NCTCA2018: Full Schedule

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11:30 MST

The creation of Anxiety

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In this 2 hour session we will explore the origins of anxiety as a Mental Illness and how our society has promoted it. Brain development and current Canadian data on this illness will be shared and strategies in learning to cope with it and move forward will be discussed.

Speakers

Kathy Penner

Mental Health Teacher, Calgary Board of Education

Kathy Penner has been teaching with the CBE for 16 years. She has an extensive background in working with students with special needs including a specialized program for students with severe mental health diagnoses. She is currently teaching social sciences and Construction 10.

Thursday February 8, 2018 11:30 - 13:30 MST
Shaw CC: Salon 4 9797 Jasper Ave

Admin / Leadership Guidance / Counselling

Room Details Workshop Max Capacity - 160
Grade Focus General
Tags English

11:45 MST

Dungeons & Dragons & Social Skills

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The value of role play has been recognized for decades as a low risk way to help people rehearse interpersonal interactions and coping strategies. Dungeons and Dragons, and other roleplaying games, can serve a similar same function for students. In fact, they have an advantage over free-form role play due the carefully constructed worlds and rules integral to play. The codified structures help students by providing clearly defined and understandable frameworks in which to act. In this session we will look at what roleplaying games are and how they can be used as a way to improve social skills, resiliency, and self-confidence.

Speakers

Daniel Hodges

Hazard Gaming

Originally from England, schooled in New Zealand, I'm currently an assistant principal in the Black Gold District. I've been a teacher for 25 years and actively interested in having fun for twice that long. Over the years I've found that it's a positive to have shared experiences... Read More →

Thursday February 8, 2018 11:45 - 12:45 MST
Shaw CC: Salon 13/14 9797 Jasper Ave

Guidance / Counselling General Interest / Intérêt Général

Room Details Workshop Max Capacity - 48
Grade Focus General
Tags English

12:00 MST

A Sneak Peak Into My Counselling Toolbox-Shhh It's Confidential

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In this session I will share some of the different strategies I used as a school counsellor in individual, small group and large group settings with a focus on grades 1-6. You will have a chance to experience some of the activities first hand and hopefully leave with an idea to try for your next counselling session. Some of the topics covered will address how our actions make others feel, the importance of having a network of support, and other common counselling topics. I will also share with you my tracking and documentation practices and how to build small group support groups.

Speakers

Shannon Chabot

My love for teaching started at an early age. I had an interest in working with others and that grew into a passion when I began volunteering in a GOALS (Gaining Occupational and Life Skills) classroom at the age of 15. After high school, I gained more experience in the field prior... Read More →

Thursday February 8, 2018 12:00 - 13:00 MST
Shaw CC: Salon 15/16 9797 Jasper Ave

Guidance / Counselling Inclusive Education / Éducation Inclusive

Chairperson Donna Chanasyk - St. Albert Public #73
Room Details Lecture Max Capacity - 60
Grade Focus K-6
Tags English

13:00 MST

8 Tools to Reduce Anxiety & Stress for Kids of All Ages

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Discover 8 highly effective tools that reduce anxiety and stress. We all experience moments of anxiety and stress, which is part of life and can be beneficial. However it can also erode self confidence, turn your stomach into knots and severely impact your well-being. For some anxiety may become excessive and begin to control or negatively impact day-to-day living. In this workshop you’ll learn 8 tools that effectively reduce anxiety and stress. These tools will help kids big and small regain control of their life and actively take charge of their lifestyle, thoughts and emotions.

Speakers

Donna Freeman

Founder, Yoga In My School

Yoga In My School - Mindfulness and Yoga for YouthSAVE 25% with coupon code CONVENTION2021Help kids relieve anxiety, handle stress, foster self resilience, and increase calm.School Yoga and Mindfulness w Flair, Intention & Fun, Be present, Find calm, Reduce stress. Love life, Essential... Read More →

Thursday February 8, 2018 13:00 - 15:00 MST
Westin: Devonian Rm 10135 100 St NW

General Interest / Intérêt Général Guidance / Counselling

Room Details Lecture Max Capacity - 294
Grade Focus General
Tags English

12:30 MST

Stress Management for Overachievers

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Do you teach any high school age "overachievers"? How about students who feel entitled to achievement but take few steps to create success? Is the issue because of anxiety, or entitlement, or neither? This session is designed to show teachers what might be going on for some of these stressed out students, and the presentation will provide teachers will take away strategies.

Speakers

Vincent Mireau

Association Instructor, Alberta Teachers' Association

Vincent Mireau is a Psychologist in Whitecourt, AB. He is the Past President of the ATA Council of School Counsellors.

Friday February 9, 2018 12:30 - 13:30 MST
Shaw CC: Salon 3 9797 Jasper Ave

Guidance / Counselling Teaching Practices/ Pédagogie

Room Details Lecture Max Capacity - 175
Grade Focus 10-12
Tags English