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 Current Events
Kelty Resource Centre's Aug Teleconference Education Sessions
NB. The event date has changed from Tue Aug 17 to Wed Aug 18 and the access code is new.
1. Back to school routines
Please join us by dialing in 1866-265-1385 Code: 604-707-6370
Date & Time: Wednesday, August 18th, 2010 12-1pm
Objectives:
- To gain insight from a parent about their struggle in getting kids with mental health challenges get back to routines after the summer
- To hear from a paediatrician sharing her work experience in how to help the children with mental health concerns to develop better sleep hygiene for preparing them back to school in Sept after the long summer holiday
Panelists:
Pei-Yoong Lam, Paeditrician, BC Children's Hospital, Specialized Provincial Eating Disorders Program
Monica Kriese, F.O.R.C.E. Parent Support Coordinator, Salmon Arm
Moderator: Saman Khan, Project Coordinator, Kelty Resource Centre
For more information, please contact the Kelty Resource Centre at 604-875-2084 or 1800-665-1822 or email: keltycentre@bcmhs.bc.ca
2. Eating Disorders Prevention Teleconference-
How early is too early to teach kids healthy eating habits and attitudes about food and their bodies?
Date and Time: Thursday August 12, 2010 12-1pm
The panelists will strategize ways to parents, families, educators and clinicians about ways to prevent the development of eating disorders in young children.
To join: Dial in 1866-265-1385 code: 604-707-6373
Moderator: Danielle Lowe, Practicum Student, Kelty Resource Centre
For more information, please contact the Kelty Resource Centre at phone 604-875-2084 or Toll Free 1800-665-1822 or email:
keltycentre@bcmhs.bc.ca
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My eating disorder: Why it's a part of my life and ideas of how to change.
For 17 years and older struggling with disordered eating and wanting to gain a better understanding of the role/function of their eating disorder. The group will discuss :
- Way to udnerstand why an eating disorder is part of a person's life
- Thoughts about change and the factors that influence readiness to make changes
- Specific strategies people use to cope differently
- Myths around health and eating
Date: ongoing
Time: 6:30 till 8pm
Location: 601 West Broadway 6th floor (one block west of cambie)
Cost: covered by the Looking Glass Foundation
Group Facilitators: Daryl Ternowski, Registered Psychologist, and Angela Birnie, Registered Dietitian
Referral Process: contact Dr. Ternowski at 604-219-0381 directly.
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Summer Institute 2010
The BC Mental Health and Addiction Services and the BC Teachers Federation are collaborating in organizing the 2010 Summer Institute to address the mental health and substance use issues among children and youth in BC schools.
Date: Aug 26 Thursday
Time: 8:30 -4:30am
Topic: Understanding Anxiety, Eating Disorders, Self-Harm, use of alcohol and drugs
Location: Chan Centre Auditorium at BCCH
Cost: Free
Target audience: educators and anyone interested in mental health and substance use issues among child and youth in BC schools either in person or webcast.
Space is limited, the event is available on a first come first served basis. For enquiries and registration, please contact Kiera Ishmael, the Project Coordinator at kishmael@cw.bc.ca
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