EARLY BIRD PRICING ENDS IN 

JANUARY 26, 2024

BREAKOUT SESSIONS

SESSION A - 10:15 a.m.
  • General - Of interest for any level of education and/or experience
  • Introductory - Information for those who are new to the subject
  • Intermediate - Information provides additional understanding to those who are already familiar with the subject

Brandi Heather

Foundations for Creating Diverse, Inclusive, PlayFULL Environments for Children and Families.
Join us for an interactive workshop that connects the science of play with crafting sensory-sensitive and stimulating environments. Learn how play can foster inclusive physical literacy and fundamental movement skills for children of all abilities. Leave with actionable principles to innovate children's programming and instruction in physical, cognitive, and social dimensions. Learn to craft interactive sensory spaces, merging inclusive play with sensory understanding.

Stream:
Disabilities / Special Needs

General

From:
B Subscript 3 Incorporated

Angelique Jenney & 
Tye Rhyno

Our journey of learning: a starting point for teaching non-indigenous staff an understanding of culture and connection to improve responses to Indigenous children/youth in out-of-home and therapeutic care settings.
The project will be described, including the various knowledge mechanisms (virtual learning through the use of videos and the creation of several youth scenarios) as combinations of lived experiences from Indigenous workers as well as issues identified within a shared space with non-Indigenous staff and management without that experience to illustrate areas of struggle for themselves and the staff they work with in order to collaboratively identify learning outcomes for the scenario itself.

Stream:
Indigenous / Cultural Understanding

Level:
General

From:
Wood's Homes/University of Calgary

Lisa Garrisen & 
Jordan Guildford

Collaborating to Establish Calgary's First Infant Safe Surrender Site.
The Children's Cottage and Gems for Gems will share how they came together to provide a much-needed resource for vulnerable families in Calgary. This collaboration has resulted in the installation of a Hope's Cradle, a safe surrender site for infants, at the new Children's Cottage facility.

This presentation will share why these two organizations were inspired to work together and will provide a road map for similar organizations to enable them to plan for and install their own cradle.

Stream:
Early Intervention Practice

Level:
Introductory

From:
The Children's Cottage

Jill Shillabeer & 
Astrid Mitchell

Leading Change at Work: Addressing domestic violence as a safety hazard.
Domestic Violence and Your Workplace (DVWP) is a comprehensive program developed by the Alberta Council of Women's Shelters (ACWS). ACWS has worked with Alberta employers for over a decade to help meet legislative requirements to address domestic violence as a workplace hazard and reduce risks for employees and the organization. Rooted in leading-edge research and Alberta employers' experiences, DVWP explores how workplaces can foster safer spaces for employees experiencing violence.

Stream:
OHS

Level:
General

From:
Alberta Council of Women's Shelters

Dr. Sandra Dixon, Dr. Sophie Yohani, Sophia Parks, & Sholly Scarlett

Centering the Resilience, Wellness and Coping Strategies of Black Canadians in Dominant Spaces.
This presentation aims to centre the resilience, wellness, and coping strategies of Black Canadians amidst societal challenges. A safe space will be created for attendees to participate in interactive learning where they will increase their ability to identify and understand the impacts of racism, racial trauma, and anti-Black racism on Black bodies. Drawing on research and reflexive exercises, we will address effective ways to facilitate the healing, hope, and reconciliation of Black people.

Stream:
Diversity & Inclusion

Level:
Intermediate

From:
University of Lethbridge

Anton Smith & 
Mary Ruberti

The Everyday and Ordinary: How to Identify and Use Simple Moments in Developmental Interactions.
This presentation will focus on the importance of identifying and using every day and ordinary moments to engage in developmental interactions with young people that will help children to learn, improve self-efficacy, and ultimately thrive. This workshop will assist with the aim of re-building a skilled workforce.

Stream:
Child and Youth Care Practice, Social Work Practice

Level:
General, introductory, & intermediate

From:
Cornell University, Residential Child Care Project, & Oak Hill Ranch

JANUARY 26, 2024

BREAKOUT SESSIONS

SESSION B - 2:30 p.m.
  • General - Of interest for any level of education and/or experience
  • Introductory - Information for those who are new to the subject
  • Intermediate - Information provides additional understanding to those who are already familiar with the subject

Angelique Jenney & 
Krista West

Using Simulation-Based Learning to Promote Trauma-Informed Care Approaches in Child Mental Health Settings.
These scenarios are designed to help professionals recognize and respond to trauma in young clients while maintaining safety for themselves and youth. Scenarios involve intersectionality where players are presented with a range of diverse clients (such as ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender) as part of the targeted learning. The next step of this work is to research the efficacy of such tools in the community setting for improving practice skills within the milieu environment.

Stream:
Child Wellness Practice

Level:
General

From:
Wood's Homes/University of Calgary

Johnna Lowther & 
Andrew Magnaye

Caregivers in the Workplace: Juggling careers alongside caring for a family member or friend
Did you know that one in three employed Canadians are also family caregivers?

Caregivers juggling work and care responsibilities often struggle quietly - afraid to reveal the stress and issues they're facing at work. As Canada's aging population increases, we're going to need solid policies and programs in place to support our employed caregivers. Learn about what our research partners have discovered, and how you can incorporate "caregiver friendly workplace" practices at work.

Stream:
Health (Including Mental) & Wellness

Level:
Introductory

From:
Caregivers Alberta

Jane Slessor & 
Karen Bruno

Journeys of Reconciliation: Supporting Indigenous Service Users
In the spirit of reconciliation and to support Indigenous service users well, we must first understand our own unique relationships with the land where we live and the people of that land. In this informal, conversational style presentation, Karen and Jane will share stories, reflections, and different ways of thinking about these relationships and what they mean for our work and for our lives. 

Participants will engage in conversation to develop strategies for moving forward in a good way.

Stream:
Indigenous / Cultural Understanding

Level:
General

From:
University of Calgary

Alexis Martin

Child-Centred Design: Approach & Impact.
Provide an overview of the features and benefits of child centred design as an approach for engaging youth in informing program design, with a deeper dive on the concept and approach of journey mapping. Journey Maps provide deep insight into thoughts and feelings about key moments, and identify barriers and gaps in current systems and approaches. These Journey Maps elevate the voices and perspectives of youth and their living experience to enable meaningful system level change.

Stream:
Child Wellness Practice

Level:
General

From:
Deloitte

Maria Drueco

UnHiding Inequities, Leaders' Path to a More Resilient Future.
In the diverse tapestry of the workplace and society we find ourselves in today, leaders are entrusted with guiding their organizations toward success and the responsibility of championing values of inclusivity and equity. To navigate this transformative landscape effectively, leaders must embark on a crucial journey: "UnHiding Inequities." Explore the critical role of leaders in uncovering and addressing hidden biases and disparities within organizations.

Stream:
Leadership

Level:
Intermediate

From:
The Inclusion Journey Consulting

Brittany Durant

FASD: The Basics.
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a lifelong disability that affects the brain and body of people who were exposed to alcohol in the womb. The goal of this session is to create a safe space where we can talk about the factors that contribute to FASD, how to best support those impacted by it, and learn about resources available to individuals with FASD.

Stream:
Disabilities / Special Needs

Level:
Introductory

From:
McDaniel Youth Program, Catholic Social Services

JANUARY 27, 2024

BREAKOUT SESSIONS

SESSION C - 10:15 a.m.
  • General - Of interest for any level of education and/or experience
  • Introductory - Information for those who are new to the subject
  • Intermediate - Information provides additional understanding to those who are already familiar with the subject

Amelia Larson & 
Erin Magay

Engaging Natural Supports in treatment of mental health for young people.
Drawing on Trellis' vast continuum of services, we explore the logistics, operations and outcomes of including natural supports in young people's mental health treatment. Trellis has found being creative in including the social systems in healing opens up opportunities to do work differently and the potential to expediate sustainable healing. We will look at how re-imaging services and spaces can allow different engagement for the people we support, enhanced networks and stronger communities.

Stream:
Health (Including Mental) & Wellness

Level:
Intermediate

From:
Trellis Society

Launa Clark & 
Diana Cretu

Supporting Neurodiversity in the Workplace.
Research focusing on a neurodiversity perspective rather than a neural-deficit model is still in its infancy and lacks practical advice for organizations wanting to foster work environments in which neurodiverse employees can thrive.

This workshop aims to bridge the gap between research/theoretical frameworks and real-world practice by marring the neurodiversity research literature together with an individualized and contextualized strengths-based approach.

Stream:
Diversity & Inclusion

Level:
General

From:
Imagine Institute for Learning

Michelle Hanson-Cunningham

Treatment and Inclusion with an Indigenous World view
Each of our youth when joining the CBTC family will have a Spirit Path that essentially guides them through a treatment process. There are many components to their healing wheel but the journey moves them around the wheel with focus on their mental, emotional, physical and spiritual wellness. With the team of clinicians, staff, OT and Addictions workers, Recreation and Transition Family workers and Indigenous Specialists and Elders. This path is helping Youth Remember who they are.

Stream:
Indigenous / Cultural Understanding

Level:
Introductory

From:
Campus Based Treatment Centers

Jay Vandermeulen & 
Pam Nocente

Beyond Barriers: The Office of the Child and Youth Advocate’s Special Report about Young People with Disabilities in the Child Intervention and Youth Justice Systems.
Domestic Violence and Your Workplace (DVWP) is a comprehensive program developed by the Alberta Council of Women's Shelters (ACWS). ACWS has worked with Alberta employers for over a decade to help meet legislative requirements to address domestic violence as a workplace hazard and reduce risks for employees and the organization. Rooted in leading-edge research and Alberta employers' experiences, DVWP explores how workplaces can foster safer spaces for employees experiencing violence.

Stream:
Disabilities / Special Needs

Level:
General

From:
Office of the Child and Youth Advocate

Dr. Wanda Polzin Holman

Becoming a Truly Trauma Informed Organization: Implications for Practice.
This presentation aims to centre the resilience, wellness, and coping strategies of Black Canadians amidst societal challenges. A safe space will be created for attendees to participate in interactive learning where they will increase their ability to identify and understand the impacts of racism, racial trauma, and anti-Black racism on Black bodies. Drawing on research and reflexive exercises, we will address effective ways to facilitate the healing, hope, and reconciliation of Black people.

Stream:
OHS

Level:
Intermediate

From:
Little Warriors

Virginia Hervey & 
Christina Sackett

Hull's Voices of Lived Experience: A Framework for Including the Voices that Matter.
This presentation will focus on the importance of identifying and using every day and ordinary moments to engage in developmental interactions with young people that will help children to learn, improve self-efficacy, and ultimately thrive. This workshop will assist with the aim of re-building a skilled workforce.

Stream:
Leadership

Level:
Introductory

From:
Hull Services

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