Frontier College and Welcoming Communities is pleased to offer a Multicultural Volunteer Tutor Training Workshop.
March 26 / 27th, 2011
MetroWorks [10:00am - 4:00pm]
Bayers Road Shopping Centre
7071 Bayers Road (TD Bank Entrance)
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Workshop topics include:
• Reading & Writing with Children and Youth
• Adult Tutoring Techniques
• ESL Tutor Training
• Cross-cultural Awareness Training
Frontier College operates a variety of literacy programs in various Halifax and Dartmouth locations. We recruit, screen and train volunteers to tutor children, youth and adults in a variety of settings. We also help other community-based organizations set up and run literacy programs for their own participants. Frontier College is a volunteer-based organization and as such, we depend on our trained volunteers to help us reach those who are in need of our services.
To register please contact:
Ramona Clarke
Frontier College
Community Coordinator
494-7003
rclarke@frontiercollege.ca
Friday, March 4, 2011
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Upcoming Healing Hands Lecture Series - focussing on mental health issues of school age children
Healing Hands Mental Health Association of Nova Scotia will be putting on a series of six (6) lectures on various mental health issues relating to school age children. The lectures will all be held on Saturdays (April 2, 9, 16, May 7, 14, and June 4, 2011) in the Multi-Purpose Room of the Bloomfield Centre, 2681 Agricola St., Halifax, NS.
The schedule of workshops is as follows:
April 2 — Dr. Stanley Kutcher, Psychiatrist with IWK Hospital — New Resources to Improve Youth Mental Health Services in Nova Scotia
April 9 — Ms. Carole Shirley, Psychologist with Roth Associates — Learning Disabilities: Identification and Remediation in School Going Children
April 16 — Dr. S.S Sodhi, Retired Dalhousie University Professor and Psychologist with Roth Associates — Making School Going Children Resilient: A Review of the Research
May 7 — Dr. Penny Corkum, Professor with the Dept. of Psychology, Dalhousie University — Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) in School Going Children: Identification and Remediation; Issues and Treatment
May 14 — Dr. Sabina Abidi, Psychiatrist with IWK Hospital — Depression in School Going Children
June 4 — Dr. Virginia Walford, Psychologist with Roth Associates — Grieving and Grief Therapy For School Going Children
If you think that this series or any lecture within the series might be of interest to you or a friend, please pre-register via phone (902-479-4656) or by email to hhmhans@gmail.com by leaving information about your name and contact information and whether you plan to attend all of the lectures or select lectures.
A small fee will be charged for the workshops and pre-registration is required as space is limited.
The schedule of workshops is as follows:
April 2 — Dr. Stanley Kutcher, Psychiatrist with IWK Hospital — New Resources to Improve Youth Mental Health Services in Nova Scotia
April 9 — Ms. Carole Shirley, Psychologist with Roth Associates — Learning Disabilities: Identification and Remediation in School Going Children
April 16 — Dr. S.S Sodhi, Retired Dalhousie University Professor and Psychologist with Roth Associates — Making School Going Children Resilient: A Review of the Research
May 7 — Dr. Penny Corkum, Professor with the Dept. of Psychology, Dalhousie University — Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) in School Going Children: Identification and Remediation; Issues and Treatment
May 14 — Dr. Sabina Abidi, Psychiatrist with IWK Hospital — Depression in School Going Children
June 4 — Dr. Virginia Walford, Psychologist with Roth Associates — Grieving and Grief Therapy For School Going Children
If you think that this series or any lecture within the series might be of interest to you or a friend, please pre-register via phone (902-479-4656) or by email to hhmhans@gmail.com by leaving information about your name and contact information and whether you plan to attend all of the lectures or select lectures.
A small fee will be charged for the workshops and pre-registration is required as space is limited.
Brain Injury Dialogues: Brain Awareness Week Film and Panel Discussion
7:00 pm Monday March 14, 2011
QEII Royal Bank Theatre, Halifax Infirmary, 1796 Summer Street, Halifax
Though he appears normal, Rick Franklin's brain injury has made his life anything but. Teaming up with veteran documentary maker and friend Lyell Davies, Rick explores the impact that brain injury has had on himself and other survivors.
Panelists – L. Syd Johnson, Beverly Butler, Heather McNally
Join us. Watch the film. Discuss the ethical issues.
For more information http://www.noveltechethics.ca/
QEII Royal Bank Theatre, Halifax Infirmary, 1796 Summer Street, Halifax
Though he appears normal, Rick Franklin's brain injury has made his life anything but. Teaming up with veteran documentary maker and friend Lyell Davies, Rick explores the impact that brain injury has had on himself and other survivors.
Panelists – L. Syd Johnson, Beverly Butler, Heather McNally
Join us. Watch the film. Discuss the ethical issues.
For more information http://www.noveltechethics.ca/
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