Presentations from past modules are archived here in Breeze (audio narration over PowerPoint) format. These presentations are practice-oriented and focus on practical identification, assessment and intervention tools and strategies professionals working directly with children and youth with mental health concerns.

These presentations are password-protected. If you are a primary care professional and are interested in viewing a presentation, please complete and fax or mail the registration form below.These archived courses are FREE to Alberta professionals.

Please contact Kristy Plotsky at (403) 220-4310 or kristy.plotsky@albertahealthservices.ca for more information.

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2009/2010 Archived Presentations

Should You Take a Chill Pill
Should You Take a Chill Pill?
(Available until May 2011)
A 56-minute presentation describing how medications fit into the overall treatment plan, when to consider medications based on specific situations, and other factors that influence medication decisions.
Presenters: Dr. Kristin Morrison, MD, FRCPC, Department of Pediatrics, Alberta Health Services, Calgary Zone; Rekha Jabbal, BSP, Pharmacy Clinical Practice Leader, Child & Adolescent Addiction and Mental Health, Alberta Health Services, Calgary Zone; G.E. (John) Coppola, MD, CCFP, CME Lead, Department of Family Medicine, Alberta Health Services, Calgary Zone.

Mindfulness
Mindfulness
(Available until May 2012)
A 45-minute presentation describing the foundations of mindfulness, including the personal and professional benefits.
Presenters: Allan Donsky, MD, FRCPC Psychiatry, FRCPC Pediatrics, University of Calgary; Heather Good, MSW, RSW, Leadership Development and Individual/Corporate Team Coach.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: Not Your Everyday Anxiety
(Available until June 2012)
A 79-minute presentation describing what PTSD is, what causes it, and what differentiates it from other anxiety disorders. The presentation includes how to implement some basic coping strategies and resources to help support the young person’s healing.
Presenter: Lindsay Hope-Ross, M.Sc., R.Psych., Clinical Lead, Healthy Minds/Healthy Children Outreach Services, Alberta Health Services, Calgary Zone.

It's a Family Affiar
It’s a Family Affair: Techniques for Engaging the Family
(Available until July 2012)
A 35-minute presentation describing Family Centered Care (FCC) and how to engage with parents while delivering quality patient care. The presentation also outlines the benefits of Family Centered Care and what it can look like in your day-to-day work.
Presenter: Dahlia Libin, MSW, RSW. Community Education Services, Alberta Health Services, Calgary Zone.

The Game That Never Ends
The Game That Never Ends: Dealing With Video Game Abuse
(Available until July 2012)
A 39-minute presentation describing the impact of video games on development and health, plus outlining features and risk factors of video games and related media.
Presenter: Peter Churchill, M.Ed. Clinical Supervisor, Protection of Children Abusing Drugs, Alberta Health Services, Calgary Zone.

I Hate My Body
I Hate My Body! Dealing with Problems of Body Image & Self- Concept (Available until August 2012)
A 45-minute presentation that describes red flags for body image and self concept concerns in children and adolescents. This presentation also discusses how to develop and apply interventions appropriately.
Presenter: Dianne Drummond, MSc, RD. Eating Disorders Prevention Specialist, Addiction and Mental Health, Alberta Health Services, Edmonton Zone.

Up in Smoke
Up in Smoke: Adolescent Substance Abuse
(Available until August 2012)
A 32-minute presentation that describes knowledge and skill in the area of tobacco use prevention, and offers strategies for reduction and cessation with young people.
Presenter: Kelsey Clark, B.HSc., Community Tobacco Reduction Counsellor, Youth Addiction Services, Alberta Health Services, Calgary Zone.

Scared Spitless
Part 1: Differentiating Anxiety Disorders
(Available until February 2012)
A 70-minute presentation describing when anxiety is “normal” versus “disordered,” common types of anxiety struggles, and general principles of treatment including when to consider medication.
Presenter: Dr. Megan Rodway, MD, FRCP(C), Clinical Medical Director, Mood and Anxiety Disorders Specialty Clinic, Child & Adolescent Addiction and Mental Health Program, Alberta Health Services, Calgary Zone.

Part 2: Anxiety Disorders in the Classroom
(Available until February 2012)
A 51-minute presentation describing the most common reasons why children and teens refuse/avoid school, and how anxiety disorders impact functioning in the classroom.
Presenter: Cheryl Gilbert MacLeod, Ph.D., The Family Psychology Place.

Hurting Homes: Screening and Assessing Domestic Abuse
Part 1: Hurting Homes
(Available until September 2012)
A 20-minute presentation describing the dynamics of domestic violence and abuse within our culturally diverse population, and how domestic violence and abuse are health and safety issues.
Presenter: Linda McCracken, RN. Domestic Violence Program Coordinator, Alberta Health Services, Calgary Zone.

Part 2: Children Exposed to Domestic Violence
(Available until September 2012)
A 32-minute presentation describing the research on children exposed to domestic violence, the impact and effects of exposure, and several interventions to assist children exposed to domestic violence.
Presenter: Leslie M. Tutty, PhD, Faculty of Social Work, University of Calgary.

ADHD- Adolescence Through Adulthood
ADHD- Adolescence Through Adulthood
(Available until October 2012)
An 18-minute presentation that describes the history of ADHD and outlines how to develop a treatment approach for the successful management of individuals and families with ADHD. It includes a discussion on how to use the rating scales for ADHD, and how to develop a consistent approach to the diagnosis of ADHD.
Presenter: Declan Quinn MD., FRCPC, Head, Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry, College of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon Health Region.

Mental Health Stigma and Discrimination Is Worse
Than the Illness Itself
Part 1: Mental Health Stigma and Discrimination
(Available until October 2012)
A 28-minute presentation describing the social origins, impacts, and nature of mental health-related stigma and discrimination.
Presenter: Heather Stuart, PhD. Queen’s University.

Part 2: Mental Health Commission of Canada’s Anti-Stigma Campaign (Available until October 2012)
A 20-minute presentation that familiarizes the audience with child and youth mental health in Canada. The presentation will enhance awareness about the Mental Health Commission of Canada and the Anti-Stigma Anti-Discrimination Initiative.
Presenter: Dr. Simon Davidson, Chair, Child & Youth Advisory Committee, Mental Health Commission of Canada; Chief Strategic Planning Executive, Centre of Excellence for Child & Youth Mental Health at CHEO.

Part 3: The Family Perspective
(Available until October 2012)
A 20-minute presentation to help people consider that mental health challenges and stigma impact the whole family.
Presenter: Keli Anderson, Executive Director, The F.O.R.C.E. Society for Kids’ Mental Health.

Part 4: The Youth Perspective
(Available until October 2012)
A 14-minute presentation describing how self-stigma affects a youth’s reality, self-image, and his/her interactions with his/her social networks.
Presenter: Joe Leger, Mental Health Youth Worker, Youth with Lived Experience. Child and Youth Advisory Committee, Mental Health Commission of Canada.

Healer Heal Thyself: Coping with Vicarious Trauma
Part 1: Vicarious Trauma in Physicians
(Available until November 2012)
A 34-minute presentation that looks at the concept and implications of vicarious trauma. The presenter also explores the necessity of self-care, and the need for support for and by co- workers.
Presenter: Vincent Hanlon MD, CCFP (EM) Assessment Physician, Alberta Medical Association Physician & Family Support Program.

Part 2: Vicarious Trauma in Allied Health Professionals
(Available until November 2012)
An 8-minute presentation describing knowledge and awareness of burnout, or compassion fatigue, in practice, as well as how to recognize the symptoms of burnout/compassion fatigue.
Presenter: Jane M. Oxenbury, MEd., R.Psych.

Body Blues
The Relationship Between Mental Health and Physical Ailments
(Available until November 2012)
A 37-minute presentation that describes the many areas of clinical interest involving body ailments and mental illness, as well as the association between physical and psychiatric illnesses. Presenter: Dr. Tyler Pirlot MD, FRCPC. Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, Pediatric Consultation Liaison Psychiatry, Alberta Health Services, Calgary Zone.

Not Quite Grown Up and Nowhere to Go:
Transitioning Care From Adolescence Into Adulthood
Clinical Perspectives
(Available until December 2012)
A 21-minute presentation that discusses the importance of purposeful, practical planning for young adults with mental health concerns as they transition to adulthood. The presentation will foster an understanding of the different aspects of transition as it impacts these young adults.
Presenters: Amanda Richardson, M.C., RSW; Adriana Sorbo, M.A., R.Psych. Transitional Youth Services, Child & Adolescent Addiction and Mental Health Program, Alberta Health Services, Calgary Zone.

Sleep Problemz-z-z
Part 1: Practical Advice to Improve Childhood Insomnia
(Available until December 2012)
A 46-minute presentation describing normal and abnormal sleep patterns in childhood, and outlining the causes of childhood insomnia.
Presenter: Shelly K. Weiss, MD. Pediatric Neurology, Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto.

Part 2: The Trials and Tribulations of Teen Sleep
(Available until December 2012)
A 52-minute presentation discussing the pertinent challenges of adolescent sleep, and outlining the sleep disorders common in the adolescent population.
Presenters: Manisha Witmans, MD, FRCPC, DABSM, Rochelle Young RN, BA, BScN.

2008/2009 Archived Presentations

Anger Management: Anger Manifestations & Strategies
Presentation  1: Anger Management
(Available until February 2011)
A 15-minute presentation to examine the different manifestations of an angry child and adolescent and to introduce various anger management strategies and interventions for primary care practitioners.
Presenter: Dr. Vic Grossi, PhD, R.Psych., Adjunct Associate Professor University of Calgary

Presentation  2: Case Studies & Other Thoughts
(Available until February 2011)
A 20-minute presentation of case studies of angry youth & other thoughts.
Presenter: Vic Grossi, Ph.D., R.Psych. Adjunct Associate Professor University of Calgary

Sleep Disorders
Presentation 1: Sleep Disorders – from A(pnea) to ZZZZZZZZZZ
(available until February 2011)
A 84-minute presentation to increase knowledge and skills in identification, assessment and intervention in sleep disorders in children and briefly review common sleep problems and recommended interventions.
Presenter:  Gary S Hnatko MD, FRCPC , Child Psychiatry, University of Alberta

Depressive Disorders
Presentation 1: Depressive Disorders Clinical Presentation & Assessment
(available until March 2011)
A 60-minute presentation identifying risk factors and the way in which depressive disorders present as well as understanding the importance of screening for depression and using a screening instrument in daily clinical work.
Presenter:  Dr. Allan Donsky, Psychiatry & Paediatrics, University of Calgary

Presentation  2: Depressive Disorder Pharmacologic & Psychotherapeutic Treatments
(available until March 2011)
A 47-mintue presentation describing the best current evidence for treatments and making informed judgments about risk/benefit analysis including risks associated with antidepressants.
Presenter:  Dr. Allan Donsky, Psychiatry & Paediatrics, University of Calgary

Mental Health Assessment
Presentation 1: Mental Health Assessment
(available until March 2011)
A 47-minute presentation to help identify essential parts of a mental health/psychiatric assessment and mental status examination.
Presenter: Dr. David Shih, MD, FRCP, Psychiatrist, Associate Clinical Professor, University of Alberta

Presentation 2: Psychological Mental Health Assessment
(available until March 2011)
A 62-minute presentation includes comments on informed consent in assessment, common errors in reasoning in assessment and how to address them, and concludes with a survey of psychological assessment tools that may be used by the "typical" psychologist in the mental health assessment of children and adolescents.
Presenter: Paul Jerry, R.Psych, Associate Professor, Athabasca University

Narrative Strategies: An Approach for Working with Children.
Session: 1
(Available until September 2011)
A 15-minute presentation to discuss strategies found to be effective in working with children and adolescents.
Presenters: Sally St. George, PhD, MS, Associate Professor, Faculty of Social Work, University of Calgary
Dan Wulff, PhD, MSW, Associate Professor, Faculty of Social Work, University of Calgary

Session: 2
(Available until September 2011)
A 14-minute presentation to discuss strategies found to be effective in working with children and adolescents.
Presenters: Sally St. George, PhD, MS, Associate Professor, Faculty of Social Work, University of Calgary
Dan Wulff, PhD, MSW, Associate Professor, Faculty of Social Work, University of Calgary

Session: 3
(Available until September 2011)
A 17-minute presentation to discuss strategies found to be effective in working with children and adolescents.
Presenters: Sally St. George, PhD, MS, Associate Professor, Faculty of Social Work, University of Calgary
Dan Wulff, PhD, MSW, Associate Professor, Faculty of Social Work, University of Calgary

Session: 4
(Available until September 2011)
A 8-minute presentation to discuss strategies found to be effective in working with children and adolescents
Presenters: Sally St. George, PhD, MS, Associate Professor, Faculty of Social Work, University of Calgary
Dan Wulff, PhD, MSW, Associate Professor, Faculty of Social Work, University of Calgary

Behavioural Issues & Oppositional Defiant Disorders
Presentation 1: Behavioural Issues & Oppositional Defiant Disorders
(Available until July 2011)
A 61-minute presentation to increase knowledge & skills in the provision of interventions for behavioural issues & oppositional defiant behaviour in children & adolescents.
Presenter: Peter Baylis, PhD(c), RSW, Clinical Supervisor, Bow Valley Mental Health & Addiction Services

Sexual Identity & Gender Diversity
Presentation 1: Respecting Sexual Diversity & Gender Differences
(Available until July 2011)
A 38-minute presentation to increase the ability to respond to children & adolescents where issues of sexual diversity & gender differences arise.
Presenter: Jeny Mathews-Thusoo, MSc, Sean Alley, BA., Alberta Society for the Promotion of Sexual Health

Presentation 2: Early Sexual Development & Differentiation
(Available until July 2011)
A 23-minute presentation to increase practical knowledge of embryonic, foetal and post-natal sexual differentiation & development including gender identity and sexual orientation.
Presenter: Dr. Ian Kroll, MD, LMCC, LGM, FRCPC, DABPN(P), Associate Clinical Professor, University of Calgary

Managing Co-occurring Disorders: Substance Abuse & Mental Health
Presentation 1: Substance Abuse & Mental Health
(Available until August 2011)
A 39-minute presentation to increase knowledge of the clinical presentation of Substance- Related Disorders and have greater confidence in applying evidence-based modalities in the treatment of SRD.
Presenter: Dr. Charl Els, M.B. ChB., F.C. Psych, M.Med Psych, A.S.A.M., M.R.O. Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry, University of Alberta

Bipolar Disorder & ADHD: Separated at Birth or Together Forever?Presentation 1: Bipolar Disorder & ADHD: Separated at Birth or Together Forever
(Available until August 2011)
A 46-minute presentation to describe the clinical features that differentiate these disorders. To outline the features that are common to both, and know how to tease these apart by taking a careful history.
Presenter: Dr. Allan Donsky, MD FRCPC Psychiatry, FRCPC Pediatrics, Division of Child Psychiatry, University of Calgary

Early Psychosis
Presentation 1: Early Psychosis
(Available until September 2011)
A 46-minute presentation about the assessment and treatment of psychosis and to reduce the stigma associated with psychosis.
Presenters: Tom Ko, MSW, RSW, Dr. Chris Wilkes, ChB, MPhil, DCH, MRCP, FRCPC, Division Chief, Alberta Children’s Hospital

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: Symptom Recognition & Treatment Presentation 1: Identifying & Treating Childhood Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
(Available until September 2011)
A 25-minute presentation diagnosing OCD in children and adolescents
Presenter: Dr. Greg Schoepp, PhD, RPsych, Univeristy of Alberta/Stollery Children’s Hospital

Presentation 2: Identifying & Treating Childhood Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
(Available until September 2011)
A 33-minute presentation overview of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) treatment for childhood OCD
Presenter: Dr. Greg Schoepp, PhD, RPsych, Univeristy of Alberta/Stollery Children’s Hospital

Self-Injurious Behaviour
Self-Injurious Behaviour
(Available until October 2011)
A  46-minute presentation to increase knowledge of treatment interventions for self-injurious behaviours.
Presenter: Bill Hanec, MSW, RSW, Family Therapist, Young Adult Program

Asperger's Syndrome: Assessment & Intervention
Asperger’s Syndrome: Assessment & Intervention
(Available Until October 2011)
A 53-minute presentation to increase knowledge and strategies for supporting children and families affected by Asperger Syndrome.
Presenter: Gary Hnatko, MD FRCPC, Psychiatrist, Director, Division of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, University of Alberta.

Parental Mental Illness:Impacts & Strategies for Working with Children
Parental Mental Illness Presentation
(Available until November 2011)
A 32-minute presentation to provide beginner understanding of the complex issue of parental mental illness and the impact of parental mental illness on child development from birth to five years.
Presenter: Carol Rupcich, RN, MN, Marlene O’Neil-Laberge, MSW, RSW.

Grieving Children: Understanding & Helping Them
Part 1: How to Care: What to Say
Presentation 1 A
(Available until November 2011)
A 24-minute presentation to increase understanding of grief theories as they apply to bereavement experiences, significance of time of death, styles of grieving and the ongoing nature of grief.
Presenter: Bev Berg, BSW, RSW, CT, Megan Miller, MSW, RSW, Grief Support Coordinators, Pediatric Palliative Care & Grief Support Services.

Part 1: How to Care: What to Say
Presentation 1 B
(Available until November 2011)
A 32-minute presentation to increase understanding of grief theories as they apply to bereavement experiences, significance of time of death, styles of grieving and the ongoing nature of grief.
Presenter: Bev Berg, BSW, RSW, CT, Megan Miller, MSW, RSW, Grief Support Coordinators, Pediatric Palliative Care & Grief Support Services.

Part 2: Helping & Understanding Grieving Children
Presentation Part 2
(Available until November 2011)
A 29-minute presentation to increase ability to differentiate between children’s healthy & complicated grief.  To provide support and tools to for use when dealing with grieving children and teenagers.
 Presenter:  Nadine Gariepy-Fisk, MA RPT, Community Hopsice, Family Counsellor

2007/2008 Archived Presentations

Anxiety
Presentation 1: Medication & Pediatric Anxiety Disorders
(available until Sept 2010)
A 47-minute presentation about the potential benefits and drawbacks of using psychotropic medication in the pediatric population. This information continues to evolve with further research and investigation. The following presentation was based on a literature review conducted in 2007 and may not be accurate at the time of an archived posting. Presenter: Dr. Megan Rodway, Psychiatrist, Calgary Health Region

Presentation 2: CBT & Treatment of Anxiety Disorders
(available until Sept 2010)
A 23-minute presentation of Psychotherapeutic Interventions - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Treatment of Anxiety Disorders. Presenter: Dr. Kerri Wood, Psychologist; Annette Vance, Psychologist

Advanced work with attachment issues
Presentation 1: Advanced Assessment and Interventions in Early Childhood Attachment Presentation
(available until Sept 2010)
A 1 hour and 18 minute presentation on Advanced Assessment and Interventions in Early Childhood Attachment. Presenter: Dr. Sonya Vellet, Psychologist, Private Practice

Presentation 2: Attachment in School-Aged Children Presentation
(available until Sept 2010)
A 47-minute presentation on Attachment in School-Aged Children. Presenter: Terra Bovingdon and Karen Fabian, Calgary Family Services.

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
Presentation 1: Interventions for Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
(available until Sept 2010)
A 62- minute presentation on interventions for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders. Presenter: Dr. Ben Gibbard, Developmental Paediatrician, Alberta Children's Hospital; & Dr. Karen Serrett, Psychologist, Adolescent Mental Health Care Program, Calgary Health Region.

Presentation 2: Traditional Approaches to FASD in First Nations Communities
(available until Sept 2010)
A 30-minute presentation on traditional approaches to Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders in First Nations communities. Presenter: Dr. Deborah Pace, Psychologist, Healthy Minds/ Healthy Children

Bullying
Presentation 1: Introduction to Mild to Moderate Bullying: Supporting Students, Families & Schools
(available until Sept 2010)
A 59-minute presentation on the introduction to Mild to Moderate Bullying: Supporting Students, Families & Schools Presenter: Dr. Brenda Sautner, PhD, Assistant Superintendent, Red Deer Public School District

Presentation 2: Working with the Violent Young Aggressor
(available until Sept 2010)
A 55-minute presentation on Working with the Violent Young Aggressor. Presenter: Dr. Ryan Day, PhD, RPsych, Clinical Psychologist, Forensic Adolescent Program, CHR; Dr. Jennifer Jetté, PhD, RPsych, Clinical & Forensic Psychologist, CHR.

Presentation 3: Bullying and the Brain: Systemic Understandings for Systemic Solutions with special reference to institutionalized/adult bullying of gay children
(available until Sept 2010)
A 32-minute presentation on Bullying and the Brain: Systemic Understandings for Systemic Solutions with special reference to institutionalized/adult bullying of gay children. Presenter: Dr. Ian Kroll, MD, LMCC, LGM, FRCPC, DABPN(P), Associate Clinical Professor, University of Calgary

Aboriginal Issues in Adolescent Substance Abuse

Presentation 1: First Nations People and Substance Use and Misuse
(available until Sept 2010)
A 1 hour and 10 minute First Nations People and Substance Use & Misuse presentation. Presenter: Dr. Dennis Wardman, Community Medicine Specialist, BC Region