https://instituteofchildpsychology.com/our-team/

MORE ABOUT OUR CONFERENCE
This event is being held at our 2020 Edmonton Children’s Mental Health Conference. Join us for empowering opportunities to learn, share, network, and be inspired! At this conference parents, caregivers, educators, and mental health professionals will come together to learn about the latest research, innovations, and techniques pertaining to children’s mental health and attachment-based parenting practices. All our workshops will be offered by Registered Psychologists and other professionals who specialize in Children’s Mental Health; most of whom work locally in Alberta.

*This event is approved for 3 hours of Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association continuing education credits. Application forms will be provided at the event.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
Parents. caregivers, childcare professionals, educators, and mental health professionals.

WHAT WE PROVIDE:
Workbooks to complete throughout the day are available at event sign-in. Refreshments {coffee, tea and water} will be provided at the event. An electronic certificate of completion will be granted after completion of this seminar {within 20 business days}.

UNABLE TO AFFORD A TICKET?
We offer subsidized tickets to those have limited income!
Please email us at info@instituteofchildpsychology.com for qualifications.

CANCELLATIONS/REFUNDS:
Refunds are only accepted up to 30 days prior to the event, unless requested within 24 hours of the purchase timestamp

Tickets can be transferred to another party at any time.

***DISCLAIMER:
All workshops provided by the Institute of Child Psychology, along with all workshop materials, are strictly for educational purposes only and cannot be categorized as psychological or mental health services.

Please contact our administration team for further details at info@instituteofchildpsychology.com.

Being Your Best When Your Child Is At Their Worst

The Institute of Child Psychology is honoured to have Kim Payne join us to present on parenting and emotional self regulation. In this workshop explore…

How to shift taking it personally.
No more nagging.
Feeling the freedom to be direct and intense rather than frustrated and angry.
Breaking out of old unwanted emotionally triggered pattern.
Attuning to the early warning signs of escalation
Using what was great about our own childhood and tossing out the rest.
Sorting out what is the “Magnetic North” of mass popular culture VS. “True North” of your family values

At the heart of this workshop is learning Compassionate Response. This is a tried and proven practice that directly works to break us out of old unwanted patterns of escalating action – reaction patterns with your children, tweens and teens and frees us to find our own parenting voice right in the moment when we need it most.

INSTRUCTOR:
Kim Payne, M.ED, school counselor, adult educator, consultant, researcher, educator, and a private family counselor. Kim Payne is the author of a number of books, including the best-seller, “Simplicity Parenting: Using the Extraordinary Power of Less to Raise Calmer, Happier and more Secure Kids.” For Kim’s biography, click here: https://instituteofchildpsychology.com/our-team/

MORE ABOUT OUR CONFERENCE
This event is being held at our 2020 Annual Edmonton Children’s Mental Health Conference. Join us for empowering opportunities to learn, share, network, and be inspired! At this conference parents, caregivers, educators, and mental health professionals will come together to learn about the latest research, innovations, and techniques pertaining to children’s mental health and attachment-based parenting practices. All our workshops will be offered by Registered Psychologists and other professionals who specialize in Children’s Mental Health; most of whom work locally in Alberta.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
This presentation is appropriate for parents, educators, caregivers, and mental health professionals.

WHAT WE PROVIDE:
Workbooks to complete throughout the day are available at event sign-in. Refreshments {coffee, tea and water} will be provided at the event. An electronic certificate of completion will be granted after completion of this seminar {within 20 business days}.

UNABLE TO AFFORD A TICKET?
We offer subsidized tickets to those have limited income!
Please email us at info@instituteofchildpsychology.com for qualifications.

CANCELLATIONS/REFUNDS:
Refunds are only accepted up to 30 days prior to the event, unless requested within 24 hours of the purchase timestamp.

Tickets can be transferred to another party at any time.

***DISCLAIMER:
All workshops provided by the Institute of Child Psychology, along with all workshop materials, are strictly for educational purposes only and cannot be categorized as psychological or mental health services.

Please contact our administration team for further details at info@instituteofchildpsychology.com

Childhood Anxiety: Helping Children Heal

Does your child or the children you work with struggle with anxiety: panic attacks, separation anxiety, stomach aches, headaches, tantrums, obsessions/compulsions, avoidance of activities, racing thoughts, or troubles with sleep?

Anxiety has many faces, and at this workshop parents, caregivers, and professionals will learn about the psychological and physiological roots of anxiety, why it is on the rise in our children, and what to do to help children better manage it.

This course has a holistic* and strength-based approach that focusses on what we as caretakers, parents, and professionals can do vs. stigmatizing children who are struggling. Various facets of the child’s environment will be explored that can contribute to a child’s emotional struggles.

Join Tammy Schamuhn, Registered Psychologist, Registered Play Therapist, and Co-Founder of the Institute of Child Psychology, as we explore the research and theory research and theory in the field of mental health, education, attachment, naturopathic medicine, and interpersonal neurobiology will be explored. Attendees will be given resources and direct tools to help their child, or the children they work with, overcome this emotional obstacle.

OBJECTIVES:

Identify neurobiological and physiological mechanisms that underlie anxiety
Describe ways in which parenting styles can contribute to anxiety in children
Implement a variety of emotion regulation strategies
Recognize environmental and societal factors that contribute towards the increase in anxiety amongst children
Explore pharmacological and naturopathic treatment options

INSTRUCTOR:
Tammy Schamuhn, R. Psychologist, R. Play Therapist, Co-Founder: Institute of Child Psychology, Executive Director: Family Counselling Centres. Tammy’s biography can be found here: https://instituteofchildpsychology.com/our-team/

MORE ABOUT OUR CONFERENCE
This event is being held at our 2020 Annual Edmonton Children’s Mental Health Conference. Join us for empowering opportunities to learn, share, network, and be inspired! At this conference parents, caregivers, educators, and mental health professionals will come together to learn about the latest research, innovations, and techniques pertaining to children’s mental health and attachment-based parenting practices. All our workshops will be offered by Registered Psychologists and other professionals who specialize in Children’s Mental Health; most of whom work locally in Alberta.

*This event is approved for 6.5 hours of Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association continuing education credits. Application forms will be provided at the event.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
This presentation is appropriate for parents, educators, caregivers, and mental health professionals.

WHAT WE PROVIDE:
Workbooks to complete throughout the day are available at event sign-in. Refreshments {coffee, tea and water} will be provided at the event. An electronic certificate of completion will be granted after completion of this seminar {within 20 business days}.

UNABLE TO AFFORD A TICKET?
We offer subsidized tickets to those have limited income!
Please email us at info@instituteofchildpsychology.com for qualifications.

CANCELLATIONS/REFUNDS:
Refunds are only accepted up to 30 days prior to the event, unless requested within 24 hours of the purchase timestamp

Tickets can be transferred to another party at any time.

***DISCLAIMER:
All workshops provided by the Institute of Child Psychology, along with all workshop materials, are strictly for educational purposes only and cannot be categorized as psychological or mental health services.

Please contact our administration team for further details at info@instituteofchildpsychology.com

Helping Children Through Grief and Loss

Has your child recently experienced the loss of a loved one or a pet? Have they been required to move or change schools? Are they experiencing the separation of their parents? Are they struggling with a loss of trust, safety or faith? Regardless of the type of loss, watching your child grieve can be one of the most profoundly difficult experiences for caregivers.

Grief is a normal and natural reaction to a loss in an individual’s life however, even though we all experience it, we are often left struggling or feeling isolated and confused when we grieve. These same feelings can apply to our children. Adults and children alike will be told to “wait for time to heal” or “move on” and “be strong”. While usually well-meaning, these responses do not recognize the pain we actually carry after a loss. Fortunately, there are steps that caregivers can take to recognize the emotional incompleteness that a child carries and to help them heal their hearts. This session will provide you with a set of skills and a new sense of empowerment that will allow you to better recognize grief within your child and help them move towards recovery after a loss.

OBJECTIVES:

Define grief and recognize the 40+ different types of losses that could contribute to it
Recognize the myths pertaining to grief and why they are not helpful in our long-term recovery
Recognize the signs of grieving in children
Identify the losses in your child’s life that are emotionally incomplete
Learn the actions that can be taken to help a child recover from grief
Identify the importance of caregiver’s grieving patterns and how it influences children

INSTRUCTOR:
Samantha Dover, R. Provisional Psychologist. Her biography can be found here https://instituteofchildpsychology.com/about-us/https://instituteofchildpsychology.com/our-team/

MORE ABOUT OUR CONFERENCE
This event is being held at our 2020 Annual Edmonton Children’s Mental Health Conference. Join us for empowering opportunities to learn, share, network, and be inspired! At this conference parents, caregivers, educators, and mental health professionals will come together to learn about the latest research, innovations, and techniques pertaining to children’s mental health and attachment-based parenting practices. All our workshops will be offered by Registered Psychologists and other professionals who specialize in Children’s Mental Health; most of whom work locally in the Alberta.

*This event is approved for 3 hours of Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association continuing education credits. Application forms will be provided at the event.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
Parents, caregivers, childcare professionals, educators, and mental health professionals

WHAT WE PROVIDE:
Workbooks to complete throughout the day are available at event sign-in. Refreshments {coffee, tea and water} will be provided at the event. An electronic certificate of completion will be granted after completion of this seminar {within 20 business days}.

UNABLE TO AFFORD A TICKET?
We offer subsidized tickets to those have limited income!
Please email us at info@instituteofchildpsychology.com for qualifications.

CANCELLATIONS/REFUNDS:
Refunds are only accepted up to 30 days prior to the event, unless requested within 24 hours of the purchase timestamp.

Tickets can be transferred to another party at any time.

***DISCLAIMER:
All workshops provided by the Institute of Child Psychology, along with all workshop materials, are strictly for educational purposes only and cannot be categorized as psychological or mental health services.

Please contact our administration team for further details at info@instituteofchildpsychology.com.

Simplicity Parenting: The Extraordinary Power of Less

Kim John Payne, our Keynote speaker, has been quietly and passionately working to help tens of thousands of people give voice to the feeling that something is not okay about the new normal of overwhelm that so many people are now experiencing. He offers do-able ways to realize the hopes and values we all have for ourselves, and build deep connections with our children that gives families resiliency and simple joy.

In this Keynote address, Kim explains why less is more and presents four simplicity pathways you can take to help your child feel calmer, happier and more secure. This is the work which provided the inspiration for Kim’s best-selling book,”Simplicity Parenting: Using the Extraordinary Power of Less to Raise Calmer, Happier and More Secure Kids”. Kim will present not only the four simple steps, but examples of how to bring “the power of less” into your home on a daily basis.

So much of modern life seems to be about more. Very few presentations you will attend will suggest that you do less, but this is one of them. It quietly presents ‘do-able’ daily ways in which we can simplify our families lives and by doing so build resiliency within our children.

Step One: Simplify your environment

Step Two: Simplify food and mealtimes

Step Three: Simplify your family’s schedule

Step Four: Simplify the amount of information and involvement about the adult world

INSTRUCTOR:
Kim John Payne, M.ED, world renowned author and speaker (Publications: Simplicity Parenting, The Soul of Discipline, Being Your Best When Your Kids are at Their Worst, Beyond Winning: Smart Parenting in a Toxic Sports Environment) Kim Payne professional versatility is demonstrated his multiple roles in mental health including his work as a school counsellor, adult educator, consultant, researcher, and a private family counsellor for twenty seven years. He has penned multiple books on parenting, as well as consulted for educational associations in over 12 countries. His biography can be found here https://instituteofchildpsychology.com/about-us/https://instituteofchildpsychology.com/our-team/

MORE ABOUT OUR CONFERENCE
This event is being held at our 2019 Calgary Mental Health Symposium. Join us for empowering opportunities to learn, share, network, and be inspired! At this conference parents, caregivers, educators, and mental health professionals will come together to learn about the latest research, innovations, and techniques pertaining to children’s mental health and attachment-based parenting practices. All our workshops will be offered by Registered Psychologists and other professionals who specialize in Children’s Mental Health; most of whom work locally in the Alberta.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
Parents, caregivers, childcare professionals, educators, and mental health professionals

WHAT WE PROVIDE:
Workbooks to complete throughout the day are available at event sign-in. Refreshments {coffee, tea and water} will be provided at the event. An electronic certificate of completion will be granted after completion of this seminar {within 20 business days}.

UNABLE TO AFFORD A TICKET?
We offer subsidized tickets to those have limited income!
Please email us at info@instituteofchildpsychology.com for qualifications.

CANCELLATIONS/REFUNDS:
Refunds are only accepted up to 30 days prior to the event, unless requested within 24 hours of the purchase timestamp.

Tickets can be transferred to another party at any time.

***DISCLAIMER:
All workshops provided by the Institute of Child Psychology, along with all workshop materials, are strictly for educational purposes only and cannot be categorized as psychological or mental health services.

Please contact our administration team for further details at info@instituteofchildpsychology.com.

Childhood Anger: Working Through Tempers

Is your child struggling with yelling, aggression, defiance, tantrums, meltdowns, and overall emotion dysregulation?

A child’s anger can be emotionally and physically draining for everyone involved. This full-day workshop will empower parents and caregivers to proactively and lovingly help children during these challenging moments. The workshop will begin with an overview of the neurobiological roots of aggression, followed by an in-depth exploration of triggers and relationship based tools and strategies which nurture emotional health and connection.

OBJECTIVES

- Introduction to the neurobiological and developmental roots of aggression and anger
- Exploration of triggers which fuel emotional dysregulation
- Identifying tools and strategies for coping with anger
- Discussion on the significance of connected relationships
- Review resources available to parents

INSTRUCTOR:
Tania Johnson, Registered Psychologist and Co-Founder of the Institute.
Biography can be found here : https://instituteofchildpsychology.com/our-team/

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
This presentation is appropriate for parents, caregivers, and mental health professionals.

HOW LONG IS THIS COURE:
3 hours in length

WHERE:
Streaming through EasyWebinar (links will be sent 1 week prior to the conference and a recording will be sent after it airs- within 24 hours for viewing for 30 days)

MORE ABOUT OUR CONFERENCE
Our first Canadian Children’s Mental Health Online Conference will be host to a number of mental health professionals covering a range of topics pertaining to children’s mental health. Discover the latest research, tools and strategies right from you favourite sofa at home!

The event is aimed at ensuring that leading- edge research and strategies related to children’s mental health is accessible to everyone in our amazing country, regardless of location.

Each day of the conference will kick off with a one hour keynote address (9am) by an acclaimed author and speaker, followed by three courses (offered at 10am, 1pm, and 6pm). You can tune in live to our workshops or watch them at your convenience for 30 days after the original broadcast – all workshops are recorded for accessibility and ease of access.

⭐ https://instituteofchildpsychology.com/canadian-childrens-mental-health-symposium-2020/⭐

WHAT IF I CAN’T ATTEND LIVE OR I MISS THE CLASS?
This online course airs live but is recorded. You will have access to the recording for 30 days

WHAT WE PROVIDE:
Workbooks will be available for download before the course airs. An electronic certificate of completion will be granted after completion of this seminar {within 20 business days}.

WHAT IF I DON’T LIVE IN CANADA?
Registration is open globally

UNABLE TO AFFORD A TICKET?
We offer 50% off to low-income families and single parents. Please email for qualifications at info@instituteofchildpsychology.com

CANCELLATIONS/REFUNDS:
Tickets purchased within 30 days of the course start date can be refunded within 24 hours of purchase timestamp
Tickets can be transferred to another party at any time.

Please contact our administration team for further details at info@instituteofchildpsychology.com.

***DISCLAIMER:
All workshops provided by the Institute of Child Psychology, along with all workshop materials, are strictly for educational purposes only and cannot be categorized as psychological or mental health services

Understanding The Highly Sensitive Child

Does this sound like your child or a child you work with: struggles with emotional reactivity, appears to be impacted by sensory issues, broods over failures, takes things personally, deeply impacted by others emotions, easily withdraws if overwhelmed, thinks deeply about things, deeply rich inner life, doesn’t do well with change, highly conscientious, and perceptive?

A highly sensitive child [HSC] is one of the fifteen to twenty percent of children born with a nervous system that is highly aware and quick to react to everything. This makes them quick to grasp subtle changes, prefer to reflect deeply before acting, and generally behave conscientiously. They are also easily overwhelmed by high levels of stimulation, sudden changes, and the emotional distress of others (Aron, 2018).

In this workshop parents, caregivers, and professionals will learn to better understand these children and ways to help them manage in the home and the classroom.

OBJECTIVES:

Identifying whether a child is highly sensitive
Exploring struggles that accompany these types of children and possible solutions
Understanding how parenting style can impact HSC
Develop strategies to build resiliency in HSC

INSTRUCTOR:
Tania Johnson, R. Psychologist, R. Play Therapist and Co-founder of the Institute of Child Psychology. Biography can be found here:https://instituteofchildpsychology.com/our-team/

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
This presentation is appropriate for parents, caregivers, and mental health professionals.

HOW LONG IS THIS COURE:
3 hours in length

WHERE:
Streaming through EasyWebinar (links will be sent 1 week prior to the conference and a recording will be sent after it airs- within 24 hours for viewing for 30 days)

MORE ABOUT OUR CONFERENCE
Our first Canadian Children’s Mental Health Online Conference will be host to a number of mental health professionals covering a range of topics pertaining to children’s mental health. Discover the latest research, tools and strategies right from you favourite sofa at home!

The event is aimed at ensuring that leading- edge research and strategies related to children’s mental health is accessible to everyone in our amazing country, regardless of location.

Each day of the conference will kick off with a one hour keynote address (9am) by an acclaimed author and speaker, followed by three courses (offered at 10am, 1pm, and 6pm). You can tune in live to our workshops or watch them at your convenience for 30 days after the original broadcast – all workshops are recorded for accessibility and ease of access.

⭐ https://instituteofchildpsychology.com/canadian-childrens-mental-health-symposium-2020/⭐

WHAT IF I CAN’T ATTEND LIVE OR I MISS THE CLASS?
This online course airs live but is recorded. You will have access to the recording for 30 days

WHAT WE PROVIDE:
Workbooks will be available for download before the course airs. An electronic certificate of completion will be granted after completion of this seminar {within 20 business days}.

WHAT IF I DON’T LIVE IN CANADA?
Registration is open globally

UNABLE TO AFFORD A TICKET?
We offer 50% off to low-income families and single parents. Please email for qualifications at info@instituteofchildpsychology.com

CANCELLATIONS/REFUNDS:
Tickets purchased within 30 days of the course start date can be refunded within 24 hours of purchase timestamp
Tickets can be transferred to another party at any time.

Please contact our administration team for further details at info@instituteofchildpsychology.com.

***DISCLAIMER:
All workshops provided by the Institute of Child Psychology, along with all workshop materials, are strictly for educational purposes only and cannot be categorized as psychological or mental health services

Cultivating Resiliency In Children

Resilient kids are confident problem solvers, critical thinkers, independent, motivated, have a high self-esteem, and are courageous in navigating life’s challenges. This course equips you with the tools to help your child, or the children in your life, to live a resilient life.

Join the Institute of Child Psychology for a course packed with the latest interpersonal neurobiology on resiliency. Although individual temperament plays a factor in resiliency, it is primarily a learned skill. As Dr. Ungar, from the Resilience Research Centre, states: “Resilience is both the capacity of individuals to navigate their way to the psychological, social, cultural and physical resources that sustain their well-being, and their capacity individually and collectively to negotiate for these resources in culturally meaningful ways” (http;//resilienceresearch.org). Resiliency is the ability to embrace a world-view that boosts psychological well-being, while also developing interpersonal skills that promote connection and joy.

In nurturing resiliency- based skills early on in life, you proactively guide your child, or the children you work with, towards living a life of courage, authenticity and passion. This course focuses on practical skills to hep your child, or the children you work with, to develop GRIT, to foster a Growth Mindset, to enhance social and emotional intelligence, and to face life with braveness, kindness, and gratitude.

OBJECTIVES:

Introduction to the neuroscience of resiliency
Tools and tips on fostering Social and Emotional Intelligence
Discussion on helping kids to make mistakes, take risks, and embrace failure
Examining tools that nurture confidence and strength in children
Exploring a Growth Mindset verse a Fixed Mindset
Cultivating habits to develop kind, empathetic, courageous kids

INSTRUCTOR:
Tania Johnson, R. Psychologist, R. Play Therapist, Co-Founder: Institute of Child Psychology. Her Biography can be found here: https://instituteofchildpsychology.com/about-us/

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
This presentation is appropriate for parents, caregivers, and mental health professionals.

HOW LONG IS THIS COURE:
3 hours in length

WHERE:
Streaming through EasyWebinar (links will be sent 1 week prior to the conference and a recording will be sent after it airs- within 24 hours for viewing for 30 days)

MORE ABOUT OUR CONFERENCE
Our first Canadian Children’s Mental Health Online Conference will be host to a number of mental health professionals covering a range of topics pertaining to children’s mental health. Discover the latest research, tools and strategies right from you favourite sofa at home!

The event is aimed at ensuring that leading- edge research and strategies related to children’s mental health is accessible to everyone in our amazing country, regardless of location.

Each day of the conference will kick off with a one hour keynote address (9am) by an acclaimed author and speaker, followed by three courses (offered at 10am, 1pm, and 6pm). You can tune in live to our workshops or watch them at your convenience for 30 days after the original broadcast – all workshops are recorded for accessibility and ease of access.

⭐ https://instituteofchildpsychology.com/canadian-childrens-mental-health-symposium-2020/⭐

WHAT IF I CAN’T ATTEND LIVE OR I MISS THE CLASS?
This online course airs live but is recorded. You will have access to the recording for 30 days

WHAT WE PROVIDE:
Workbooks will be available for download before the course airs. An electronic certificate of completion will be granted after completion of this seminar {within 20 business days}.

WHAT IF I DON’T LIVE IN CANADA?
Registration is open globally

UNABLE TO AFFORD A TICKET?
We offer 50% off to low-income families and single parents. Please email for qualifications at info@instituteofchildpsychology.com

CANCELLATIONS/REFUNDS:
Tickets purchased within 30 days of the course start date can be refunded within 24 hours of purchase timestamp
Tickets can be transferred to another party at any time.

Please contact our administration team for further details at info@instituteofchildpsychology.com.

***DISCLAIMER:
All workshops provided by the Institute of Child Psychology, along with all workshop materials, are strictly for educational purposes only and cannot be categorized as psychological or mental health services

The Danish Way of Parenting: The Secret to the Happiest Children in the World

What makes Denmark the happiest country in the world–and how do Danish parents raise happy, confident, successful kids, year after year?

This upbeat and practical online presentation, exclusively to the Institute of Child Psychology, reveals the habits of the happiest families on earth. With illuminating examples and simple yet powerful advice, world renowned speaker and author, Jessica Joelle Alexander, will review six essential principles that lays out the framework for happy resilient children.

A revealing and fresh take on cross-cultural parenting advice, this keynote presentation, part of the 2020 Canadian Children’s Mental Health Online Conference, will help parents from all walks of life raise the happiest, most well-adjusted kids in the world

INSTRUCTOR
Jessica Joelle Alexander is a bestselling author, Danish parenting expert, journalist, speaker, and cultural researcher. Her work has been featured in TIME, Salon, The Atlantic, the NY Times, Vanity Fair, NPR, Huffington Post, Mothermag and the Greater Good Science Center Berkley. Her book The Danish Way of Parenting: what the happiest people in the world know about raising confident, capable kids, is published in over 21 countries and 19 languages. Jessica speaks four languages and lives with her Danish husband and two children in Europe.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
This presentation is appropriate for parents, caregivers, and mental health professionals.

HOW LONG IS THIS PRESENTATION:
60 minutes in length

WHERE:
Streaming through EasyWebinar (links will be sent 1 week prior to the conference and a recording will be sent after it airs- within 24 hours for viewing for 30 days)

MORE ABOUT OUR CONFERENCE
Our first Canadian Children’s Mental Health Online Conference will be host to a number of mental health professionals covering a range of topics pertaining to children’s mental health. Discover the latest research, tools and strategies right from you favourite sofa at home!

The event is aimed at ensuring that leading- edge research and strategies related to children’s mental health is accessible to everyone in our amazing country, regardless of location.

Each day of the conference will kick off with a one hour keynote address (9am) by an acclaimed author and speaker, followed by three courses (offered at 10am, 1pm, and 6pm). You can tune in live to our workshops or watch them at your convenience for 30 days after the original broadcast – all workshops are recorded for accessibility and ease of access.

⭐ https://instituteofchildpsychology.com/canadian-childrens-mental-health-symposium-2020/⭐

WHAT IF I CAN’T ATTEND LIVE OR I MISS THE CLASS?
This online course airs live but is recorded. You will have access to the recording for 30 days

WHAT IF I DON’T LIVE IN CANADA?
Registration is open globally

UNABLE TO AFFORD A TICKET?
We offer 50% off to low-income families and single parents. Please email for qualifications at info@instituteofchildpsychology.com

CANCELLATIONS/REFUNDS:
Tickets purchased within 30 days of the course start date can be refunded within 24 hours of purchase timestamp
Tickets can be transferred to another party at any time.

Please contact our administration team for further details at info@instituteofchildpsychology.com.

***DISCLAIMER:
All workshops provided by the Institute of Child Psychology, along with all workshop materials, are strictly for educational purposes only and cannot be categorized as psychological or mental health services

Being at your Best when your Kids are at their Worst

Feeling like you have a hard time staying calm when your child is defiant, angry or disrespectful? Not at your parental best? This workshop with Kim Payne will help you to rediscover your parenting voice, prioritize important family values and nurture connection and happiness. Participants will leave with a small, do-able, powerful plan that works.

Grief and Loss

Grief is a normal and natural reaction to a loss in an individual’s life however, even though we all experience it, we are often left struggling or feeling isolated and confused when we grieve. These same feelings can apply to our children. Adults and children alike will be told to “wait for time to heal” or “move on” and “be strong”. While usually well-meaning, these responses do not recognize the pain we actually carry after a loss. Fortunately, there are steps that caregivers can take to recognize the emotional incompleteness that a child carries and to help them heal their hearts. This session will provide you with a set of skills and a new sense of empowerment that will allow you to better recognize grief within your child and help them move towards recovery after a loss.

Animals & Their Impact Mental Health

Helping Children on the Autism Spectrum

“Helping Children on the Autism Spectrum” will give a fundamental understanding of autism’s diagnosis, characteristics, and triad of impairments, as well as why prevalence is increasing worldwide. This course will also explore evidence-based approaches and practices, and give practical tools and strategies so parents, caregivers, and teachers can work collaboratively to respond to the unique needs of children with autism.

The Power of Play: A Key Tool in Fostering Resilience

In this course will learn to understand your child’s play and the benefits to using (and encouraging) “play” to help your child develop resilience. We will also explore how play is related to development of the brain, and how play deprivation can adversely affect children. Strategies on how to engage with your child in their play to help them overcome issues related to anger, sadness, trauma, difficult transitions or behavioural issues will also be explored.

The Impact of Technology on Children and Youth

Are you wondering how to handle screen use in your home or classroom? How much screen-time should should you allow every day ? When should your child get a phone? What the impact of technology on your child’s ongoing development? Are you feeling frustrated by technology overload in your home? Ready for a roadmap on how to maximize the benefits of technology while nurturing your child’s emotional, social and cognitive potential? The use of technology in homes has increased rapidly over the past decade. Although helpful in many ways, it has also triggered many questions. In this workshop, parents and professionals will explore concrete, research-based strategies geared to help children and teens manage screen use. This online workshop will empower the adults in a child’s life to make informed, practical decisions regarding technology use at home and in the classroom.

Understanding the Highly Sensitive Child

Does this sound like your child or a child you work with: struggles with emotional reactivity, appears to be impacted by sensory issues, broods over failures, takes things personally, deeply impacted by others emotions, easily withdraws if overwhelmed, thinks deeply about things, deeply rich inner life, doesn’t do well with change, highly conscientious, and perceptive?A highly sensitive child [HSC] is one of the fifteen to twenty percent of children born with a nervous system that is highly aware and quick to react to everything. This makes them quick to grasp subtle changes, prefer to reflect deeply before acting, and generally behave conscientiously. They are also easily overwhelmed by high levels of stimulation, sudden changes, and the emotional distress of others (Aron, 2018).
In this workshop parents, caregivers, and professionals will learn to better understand these children and ways to help them manage in the home and the classroom.

Childhood Anxiety: Helping Children Heal

Anxiety has many faces, and at this workshop parents, caregivers, and professionals will learn about the psychological and physiological roots of anxiety, why it is on the rise in our children, and what to do to help children better manage it.

Childhood Trauma: Finding a Way Through

Has your child or a child you are supporting experienced physical or sexual abuse? Exposed to the foster care system? Suffered through a tragic event? Experienced neglect? Witnessed or experienced violence? Endured extreme bullying? Or been impacted by a high-conflict divorce?
Trauma can significantly impact a child, and those caring for them are often left with questions about how to best help. Children with trauma can present significant challenges. They often display patterns of behaviour that can strain the relationship between the child and those caring for them. During this seminar we will explore the impact of trauma on neurological development and how this presents in children’s behaviours. The impact on the attachment system will also be examined, as will the role of relationship in healing and growth. Strategies to support children following experiences of trauma will be presented, giving attendees concrete ways in which they can support the children in their lives and care for themselves.

Simplicity Parenting Keynote

Kim John Payne, M.ED.
Kim John Payne has been a school counsellor, adult educator, consultant, researcher,
educator and a private family counsellor for twenty seven years. He has penned
multiple books on parenting, as well as consulted for educational associations in over
12 countries.

Compassionate Discipline: Raising Resilient Children

Feeling like you can’t get to your child? At your wits end with disruptive behaviour? Feel that your children don’t listen to anything you say? Wondering if there is something more effective than yelling, time-outs, or physical discipline? Feeling overwhelmed as a parent and aren’t sure what else to do?
…Or maybe you are just trying to look for ways to be the best parent you can be while honouring the relationship with your child.
This course will begin with an overview of neurological development of children and how this accounts for their struggles with emotion regulation and impulse control. A thorough overview of attachment will be covered: parents will be able to identify and comprehend their current attachment style with their child, how that impacts behaviour, and how to strengthen the attachment should their be issues with connecting.

Childhood Anger: Working Through Tempers

Is your child struggling with yelling, aggression, defiance, tantrums, meltdowns, and overall emotion dysregulation?
A child’s anger can be emotionally and physically draining for everyone involved. This full-day workshop will empower parents and caregivers to proactively and lovingly help children during these challenging moments. The workshop will begin with an overview of the neurobiological roots of aggression, followed by an in-depth exploration of triggers and relationship based tools and strategies which nurture emotional health and connection.

Classroom Mental Health

Educators are often faced with very unique and challenging issues in the classroom. At any given time, an educator will have students dealing with a variety of issues including trauma, anger/aggression, anxiety, grief, depression, or self-harm – often these challenges are expressed as negative behaviour in the classroom.
This workshop will help you to decode behaviours, understand the signs of common psychological issues, and empower you with the tools to help bring your students to a place of connection and safety. Educators will leave with a toolbox of strategies to help children who are struggling with relationships in the classroom, anxiety, emotional regulation, depression and attention- based issues. Connection, co-regulation, respectful communication and resilience are central themes in helping you to create a classroom that is inclusive, safe, and deeply accepting of all students.

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