the Conference Program

Presents - Présente
“Successful Kids…
Successful Community”
Conference
Conférence
« Succès des enfants…
communauté gagnante”
Saturday, May 5, 2012
Samedi, le 5 mai 2012
The Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry
Best Start Network is proud to host its
2nd
professional
development
Conference
for
Child
&
Youth
Practitioners.
Le réseau de Meilleur départ de Stormont,
Dundas et Glengarry est fier d’être l’hôte
de notre 2e Conférence de développement
professionnel pour les intervenantes et
intervenants en petite enfance et jeunesse.
We are delighted to kick off the morning
with a motivational keynote address
presented by Dave Jones author of
“Passion Works!” Dave will present
“Pump up Your Passion”. “Because it’s
one thing to be passionate about our
mission.
It’s another thing to be
passionate making it happen every day!”
Nous sommes heureux de débuter la
journée avec une conférence d’ouverture
présentée par Dave Jones, auteur de
“Passion Works!”
Dave présentera
“Pump up Your Passion”. “Parce que
c’est une chose d’être passionné à
propos de notre mission. C’est autre
chose d’être passionné en le faisant à
chaque jour! ”
Don’t miss out on your chance to:
Get Energized!
Learn How to Keep Your Passion
Flowing & Prevent Burn Out
Laugh Till You Cry!
The keynote will be followed by a
selection of workshops in English and
French
promoting
resiliency
and
community support. The workshops are
designed to provide practitioners with
valuable
hands-on
information,
strategies and techniques for working
with children and their families. Please
find
attached
the
participation
registration package.
Ne manquez pas cette occasion de :
Vous dynamiser
Apprendre à maintenir votre élan
et votre passion et à prévenir
l’épuisement professionnel
Rire à tel point que vous en aurez
les larmes aux yeux!
La conférence d’ouverture sera suivie d’un
vaste programme d’ateliers en français et
en anglais qui feront la promotion de la
résilience et du soutien communautaire.
Ces ateliers offrent une abondance
d’information pratique et de stratégies et
techniques pour les intervenantes et les
intervenants en petite enfance et jeunesse.
Veuillez trouver en pièce-jointe, la trousse
d’inscription de participation.
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE – HORAIRE DE LA CONFÉRENCE
Saturday, May 5, 2012
General Vanier Intermediate School
1500 Cumberland Street, Cornwall ON
8:00 - 9:00 a.m.
Participant
Registration
Samedi, le 5 mai 2012
École intermédiaire Général Vanier
1500, rue Cumberland, Cornwall ON
8h - 9h
Marketplace
Inscription des
participantes et participants
Place du marché
9:00 -10:00 a.m.
Keynote Speech
Dave Jones
9h – 10h
Conférence d’ouverture
Dave Jones
10:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m.
Morning Workshops
10h30 – 12h
Ateliers du matin
12:00 - 12:45 p.m.
Lunch
12h00 - 12h45
Dîner
Marketplace
Place du marché
12:45 – 1:15 p.m.
Activity
Drumming Up
Community!
12h45 - 13h15
Activité
Communauté autour du
tambour!
1:30 – 3:00 p.m.
Afternoon Workshops
13h30 – 15h
Ateliers d’après-midi
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KEYNOTE SPEAKER – CONFÉRENCIER D’OUVERTURE
DAVE JONES
When you see Dave Jones speak it will be obvious why he wrote a book on passion in the
workplace. Dave exudes energy, power and a deep commitment to helping people get more out
of their work lives. He makes you laugh, helps you reflect and inspires you to act in ways that
bring passion to you and your workplace.
After obtaining a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology and Business from Wilfrid Laurier University, in
the late 1980’s, Dave took on the leadership of a cutting edge recreation complex with a large
part time and full time staff, an active board of directors and a clear mandate for community
development.
In the early 1990’s Dave founded the internet start-up company Cellular 411. This
entrepreneurial venture pioneered the use of voice recognition technology and applied it to a
database of cellular phone records in Canada.
In the mid 90’s Dave founded the training and development company Discover Training. The
company began with a focus on technology education. It helped Canada’s largest retailer to
implement the first ever computer point of sales systems to a nationwide franchise network.
Over the years it expanded into soft skills training for professionals and managers across North
America and Europe. During this time Dave pursued a Masters in Adult Education and gained a
broad certification in a number of subject areas including Emotional Intelligence, Leadership,
Personality Analysis, Creative Problem Solving, Communication and Train the Trainer.
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In the late 1990’s Dave founded and ran the Tom Peters Company Canada. Tom Peters,
internationally acclaimed American author and speaker, asked Dave to help him expand the
training arm of this international business into the Canadian marketplace. Dave became certified
in Tom’s learning products and went on to bring his messages on branding, leadership, project
management and running a top notch professional service firm to businesses and non-profit
organizations across Canada.
In 2001 Dave began research for his book “PassionWorks! Your Guide to Passion in the
Modern Workplace.” Over the course of two years he interviewed over two hundred highly
successful people in North America and Europe on the subject of passion at work. These
interviews, combined with his education and life experience, resulted in the creation of a
breakthrough definition of passion at work. Out of this came a proprietary model that describes
exactly how passion can function within each of us at work. In the ensuing years he developed,
tested and validated diagnostic tools that have helped thousands around the world to gain
clarity on their state of passion at work. His research helps people and organizations to create
and sustain passion in their work and their workplaces. With passion, his clients are able to
achieve and sustain success, engagement and fulfillment in their work.
In 2005 Dave launched PassionWorks! Inc. as a response to increasing client demand for
workshops, coaching and speaking services associated with his research on passion in the
workplace. Together with his business partner, Jacqueline Throop-Robinson, and an expanding
local affiliate network, PassionWorks! is quickly spreading around the globe.
In his sessions, Dave uses PassionWorks! as a base from which to address key topics such as
leadership, motivation, sales and team development. He speaks frequently for the
manufacturing, health, finance, retail, government and professional services sectors.
When he’s not working he can be found on mountains or around water – preferably both. Dave
currently resides in Ottawa, Canada with his wife Monica, daughter Samantha and their
Chesapeake Bay Retriever dog, Yukon.
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Workshop A (afternoon).
Title: Children and Stress
Description: This workshop is designed to help participants have a better understanding of stress and how
to teach children to manage it. The stress management strategies will help children to gain a sense of
control, relax and develop a can do attitude.
Presenter: Carrie Van Allen is a Registered Early Childhood Educator working as a Family Resource
Coordinator at the Ontario Early Years Centre in Winchester Ontario. Carrie provides “learning through play”
opportunities for families and professionals, as well as information to families and professionals about
available supports, services and workshops. Carrie has been working in the Early Childhood Education field
since 2005.
Workshop B (a.m. & p.m.)
Title: Cross Cultural Diversity
Description: Through the use of experiential exercises, honest, open discussion and information sharing,
the workshop takes participants through the 5 Steps to gaining a better understanding of different cultures
and the importance of individuality. Covering topics from stereotyping to communication, the Cross Cultural
Diversity workshop is a great way to discover how to look at things from a new perspective.
Presenter: Sarah Maynard worked closely with the Immigrant Community for 9 years as an employment
Counsellor. She started doing Diversity training for local companies and agencies 7 years ago. She is
currently working for the Eastern Ontario Training Board on the Local Immigrant Partnership and is an
instructor at St Lawrence College teaching Police Foundations students about diversity in policing. Sarah
believes in the importance of gaining understanding about other cultures and advocates on behalf of
‘difference” in our ever changing city.
Workshop C (morning).
Title: Cyber Safety
Description: This workshop will inform participants of the dangers associated with online communication
involving today’s youth.
Presenter: Constable Joel Doiron has been a police officer with the Ontario Provincial Police for 25 years.
He is assigned as Community Services Officer for SD&G OPP Detachment and has been involved with area
youth projects for several years, offering a variety of Crime Prevention programs.
Workshop D (a.m. & p.m.).
Title: Drum Fun!
Description: This workshop will have participants form a drumming circle, where we get to apply fun and
exciting team building games and rhythms all aimed at developing focus, concentration, and sharpening
listening skills. The drumming activities are also a great aid in dealing with stress, anxiety, and bullying while
at the same time developing confidence, a greater sense of belonging, and having a great time with others.
Presenter: Jody Marsolais’s passion for music launched him into a full time career as a music instructor and
workshop facilitator. Jody provides services to retirement homes, daycare centers, corporations/agencies,
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churches and schools. Building confidence and team skills through drumming has become popular in both
the profit and not for profit sectors. These workshops help develop focus and productivity while increasing
the ability to concentrate, retain and recall information. Jody’s school workshops meet the Ontario Music
Curriculum. These workshops are an excellent form of “brain gym” reduces bullying and building self
confidence. The Rhythm Room is a proud member of the both the Ottawa and the Cornwall’s Chamber of
Commerce. Visit www.TheRythymRoom.ca to learn more!
Workshop E (morning)
Title: Emergency Programming Kit
Description: This “make and take” workshop will provide a fun interactive opportunity to create on the go
quality programming. In this workshop participants will create a hands-on Emergency Programming kit filled
with educational songs, games and ideas. All the activities will be accompanied by an ELECT handout
highlighting some of the learning that is promoted.
Fiona Carr received her BA in Child Studies at Brock University and her ECE at Algonquin College. She
has worked in daycare for a number of years including the Youville Centre for teen mothers in Ottawa. She
was a director of a Headstart preschool for 6 years where she developed an understanding of children and
poverty. She has worked the last 9 years at the Ontario Early Years Centre is South Dundas where she has
been able to develop a passion for creative programming that will engage both child and parent.
Atelier F (matin)
Titre : Entrez au pays du JEU!
Description: Dans cet atelier, les participants seront impliqués dans une expérience physique du jeu et
s’appuieront sur cette expérience pour explorer le potentiel de l’apprentissage par le jeu. Les participants
prendront part à un atelier interactif et en sortiront avec des idées nouvelles d’activités qui encouragent les
jeunes enfants d'explorer, d’expérimenter, de créer, de construire et d’imaginer. "Dites-moi et j'oublierai.
Montrez-moi, et je peux l’oublier. Implique-moi, et je comprendrai. "Anonyme
Formatrice: Lynne Collard est une spécialiste de l'alphabétisation en petite enfance avec le Parent
Resource Centre d’Ottawa, un organisme qui fournit des services dans les régions de S.D. et G. et PrescottRussell. Lynne est bilingue et travaille dans le domaine des services sociaux depuis 1984 avec plus de huit
ans d'expérience en tant que spécialiste de l'alphabétisation en petite enfance. Elle offre des ressources et
du soutien aux professionnelles en petite enfance, aux familles et aux enfants, d’âge prénatale à six ans
dans le domaine de l'apprentissage précoce et de la préparation à l'école.
Atelier G (matin)
Titre: Gestion de classe
Description : Cet atelier vise à vous fournir des stratégies concrètes utilisables et applicables dès la
première journée de classe afin d’éviter et de bien gérer les difficultés de comportement chez vos jeunes tout
en préservant votre santé mentale.
L’atelier permettra :
de fournir des outils simples et concrets qui vous permettent de communiquer clairement vos attentes ;
de bien connaitre vos jeunes et d’éviter les jugements et les étiquettes ;
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de démystifier et comprendre les comportements de l’élève ;
d'expérimenter différentes méthodes visant la création d’un lien de confiance, le développement de
relations harmonieuses et durables ;
d'explorer différentes suggestions qui faciliteront la vie en classe ;
de prendre conscience de l'importance et de l’impact de l’espace personnel et des choix de mots utilisés
lors de nos interventions
la conscience de soi et de l’environnement
comment dé-escalader les crises potentielles, etc.
Formatrice : Diplômée en Technique des sciences du comportement, en éducation spécialisée et en
troubles de la communication, Gina œuvre dans le domaine de la relation d’aide depuis plus de 20 ans.
Depuis 10 ans, Gina Lacombe travaille au sein de l’équipe Psycho-sociale, une agence en santé mentale
pour enfants et familles francophones de S. D. G. Jusqu’en 2006, elle occupait le poste d’intervenante
clinique auprès des enfants et de leurs familles. Depuis plus de six ans maintenant, elle offre aussi la
supervision des intervenants en milieu scolaire au pallier élémentaire et occupe le poste de Coordonnatrice
des services cliniques depuis maintenant 2 ans. De plus, elle est formatrice du programme d’Intervention
de crise thérapeutique (TCI), de l’épuisement professionnel et de l’intervention en milieu de vie au sein de
son agence.
Workshop H (a.m. & p.m.)
Title: How to Engage Parents in Services
Description: “Engagement goes beyond involvement of families. Families are engaged when they are
motivated and empowered to identify their own needs, strengths and resources. Parents move from
attending with caution to offering ideas and contributing time and energy. They take on an active role in
making positive change “(Steib, 2004). This workshop will focus on techniques which help service providers
engage families from a strengths based perspective.
Presenter: Alison Benedict received her Master’s degree from the University of Michigan with a focus in
clinical practice with children and youth, including school social work and specialized training in child abuse
and neglect. Alison has been a professor and frontline social worker. The focus of her teaching has been
work in First Nations/Aboriginal communities and creating culturally specific curriculum.
Workshop I (afternoon)
Title: Incorporating Social Media in your Organization
Description: The workshop will help participants determine how their organization can incorporate social
media as part of their marketing efforts and engagement strategies, the risks and benefits, and navigate
them through the different steps of implementation.
Presenter: Karine Hébert has been the Manager of communications at the Eastern Ontario Health Unit since
2003. She is in charge of planning and managing communications strategies, marketing campaigns and
public relations at the Health Unit. She has participated in the development and implementation of the
Health Unit social media strategy. Mrs. Hébert graduated from Concordia University in Journalism.
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Atelier J (matin)
Titre: Les enfants et le stress
Description : Cet atelier est conçu pour aider les participants à mieux comprendre le stress et à enseigner
aux enfants comment le gérer. Les stratégies de gestion du stress aident les enfants à se prendre en
charge, se détendre et avoir confiance en leurs capacités.
Formatrice : Mélanie Lebrun a étudié en travail social au Collège St-Laurent et en garde éducative à
l’enfance à la Cité Collégiale. Elle occupe présentement un poste comme coordonnatrice de ressources
familiales au Centre de la petite enfance d’Alexandria.
Workshop K (morning)
Special invitation for Managers and Supervisors
Title: Passionate Leadership: Exceptional Teams, Superior Results
Description: Apply the PassionWorks Model and tools to your team. Diagnose your staff and create a plan
for positively engaging their engagement levels individually and as a group. You’ll learn how to truly become
a manager of meaning and progress for staff, senior management and funders! This active workshop will use
experiential activities to engage your mind and spirit – recharge your batteries here!
Presenter: David Jones is the author of “PassionWorks! Your Guide to Passion in the Modern Workplace”
and a highly regarded Canadian motivational speaker represented by the National Speakers Bureau. He is
well known as a frequent contributor to the Canadian non profit sector. He’s been a key note speaker and
trainer for the Canadian Association for Young Children, United Way Ottawa’ Sharing our Strengths
Conference, Speakers' Bureau and Loaned Representative programs. Big Brothers Big Sisters, Community
Legal Clinics of Ontario, LASI World Skills, Mothercraft, OCISO and other non profit agency staff rave about
the lasting positive impact his motivating sessions have had in their Agencies. To learn more about David
please visit his web page: http://www.passionworks.com/en/home/aboutpassionworks/davejones.aspx
Workshop L (a.m. & p.m.)
Title: Physical Literacy – The Foundation to Healthy Active Children
Description: Participation in regular physical activity is important for the achievement of overall health and
wellness. Yet, the majority of children do not achieve the recommended daily minimum. Physical literacy –
an emerging topic in the field of physical activity – represents the foundation to helping children achieve and
maintain healthy, physically active lives.
This workshop will focus on:
• Defining physical literacy and its components.
• Understanding physical activity as it pertains to the early years (What type, how much, how often?).
• Defining the role of the childcare provider in promoting physical literacy and creating environments
that support physical activity.
Workshop participants will receive a copy of presentation as well as the Rainbow Fun Resource, and the
New Canadian Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour Guidelines for the Early Years
Presenter: Chantal Lalonde is a Health Educator/Promoter with the Eastern Ontario Health Unit, working in
the Chronic Disease Prevention program and her area of expertise is physical activity.
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Chantal holds a B.Sc. in Human Kinetics (human movement) as well as a B.Ed. in Physical and Health
Education. Chantal`s passion is physical activity! When she`s not working, you can find her at the gym, in
the pool or on the run!
Workshop M (afternoon)
Title: POW – Passion in our Workplace
Description: You will apply the PassionWorks Model and tools to diagnose your own engagement levels
and create a plan for pumping up your own passion at work. You’ll learn how to quickly gauge the
engagement levels of your students and their caregivers and make adjustments in your work that positively
impact them. This active workshop will use experiential activities to engage your mind and spirit – recharge
your batteries here!
Presenter: David Jones is the author of “PassionWorks! Your Guide to Passion in the Modern Workplace”
and a highly regarded Canadian motivational speaker represented by the National Speakers Bureau. He is
well known as a frequent contributor to the Canadian non profit sector. He’s been a key note speaker and
trainer for the Canadian Association for Young Children, United Way Ottawa’ Sharing our Strengths
Conference, Speakers' Bureau and Loaned Representative programs. Big Brothers Big Sisters, Community
Legal Clinics of Ontario, LASI World Skills, Mothercraft, OCISO and other non profit agency staff rave about
the lasting positive impact his motivating sessions have had in their Agencies. To learn more about David
please visit his web page: http://www.passionworks.com/en/home/aboutpassionworks/davejones.aspx
Atelier N (après-midi)
Titre: Sécurité en ligne
Description : Cet atelier présentera les dangers associés avec les communications en ligne impliquant les
jeunes d’aujourd’hui.
Formateur: Constable Joël Doiron est un policier avec la Police Provinciale de l’Ontario depuis 25 ans. Il est
l’officier assigné aux Services Communautaires pour le détachement de la PPO de S. D. et G et est impliqué
avec les projets pour les jeunes de la région depuis plusieurs années et offre un éventail de programme de
prévention du crime.
Workshop O (morning)
Title: Self Care for Professionals
Description: The workshop will consist of healthy eating tips, exercises, and every day weight loss tools.
We will talk about the best vitamins to take and the ones that we should avoid. The workshop will also
consist of cooking tips, stress relieving strategies and tips on how to get a better sleep.
Presenter: Dr. Marie-Josée Cardinal is a chiropractor and a health coach at the Cardinal Chiro Clinic in
Cornwall. She is a graduate of La Citadelle high school and of the University of Ottawa where she obtained
a bachelor in science with a specialization in health sciences. She then pursued her studies at the New York
Chiropractic College in Seneca Falls, NY to become a chiropractor. Dr. Cardinal is a certified chiropractor in
Canada and in the United States.
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Atelier P (après-midi)
Titre: Sensibilisation au suicide
Description : Cette session éducative vise à conscientiser et accroître la compréhension des participants au
sujet du comportement suicidaire. Les signes avant-coureurs, les facteurs de risque, des consignes pour
développer des attitudes aidantes et l’identification des ressources communautaires sont discutés.
Formatrice: Angele D’Alessio est une promotrice en santé mentale avec l’association canadienne de santé
mentale depuis 2006. Sa passion d’éduquer la communauté à propos de la santé/maladie mentale vient
d’être indirectement touchée par la famille et les amis. Les ateliers et la formation qu’elle offre la
communauté sont bien recherchées et livrées dans une façon terre à terre et mémorable. Sa formation
académique incluse l’étude de travail social, le travail avec les clients avec la démence, formation appliquée
d’habilités d’intervention du suicide, premiers soins en santé mentale et l’éducation des adultes.
Atelier Q (après-midi)
Titre: Soins de santé pour les professionnels
Description : L'atelier touchera plusieurs sujets de la santé tels que: comment bien manger, l'exercice, la
perte de poids, les vitamines qu'on devrait prendre et les vitamines qu'on devrait éviter, le sommeil, le stress
et des suggestions pour une cuisine santé.
Formatrice: Dr. Marie-Josée Cardinal est une chiropraticienne et une coach de santé. Dr. Cardinal est une
graduée de l'école secondaire La Citadelle et de l'Université d'Ottawa ou elle a obtenu un baccalauréat en
sciences avec une spécialisation en sciences de la santé. Elle a ensuite poursuit ses études au New York
Chiropractic College ou elle est devenue chiropraticienne. Dr. Cardinal est certifiée au Canada et aux ÉtatsUnis.
Workshop R (morning)
Title: Suicide Awareness
Description: This educational session is intended to increase participant’s awareness and general
understanding of suicidal behaviour. Warning signs, risk factors, tips on developing helping attitudes, and
identification of community resources are discussed.
Presenter: Angele D’Alessio is a mental health promoter with the Canadian Mental Health Association since
2006. Her passion in educating the community about mental health/illness comes from being indirectly
affected by family and friends. The workshops and training she offers the community are well researched
and delivered in a down to earth, memorable style. Her educational background includes the study of Social
Work, Working with Dementia Clients, Applied Suicide Skills Intervention Training, Mental Health First Aid
and Teaching Adults.
Atelier S (après-midi)
Titre: Trousse de programmation urgente
Description : Cet atelier de faire et apporter vous donnera la chance de créer plusieurs activités de
programmation éducative. Cette trousse de programmation urgente inclurera des chansons, des jeux, des
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activités et pleins d’idées. Chaque activité sera accompagnée d’une explication du cadre d’apprentissage
pour les milieux de la petite enfance de l’Ontario.
Formatrice : Lisa O’Neil a complété ses études en Service social ainsi qu’en Garde Éducative. Elle a 8 ans
d’expérience de travail auprès des familles et leurs enfants. Lisa a déjà travaillé pour “Tri-County Literacy
“pour le programme de “Fun with Books”. Elle travaille présentement au Centre de la petite enfance de
Cornwall comme Coordonnatrice de ressources familiales. Lisa revient récemment d’un congé de maternité,
elle est maman de deux petit garçons.
Formatrice: Joanne Brault est maman d’une fille et elle est une Éducatrice de la petite enfance. Elle a 8 ans
d’expérience de travail auprès des familles et leurs enfants. Joanne a travaillé comme facilitatrice
d’intégration pour les enfants avec des besoins spéciaux et comme une visiteuse familiale à domicile pour le
Bureau de santé de l’est de l’Ontario. Joanne est aussi formée pour le programme de “Parents As Teachers”
et elle travaille présentement au Centre de la petite enfance de S.D. et G. comme Coordonnatrice en
communication.
Workshop T (afternoon)
Title: Welcome to the LAND of PLAY!
Description: “Play is a means to early learning that capitalizes on children’s natural curiosity and
exuberance.” Early Learning Framework for Every Child Today. In this workshop, participants will become
involved in a physical experience of play and draw on that experience to explore the potential of play based
learning. Participants will engage in an interactive workshop and come out with new inspiration for activities
that will have young children exploring, experimenting, creating, building and imagining. “Tell me and I'll
forget. Show me, and I may not remember. Involve me, and I'll understand.” Anonymous
Presenter: Lynne Collard is an Early Literacy Specialist with the Parent Resource Center in Ottawa that
provides services in S.D. & G. and Prescott-Russell area. Lynne has been working in the social services
field since 1984. Lynne is bilingual, with over eight years of experience as an Early Literacy Specialist. She
supports Early Years practitioners, families and children, pre-natal to six years in the field of early learning
and school readiness.
Workshop U (morning)
Title: When Anxiety Visits
Description: This workshop will focus on externalizing ‘anxiety’ through open ended conversations and
hands on experiences. It will provide information on the function of “anxiety”. Drawing on the field of
narrative therapy, externalizing conversations allow the child and moms and dads to step out of the limits
imposed by “anxiety” and take back their life from its influence.
Presenter: Pauline Lariviere is a Mental Health Counsellor with Intensive Support Services, Cornwall
Community Hospital. Pauline has co-facilitated many groups with children including Savannah, Rainbows
and groups for children with anxiety.
Presenter: Rob Billard works with the Child and Youth Counselling Services of the Cornwall Community
Hospital. He is a registered social worker and received his B.S.W. at York, and his B.A. from University of
Ottawa. He received intensive training in Narrative Therapy from “Le centre psychostratégique de Montréal”.
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Workshop V (a.m. & p.m.)
Title: Working with Children with ASD and their families
Description: In this interactive workshop, participants will learn some basic information regarding Autism
Spectrum Disorders. We will also explore the effects of a diagnosis of an ASD on families, and how to best
support the learning of children with ASD. Specific strategies and resources will be shared.
Presenter: Michelle Hamelin-Purcell has been working as a social worker for the past 17 years. She has a
Master’s degree in social work, along with a variety of professional development certificates from training that
she has attending over the years. She worked initially at the Children’s Aid society, followed by nine years
working with children who had been abused physically, sexually or emotionally at the Children’s Treatment
Centre in Cornwall. She then worked as a medical social worker at CHEO in Nephrology and has spent the
last three years at the Ottawa Children’s Treatment Centre, working with families of children who have
physical or developmental disabilities. She is presently doing counselling with families, she runs two parent
support groups for parents who have a child diagnosed on the Autism Spectrum, and she does counselling
with children with high functioning Autism and Asperger’s.
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To register, please complete attached registration form.
*For groups of three or more participants from the same agency/organization please use the
group registration form.*
For additional information about the Conference, please contact Diane Merpaw by email at
[email protected] or by telephone at 613-933-6282 extension 3324.
Pour vous inscrire, veuillez s.v.p. compléter le formulaire d’inscription en pièce-jointe.
*Pour les groupes de 3 participant(e)s de la même agence/organisme, svp utilisez le
formulaire de groupe.*
Pour des informations supplémentaires concernant la Conférence, SVP contactez Diane
Merpaw par courriel au [email protected] ou par téléphone au 613-933-6282, poste
3324.
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