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What I like was that in this time of the pandemic I am still able to learn new things/refresh by online learning.

Michael Guignard, Child and Youth Worker

I have been an ECE for 20+ years and most times I take some kind of PD it’s similar to others I have done…but this time I truly learned something NEW! Thank you!

Sudbury Catholic District School Board.

CHECK OUT OUR LIBRARY OF WELLNESS WEBINARS

 Expert PanelistWellness Webinar Title Watch it Here 
 Dr. Natasha ParentEmpowering Teens: Understanding the Role of Need Satisfaction in Smartphone and Social Media Use https://youtu.be/HHu9KX5BpSU
Dr. Nicole Racine and Désirée Jones Secure Attachments Start Here: Make the Connection Parenting Program    
  Dr. Chantal Regis and Dr. Michael SaxtonOne Caring Adult: The Power of Validation  
Dr. Rebecca Pillai Riddell  Supporting Parents During Unprecedented Times: Evidence-Based Ways to Build Resiliency 
 Hosted by: Dr. Harvey Skinner  Stress Busting ‘Magical’ Practices: Gentle Techniques for Helping Your Kids and Yourself
Hosted by: Dr. Nicolás Francisco Narvaez Linares Fostering a connection with your LGBTQ2+ youth  
 Hosted by: Dr. Robin Alter and Anne MurrayDefining stress and stressors: learning how to support children’s resilience fireside chat  
 Hosted by: Dr. Audrey-Ann DeneaultFathers are parents too, and they matter for children’s development  
 Hosted by: Dr. Chantal Regis, Dr. Michael Saxton, and three members of our Youth Advisory Council Jadah, Joelle, and Daniella Supporting Teen Resilience: What Adults Need To Know  
 Dr. Mary MotzSupporting Secure Attachment and Positive Parent-Child Relationships  
Dr. Kofi Len-Belfon «Be Gentle with Yourself!” Building self-compassion with children and adolescents  
 Dr. Robin Alter and Anne Murray Supporting Our Children During Difficult Times – The Struggle to Juggle 
Dr. Harvey Skinner Stress Busters: «Magical» Practices for children and youth 
 Dr. Michelle Aihina Inkinsh Holhpokunna Johnson-Jenning Indigenous health and wellbeing: Considerations for working with youth  
 Dr. Brent MacdonaldA Relaxed Brain is the Most Comfortable Pillow: The Value of Sleep for Children and Adolescents  
 Dr. Anna MacKinnonThe Shadow Pandemic: Wellbeing of Pregnant Persons, Parents, and Families during the COVID-19 
 Dr. Adele LafranceWhat to Say to Kids When Nothing Seems to Work: A Practical Workshop for Adult Influencers  
Dr. Robin Alter  How Nature Benefits Kids and Youth
Natasha Parent Should I be worried about screen time? What we’ve learned from COVID-19 about teens’ technology use and mental health
Dr. Amanda Zelechoski
Dr. Lindsay Malloy
Guilt, grief, and grace, oh my: Parenting during a Pandemic
Scout Gray
Ashleigh Yule, MA Registered Psychologist
Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Inclusivity: Building Resilience and Well-being in Youth
Dr. Rebecca Pillai Riddell Supporting Young Child Resilience Through Vaccination: Using Science to Manage Needle-Related Pain And Distress
Moderator: Mary-Jo Land Dr. Nour Zaki, Michael Blugerman, and Michael TroutIntroduction to Prenatal Attachment and Bonding
Dr. Rebecca Pillai RiddellThe Struggle to Juggle: Working Parents Pandemic Survival Guide
Dr. Kofi – Len Belfon Nigel EnnissThe impact of anti-black racism on children and youth in Canada
Dr. Robin Alter  How to Support Our Kids with Special Needs During the COVID-19 Outbreak
Dr. Diana BrecherThrive at Home: Coping During COVID
Dr. Robin Alter Anxiety and the Gift of Imagination
Jan Blaxall Part 2 Title: Connecting and Protecting through Play, Movement, the Arts and Nature
Jan Blaxall
Part 1 Title: Calming your brain to calm your young children’s brains
 Dr. Martin M. AntonyHealth Anxiety in the Time of COVID-19  
Dr. Liane Davey  The Good Fight 
Dr. Nasreen Khatri Life, Interrupted
Dr. Steven Stein A Parent’s Guide to Staying Sane During COVID-19 Pandemic
 Dr. Harvey Skinner Part 2: Stress Busting Techniques for Youth & Young Adults
 Dr. Harvey Skinner  Part 1: Gentle Techniques to Help Calm Your Kids  
 Dr. Nasreen KhatriBeing Alone Together The Social Pandemic of Loneliness during COVID-19  
  Mary-Jo Land Calming the Commotion 
 Dr. Robin Alter How to Support Our Kids During the COVID-19 Outbreak  
 Dr. Ester Cole Parenting Resilient Children and Youth at Home and at School