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<h1 align="center"><font face="Century Gothic">Community Education Service<br />
Upcoming Sessions</font></h1>
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<p align="center"><a href="http://teenmentalhealth.org/explore/who-we-are/">Teen Mental Health.org</a></p>
<p align="center">In collaboration with youth, parents, educators and health providers, TeenMentalHealth.Org uses the best scientific evidence available to develop application-ready training programs, publications, tools and resources to enhance the understanding of adolescent mental health.</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 April 9</strong><br />
<strong>6:30 PM - 8:30 PM</strong><br />
Simon Fraser School<br />
5215 33rd St NW, Calgary<br />
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<p><a href="http://community.hmhc.ca/sessions/files/2018-03-08-19-15-12-April-9-Parenting-Styles.pdf">Parenting Styles and their Impact on Child Growth and Development </a><img src="http://community.hmhc.ca/newsletter/news_files/live.jpg" width="15" height="15" alt="live" /></p>
<p align="left">This seminar will discuss the different approaches and styles that parents adopt for parenting and their consequent impact on children. It will highlight how parenting styles can increase toxic stress in the lives of children and how this effects their growth. Discussion would include strategies for parents and caregivers to modify their parenting styles for healthy child development.</p>
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<p><strong>Thursday April 12 </strong><strong><br />
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM</strong><br />
West Ridge School<br />
8903 Wentworth Ave SW, Calgary</p>
<p><a href="http://community.hmhc.ca/sessions/files/2018-02-01-18-00-01-April-12-Video-Game-and-Youth.pdf">Videogaming and Youth </a></a><img src="http://community.hmhc.ca/newsletter/news_files/live.jpg" width="15" height="15" /></strong><br />
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<p>Increase your comprehension of videogame culture, including popularity of play in Canada, pros and cons of play and signs of problematic use. Identify strategies to open up conversations at home, within your organization, or in the classroom that raise awareness and help people to make informed decisions. Session is run by Alberta Health Services, Youth Addiction Services.</p>
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<p><strong>Thursday April 12 </strong><strong><br />
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM</strong><br />
Ability Hub<br />
300, 3820 - 24th Ave, NW, Calgary</p>
<p><a href="http://community.hmhc.ca/sessions/files/2018-03-13-17-53-57-April-12-Sensory-Considerations-in-ASD.pdf">Sensory Considerations in ASD </a><img src="http://community.hmhc.ca/newsletter/news_files/live.jpg" width="15" height="15" alt="live" /></p>
<p></a></strong><a href="http://community.hmhc.ca/sessions/files/2018-03-13-18-14-23-April-12-Sensory-Considerations-in-ASD.pdf">Sensory Considerations in ASD</a><img src="news_files/web.jpg" width="22" height="22" alt="webinar" /></p>
<p>Do you want to build your 'sensory empathy'? Our sensations impact all aspects of our lives and function, including emotional regulation and new learning. This workshop will help you learn to identify the different types of sensory inputs that we manage every day, and to give you a better 'sense' of how your children and loved ones are impacted by their sensory experiences. This workshop may be helpful for: Parents and Caregivers, Teachers and Health Professionals.</p>
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<p><strong>Tuesday April 17 </strong><strong><br />
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM</strong><br />
Calgary French and International School<br />
700 77th St SW, Calgary</p>
<p><a href="http://community.hmhc.ca/sessions/files/2018-02-01-18-02-17-April-17-Mental-Health-Literacy.pdf">Mental Health Literacy</a> <img src="http://community.hmhc.ca/newsletter/news_files/live.jpg" width="15" height="15" alt="live" /></p>
<p>Provides individuals working with youth as well as parents/guardians an understanding of mental health, and the mental disorders that commonly onset during the child and adolescent years. Includes available resources.</p>
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<p><strong>Tuesday April 17<br />
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM</strong><br />
Mitford School<br />
110 Quigley Dr, Cochrane</p>
<p><a href="http://community.hmhc.ca/sessions/files/2018-02-08-21-45-31-April-17-Talking-to-Kids-about-Sexuality.pdf">Do you know what to say? How to talk with children and teens about sexuality </a><img src="http://community.hmhc.ca/newsletter/news_files/live.jpg" width="15" height="15" alt="live" /></p>
<p>Are you ready to answer the questions your kids could ask? In this session, we will explore how to support healthy development by talking to children and teens about sexuality, identify reasons to discuss sexuality in a positive way with children of any age. Participants will gain understanding of child and teen sexual development and behavior and discuss practical strategies about how to support children and youth develop healthy sexuality, boundaries, values.</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/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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<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, Recorded 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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