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<h1 align="center"><font face="Century Gothic">Community Education Service<br />
Upcoming Sessions May 7-18 </font></h1>
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<p align="center"><a href="https://mentalhealthweek.ca/" id="cmha">CMHA Mental Health Week</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><strong>Tuesday May 8<br />
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM</strong><br />
Sarah Thompson School<br />
42 4th St NE, Langdon</p>
<p> <a href="http://community.hmhc.ca/sessions/files/2018-02-13-15-35-49-May-8-Healthy-Relationships.pdf">Healthy Relationships: How parents can help their children create positive and healthy relationships</a> <img src="http://community.hmhc.ca/newsletter/news_files/live.jpg" width="15" height="15" alt="live" /></p>
<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>Wednesday May 9<br />
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM</strong><br />
Centennial High School <br />
55 Sun Valley Blvd SE, Calgary</p>
<p><a href="http://community.hmhc.ca/sessions/files/2018-04-13-16-56-30-May-9-Youth-Justice.pdf">Responding to Youth Crime: An Overview of the Youth Criminal Justice Act</a> <img src="http://community.hmhc.ca/newsletter/news_files/live.jpg" width="15" height="15" alt="live" /></p>
<p>This presentation will provide a general overview of the purpose, principles and procedures found in the Youth Criminal Justice Act, and will address a number of common misconceptions about the criminal justice system as it relates to youth between the ages of 12-17. Participants will gain an understanding of the ways in which youth in conflict with the law are treated differently than adults, with particular focus on the areas of diversion from the formal court process, bail, sentencing and youth records.</p>
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<strong>Thursday May 10<br />
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM</strong><br />
Bert Church High School<br />
1010 East Lake Blvd, Airdrie
<p> <a href="http://community.hmhc.ca/sessions/files/2018-02-08-18-41-04-May-19-Stress-and-Anxiety.pdf">Understanding Childhood Stress and Anxiety with Practical Tools to Implement in the Home</a> <img src="http://community.hmhc.ca/newsletter/news_files/live.jpg" width="15" height="15" alt="live" /></p>
<p>A discussion on anxiety and stress in children; what it is, what it may look like, how you can help your child. How to use strategies such as mindfulness and relaxation with your child as well as resources that can support caregivers and their children.</p>
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<p><strong>Thursday May 10<br />
</strong><strong>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/2018-04-11-16-08-18-May-10-Personal-Safety.pdf">Personal Safety</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/2018-04-11-16-20-30-May-10-Personal-Safety.pdf">Personal Safety</a> <img src="news_files/web.jpg" width="22" height="22" alt="webinar" /></p>
<p>Safety can be a very real concern for all adolescents and young adults, but especially for individuals with Autism. This presentation will include safety and security tips for staying safe in and around your community; including a home and in cyber space.</p>
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<strong>Tuesday May 15<br />
</strong><strong>6:30 PM - 8:30 PM</strong><br />
Ralph McCall Elementary School<br />
1505 1st Ave NW, Airdrie<br />
<p><a href="http://community.hmhc.ca/sessions/files/2018-04-18-20-19-50-May-15-Parenting-Apart.pdf">Parenting Apart</a> <img src="http://community.hmhc.ca/newsletter/news_files/live.jpg" width="15" height="15" alt="live" /></p>
<p>This session will offer information to parents about the separation and divorce process, the effects of separation and divorce on their children, techniques for communication and legal information that affects parents and children. <br />
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Children Can Cope with Separation and Divorce – Put your children FIRST<br />
Learning Your Way Around the Legal System<br />
Parenting Plans That Work for Your Family</p>
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<p><strong>Tuesday May 15<br />
</strong><strong>11:00 AM - 12:30 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/2018-04-16-16-01-44-May-16-ADHD.pdf">Helping Teens Diagnosed with ADD/ADHD Part 1</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>Discover strategies and skills for parents and caregivers of teens with ADD/ADHD </p>
<p>** This is a 2 part series, it is recommended that you attend both sessions. Part 2 will be held on September 27th at 11:00am at the Alberta Children’s Hospital **</p>
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<p><strong>Wednesday May 16<br />
</strong><strong>6:30 PM - 8:30 PM</strong><br />
Kids & Company - Britannia Location<br />
300, 5119 Elbow Drive SW, Calgary<br />
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<p><a href="http://community.hmhc.ca/sessions/files/2018-04-16-16-52-41-May-16-Speech.pdf">The New Guidelines on Screen Time for Preschool-Aged Children: The Importance of Interaction in Early Language Acquisition</a> <img src="http://community.hmhc.ca/newsletter/news_files/live.jpg" width="15" height="15" alt="live" /></p>
In a world where 'screen time' is rapidly increasing, how we interact with our children is changing. We will present the revised guidelines on digital media use from the American Academy of Pediatrics (released in October 2016) with a focus on the impacts of screen time on the development of language in the preschool years.
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<p><strong>Thursday May 17<br />
</strong><strong>6:30 PM - 8:00 PM</strong><br />
Mountain Park School<br />
312 Mount Douglas Close SE, Calgary</p>
<p><a href="http://community.hmhc.ca/sessions/files/2018-03-23-22-48-20-May-17-Anxiety.pdf">Taming Anxiety Gremlins</a> <img src="http://community.hmhc.ca/newsletter/news_files/live.jpg" width="15" height="15" alt="live" /></p>
<p>Anxiety is at epidemic levels among children and teens. This workshop will promote parent and teachers' understanding of anxiety and teach them how traditional ways of offering help may unwittingly feed into the child's worries and associated behaviours. Participants will learn effective tools to help children manage their anxiety to promote their resilience and overall well-being.</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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