“It`s All About Kids” Conference registration

ALBERTA FOSTER PARENT ASSOCIATION’S
43RD ANNUAL TRAINING CONFERENCE,
AWARDS BANQUET & AGM
OCTOBER 27 - 30, 2016
SAWRIDGE INN & CONFERENCE CENTRE
JASPER, ALBERTA
“IT’S ALL ABOUT KIDS”
43rd ANNUAL TRAINING CONFERENCE, AWARDS BANQUET & AGM
A MESSAGE FROM NORM BROWNELL, AFPA PRESIDENT
On behalf of the Alberta Foster Parent Association (AFPA), I invite you to attend our 43rd Annual “It’s
All About Kids” Training Conference, Awards Banquet and AGM.
As a collective of foster parents, kinship parents, Alberta Human Services staff, and Agency staff, we have
the power and ability to help provide safe and nurturing homes that provide children with the tools they
need to grow as individuals and to bring their hopes and dreams to fruition.
We all try so very hard to do the very best we can for children and youth in care. While at times it can feel
exhausting and even leave you feeling helpless, the paths we have chosen are also rewarding and fulfilling.
It makes everything we do worthwhile as we watch the many children who cross our paths succeed and discover what has been,
at times, an unrealized potential. We are all a sounding voice for children and youth in care; therefore we must all grow individually, as well as collaboratively to be the best we can be.
The 2016 “It’s All About Kids” conference is an amazing opportunity to take in training and information sessions which are
second to none in the serene setting of Jasper, Alberta. Our main goal is to have all conference delegates go home feeling
rejuvenated, refreshed and self-assured in the skills and knowledge they came with, in addition to the new ones they will learn.
If you haven’t had the chance to attend one of our past conferences, what better time than now to see what all the buzz is
about? If you’ve been a regular AFPA conference go-er, this year’s line up is sure to impress!
I look forward to meeting many of you at the conference in Jasper.
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“IT’S ALL ABOUT KIDS” CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
WEDNESDAY , OCTOBER 26, 2016
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
AFPA Board Meeting
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2016
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2016
7:00 am - 8:30 am
Breakfast
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Workshops
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Lunch
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Conference Registration
12:45 pm
Silent Auction Closes
5:15 pm Cash Bar
5:45 pm - 6:30 pm
Opening Ceremonies
1:15 pm - 4:15 pm
Workshops
6:00 pm
Cash Bar
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
9:00 pm
Supper
7:00 pm Banquet & Awards
Chinese Auction
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2016
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2016
7:00 am - 9:00 am
Conference Registration
7:00 am - 8:30 am
Breakfast
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Workshops
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Lunch
1:15 pm - 4:15 pm
Workshops
Supper on your own
7:00 pm
Cash Bar
7:20 pm
Ballroom Doors Open
Roving Magic - Casavant Productions
8:30 pm
Comedic Stage Magic Show:
Casavant Productions
8:30 am - 9:00 am
Multi-Denominational Church Service
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Annual General Meeting
10:00 am
12:00 pm
Brunch
Hotel Check-Out
*Schedule subject to change*
“All kids need is a little help, a little hope and somebody who believes in them.”
- Magic Johnson
“IT’S ALL ABOUT KIDS” REGISTRATION INFORMATION
DESCRIPTION OF PACKAGES
PLEASE NOTE: - Prices DO NOT include accommodations. Please make your own reservations at the Sawridge, $107.00/
night plus taxes.
3 DAY CONFERENCE includes the following meals: Thursday - Supper; Friday - Breakfast & Lunch; Saturday - Breakfast,
Lunch & Banquet Dinner; Sunday - Brunch
In order to accommodate the AFPA’s growing conference numbers, the Opening Ceremonies and Awards Banquet Dinner will
be held in two locations. These locations will be the Main Ball Room and Champs Lounge at the Sawridge Inn &
Conference Centre. The event will be broadcasted via Video Conferencing into Champs. Please specify on your registration
form which location you would like to be in and we will do our best to accommodate you.
PLEASE NOTE: Registrations are processed on a first come, first served basis.
A limited number of spaces are available so get your registration in as soon as possible!
Package A - AFPA MEMBER REGISTRATION .......................................................$ 275.00
Package B - NON MEMBER REGISTRATION ........................................................$ 325.00
*A member is a person with a current AFPA Membership expiring on December 31, 2016*
Registration is transferable by telephone until Monday, October 15, 2016
NO REFUNDS AFTER MONDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2016
$50.00 NON-REFUNDABLE FEE will apply for any cancellation prior to Monday, October 15, 2016
PLEASE MAIL REGISTRATION WITH YOUR CHEQUE PAYABLE TO:
ALBERTA FOSTER PARENT ASSOCIATION
303, 9488 - 51 Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB T6E 5A6
OR
You may fax your registration to (780) 426-7151 if you wish to use a CREDIT CARD
(Mastercard, Visa or American Express)
Be sure to include your credit card number & expiry date for prompt registration.
QUESTIONS? Call the AFPA Office at (780) 429-9923 or 1-800-667-2372
Contact the hotel directly to reserve your room at the conference location:
Sawridge Inn & Conference Centre
76 Connaught Drive
Jasper, AB T0E 1E0
Website: www.sawridgejasper.com
Telephone: 1-877-837-3715
Please quote “AFPA Annual Conference” to receive discounted conference room rate of
$107.00 * + taxes per night for single or double occupancy.
“IT’S ALL ABOUT KIDS” friday night ENTERTAINMENT
Sheldon Casavant isn’t your everyday magician. With his uniquely captivating
and humorous style of magic, Sheldon was nominated as Entertainer of the
Year in 2009 and 2010 by the Canadian Events Industry and was named one of
Avenue Magazine’s Top 40 Under 40 in 2014. Sheldon has entertained across
Canada, the United States, Mexico, Panama, China, and has performed over 630
shows in Japan.
http://sheldoncasavant.com/
DIRECTIONS to conference
PO Box 2080, 76 Connaught
76 Connaught Drive
Jasper, Alberta T0E 1E0
1-877-837-3715
DIRECTIONS TO SAWRIDGE INN & CONFERENCE CENTRE, JASPER:
Located at the east end of Connaught Drive (Jasper’s main street),
you can get to the Sawridge Inn and Conference Centre
as follows:
From Edmonton - use Highway 16 (Yellowhead highway), which connects Edmonton to Jasper From Calgary / Banff - Use Highway #1
from Calgary to Lake Louise, turn onto
Highway 93 (Icefields Parkway)
which connects Lake Louise to jasper.
artist in residence - lorraine shulba
Lorraine was born and raised in Alberta
and began painting at a very young age. She
studied fine art at both Grant MacEwan
University and the University of Alberta.
Her work is in numerous public and private
collections throughout Canada, the
United States and England. Local mural
artist and acclaimed arts instructor,
Lorraine has had the honour to
work on many mural projects, and lead
arts workshops in the Edmonton and
surrounding area.
An accomplished, award winning graphic
designer and illustrator, Lorraine loves
filling the world with visual light and
energy with her work!
Lorraine is honoured to be a part of
the Alberta Foster Parent Association’s
43rd annual Training It’s All About Kids
Conference!
lorraine will be a creating a piece inspired by not only the beauty of the
location, Jasper - Alberta, but also the dedication and hard work both foster
and kinship families commit with their hearts and their time.
Lorraine will be on site during the weekend of the conference, working on her
piece dedicated to the AFPA along with many samples of her work.
check out More samples at www.lshulba.com & www.bluebugstudios.com
Please come say hello!
Lorraine Shulba, ASA, GDC
Artist, Designer & Illustrator
In addition to donating her
time and talent at this year’s
conference, lorraine has
graciously donated a print
which will be included in the
silent auction!! Lorraine will
also be donating her one of a
kind piece she creates during
the conference. We will be
auctioning her unique piece
during the banquet!!
thank you, lorraine!!
we can’t wait!!
- 2016 Platinum and Gold Award Recipient Hermes Communications Awards, North America
- 2015 Gold Award Recipient MarCom Marketing Awards, North America
Design www.bluebugstudios.com
Art www.lshulba.com
SAWRIDGE INN AMENITIES
“Located on the main floor of the Sawridge Inn & Conference
Centre is a full service spa to help you achieve ultimate relaxation.
Mountain Wellness Day Spa offers a wide range of relaxing health
treatments, specialized organic spa products and sound wellness
counseling, they will make you feel revitalized and refreshed as if
you have a new body!
A professional massage is the base of most of our treatments and packages, which stimulates the
circulation of blood and lymph flow, creating a long lasting enjoyable pampered feeling.
You can also enjoy our newly equipped exercise room, Scented Eucalyptus Steam Room, tanning
beds, jacuzzi and indoor heated pool, all of which complement the excellent resort services
provided by Mountain Wellness Day Spa.
Professional Spa Services Include:
Couples Packages, Reflexology & Reiki, Manicures & Pedicures, Wellness
Soaks, Waxing,
Men’s Spa Treatments, Exfoliation and Detox Wraps, Cellulite Treatments,
Full Body Massages”
- www.mountaindaywellnessspa.com
JASPER ACCOMMODATIONS “zzz...zzz..zzz”
Sawridge Inn & Conference Centre
(Conference Location & Great Rates! 107.00 + tax quote AFPA Conf.)
76 Connaught Drive
Jasper, AB T0E 1E0
Telephone: 1-877-837-3715
Marmot Lodge
Marmot Lodge will match Sawridge rates
quote “AFPA Conference” to obtain rate
86 Connaught Drive
Jasper, AB T0E 1E0
(780) 852-4471
Best Western Jasper Inn & Suites
98 Geikie Street
Jasper, AB T0E 1E0
(780) 852-4461
Chateau Jasper
96 Geikie St., Jasper, AB T0E 1E0
(780) 852-5644
Tonquin Inn
100 Juniper St., Jasper, AB T0E 1E0
(780) 852-4987
Mount Robson Inn
902 Connaught Dr., Jasper, AB T0E 1E0
+1 855-552-7737
“IT’S ALL ABOUT KIDS” WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS
FRIDAY AM WORKSHOPS
Friday PM workshops
101/201 – FIRST AID (Part 1 of 2) 6hrs
Presenter: Shay Ford, Health Education
101/201 – FIRST AID (Part 2 of 2) 6hrs
Presenter: Shay Ford, Health Education
This course is a comprehensive program that prepares
an individual to think, react and improvise when dealing
with time priorities in life threatening emergencies. It
includes treatment for airway obstruction, breathing
difficulties and CPR for infants, children and adults
as well as treatment for bleeding and shock. Skills in
bandaging and secondary assessment will be provided. The
theory component covers heart attack and stroke, signs
and symptoms, and risk factors associated with the above
conditions, as well as diabetes and seizures. The course
is taught using interactive teaching methods (learning by
doing) which promotes greater skill retention and builds
the individuals confidence in their ability to perform first
aid in a real emergency.
Continued from Friday AM
(Please note that there is an additional $94.50/
participant charge NOT included in the conference
registration fees which will be billed to the region, agency
or individual over and above registration fees)
102 - WHAT YOU REALLY NEED TO KNOW: NEW AND
FUTURE DIRECTION IN CHILD INTERVENTION IN
ALBERTA 3hrs (Plenary Session designed for the majority
of conference delegates to attend)
Presenters: Senior Management within Children and Youth
Services
This is your opportunity to find out what has happened
in Child and Family Services in the past year, how
suggestions from the World Café have been responded
to and to find out about any new initiatives that are
happening. Our world is a fast paced changing place and
this will help you to know what to expect and how to be
ready for it.
103 – FOUNDATIONS OF CAREGIVER SUPPORT: CORE
STORY OF BRAIN DEVELOPMENT 3hrs (4-part series)
Presenter: Davindar Bhatia, Early Intervention Specialist,
Early Intervention and Child Care, Human Services
Understanding the core story enables caregivers to
develop a deeper appreciation of their importance
in mitigating the impact of child maltreatment
on brain development and in supporting healthy
development and well-being in children in care.
202 – INFANT MENTAL HEALTH 3hrs
Presenter: Dr. Chaya Kulkarni, BAA, M.Ed, Ed.D
Supporting the unique needs of infants, toddlers and
preschoolers within the foster care system can be
challenging and overwhelming. Often these young children
are placed in care and the new care providers have very
limited information. Developmentally, they are not in a
position to verbalize their past experiences and how these
have impacted them. They also experience just about
everything differently from how an adult or older child
may experience an event. Yet, we know that these early
experiences have a profound impact on short and long
term development. We also know, that when placed in a
foster care situation, the likelihood that a little one has
experienced adversity is high and that such experiences
will impact development and overall health is now a known
fact. This presentation will provide an introduction to
how early mental health is formed and how it sets the
stage for later physical and mental health outcomes. The
presentation will conclude with an overview of how and why
developmental screening is essential for young children
in care and how such screening should be influencing
the daily interactions and supports a child receives.
Participants will be provided with access to resources that
will give them concrete strategies to support those in
their care.
203 – FOUNDATIONS OF CAREGIVER SUPPORT: CHILD
DEVELOPMENT AND WELL-BEING 3hrs (4-part series)
Presenter: Davindar Bhatia, Early Intervention Specialist,
Early Intervention and Child Care, Human Services
This course will provide you with a solid understanding
of child development and the factors that contribute to
well-being. These factors are critical when planning how
to best understand infants, children and youth. Knowledge
of “typical” development is useful in building on strengths
and identifying gaps; with the overall goal of building skills
and promoting resilience. You will learn what you can do to
foster and promote healthy child development and wellbeing.
204 – WORLD CAFÉ 3hrs
You may be asking yourself what is a world café? The
“World Café” is a structured conversation intended to
facilitate open and intimate discussion. This will help to
link ideas within a larger group to access the “collective
intelligence” in the room. This was found to be an
invaluable tool for learning and growth at last year’s
conference and so we are including it in the lineup again!
During the World Café the room will be set up with a
number of tables, each of which will have a Ministry staff
and a recorder. We know that good work comes from
collaboration, so come and be part of shaping the future
of our world!
“IT’S ALL ABOUT KIDS” WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS
205/305 MYER’S BRIGGS 6hrs (Part 1 of 2)
Presenter: Wayne Macfarlane
Myers­Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI): a proven instrument
for building teams through personal awareness. MBTI
uses scientific methods to reveal each person’s life
preferences, allowing to understand how they interact
with others.
• Improve communications by demonstrating the different
ways in which we receive and process information.
• Improve group effectiveness by revealing team
dynamics ­the way your group prefers to interact and
reach consensus, and build teamwork by increasing team
awareness of diverse working, communication, and decision
making styles.
• Decrease conflict by helping team members understand
natural differences that lead to misunderstanding.
Participants will complete and return the Myers Briggs
indicator which then reveals their type. There are a
number of exercises that will be utilized to enhance the
participants understanding of their type. This is a fun and
eye opening workshop, it could even be a “life altering”
moment, it’s up to you, sign up and enjoy!!!!
Remember:
“I’m not crazy, I’m just not you”.
206 – PHARMACIST: THE SWISS ARMY KNIFE FOR
PHARMACEUTICAL CARE 3hrs (Also offered as 306)
Presenter: Carey Lai, BSc. Pharm
Like the popular brand of pocket knife, the role of
pharmacists has evolved throughout the past century to a
more versatile and adaptable role to meet the healthcare
needs of the public. Contrary to the traditional role of
pharmacists – solely involving dispensing medications –
the modern-day pharmacist has expanded to roles as
immunizers, disease management counsellors and even
prescribers for self-limiting ailments.
In this interactive workshop, Carey will discuss some
commonly encountered problems experienced by foster
parents and how pharmacists can be utilized to enhance
health outcomes. (i.e. Improve Medication Compliance,
Street Drugs and Medication of Abuse Education, meeting
Residential Licensing Requirements).
retreats and has met with a great deal of success and
enjoyment. Sorry ladies - men only!
Saturday AM workshops
301/401 – TRAUMA & ATTACHMENT ISSUES
(Part 1 of 2) 6hrs
Presenter: Dr. J. Louise Mackay, PhD, Registered
Psychologist
Being a foster parent is definitely one of the biggest and
most generous commitments that one can make. As you
take on the role of raising these children as your own,
you are often faced with unforeseen challenges; these
challenges will often present as behavioral issues and can
often seem insurmountable. With that said, experts have
recognized that the majority of these behaviors stem
from disrupted attachment combined with early childhood
traumas. Please join Dr. J. Louise MacKay as she
passionately outlines how we can help secure attachment
and fully nderstand how trauma impacts these children’s
lives. Intervention strategies will also be discussed to aid
families in this critical process.
302/402 – BUILDING ATTACHMENT (Part 1 of 2) 6hrs
Presenter: Pamela Thompson, Registered Psychologist
This work shop will emphasize parenting practices that
foster secure attachment in children. Learning the three
“Cs” of healing; connection, consciousness, and calmness,
will provide take home information for approaching
challenging situations with children whose earlier
experiences have affected their ability to form caring
attachments. Participants will learn activities that they
can incorporate into their homes to help children develop
mindfulness skills and social skills that support the brain
development towards healthier attachments.
Learning Objectives;
• To understand our own style of engagement with the
children we care for through a 3 C’s model of healing.
• To enhance a child’s capacity for forming secure
attachment through promoting mindfulness skills in day to
day activities.
• To learn about creating playful environments that
support the brain’s activity necessary for forming secure
attachments.
• To consider strategies for caring for more vulnerable
youth in our care, including LGBTQ youth.
CAUTION: This workshop involves participation in playing,
dancing, and mindfulness
207 – MEN’S GROUP 3hrs
Presenter: Graham Jones, M.Ed
303 – FOUNDATIONS OF CAREGIVER SUPPORT:
CHILDHOOD TRAUMA, STRESS AND THE DEVELOPING
BRAIN 3hrs (4-part series)
Presenter: Emelyn Desjarlais, BSc. HEc. Program
Consultant Reunification Supports, Human Services
Join Graham and other foster dads in a session where
you will explore topics about fostering that are specific to
men. This session has been successfully held at various
Prolonged exposure to traumatic events can lead to toxic
stress which impacts brain development and impairs a
child’s ability to trust and relate to others. As a result,
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children act differently and their social interactions
and their ability to learn and care for themselves is
compromised. This course is designed to support a
caregiver’s understanding of behaviour through a trauma
sensitive lens. Although this perspective may not initially
change a child’s behaviour, it does change perception and
response to the child when there is an understanding that
the behaviours are the child’s response to fear, abuse and
mistrust, rather than an attempt to manipulate or oppose
authority.
304/404 – CULTURAL SESSION
(Part 1 of 2) 6hrs
Presenter: Leo McGilvery & Priscilla McGilvery
This workshop explores how unresolved childhood trauma
affects the development of children, teenagers and
adults. Unresolved trauma ensures that our bodies
and our minds (specifically relating to our brain) are in
an emotionally reactive state thus ensuring that the
relationships we engage in are vulnerable to chronic
stress. Participants will gain understanding of skills that
will help them engage in the process of self- regulation
while also learning to differentiate between relationships
that nurture our brains and our souls as opposed to toxic
relationships that undermine our well-being and make us
vulnerable to depression, anxiety, and addiction. The
session will be structured in the form of a circle to allow
for the traditional drum and Cree indigenous songs to
guide the process of learning together.
305 – MYERS BRIGGS (Part 2 of 2) 6hrs
Presenter: Wayne Macfarlane
Continued from Friday PM
306 – PHARMACEUTICALS 3hrs
Presenter: Carey Lai, BSc. Pharm
Like the popular brand of pocket knife, the role of
pharmacists has evolved throughout the past century to a
more versatile and adaptable role to meet the healthcare
needs of the public. Contrary to the traditional role of
pharmacists – solely involving dispensing medications –
the modern-day pharmacist has expanded to roles as
immunizers, disease management counsellors and even
prescribers for self-limiting ailments.
In this interactive workshop, Carey will discuss some
commonly encountered problems experienced by foster
parents and how pharmacists can be utilized to enhance
health outcomes. (i.e. Improve Medication Compliance,
Street Drugs and Medication of Abuse Education, meeting
Residential Licensing Requirements).
307 – UNDERSTANDING CYBERCRIME 3hrs
Presenter: Cst. Carter Duchesney
In this talk Carter tries to give caregivers an
understanding of most of the current concerns for
individual users, police services, governments and
businesses:
- Origins of the internet and how its current design can
be a concern for police, governments and individual
users
- Information on “the deep web” and how it is
impacting law enforcement
- The permanency of the internet and the concept of
digital citizenship
- The importance being involved and helping shape your
child’s internet experience
- The importance of having a respectable internet
footprint
- The dangers of having your devices infected by malware
- How online predators target children and other risks
associated with social media
- Offensive material online
- The prevalence of identity theft
- Importance of strong passwords
- The phenomena of cyberbullying
- Gaming pitfalls
- Helpful tips and links for further education, time for
questions
308 – AUTISM 3hrs
Presenters: Dr. Alec Oskin, MD FRCP(C) Dr. Uwe
Neumann, Forensic Psychologist
While there are many disorders, this session will focus
on Autism. The presentation will include: what is autism,
understanding the effects, helping us to identify with
feelings (both ours and the child’s) and strategies for
working with Autism.
Saturday PM workshops
301/401 – TRAUMA & ATTACHMENT ISSUES
(Part 2 of 2) 6hrs
Presenter: Dr. J, Louise Mackay, PhD
Continued from Saturday AM.
302/402 – BUILDING ATTACHMENT (Part 2 of 2) 6hrs
Presenter: Pamela Thompson, Registered Psychologist
Continued from Saturday AM
403 – FOUNDATIONS OF CAREGIVER SUPPORT: A
LOOK AT INFANTS, CHILDREN AND YOUTH IN CARE
THROUGH THE LENS OF LOSS AND GREIF 3hrs
(4-part series)
Presenter: Emelyn Desjarlais, BSc. HEc. Program
Consultant Reunification Supports, Human Services
This course is designed to inform you about the losses
children will suffer when they come into care and the
unique ways that children best grieve; which is influenced
by their developmental stage, capacity and experience.
You will learn how you can best support your children
through this complex process.
304/404 CULTURAL SESSION (Part 2 of 2) 6hrs
Presenter: Leo McGilvery & Priscilla McGilvery
This workshop explores how unresolved childhood trauma
affects the development of children, teenagers and
adults. Unresolved trauma ensures that our bodies
and our minds (specifically relating to our brain) are in
an emotionally reactive state thus ensuring that the
relationships we engage in are vulnerable to chronic
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stress. Participants will gain understanding of skills that will help
them engage in the process of self- regulation while also learning
to differentiate between relationships that nurture our brains
and our souls as opposed to toxic relationships that undermine
our well-being and make us vulnerable to depression, anxiety,
and addiction. The session will be structured in the form of a
circle to allow for the traditional drum and Cree indigenous songs
to guide the process of learning together.
405 – A CONVERSATION ABOUT CULTURE 3hrs
Presenter: Derek Chewka, BSW, Regional Manager, Aboriginal
Services and Supports, Human Services
This workshop is developed for those participants who have
asked questions repeatedly only to have a different answer
every time! Derek will share his experiences of being a service
provider to now being in the role of the “Department” and his
learnings along the way. Foster parents are often tasked with
completing a “plan”. There is one for permanency, one to be
successful at school, there is a plan for “when they are at risk”
or a plan when we want to change a behaviour. Then there is the
cultural plan. Perhaps the plan is made with you and the child,
maybe it is already made and handed to you when you enter
the child’s life, then a “Designate” adds some info and tasks, a
relative adds some more and then child says “Do I have to go to
the pow wow? Why do I have to go to the pow wow?” And then
you find yourself on a bus going to the pow wow with your child
who has no desire to be there. And in your mind you wonder,
“Can I take the game boy away or is that breaking one of those
plans?” Or maybe you find yourself in a Case Worker’s office
being questioned because you cut your child’s hair but how were
you to know that broke a custom? The workshop aims to have an
open and frank dialogue about Aboriginal culture and those other
thoughts you had when you find yourself in a circle somewhere
thinking “I just wanted to be a foster parent, how did it get so
complicated so fast?”
406 – ASK THE DOCTORS
Presenters: Dr. Alec Oskin, MD FRCP(C) Dr. Uwe Neumann,
Forensic Psychologist & Dr. Robert Thompson
Join the doctors for an open discussion on issues related to
families and children. Is there any question you’ve been wanting
to ask but chose not to? Now is your opportunity.
AFPA SUPPORTS & SERVICES
-After hours support line available evenings and
weekends by calling 1-800-667-2372
- Conflict Resolution program offers support
to foster and kinship families when they find
themselves faced with a conflict they cannot
resolve on their own
- F.A.S.T. (Foster Allegations Support Team)
offers support to foster and kinship families who
are undergoing an investigation
- Provincial Mentorship Program offers mentor
matching to foster and kinship families who are
in need of long-term or short-term support from
experienced Alberta foster and kinship parents
- Extended property insurance plan designed
specifically for foster families; a rider policy for
damages over $10,000.00 caused through malicious
intent by a foster child
-AFPA Brownell Children’s Retreat offers programs
for children and families in addition to a great
venue rental option for retreats, family reunions,
weddings and more!
- Bursary Fund
The AFPA is now on SOCIAL MEDIA!?
Check us out on:
FaceBook: @AlbertaFosterParentAssociation
Twitter: @AFPA4Families
LinkedIn: Alberta Foster Parent Association
Pinterest: pinterest.com/afpa4Families
- The Bridge Newsletter
- Legal Assistance Program
- Online Support for Adoptive Families
- Citation Awards Program
“IT’S ALL ABOUT KIDS” WORKSHOPS AT A GLANCE
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2016 - TIME: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
COURSE NUMBER
TITLE
PRESENTER(S)
DURATION
101
FIRST AID (PART 1 OF 2)
SHAY FORD
6 HRS
102
WHAT YOU REALLY NEED TO KNOW: NEW AND
FUTURE DIRECTION IN CHILD INTERVENTION IN
ALBERTA
103
FOUNDATIONS OF CAREGIVER SUPPORT:
CORE STORY OF BRAIN DEVELOPMENT
Senior Management within
Children and Youth Services
DAVINDAR BHATIA
3 HRS
3 HRS
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2016 - TIME: 1:15 PM - 4:15 PM
COURSE NUMBER
TITLE
PRESENTER(S)
DURATION
201
FIRST AID (PART 2 OF 2)
SHAY FORD
6 HRS
202
INFANT MENTAL HEALTH
DR. CHAYA KULKARNI
3 HRS
DAVINDAR BHATIA
3 HRS
203
FOUNDATIONS OF CAREGIVER SUPPORT: CHILD
DEVELOPMENT AND WELL-BEING
204
WORLD CAFé
TBA
3 HRS
205
MYER’S BRIGGS (PART 1 OF 2)
WAYNE MACFARLANE
6 HRS
206
PHARMACIST: THE SWISS ARMY KNIFE FOR
PHARMACEUTICAL CARE (REPEAT OF 306)
CAREY LAI
3 HRS
207
MEN’S GROUP
GRAHAM JONES
3 HRS
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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2016 - TIME: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
COURSE NUMBER
TITLE
PRESENTER(S)
DURATION
301
TRAUMA & ATTACHMENT ISSUES (PART 1 OF 2)
DR. LOUISE MACKAY
6 HRS
302
BUILDING ATTACHMENT (PART 1 OF 2)
PAMELA THOMPSON
6 HRS
303
FOUNDATIONS OF CAREGIVER SUPPORT:
CHILDHOOD TRAUMA, STRESS AND THE DEVELOPING BRAIN
EMELYN DESJARLAIS
3 HRS
304
CULTURAL SESSION (PART 1 OF 2)
LEO AND PRISCILLA MCGILVERY
6 HRS
305
MYERS BRIGGS (PART 2 OF 2)
WAYNE MACFARLANE
6 HRS
306
PHARMACIST: THE SWISS ARMY KNIFE FOR
PHARMACEUTICAL CARE (REPEAT OF 206)
CAREY LAI
3 HRS
307
UNDERSTANDING CYBERCRIME
CARTER DUCHESNY
3 HRS
308
AUTISM
DR. ALEC OSKIN AND
DR. UWE NEUMANN
3 HRS
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2016 - TIME: 1:15 PM - 4:15 PM
COURSE NUMBER
TITLE
PRESENTER(S)
DURATION
401
TRAUMA & ATTACHMENT ISSUES (PART 2 OF 2)
DR. LOUISE MACKAY
6 HRS
402
BUILDING ATTACHMENT (PART 2 OF 2)
PAMELA THOMPSON
6 HRS
403
FOUNDATIONS OF CAREGIVER SUPPORT: A LOOK
AT INFANTS, CHILDREN AND YOUTH IN CARE
THROUGH THE LENS OF LOSS AND GRIEF
EMELYN DESJARLAIS
3 HRS
404
CULTURAL SESSION (PART 2 OF 2)
LEO AND PRISCILLA MCGILVERY
6 HRS
405
A CONVERSATION ABOUT CULTURE
DEREK CHEWKA
3 HRS
406
ASK THE DOCTORS
DR. ALEC OSKIN, DR. UWE NEUMANN,
AND DR. ROBERT THOMPSON
3 HRS
* Although 103 - 403 is a four-part series, it is not required you take all four parts during the conference *
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