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Community Education Service

Stem Cells from Cord Blood:

Current uses and future possibilities

Presenters: Dr. Elisabeth Semple PhD., Scientific Director of

Cells for Life and acting Cord Blood Bank Director of Victoria Angel Registry of Hope Public Cord Blood Bank and

Ms. Leslie Gallagher, Executive Director, Cells for Life

Participants in this session will learn about the current and potential use of stem cells from cord blood. It is now over 25 years since the first successful cord blood transplantation and these cells are now routinely used for bone marrow transplantation. Recently, much focus has been on the potential use in regenerative medicine, especially for patients with ischemic brain injury. As Canada is moving into a new chapter of cord blood banking, with increased availability for public banking, the similarities, differences and synergies between public and family banks will be discussed.

Audience Level I/ Telehealth / Audioline Available

Limited child care available, please call 403 955 2500 - Must Reserve 2 Weeks in Advance

May 2014

CyberWorld: What happens when youth press send? Presenter: Katie Kitschke, Executive Director, SAFFRON Centre Ltd.

We will discuss how youth are using technology and why they are making some of the choices they are. We will look at why there is so much sexuality, such a lack of boundaries and how to start discussions on consequences in a way they will listen to and understand. This is appropriate for anyone in the lives of youth.

Thursday May 1, 2014

11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Alberta Children’s Hospital Kinsmen Learning Centre (4th_floor) 2888 Shaganappi Trail NW

What is Asthma - Online Learning

No Need to Register. Please click link below:

http://ahamms01.http.internapcdn.net/ahamms01/Content/Videos_Other/ACH/Asthma.stream.wmv

Friday May 2, 2014

2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

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Community Education Service

Street Drugs

Presenter: Detective Doug Hudacin, Drug Expert, Calgary Police Service

This presentation will address common street drugs in the City of Calgary and its surrounding communities, their use and symptoms of use.

Audience Level I

Wednesday May 7, 2014

6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Alberta Children’s Hospital B2-200 (2nd_floor)

2888 Shaganappi Trail NW

May 2014

Creating Safe Spaces: Addressing Homophobic Bullying Presenter: Becky Van Tassel, BSW, RSW

This workshop will focus on identifying the roots of homophobic bullying, what it looks like in our communities, and the implications bullying will have on the individual. Through interactive activities participants will explore how to challenge sexism, homophobia, and how to respond to bullying. Finally, participants will identify what they can do in their own communities to create safe spaces.

Tuesday May 6, 2014

11:00 am - 12:30 pm

The Police Response to Domestic Violence

Presenter: Sgt. Nadine Wagner, Domestic Conflict, Calgary Police Service

Participants will learn about the cycle of domestic abuse and why it is such a complex societal issue to resolve, how prevalent domestic violence is, particularly within the City of Calgary, and what police do when they respond to a domestic violence call.

Audience Level I / Telehealth / Audioline Available

Monday May 5, 2014

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Shaganappi Public Library 3415 8 Ave SE

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Community Education Service

Laugh Until it Helps:

Building Resilience Through Humour and Laughter

Presenter: Cheryl Oberg *SPARKLE* Therapeutic Clown Program at the Alberta Children’s Hospital

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.

Anxiety in Early Childhood

Presenters: Lynn Millard, M. C., R. Psych., Early Childhood Mental Health Outreach and

Chastity Plamondon, MSW, RSW, Collaborative Mental Health

Have you ever wondered why your child (2-10 years) appears to be anxious and what you can do to help? This presentation will introduce you to anxiety, explore what are developmentally appropriate fears, and what you as parents can do to support your children while addressing their anxious

thoughts.

Borderline Personality Disorder:

Understanding the Diagnosis (Part 1)

Presenters: Rhonda Anderson, B. Ed., CPS, Partnership Education Program Coordinator, Schizophrenia Society of Alberta and Janice Wingrave, RPN, BScPN, Clinical Supervisor,

DBT Program

Participants will be provided with an overview of the Biosocial Theory of Borderline Personality Disorder, what it means to be in an ‘invalidating environment’ as well as an understanding of dialectics. Participants will have the opportunity to step into the shoes of the lived experience.

May 2014

10:00 am - 11:30 am

Monday May 12, 2014

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Family Connections Parent Link 520 78 Ave NW - Top Floor

Tuesday May 13 , 2014

11:00 am - 12:30 pm

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Community Education Service

Standing up for Young People: Helping Adults

Understand Generation Y & Z from a Social Media Perspective Presenters: Deloria ManyGreyHorses, Aboriginal

Engagement Consultant, and

Melanie McIntosh, Public Education Specialist

Learning Objectives:

1. Develop a general understanding of current social media trends and tools from a child rights perspective.

2. Learn how to effectively use and navigate the internet to promote the rights of the young people you serve.

3. Learn about online resources to assist you in understanding “youth culture” with a special emphasis on Aboriginal young people.

May 2014

The Sky Is Falling: When Worry Gets the Best of Us! Strategies to Support Children Through Worry and Anxiety Presenters: Heather Murray, MSW, RSW and

Sharla Crowie, BSW, RSW

This presentation is going to highlight what anxiety is, the signs and symptoms and ways people experience anxiety, appropriate interventions and ways parents can support their children who are experiencing anxiety. This will be an interactive presentation and there will be a question and answer period following the presentation.

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Bert Church High School 1010 East Lake Blvd, Airdrie

11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Borderline Personality Disorder:

Understanding the Diagnosis (Part 2)

Presenters: Rhonda Anderson, B. Ed., CPS, Partnership Education Program Coordinator, Schizophrenia Society of Alberta and Janice Wingrave, RPN, BScPN, Clinical Supervisor,

DBT Program

In part two, participants will be introduced to Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, strategies that are helpful and will hear the story of success in treatment.

11:00 am - 12:30 pm

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Community Education Service

Toxic Stress and Child Development

Presenters: Ben Gibbard, MD, MSc, FRCPC, Developmental Paediatrician, Assistant Professor, University of Calgary and Matt Hicks, MD, PhD, FRCPC, Developmental Paediatrics Resident

Objectives:

1. Review the types of stress and their role in child development. 2. Explain the effects of toxic stress on child outcomes.

3. Review how the effects of stress can be mitigated by a positive care-giver relationship and link this to opportunities for policy and practice.

May 2014

Introduction to Infant Sign Language Presenter: Melody Hazelton,

Certified “My Smart Hands” Instructor

Imagine communicating with your baby before they can even speak. Baby sign language reduces frustration, accelerates verbal development and strengthens cognitive skills. It also enhances child-parent bonding through time spent teaching signs to your baby. Research shows that preverbal infants can communicate through the use of sign language long before they can verbalize their needs. During this session the skills and knowledge necessary to communicate with your preverbal, hearing baby, will be explained using examples from American Sign Language (ASL) signs. Some basic infant signs will be taught along with a history and overview of infant sign language.

Children under 18 months can attend but please inform CES if your child is coming prior to the session via email or phone call when you register; unregistered children will not be permitted due to fire and health and safety regulations. We thank you for your co-operation.

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Alexander Calhoun Library 3223 14 Street SW

11:00 am - 12:30 pm

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Community Education Service

Feelings: Understanding Children’s Anger

Presenter: Brenda Henley, CCFE, Families Matter

In this interactive workshop we will look at normal anger issues and responses in children 2-5 years of age. Exploring the age and stage of this exciting age group will help in understanding their anger triggers and how best we can assist them in coping with intense feelings in a healthy and constructive way using the conflict resolution approach.

May 2014

Monday May 26, 2014

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Family Connections Parent Link 520 78 Ave NW - Top Floor

Remembering the Flood: A Developmental Perspective of Recovery from a Natural Disaster Presenters: Marta Dixon, MSW, RSW and Kyla Vieweger, MSW, RSW

Objectives:

1. Learn how children birth to 18 years of age may respond to a natural disaster 2. Learn factors that may influence the recovery process

3. Learn strategies to support children who have been impacted

11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Asthma 101: What Every Parent Needs To Know About Managing Their Child’s Asthma

Presenters: Dr. Mary Noseworthy MD FRCPC Pediatric Respirologist, Alberta Children's Hospital, Asthma Specialty Clinic, and Ambris Ford, RRT, CRE, Community Pediatric Asthma Service

Learn how to optimize control of your child’s asthma and achieve your goal toward good health. Understand the importance of asthma control for the social-wellbeing of your child and family. Discussions will include: the different types of medications, early signs of asthma, when to administer the rescue inhaler, and most importantly how to properly manage your child’s asthma.

11:00 am - 12:30 pm

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Community Education Service

Teens & Risk-Taking: Challenges and Opportunities

Presenter: Heather Cobb, B. Sc., PGCE, AHS

Teens are faced with making decisions about many new kinds of risk. Choices about drugs, alcohol, relationships and sexuality can be life changing. Research shows that brain development continues until the mid 20s with the pleasure centre of the brain developing before the judgement centre. That is why teens often do not recognize the risk in the things they do or think about the bad things that can happen. Learn tips and tools to allow teens enough risk to grow yet manage risk so they are safe.

May 2014

6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Alberta Children’s Hospital B2-200 (2nd

floor)

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Courses with low registration will be cancelled one week prior to the session. Attention all registrants,

Community Education Service asks that you cancel your spot if you know you cannot attend the sessions you have registered for, by sending an email to [email protected] or logging in to your account and going under the Your Courses tab.

We hope you continue to find our free educational sessions useful and thank you for your consideration and cooperation.