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Final Assignment Due

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 13:14:20 -0700

Start: 2008-11-20 13:00

End: 2008-11-20 13:59

Final Assignment Due

Voices from the Community

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 09:09:59 -0700

Start: 2008-11-20 19:00

End: 2008-11-20 22:00

I am happy to be the inaugural speaker at Vancouver Community College’s Voices from the Community series. My presentation, called “The Developing Human:: Integrative Approaches to Health and Wellness,” will be on November 20 at 7pm. Here’s the marketing blurb:

Cutting-edge research in the human and social services is leading to a
fusion of best practices for health, wellness, and healing. Nurses are
learning to teach Yoga to patients; educators and childhood
development professionals are applying principles from neurology and
biochemistry; counsellors are working with clients to develop health
plans for nutrition and exercise. These multidisciplinary developments
are the direct result of new research that encourages and supports the
integration of many practices. From the foundational principles of
early childhood development, to the health and mentorship requirements
of adolescents, to the complex and challenging needs of adults, the
best practices are increasingly those which embody a holistic and
collaborative approach to wellness.

In his workshop The Developing Human: Integrative Approaches to
Health and Wellness, best-selling author Ross A. Laird will present
emerging ideas and strategies to assist children, adolescents and
adults through the complex themes and stages that contribute to
overall health and wellness. Building on innovative research in the
fields of childhood development, health, fitness, psychology,
neuroscience, and other fields, Dr. Laird will provide a framework for
understanding and working with various challenges and milestones
throughout the lifespan: addictions, trauma, depression, anxiety,
behavioural concerns, educational hurdles, and more. Each of these
topics will be presented in the context of emerging best practices
within a multidisciplinary environment of professional practice. This
workshop will be of interest to professionals in the fields of health,
social services, education, childhood development, and other related
fields. It will also be of interest to those working on program
development within these fields and within the rapidly-changing
landscape of integrative and interdisciplinary human and social
services.

For further information, and to register, please visit VCC.

Or, call 604.443.8484 to register over the phone.
The cost is $35.
Workshop Name: Voices from the Community
CNSK 1152.
CRN 30483.

Voices from the Community Presentation

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 14:58:13 -0700

Start: 2008-11-20 19:00

End: 2008-11-20 22:00

A presentation at VCC (250 West Pender Street, Vancouver, BC) on emerging and integrative approaches to health and wellness (with a focus on addictions).

Information Session for Careers in Creativity and Culture

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 06:24:35 -0800

Start: 2008-11-24 19:30

End: 2008-11-24 21:30

Many of my students, at Kwantlen and elsewhere, are searching for careers without cubicles. These students are interested in careers in the arts, in expressive arts therapies, in culture and multiculturalism, in media and publishing, and in many other interdisciplinary areas. The difficulty for many students is that they are completing programs which are limited to specific fields and disciplines, and such specificity does not reflect their intended career paths. They want interesting and diverse careers, not jobs hidebound by traditional roles and practices.
This information session, held at Kwantlen’s Surrey campus on November 24th (7:30 pm to 9:30 pm, Room G1205A), will offer students a glimpse of various interdisciplinary career paths and options. For students earlier in their academic development, the session will offer ideas about courses and overall direction. For those nearing completion, the session will offer perspectives about employment and career advancement.
This session is open to the public, not just to Kwantlen students. If you are interested in attending, please use the signup link below (site membership and login are required for this option). Or, simply show up. There is no fee.

[R]Group Counselling

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 15:09:09 -0700

Start: 2008-11-27 18:30

End: 2008-11-27 21:30

CRN 30395

[R]Group Counselling

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 15:10:47 -0700

Start: 2008-12-04 18:30

End: 2008-12-04 21:30

CRN 30395