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<h1 align="center"><font face="Century Gothic">Community Education Service<br />
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<h1 align="center"><font face="Century Gothic">Remaining 2018</font> Sessions</h1>
<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 childcare spot.</p>
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<p align="center">CES is pleased to share </p>
<p align="center"><strong>"Being Trauma Aware: Making a difference in the lives of children and youth"</strong></p>
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<p align="center"> Developed in collaboration with the province, the University of Calgary, the <a href="https://www.zebracentre.ca/">Zebra Child Protection Centre</a>, the <a href="https://www.palixfoundation.org/">Palix Foundation</a>, the <a href="https://cmha.ca/">Canadian Mental Health Association</a> and the <a href="http://www.ccdus.ca/Eng/Pages/default.aspx">Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction</a>, is now available for free online. </p>
<p align="center">It is a two-and-a-half-hour course designed to increase understanding of the effects of child abuse and provide training for social workers, teachers, police officers, doctors, sport coaches and other front-line workers.</p>
<p align="center">To register and learn more, please click <a href="https://sheldonkennedycac.ca/education/being-trauma-aware/">here</a></p>
<p align="center"><a href="https://sheldonkennedycac.ca/education/being-trauma-aware/"></a></p>
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<p><strong>**All sessions 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 cancelled.</strong>**</p>
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<strong>Tuesday December 4</strong><br />
<strong>6:30 PM - 8:30 PM</strong><br />
Bert Church High School<br />
1010 E. Lake Blvd, Airdrie
<p><a href="http://community.hmhc.ca/sessions/files/2018-11-05-21-58-45-Dec-4-ADHD-and-EF.pdf">ADHD & Executive Functioning </a><img src="http://community.hmhc.ca/newsletter/news_files/live.jpg" width="15" height="15" alt="live" /></p>
<p>The session will be an overview of ADHD and how issues with impulsivity and/or inattention impact children's ability to manage their environments. The session will also explore the impact ADHD has on Executive Functioning and how it relates to managing everyday tasks, and meeting daily expectations at home and at school, including social, emotional, behavioural and academic demands. </p>
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<p><strong>Wednesday December 5 </strong><strong><br />
</strong><strong>6:30 PM - 8:00 PM</strong><br />
Genesis Place<br />
800 East Lake Blvd NE, Airdrie <br />
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<p><a href="http://community.hmhc.ca/sessions/files/2018-11-20-22-00-20-Dec-5-Prescription-Drug-Use.pdf">Not Prescribed: A Discussion about Prescription Drug Use and how to Support our Young People Today</a> <img src="http://community.hmhc.ca/newsletter/news_files/live.jpg" width="15" height="15" alt="live" /></p>
<p>This session will empower you and our community to understand the impact of prescription drug use on our youth, engage you in prevention techniques, how to recognize signs of use and equip you with a simplified conversation guide, how to respond and where to seek support. This session will enable and better support parent and caregivers to more confidently respond to the curious question “just asking for a friend!”</p>
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<strong>Wednesday December 5 </strong><strong><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 <br />
<p><a href="http://community.hmhc.ca/sessions/files/2018-11-13-17-29-46-Dec-5-2000day2.pdf">Optimal Parenting in the First 2000 Days of Life</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" />
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<p>In this presentation, I will provide an overview of the various areas of child development (e.g., physical health, social competence). Evidence shows that some children are not performing as well as others in these areas. I will discuss how engaging in sensitive and responsive forms of parenting can help children develop optimally. We will review video examples to illustrate when parenting behavior and communication could be strengthened to optimize child development. </p>
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<strong>Wednesday December 5 </strong><strong><br />
</strong><strong>Noon - 1:00 PM</strong></strong>
<p>WEBINAR ONLY </p>
<p><a href="http://community.hmhc.ca/sessions/files/2018-10-30-20-52-00-Dec.5-Sexuality-and-Diverse-Abilities.pdf">Sexuality and Diverse Abilities</a> <img src="news_files/web.jpg" width="22" height="22" alt="webinar" /></p>
<p>Are you a parent, caregiver or service provider of a child or teen with diverse abilities? Do you want to learn more about puberty and sexual development, healthy relationships, and personal boundaries? Sexuality is an important part of the overall wellness of all people. This workshop will give you practical tools and strategies to guide your child or teen through puberty and beyond and introduce resources to help build your comfort and skill in working with your child. </p>
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<strong>Wednesday December 5 </strong><strong><br />
</strong><strong>6:30 PM - 8:00 PM</strong></strong><br />
Marshall Springs School<br />
1100 Everridge Dr SW, Calgary<br />
<p><a href="http://community.hmhc.ca/sessions/files/2018-11-08-20-53-22-December-5---Cannabis.pdf">Cannabis and Calgary's Youth: How to help young people make an informed and responsible choice </a><img src="http://community.hmhc.ca/newsletter/news_files/live.jpg" width="15" height="15" alt="live" /></p>
<p>The legalization of marijuana is here. As adults, we play an important role in supporting our City's youth in making smart decisions surrounding its use. To help you play this role successfully, we're inviting parents and mentors to learn more about its use, the effects on the young brain and changes in Federal and Provincial laws. This informative and engaging presentation focuses on facts and helpful strategies to help you start supportive conversations surrounding cannabis and its use with the young people in your life.</p>
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<strong>Thursday December 6</strong><strong><br />
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM</strong><br />
The Ability Hub<br />
300, 3820 24th Ave SW, Calgary
<p><a href="http://community.hmhc.ca/sessions/files/2018-11-08-20-49-39-Dec-6-Inclusive-Post-Secondary-Education.pdf">An Overview of Inclusive Post-Secondary Education (IPSE): Promoting Higher Learning for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities</a> <a href="http://community.hmhc.ca/sessions/files/2018-10-11-19-52-48-Nov-20-The-Teen-Years.pdf"><img src="http://community.hmhc.ca/newsletter/news_files/live.jpg" width="15" height="15" alt="live" /></a> </p>
<p><a href="http://community.hmhc.ca/sessions/files/2018-11-08-20-50-32-Dec-6-Inclusive-Post-Secondary-Education.pdf">An Overview of Inclusive Post-Secondary Education (IPSE): Promoting Higher Learning for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities</a><img src="news_files/web.jpg" width="22" height="22" alt="webinar" /><br />
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This workshop will provide an overview of the Inclusive Post-Secondary (IPSE) model, promoting higher learning for adults with intellectual disabilities. The IPSE Team from the University of Calgary and St. Mary's University will be providing key information on the importance of collaboration, application processes/preparation and desired outcomes.</p>
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<p><strong>Thursday December 6</strong><strong><br />
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM</strong><br />
Hillhurst Sunnyside Community Association<br />
1320 5th Ave NW, Calgary</p>
<p><a href="http://community.hmhc.ca/sessions/files/2018-11-14-16-14-29-Dec-6-Sleep.pdf">Sleep and your Toddler</a> <a href="http://community.hmhc.ca/sessions/files/2018-10-11-19-52-48-Nov-20-The-Teen-Years.pdf"><img src="http://community.hmhc.ca/newsletter/news_files/live.jpg" width="15" height="15" alt="live" /></a></p>
<p>Is your Toddler (16 months to 3 Years) refusing to go to sleep or waking up through the night? Is your Preschooler find the best ways to extend bedtime routine or waking up at the crack of dawn? Do you feel yourself getting stressed as bedtime approaches?</p>
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1. Sleep Basics for Toddlers and Preschool Aged children<br />
2. Bedtime stalling<br />
3. Early morning wakings<br />
4. Dropping their nap<br />
5. Bringing the fun back to bedtime<br />
You will leave the session with some concrete ideas of how to address your child’s sleep issues. Brenda is passionate about this age group and knows firsthand how difficult it can be.</p>
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<p><strong>Wednesday December 12 </strong><strong><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> <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" /> <a href="http://community.hmhc.ca/sessions/files/2018-11-26-17-29-18-Dec-12-Cannabis-telehealth.pdf">Cannabis and Calgary’s Youth: How to help young people make an informed and responsible choice</a></p>
<p>The legalization of marijuana is here. As adults, we play an important role in supporting our City’s youth in making smart decisions surrounding its use. To help you play this role successfully, we’re inviting parents, teachers and youth-mentors to learn more about its use, the health and social harms and changes in federal, provincial and municipal laws. This informative and engaging presentation focuses on facts and helpful strategies to help you start supportive conversations surrounding cannabis and its use with the young people in your life. </p>
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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/2018-11-14-16-38-29-Tech-neck---Online.pdf">Tech Neck</a></p>
<p align="left">Are your teens and tweens spending endless hours on electronic devices? A phenomenon called Tech Neck
(yes... it's so prevalent, it's actually been named) is having detrimental effects on the posture and health of our youth! Our mission is to educate our community in prevention of postural related-problems with a grassroots approach.
The good news: Tech Neck is totally preventable with a proper awareness and understanding of what causes it, and some simple strategies to prevent it.<br />
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The workshop is brief, interactive and applicable to all ages.</p>
<p align="left"><a href="http://community.hmhc.ca/sessions/files/2018-08-15-16-16-23-Aug-10-Dating-Violence.pdf">Adolescent Dating Violence: Prevalence, Correlates, Outcomes and Prevention</a> </p>
<p align="left">This presentation will introduce attendees to the topic of adolescent dating violence. The latest research on prevalence, correlates and outcomes will be reviewed, as well as best practices for prevention. The presenter will also review key take-aways for health care providers, parents and educators.</p>
<p align="left"><a href="http://community.hmhc.ca/sessions/files/2018-08-16-16-30-30-Aug-16-Marijuana-and-Brain.pdf">Marijuana and Development of the Brain</a> </p>
<p align="left">Please join visiting Neuroscientist from New York, Dr. Diana Dow-Edwards to learn about:<br />
• Pharmacology and anatomy of endocannabinoid system<br />
• What exogenous cannabinoids do to developing nervous system<br />
• Mental health consequences of adolescent marijuana smoking</p>
<p align="left"><a href="http://community.hmhc.ca/sessions/files/2018-11-09-18-39-00-Nov-8-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 he Disability Tax Credit and Registered Disability Saving Plan. </p>
<p align="left"><a href="V">Identifying Youth at Risk of Psychosis</a></p>
<p align="left">Participants can expect to learn what clinical high risk of psychosis is, as well as what we know about conversion to psychosis. They will learn about symptoms that help identify young people at risk for psychosis. Finally, they will learn about our research group, how our projects might be helpful to them and their clients and how to refer to our program.</p>
<p align="left"><a href="http://community.hmhc.ca/sessions/files/2018-11-13-18-05-32-Nov-13-Speaking-Out.pdf">Speaking OUT: A Special Report on LGBTQ2S+ Young People in the Child Welfare and Youth Justice Systems</a></p>
<p align="left">Learning Objectives:<br />
1. To learn about the Speaking OUT Special Report process, themes, recommendations and the next steps in this systemic advocacy effort.<br />
2. To build on participants knowledge of supporting LGBTQ2S+ young people and to encourage action to improve their experiences and realities.<br />
3. To hear from young people about what works, what doesn't and how things should change.</p>
<p align="left"><a href="http://community.hmhc.ca/sessions/files/2018-11-13-18-23-55-Nov-13-Restricted-Interests.pdf">Restricted Interests in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): How do they engage the brain?</a></p>
<p align="left">One of the lesser studied symptoms in ASD is restricted interests. In a series of studies conducted at the University of Calgary and Alberta Children's Hospital we asked: how does the brain respond to restricted interests? In this presentation I will talk about how we use techniques like electroencephalography and functional magnetic resonance imaging to study the brain, and what the images we get tell us about how restricted interests are processed in the brain.understanding of what causes it, and some simple strategies to prevent it.<br />
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<p align="left"><strong> To register for these sessions,<a href="http://community.hmhc.ca/"> click here</a></strong></p>
<p align="center"><strong><em><img src="news_files/note.jpg" width="73" height="74" />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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<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 align="left"><strong>AHS Employees</strong></p>
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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 this <a href="https://ischeduler.albertahealthservices.ca/ ">scheduler link</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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