Workshop Description:There is always a reason for the behaviour! This one-day workshop will provide an understanding of the integrated neurobiology of sensory processing and emotional/relational problems that result in “challenging behaviour”.
Participants will be invited to forever more become behavioural detectives, using clinical reasoning, to look deeper than the surface. By seeking to understand why people do the things we do, from a myriad of perspectives, we allow compassion into the equation. This alone changes the brain – but the mindset of clinical curiosity supports treatment strategies at home, at school and in all levels of relationships.
Participants will learn:
• To identify and discern the neurobiology of challenging behaviour
• To differentiate between the sensory, emotional and cognitive components that drive behaviour
• To develop a repertoire of sensory strategies to support behavioural challenges in a variety of contexts
• To develop a toolbox of relational tools for co-regulation through attunement and compassion
Limited Caregivers Bursaries AvailableCall OCATT for details 613 435-2355
[See the poster on the website https://ottawacatt.
com/ ] Presenter’s Bio:
Kim Barthel is a bridge between the science of neurobiology, mental health, and everyday function. A proponent of “putting your mind in the mind of the other,” she teaches globally about understanding what is behind complex behaviour. Her specialties include attachment, trauma, addiction, sensory processing, movement and learning how we learn and how we can support others. Kim’s process of helping people to become behavioural detectives is based on 35+ years of actively integrating a wide range of trans-disciplinary perspectives, through both a scientific and a compassionate lens.
Keynote: SUPPORTING SUCCESS: LIVED EXPERIENCE WITH A BRAIN-BASED, WHOLE-BODY DISORDER Myles Himmelreich
Full program with breakout sessions on conference website.
Early Bird rate to October 6, 2019.
$70 for caregivers/family members/individuals with FASD. Thanks to Health Nexus support group funding a small number of BURSARIES are available to help with registration/travel costs. To apply for a bursary please contact Citizen Advocacy Fetal Alcohol Resource Program staff.
$140 for professionals
We want to take the opportunity to let you know about the 2019 FASD Eastern Ontario Symposium which will be taking place on November 2nd 2019 at Carleton University, in Ottawa.
For more information, and to register for the event, please feel free to visit our website: https://www.citizenadvocacy.
Parent caregiver support group
Featuring Janet Carioni – speaking on FASD at Home, at School and in the Community, followed by An Introduction to the 6Fs Framework.. October 8, Smith’s Falls, Ontario
Featuring Janet Carioni – speaking on FASD at Home, at School and in the Community, followed by An Introduction to the 6Fs FrameworkAbout this Event
Hosted by the Rural FASD Support Network, The Special Needs Steering Committee of Lanark, Leeds and Grenville KidsInclusive|EnfantsInclus KHSC as Coordinating Agency
FASD Dialogue: Looking Through the Lens of FASD at Home, at School and in the Community. Featuring Janet Carioni, Occupational Therapist, Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario:
Learning Objectives:
Describe FASD based on current research evidenceRecognize behavioural responses are often an expression of the vulnerabilities of FASD
Discover how to build strategies to support the needs of children with FASD
- Followed by An Introduction to the 6F’s Framework:
- Family . Function . Fun . Fitness . Friends . Future
- A common language for service providers and families
- Insight into the real experiences of families
- A tool for setting family-centered goals
- A framework for coordinated service planning and inter-professional collaboration
- This is a Free event.
Lunch and light refreshments will be provided.
Parking Information:
Parking is available at the Hanley Hall parking lot as well as street parking around the building.
A secondary parking option is the Municipal Parking lot a couple blocks away on the corner of Market Street and William Street. The cost to park in the lot is $0.25/2 hours and is purchased through a pay and display system
- Get the poster at https://drive.google.com/file/
d/0B0sC- tL0cjUoZEw1YmdOOVotZ3BBYkRNYXh JamlINTQ4T3Iw/view
Presented by NorWest Community Health Centres & The Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness Committee
*Event fees include continental breakfast and lunch
- How to heal and prevent developmental trauma
- Impacts of early life adversity
- Understanding FASD & trauma
- How trauma impacts individuals, families & communities
Registration deadline: October 4th, 2019. Limited seats available.
https://conta.cc/2lUQu5S
SIGN UP FOR A WORKSHOP TO HAVE:
• Have access to a FASD worker and a social worker
• Gain an understanding of the FASD brain and challenges associated with it
• Learn about what causes FASD and how prevalent it is in our population
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
• Parents/caregivers/guardians of children and/or youth with confirmed or suspected FASD who are under the age of 18 or between
the ages of 18 and 21, and still in school
• Must be a current resident of the Region of Peel
• Registration closes one week prior to the date of the workshop
• If you are unable to attend please call the registration number
An evening to dive deeper into the world of FASD diagnosis with guest speaker Dilys Haner, PhD, C Psych at London Family Court Clinic.
DR.HANER IS A CLINICAL FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGIST AT THE LONDON FAMILY COURT CLINIC WHERE SHE WORKS WITH CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS, ADULTS, & FAMILIES. HER SPECIAL INTERESTS IN FASD AROSE FROM WORKING WITH YOUNG PEOPLE INVOLVED IN THE COURT SYSTEM & LEARNING ABOUT THE OVERREPERSENTATION OF PEOPLE WITH FASD THEREIN. DR.HANER IS A COFACILITATOR OF THE FASD CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP IN LONDON (A SHARED UNDERTAKING OF LFCC, MERRYMOUNT, & WAYS). SHE TAKES A HEALTHY-RELATIONSHIPS FOCUS IN ALL HER WORK, INCLUDING A RANGE OF TREATMENT, CONSULTATION, TRAINING, & ASSESSMENT SERVICES – INCLUDING FASD ASSESSMENTS ACCORDING TO THE 2016 CANADIAN GUIDELINES. SHE ALSO HAS AN ELDER RELATIVE WITH FASD WHO SHE LOVES VERY MUCH.
Summary:
Don’t miss this opportunity to come and learn more about FASD and how we can work together to remove barriers and improve the quality of life for individuals living with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders. Keynote speakers Judy Pakozdy and her son Matthew will share what they have learned and how to support success for individuals living with FASD.
Summary of Speakers / Presentation:
• Sheilah Laffan – “Opening Yoga /Mindfullness”
• Flora Ennis, Nicole Schween, Michelle Ennis and Michael O’Riordan (Woodview) – “Camp Unity: Junior Leadership Program for Youth with FASD“
• Presenters TBA – “The Halton FASD Collaborative Experience /Supporting Community Change ”
• Brendan Pooran (Pooran Law) – “Estate Planning and Disability Trusts”
• Dr. Kaitlyn McLachlan (CanFASD) – “A Canadian FASD Snapshot: CanFASD and the National FASD Database”
• Matthew Pakozdy “We’re just different”
• Lisa Colombo and Staff Sgt. Brenna Bonn “FASD Waterloo – REACH For It”
• Judy Pakozdy (Parent/Advocate) – “This Is Us”
• Savanna Pietrantonio – “Having a Loving Relationship with your child”. Savanna will also share her impactful presentation on her lived experience with FASD as presented to Minister Smith MCCSS
Event Flyer: FASD Conference Flyer 2019 RBG
Event Agenda: Agenda
To Register: please use the following Eventbrite link CLICK HERE
Summary:
Don’t miss this opportunity to come and learn more about FASD and how we can work together to remove barriers and improve the quality of life for individuals living with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders. Keynote speakers Judy Pakozdy and her son Matthew will share what they have learned and how to support success for individuals living with FASD.
Summary of Speakers / Presentation:
• Sheilah Laffan – “Opening Yoga /Mindfullness”
• Flora Ennis, Nicole Schween, Michelle Ennis and Michael O’Riordan (Woodview) – “Camp Unity: Junior Leadership Program for Youth with FASD“
• Presenters TBA – “The Halton FASD Collaborative Experience /Supporting Community Change ”
• Brendan Pooran (Pooran Law) – “Estate Planning and Disability Trusts”
• Dr. Kaitlyn McLachlan (CanFASD) – “A Canadian FASD Snapshot: CanFASD and the National FASD Database”
• Matthew Pakozdy “We’re just different”
• Lisa Colombo and Staff Sgt. Brenna Bonn “FASD Waterloo – REACH For It”
• Judy Pakozdy (Parent/Advocate) – “This Is Us”
• Savanna Pietrantonio – “Having a Loving Relationship with your child”. Savanna will also share her impactful presentation on her lived experience with FASD as presented to Minister Smith MCCSS
Event Flyer: FASD Conference Flyer 2019 RBG
Event Agenda: Agenda
For more info: Contact Mary Ann Bunkowsky at FASDfasdhalton@gmail.com or 905-978-0826
To Register: please use the following Eventbrite link CLICK HERE
A panel discussion with Sheila Burns. Sheila has been an FASD instructor, coach and consultant since 2002. Sheila is a strong advocate for improving the way FASD is addressed at local levels where those with FASD live, learn and work.
Also included on the panel:
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Police officer-Constable Shannon Agowissa
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Lawyer – Killian May
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Court Worker from CMHA- Julie Lavictoire
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Addiction worker – Lisa Lurz, Nipissing First Nation
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Probation Officer-Lon Kimsa
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An experienced parent – to be confirmedPanel October 24-2019 (1)