CES Sessions
All sessions are offered at no cost.
Community Education Service acknowledges that the land on which we virtually gather is the traditional territories of the people of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta. The City of Calgary is also home to Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3.
Buried In Treasures: helping kids manage when their stuff becomes too much ***please register using the poster only***
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Presenter: Heather Ansari, Registered Provisional Psychologist, Family Counsellor, Carya
This presentation will review:
• Increased Awareness: Learn how clutter and excessive possessions can impact children's mental health, as well as how
our own beliefs about belongings and values influence children’s attachments to objects.
• Recognizing the Signs: Gain an understanding of the signs that a child is overwhelmed by their belongings.
• Promoting Healthy Habits: Acquire knowledge around how to foster long-term habits and skills in children that
encourage healthy relationships with ‘stuff’.
Rooted in Relationships: Building Resilient Communities Through Natural Supports ***please register using the poster only***
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Land Acknowledgement: Suzanne Crazy-Boy, Government of Alberta
Introductory Remarks: Dr. Rose Joudi, Carya
Presenters: Fabiha Chowdhury & Anna Finlayson, University of Alberta MPH Students
Panel: Eric Dizon (Action Dignity), Dulu Modi (Reach Edmonton), Dee Adekugbe (Ruth’s House)
Panel Moderator: Meena Sangha, Recovery Alberta
This webinar will review:
• An understanding of what natural supports are and the important role they play in many Ethnocultural communities.
• Hearing from a panel of natural supports practitioners what natural supports mean in their lives and how they take a
natural supports approach in their work.
• How people can step up and be a natural support to others and build their own natural supports network.
Substance Use Treatment Considerations for Youth with FASD ***please register using the poster only***
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Presenters:
Dr Elizabeth Carlson, Registered Psychologist, University of Alberta
Erika Makowecki, M.Ed., Doctoral Student, University of Alberta
Elizabeth & Erika will speak about their research and insights from the guide, Moving Towards FASD-Informed Care in Substance Use Treatment. Their presentation will explore emerging best practices for supporting individuals with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) in substance use treatment settings. They will highlight key recommendations and practical strategies for implementing FASD-informed care to promote healthy outcomes, with specific considerations for youth and caregivers.
Mental health for highly sensitive teens; unique struggles for these emotional feelers ***please register using the poster only***
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Presented by: Tracy Fields, BSW, MSW in partnership with Tracy Fields Counselling
Highly sensitive teens are often misunderstood by parents and teachers as they often have stronger emotional reactions. In this presentation, learn why this happens, and the necessary tools required to help these teens manage their emotions so they don't become derailed.