Professional Workshops

Entering the World of the Child: Nurturing Responses to Behavioural Challenges

November 18, 2011 Happy Kids Childcare Centre, Langley BC

This workshop is for any parent or caregiver who experience behavioural challenges with their children. From temper tantrums to aggressive behaviour, parenting or caregiving comes with many roadblocks that can be difficult to navigate. This workshop will examine where challenging behaviour comes from, with a goal of increased understanding. The more a parent or caregiver understands the meaning of these behaviours, the easier it is to cope with the behaviour. This workshop will look at many types of childhood behaviour and offer nurturing solutions to each one.


Entering the World of the Child: The Importance of Play

Early Years Conference 2012: The Development of Children's Mental Health: How do We Become Who We Are?

The Hyatt Regency Hotel, Vancouver, British Columbia on February 2-4, 2012.

This workshop is directed towards any professionals who work with young children and interact with them during play. This may include Childcare Providers; Early Childhood Educators; etc. Workshop participants will learn about the developmental progression of play, why play is important, and how to support healthy play. The way children play can also be an early indicator of problems in a young person's life. Early warning signs that may indicate the need for a referral will be reviewed. Participants will have a chance to experience some play exercises, so come prepared for fun!


Family Connections: Protecting Children Living with Parental Depression

Child & Youth Mental Health Matters Conference

May 6-8, 2012 in Vancouver, BC

This intermediate level presentation will discuss the ways in which children might cope with a parent's depression. In addition, the session will cover ideas about how to work with parents living with depression to act in ways that enrich the attachment relationship between them and their children and thus protect protect the child.