Location: Rossmere Golf and Country Club - 925 Watt Street
Session Information The Biology of Stress and the Science of Hope Session Description: "There comes a point where we need to stop just pulling people out of the river. We need to go upstream and find out why they're falling in." (Desmond Tutu) The session will focus on the biological relationship between stress and trauma and the epigenetic principles connecting them to physical and behavioral manifestations. In an interactive session, the presenter will give a brief overview on the latest research into trauma affected individuals and insights into building resiliency and optimism into our professional and personal lives. Speaker Bio: Wes Warren Wes has been a teacher and counsellor for over 30 years with experiences in working with students from grades 4 through 12 in both urban and rural settings. As Session Information When Trauma Occurs: Action and Reaction Session Description: Before, during and after the trauma. My session will focus on my first- hand experience of dealing with a traumatic experience in the workplace. I will discuss what may have prepared me for dealing with an event like this. I will also share my story of how the events unfolded and how I responded to the traumatic crisis. I will also share the aftermath of the trauma and how dealing with a traumatic event can be a process that takes days, weeks, months or even years. Speaker Bio - Derek Simpson Session Information Trauma-Informed Care – Building a Culture of Strength Trauma is prevalent in our world and has an impact on many of the people we interact with, including our students and colleagues. This session explores how to build trauma-informed interactions and culture. Participants will develop an understanding of the pervasive impact of trauma on individual health and relationships. Guiding principles will be explored for increasing emotional and physical safety, culturally sensitive empowerment, and creating greater resilience for all. Becoming trauma informed creates a sustainable foundation in any work setting to promote strength, engagement, and recovery. Speaker Bio: Nathan Gerbrandt, MSW, RSW Session Information The Future - Creating Trauma Informed Schools Now what? This session will help to synthesize the morning's information while tapping into the participants' current practices as they relate to trauma informed teaching. Fiona England will review trauma related local research and guide participants on an interactive afternoon to uncover and create a framework for trauma informed classes and schools. Participants will have time to discuss important issues at their table and share with the larger group. Be prepared to share! Speaker Bio: Fiona England, SAGE - 2018 - When 4 2 0 Turns into 3:30: Hashing out the Effects of Marijuana Legalization on our School System Last year MASTARS conference was held at The Gates on Roblyn, for the first time. There were 3 guest speakers, Dr Philip Tibbo, Dr.Sheri Fandrey from AFM and Lawyer Scott Gray. as well as a keynote address from our Education Minister Ian Wishart. SAGE 2017 - The Realities of Winnipeg Street Life: A day with the Winnipeg Police Service (WPS)6/7/2017
Current topic on Drugs This session will touch on the main drugs trends we are seeing in Winnipeg, especially in high schools, namely prescription drugs and designer drugs. Information will also be presented on Fentanyl and a few other dangerous street drugs that we have problems with in Winnipeg as they can trickle into our schools and we are seeing families and neighborhoods affected in all areas of the city. We want to dispel the myths surrounding drug addiction as we are seeing increasing numbers of accidental deaths involving young people. Child Abuse/Sexual Offences This presentation will focus on Sexual Assault, Sexual interference, Invitation to sexual touching, 2 and 5 year rule and more. Counter Exploitation This presentation will focus on Counter Exploitation, a Specialized Investigation Unit, which looks at the sex trade, human trafficking, street prostitution and more. Winnipeg Street Gang Culture This session will provide current information about street gangs in Winnipeg, including their culture, history, modes of operation as well as information that relates to the identification of individual gangs. MTSPDD (SAGE) 2016 - Dr. Peter LangmanWhy Kids Kill: Building positive school environments for safety and success Author of School Shooters: Understanding High School, College, and Adult Perpetrators and Why Kids Kill: Inside the Minds of School Shooters Topic of "School Shooters" with world renown author Dr. Peter Langman. We looked at the world of school shooters and what can be done to reinforce safety in schools. We will spent the day entering into conversations that have the potential to inform us on building positive school environments with greater empathy. SAGE 2015 - Community connections: seeking shelter from the storm
Turning Risk Into Reward Marc Kuly
It is likely that every teacher who has worked with students who are labelled at-risk has faced a similar dilemma. Bringing the community to you! - Ka Ni Kanichihk, Resource Assistance for Youth (RaY) and NCSALS: SAGE 2014Mental Health: From Shame and Stigma to Social Acceptance, Healing, and Recovery Topics included: 1. Keynote Stand-Up Against Stigma with Big Daddy Tazz 2. Optimizing recovery though early intervention for the onset of mental illness in adolescence and young adulthood with Marion Cooper and Joelle Blanchette 3. 100 Schools Project: Reaching youth with a powerful message about addiction with Stephan Richards View the PDF below to see the full SAGE Program.
SAGE 2013 Fighting Winged Monkeys: Staying Focused on YOUR Purpose: A day with Marc Fomby- founding CEO of FTC Prevention Services
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SAGE 2011
Perspectives on the Marginalized Student - Part 2 - Back by popular demand!
1. Transgender and Gender Non-conforming Students in School Settings Presenter: Dr. REECE MALONE, DHS, MPH, ACS
2. Reclaiming At-Risk Lost Prizes: Past, Present, and Future Initiatives (An abbreviated version of the new U of W course “Reclaiming Lost Prizes”)
Presenter: Dr. Ken McCluskey
1. Transgender and Gender Non-conforming Students in School Settings Presenter: Dr. REECE MALONE, DHS, MPH, ACS
2. Reclaiming At-Risk Lost Prizes: Past, Present, and Future Initiatives (An abbreviated version of the new U of W course “Reclaiming Lost Prizes”)
Presenter: Dr. Ken McCluskey
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SAGE 2010 -- Friday October 22nd, 2010
Peter Langman, Ph.D. Author of Why Kids Kill: Inside the Minds of School Shooters
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SAGE 2009 -- Friday October 23rd, 2009
Mental Health Day: Strategies and Suggestions for Assisting At Risk Youth at Home, in School and the Community
- Mental Health: A media perspective Introduction with Marty Gold
- Mental Health: Strategies for the Classroom – Henrique Braga
- Comedian Keener Dougherty
- Afternoon Keynote “From a Father’s Eyes” - The Rt. Hon, Ed Schreyer
- Anxiety Disorders: A medical Model – St. Boniface Hospital
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