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<h1 align="center"><font face="Century Gothic">Upcoming CES Sessions<br />
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<p align="center"><a href="http://edsna.ca/edaw">Eating Disorders Awareness Week Feb 1-7</a></p>
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<p align="center"><strong>CES</strong> sessions are <strong>FREE and OPEN TO ALL ADULTS</strong> (unless otherwise indicated). <br />
Limited childcare is available for morning sessions held at the Alberta Children’s Hospital.<br />
Please call 403 955 2500 at least 3 days prior to the session to reserve a spot.</p>
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All sessions are Level 1 unless otherwise indicated and qualify for ACSW B Level credits.
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<p align="center">Follow us on <img src="http://community.hmhc.ca/newsletter/news_files/twitter.jpg" width="98" height="28" /> @CES_AHS</p>
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<p><strong>Monday January 29<br />
</strong><strong>6:30 PM – 8:00 PM</strong><br />
Alberta Children’s Hospital<br />
Kinsmen Learning Centre (4th floor)<br />
2888 Shaganappi Trail NW, Calgary</p>
<p><a href="http://community.hmhc.ca/sessions/files/2017-12-05-21-55-35-Jan-29-ADHD.pdf">The Implications of ADHD for Kids, Parents, and Teachers </a><img src="http://community.hmhc.ca/newsletter/news_files/live.jpg" width="15" height="15" alt="live" /></p>
<p><a href="http://community.hmhc.ca/sessions/files/2017-12-05-22-07-02-Jan-29-ADHD-Webinar.pdf">The Implications of ADHD for Kids, Parents, and Teachers</a> <img src="news_files/web.jpg" width="22" height="22" alt="webinar" /></p>
<p>This presentation will focus on discussing current trends in the treatment of ADHD and the impact of the disorder on social and academic functioning among school age children. Additionally, time will be spent discussing optimal means of diagnosis and treatment.</p>
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<p><strong>Wednesday January 31</strong><br />
<strong>10:30 AM – 12:30 PM</strong><br />
Alberta Children’s Hospital<br />
Kinsmen Learning Centre (4th floor)<br />
2888 Shaganappi Trail NW, Calgary<br />
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<p><a href="http://community.hmhc.ca/sessions/files/2017-09-22-18-47-07-Jan-31-Healthy-Brain-Development-Protective-and-Risk-Factors.pdf">Healthy Brain Development: Protective & Risk Factors</a> </a></a><img src="http://community.hmhc.ca/newsletter/news_files/live.jpg" width="15" height="15" alt="live" /> <img src="http://community.hmhc.ca/newsletter/news_files/tele.jpg" width="15" height="15" alt="tele" /> <img src="http://community.hmhc.ca/newsletter/news_files/phone.jpg" width="15" height="15" alt="phone" /></p>
<p>Childhood and adolescence is a period of major developmental change for the human brain. The foundations for healthy brain development are laid during pregnancy and infancy, and after birth external environmental factors constantly influence how a child interacts with and learns from the world around them. This presentation will discuss our current understanding of healthy brain development during childhood and adolescence, and highlight how the interplay between protective factors (diverse support networks, good nutrition) and risk factors (maternal and child stress, substance use) can influence brain development and how a child thinks, learns, and acts. </p>
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<p><strong>Friday February 2 </strong><br />
<strong>noon – 1:30 PM</strong><br />
Alberta Children’s Hospital<br />
Kinsmen Learning Centre (4th floor)<br />
2888 Shaganappi Trail NW, Calgary<br />
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<p align="left"><a href="http://community.hmhc.ca/sessions/files/2018-01-09-21-14-17-Feb-2-Eating.pdf">National Eating Disorders Awareness Week Special Session on Eating Disorders, Body Image & Youth </a></a></a><img src="http://community.hmhc.ca/newsletter/news_files/live.jpg" width="15" height="15" alt="live" /> <img src="http://community.hmhc.ca/newsletter/news_files/tele.jpg" width="15" height="15" alt="tele" /> <img src="http://community.hmhc.ca/newsletter/news_files/phone.jpg" width="15" height="15" alt="phone" />
<p>In this interactive workshop, you will learn positive strategies to help youth develop a healthy body image, without focusing on weight. We will address risk factors, protective factors, and approaches to prevention and intervention for youth issues with body image, weight bias, and eating disorders. This workshop is recommended for parents, teachers, and other allied adults who work with youth.<br />
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<p><strong>Wednesday February 7</strong><br />
<strong>10:30 AM - noon</strong><br />
Alberta Children’s Hospital<br />
Kinsmen Learning Centre (4th floor)<br />
2888 Shaganappi Trail NW, Calgary<br />
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<p align="left"><a href="http://community.hmhc.ca/sessions/files/2018-01-11-21-36-00-Feb-7-P1-FASD.pdf">Part 1: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: Background, Assessment and Diagnosis and Associated Features</a> </a></a></a><img src="http://community.hmhc.ca/newsletter/news_files/live.jpg" width="15" height="15" alt="live" /> <img src="http://community.hmhc.ca/newsletter/news_files/tele.jpg" width="15" height="15" alt="tele" /> <img src="http://community.hmhc.ca/newsletter/news_files/phone.jpg" width="15" height="15" alt="phone" /></p>
<p align="left">This presentation will focus on a brief history of FASD, as well as current conceptualizations surrounding diagnosis. Assessment domains and methods will be discussed, highlighting current Canadian guidelines. The presentation will conclude with some comments on secondary and associated features. </p>
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<p><strong>Thursday February 8 </strong><strong><br />
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM</strong><br />
Bert Church School<br />
1010 E. Lake Blvd SE, Airdrie</p>
<p><a href="http://community.hmhc.ca/sessions/files/2018-01-11-22-34-30-Feb-8-Healthy-Relationships.pdf">How parents can help thier children create positive and healthy relationships</a> </a><img src="http://community.hmhc.ca/newsletter/news_files/live.jpg" width="15" height="15" /></strong><br />
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<p>This presentation will focus on how parents can help children develop positive healthy relationships in their lives. Healthy relationships among youth are key to fostering positive social-emotional development, as well as preventing bullying and other relationship problems. The qualities of a healthy relationship will be outlined. Strategies to help parents talk about relationships and promote healthy and positive relationships will be provided. The purpose of this presentation is to empower parents to have meaningful conversations with their children to build the parent-child relationship, as well as provide strategies that parents can use to help their children develop healthy relationships with other adults and their peers.</p>
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<p><strong>Thursday February 8<br />
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM</strong><br />
Ernest Manning High School<br />
20 Springborough Blvd SW, Calgary</p>
<p><a href="http://community.hmhc.ca/sessions/files/2017-12-19-23-15-27-Feb-8-ADHD-is-Awesome.pdf">ADHD is Awesome</a> </a></strong><img src="http://community.hmhc.ca/newsletter/news_files/live.jpg" width="15" height="15" alt="live" /></p>
<p>ADHD is often thought of in terms of its symptoms and associated problems. Unfortunately, a deficit-based approach, focusing on what is wrong, can be very impairing for children and their families. However, there are so many positive qualities of ADHD that need to be celebrated! In this session, you will learn about what ADHD is, why it is awesome, and how to capitalize on its assets to promote long-term success. Important considerations and practical strategies to overcome common challenges faced by high school students with ADHD are also addressed.</p>
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<h2 align="center">RECORDED SESSIONS <img src="news_files/record.jpg" width="45" height="45" /><br /></h2>
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<p>The following are prerecorded sessions and are presented in the<br />
Windows Media Video (WMV) format or MP4.<br />
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<p align="left"><a href="http://community.hmhc.ca/sessions/files/2017-11-27-18-26-26-Nov-30-2017-Laughing-Families.pdf">Laugh Until it Helps: Building Resilience through Humour and Laughter</a></p>
<p align="left">In helping children be more resilient, the goal is not to deny the reality of their struggles but rather to recognize areas of special need & help them gain insight into their talents and inner strengths. Knowing how to face up to & answer tough questions, connect with people in ways that are helpful,& deal with frustration with creativity, imagination & even humour are all ways we can teach children to become more independent & enjoy success in school & in the community. <br />
<strong>Available until: March 1, 2018 </strong></p>
<p align="left"><a href="http://community.hmhc.ca/sessions/files/2017-11-16-21-20-37-Nov-2017-Music-Therapy.pdf">Music Therapy and Early Childhood Development</a> </p>
<p align="left">The purpose of this session will be to educate participants on the benefits of using music in early childhood. The presenters will also give an overview of how the development of infants and toddlers is promoted through music therapy interventions.<strong>Available until: January 31, 2018 </strong></p>
<p align="left"><a href="http://community.hmhc.ca/sessions/files/2017-11-27-18-13-47-Jan-April-Aspen.pdf">It Takes a Community - Supports for Opportunity Youth including Family Finding, Community Support Homes, and Mentorship Based Employment</a></p>
<p align="left">Accessing treatment, reunifying with family members, and transitioning to adulthood are complex and challenging life events that are difficult for youth to navigate alone. Come and learn about the unique challenges as well as the programs and services available to help strengthen and enrich the lives of youth who have been in care and youth who are accessing treatment programs. Hear about how you can contribute to the growing body of individuals in the community who are helping address these issues alongside our youth. <strong>Available until: April 1, 2018 </strong></p>
<p align="left"><a href="http://community.hmhc.ca/sessions/files/2018-01-10-18-34-35-Jan-10-Online-Collaborative-Problem-Solving.pdf">Collaborative Problem Solving Approach for Children, Youth and Families</a></p>
<p align="left">Objectives:<br />
1. To learn about the difference between triggers/expectations, lagging skills and challenging behavior.<br />
2. To understand the rationale for helping children and youth develop 5 common lagging skills for better adaptation.<br />
3. To learn the advantages of collaborative vs. coercive approaches with children and youth.<strong><br />
Available until: July 10, 2018</strong></p>
<p align="left"><a href="http://community.hmhc.ca/sessions/files/2018-01-10-22-30-13-Jan-10-Online-Disability-Tax-Credit.pdf">Disability Tax Credit and RDSP Workshop</a></p>
<p align="left">The RDSP is a program for those that qualify for the Disability Tax Credit and are under the age of 60. There is up to $70,000 in grants and $20,000 in bonds that can be collected until their 49th year. Come get all your questions answered about the Disability Tax Credit and Registered Disability Saving Plan.<strong> Available until: July 10, 2018</strong></p>
<p align="left"><a href="http://community.hmhc.ca/sessions/files/2018-01-12-17-43-38-Jan-12-Online-Can-One-Story-Change-Everything.pdf">Can One Story Change Everything?</a></p>
<p align="left">Participants will develop an understanding of early brain development and its impact on health throughout life.<br />
Participants will learn about applying brain development knowledge into policies and practice.<br />
Participants will receive information about learning tools (including the new online Brain Story course)they can access to learn more. <strong>Available until: July 12, 2018</strong></p>
<p align="left"><a href="http://community.hmhc.ca/sessions/files/2018-01-17-21-23-43-Feb-1-Boys-and-Girls-Learn-Differently-Recorded.pdf">Boys and Girls Learn Differently: How Gender Differences Influence Learning and Behaviour</a></p>
<p align="left">The author of Raising Boys in a New Kind of World presents how gender differences have a profound influence on learning and behaviour. Boys’ brains and girls’ brains develop and operate very differently. Current brain research has revealed fascinating differences between the way males and females think and communicate. The implications for teaching and raising boys and girls are profound. Teachers and parents of both genders will benefit from this entertaining and enlightening workshop. <strong>Available until: July 1, 2018</strong><br />
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To register for these sessions,<a href="http://community.hmhc.ca/"> click here</a></strong></p>
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<p align="center"><span class="teen"><strong>CES is always looking for new partnerships and presenters!<br />
Please <a href="mailto:mailto:ces@ahs.ca">contact us</a> should you be interested in sharing your expertise as it relates to child and youth health and emotional well-being.</strong></span> </p>
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<p align="center"><strong>If you are interested in any of the studies below, please<br />
contact the program directly.</strong><br />
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<strong>What does your brain look like? Come find out!</strong><br />
We are looking for healthy kids aged 6-7 years for our research study involving an MRI scan and neuropsychological (math and language) assessments at the Alberta Children’s Hospital. It takes ~3 hours, and we provide a picture of your brain, $30, and parking reimbursement.<br />
If you are interested, please contact Bryce Geeraert: <a href="mailto:blgeerae@ucalgary.ca">blgeerae@ucalgary.ca</a>, 403-874-2050. </p>
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<h1><strong>HOW TO REGISTER</strong></h1>
<p align="left"><strong>Public</strong></p>
<div align="left">To attend <u><strong>in person</strong></u>: <img src="http://community.hmhc.ca/newsletter/news_files/live.jpg" width="15" height="15" alt="live" /><br />
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<li>First time? Create an account: <a href="http://community.hmhc.ca/registration/">http://community.hmhc.ca/registration/</a>, then register.<br />
<li> Already have an account? Register: <a href="http://community.hmhc.ca/login/">http://community.hmhc.ca/login/</a><br />
<li> OR call (403) 955-4747 for assistance if you do not have computer. </li>
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<p align="left"><strong><u>To attend via Telehealth TH (aka video-conference) / Audio Line:</u></strong> <img src="http://community.hmhc.ca/newsletter/news_files/tele.jpg" width="15" height="15" alt="tele" /> <img src="http://community.hmhc.ca/newsletter/news_files/phone.jpg" width="15" height="15" alt="phone" /><br />
Only those sessions marked with the icons above are available as TH or audioline.<br />
Click on these icons on the website for more information. </p>
<p align="left"><strong><u>To view a Recorded session or Webinar :</u></strong> <img src="news_files/record.jpg" width="21" height="15" /> <img src="news_files/web.jpg" width="22" height="22" alt="webinar" /><br />
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<div align="left">Create an account:<a href="http://community.hmhc.ca/registration/"> http://community.hmhc.ca/registration/</a>, then register.<br />
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<div align="left"> Already have an account? Register: <a href="http://community.hmhc.ca/sessions/?p=online ">http://community.hmhc.ca/sessions/?p=online </a></div>
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<p>To attend <u><strong>in person</strong></u>: <img src="http://community.hmhc.ca/newsletter/news_files/live.jpg" width="15" height="15" alt="live" /><br />
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<li> First time? Create an account: <a href="http://community.hmhc.ca/registration">http://community.hmhc.ca/registration</a>/, then register.<br />
<li> Already have an account? Register: <a href="http://community.hmhc.ca/login">http://community.hmhc.ca/login</a>/
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<p><strong><u>To attend via Telehealth TH (aka video-conference) / Audio Line:</u></strong> <img src="http://community.hmhc.ca/newsletter/news_files/tele.jpg" width="15" height="15" alt="tele" /> <img src="http://community.hmhc.ca/newsletter/news_files/phone.jpg" width="15" height="15" alt="phone" /><br />
Only those sessions marked with the icons above are available as TH or audioline.<br />
Click on these icons on the website for more information</p>
<p><strong>Step 1</strong>: Book your site using scheduler link below:<br />
<a href="https://vcscheduler.ca/schedule20/calendar/calendar.aspx?ID=1268">https://vcscheduler.ca/schedule20/calendar/calendar.aspx?ID=1268</a></p>
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<strong>Step 2</strong>: Once site has been confirmed, register for the session here:<br />
<a href="http://community.hmhc.ca/login/">http://community.hmhc.ca/login/</a></p>
<p><strong><u>To view a Recorded session or Webinar :</u></strong> <img src="news_files/record.jpg" width="21" height="15" /> <img src="news_files/web.jpg" width="22" height="22" alt="webinar" /><br />
Create an account: <a href="http://community.hmhc.ca/registration/">http://community.hmhc.ca/registration/</a><br />
Already have an account? Register: <a href="http://community.hmhc.ca/sessions/?p=online">http://community.hmhc.ca/sessions/?p=online</a></p>
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<p align="center"><strong>All sessions are Level 1 unless otherwise indicated and qualify for ACSW B Level credits.</strong><br />
<strong>It is recommended not to bring children to CES sessions, unless indicated otherwise<br />
Courses with low registration may be canceled.</strong></p>
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<p align="center"><strong><em>Attendance Certificates are not available for TH, Audioline or Webinar sessions </em></strong></p>
<p align="center">It is recommended to use your confirmation email you received when registering as proof of registration and also a copy of the handout if one was provided.</p>
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