CATCA 2021: Full Schedule

9:00am MST

The Core Ingredients

The landscape of food provision and nutrition education in schools is evolving to align with new public health measures. At the same time, nutrition continues to be a key component in student learning. Through group discussions you will hear how schools are successfully adapting nutrition supports for students. A comprehensive school health approach will be used to highlight ‘The Core Ingredients’ for fostering life-long healthy eating habits.

Speakers

Katherine Brandon

Registered Dietitian, Alberta Health Services

I am a Public Health Dietitian with Alberta Health Services. I work with community members to support healthy eating environments within the community, such as schools, childcares, recreation centres, and workplaces; covering the areas of Red Deer, Lacombe and Blackfalds including... Read More →

Karen Olafson

Alberta Health Services

Carly Armstrong

Alberta Health Services

Carly is a Dietetic Intern working in the Central Zone. She is passionate about food and nutrition and wants to help make healthy eating practical and enjoyable for all!

Lauren Jewkes

Alberta Health Services

Lauren is a Dietetic Intern working in Central Alberta. She is passionate about helping people develop a healthy relationship with food, including eating a variety of foods they enjoy without guilt.

2020 10 30 The Core Ingredients Resource List pdf

Thursday February 18, 2021 9:00am - 10:15am MST
CATCA Virtual Room 070

9:00am MST

Rising Strong™ After Setbacks*THIS SESSION WILL NOT BE RECORDED*

*THIS SESSION WILL NOT BE RECORDED*
Representing Dr. Brené Brown’s latest research on vulnerability and shame, the Rising Strong™ workshop, will provide insights into:
• Rising after failure, disappointment, and loss, and the process for moving through them
• The physics of vulnerability and guidelines for rising after a fall
• How stories have power in your life to drive emotions, thoughts, and behaviours
• What it means to rumble with emotions like shame, guilt, anxiety, blame, accountability, resentment, grief, forgiveness, and perfectionism
• Emotional offloading strategies and how they move us away from our values
• Recognizing and capturing the stories we make up when faced with struggle
• Writing your own daring endings to tough stories
• Daring people fall. Own your story of falling to write your own bold ending.
This program is for anyone looking to rise from setbacks, losses and disappointments with greater courage in any area of their professional and personal life.

Speakers

Kimberly Knull

Owner, Courageous Leadership

Kimberly Knull is a Registered Psychologist, motivational speaker and trained by Brené Brown as a Dare to Lead™ facilitator. She’s the Co-Founder of Momentum Walk-In Counselling Society, a non-profit mental health counselling agency for those who would otherwise be unable to... Read More →

Values Clarification Exercise pdf

Thursday February 18, 2021 9:00am - 12:00pm MST
CATCA Virtual Room 072

Health and Wellness (TQS 3), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Division 3 (Gr 7-9) | Professional Issues (TQS 6), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Division 3 (Gr 7-9) | Counselling & Student Support (TQS/LQS 4), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Division 3 (Gr 7-9)

10:45am MST

Students with Scars: Understanding Self Injury

The reality of the pain and struggles that many of our students experience is becoming more apparent, and unfortunately the coping strategy of "self-harm" is becoming more common. There is a lot of fear, misunderstanding, myth, judgement and confusion surrounding why and how students self-injure and we are left wondering how best to react (or not?) and support them as they cope. This session will provide some insight into the reasons students self-harm, the various forms this behavior can take, and the best strategies for prevention and support through both their physical and emotional healing.

Speakers

Ariel Haubrich

Consultant/ Trainer/ Private Practitioner, Learning Network

Ariel Haubrich works in school

Thursday February 18, 2021 10:45am - 12:00pm MST
CATCA Virtual Room 069

Counselling & Student Support (TQS/LQS 4), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Division 2 (Gr 4-6)

12:30pm MST

The Hunger Games: That Kid’s Just Looking for Attention…

Everywhere around us kids are just “looking for attention” starved for connection & positive adult relationships. This session speaks to the biological, psychological and developmental reasons kids seek our attention & uses theory & humor to look at the behaviors & brains of these kids & the survival games they play. Participants will learn the "Vitamin C" approach to attention seeking behavior & explore practical ways to nourish children & youth with the time & attention they seek…and deserve.

Speakers

Ariel Haubrich

Consultant/ Trainer/ Private Practitioner, Learning Network

Ariel Haubrich works in school

Thursday February 18, 2021 12:30pm - 3:30pm MST
CATCA Virtual Room 069

Counselling & Student Support (TQS/LQS 4), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12) | Health and Wellness (TQS 3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12)

2:15pm MST

Teen Sexting, Nudes, and Distribution of Intimate Images

Smartphones, with the ability to send media instantaneously, have become the primary method in how teens will share what they call “nudes.” This behaviour comes with challenges for teens, parents, caregivers, law enforcement, schools, and communities. This program will summarize what over 250 academic peer-reviewed research projects have concluded on this behaviour. In addition, Canadian case law, and online investigative experience with teens and families will be discussed. The session will highlight influences, consent, choices, consequences that youth interact with. We will explore options teens have to reduce legal liability and reduce harm emotionally, psychologically, physically or socially specific to frequent challenges. Topic themes will include but not limited to exploitation, extortion, trust, law, privacy, incident response, and harm reduction. Information presented is sourced from research experience, literature review analysis, online investigation experience, and digital safety practitioner knowledge. This program is ideal for anyone that work with teens.

Speakers

Brandon Laur

Teen Sexting, The White Hatter

Brandon Laur’s background includes a varied assortment of academic studies and professional work placements. He earned a master’s degree in Professional Communication, specializing in online manipulation. Professionally he has been employed with Personal Protection Systems working... Read More →

Thursday February 18, 2021 2:15pm - 3:30pm MST
CATCA Virtual Room 056

Diversity, Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 2 (Gr 4-6) | Equity & Human Rights (TQS/LQS 4), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 2 (Gr 4-6) | Health and Wellness (TQS 3), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 2 (Gr 4-6) | Counselling & Student Support (TQS/LQS 4), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 2 (Gr 4-6)

2:15pm MST

Relax, renew and refocus with Yoga Nidra. All you have to do is lie there *PRE-RECORDED*

Stress is disruptive to our lives and can negatively impact our emotional and physical wellbeing.
Grab a blanket, pillow, dim the lights and experience profound relaxation for your body and mind. All you have to do is lie there as Susan guides you through a deep meditation known as Yoga Nidra.
A perfect way to end your day.

Yoga Nidra (Guided Meditation): an ancient technique, thousands of years old, that Susan studied with Yoga Masters in India having done her advanced training in this area.

Speakers

Susan Agrios

Founder & CEO, Agrios Mindfitness

Agrios MINDFITNESS (Mindfulness Fitness) was born in the connective tissues between health and wellbeing. Susan Agrios changes lives. Online and in person, she teaches fitness, mindfulness and yoga for people and businesses the world over. Before MINDFITNESS, Susan was a K-12 teacher... Read More →

*MINDFITNESS Online Together Apart FREE beKIND Mindfulness Challenge pdf

Thursday February 18, 2021 2:15pm - 3:30pm MST
Online (Pre-Recording)

Health and Wellness (TQS 3), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Early Childhood Education (Pre K-K) | Counselling & Student Support (TQS/LQS 4), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Early Childhood Education (Pre K-K)

2:15pm MST

Creative Writing to Cope with Stress and Build Resiliency *PRE-RECORDED*

Learn creative ways to engage students struggling with anxiety and other mental health challenges, particularly during the pandemic, utilizing the empowering and healing capacities of writing. Creative writing exercises will be presented in both fiction and non-fiction as tools for personal reflection and betterment. Participants will leave having tried these writing exercises themselves and be equipped to apply them in the compassionate support of students in their schools and communities.

Stress and mental health are critical topics in our busy world wracked with pandemic fear and other challenges. Educators who know how to find peace and resiliency in themselves will be better equipped to support students to achieving the same. Creativity and writing are amazing tools to unlock negative emotions, confront unhealthy patterns of behavior and thinking, and become wholehearted and joyful people.

Participants should come prepared to write with paper, a pen or pencil, or a computer.

Speakers

Jaclyn Chute

Registered Dietitian, Teach Nutrition by Dairy Farmers of Canada's Registered Dietitians

Jaclyn Chute (RD, M.Ed.) is part of Dairy Farmers of Canada’s Alberta Teach Nutrition team that works collaboratively with educators, teachers, and community stakeholders to create engaging and impactful nutrition resources from early learning in child care to grade 12. Teach Nutrition... Read More →

Thursday February 18, 2021 2:15pm - 3:30pm MST
Online (Pre-Recording)

Language Arts (TQS 3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12) | Counselling & Student Support (TQS/LQS 4), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12) | Health and Wellness (TQS 3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12)

2:15pm MST

Dealing with Volatile Situations

Teachers have hundreds of interactions with parents, students and colleagues every day. Sometimes, those interactions involve conflict in dynamic and delicate circumstances. This session will explore common types of conflict, causes of conflict, legal rights and obligations of individuals in school-related conflict, and strategies for managing and resolving conflict effectively. A discussion of sample scenarios will help tie learnings to common conflict situations in the school context.

Speakers

Dr. Konni deGoeij

Associate Coordinator, Administrator Assistance, The Alberta Teachers' Association

Dr Konni deGoeij Alberta Teachers' Association Associate Coordinator, Administrator Assistance Edmonton, AB Dr Konsctancija (Konni) deGoeij has worked as schoolteacher, school-based administrator, teacher educator, researcher, and policy advisor in Alberta. Being an administrator... Read More →

Thursday February 18, 2021 2:15pm - 3:30pm MST
Virtual (Zoom)

Professional Issues (TQS 6), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Early Childhood Education (Pre K-K), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 1 (Gr 1-3) | Health and Wellness (TQS 3), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Early Childhood Education (Pre K-K), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 1 (Gr 1-3) | Counselling & Student Support (TQS/LQS 4), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Early Childhood Education (Pre K-K), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 1 (Gr 1-3)

9:00am MST

Calm Classroom: A Calm Mind Is A Focused Mind

Stress is disruptive to the learning process. Take time out to deeply relax your body and mind as I guide you through a relaxation technique I studied with Yoga Masters in India and in California with Dr. Richard Miller and teach you simple and easy to learn mindfulness techniques as short as 1-3 minutes in length. Learn how to integrate these mindfulness techniques into your daily life and classroom so you won't feel as drained or burnt out by the end of the day and will have a calmer classroom environment. I will also teach you some quick and simple movement and breath exercises to connect your mind and body. These exercises are great to help both you and your students refocus or "wake up" when your minds are wandering and you get that tired sleepy feel.
This is a session you definitely don't want to miss as I bring these ancient mindfulness techniques I studied in India, New Mexico and California with world-renowned Yoga Masters and make them easily accessible to you.
If you're up for the challenge together we will begin day 1 of the beKIND Mindfulness Challenge so you too can join our beKIND Mindfulness Movement of over 20 000 kids, teens and adults. I look forward to sharing these mindfulness techniques with you as I have seen them change lives. Hope you can join us
The new beCALM kit will be released the beginning of 2021

Speakers

Susan Agrios

Founder & CEO, Agrios Mindfitness

*MINDFITNESS Online Together Apart FREE beKIND Mindfulness Challenge pdf

Friday February 19, 2021 9:00am - 10:15am MST
CATCA Virtual Room 062

Counselling & Student Support (TQS/LQS 4), Early Childhood Education (Pre K-K), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 1 (Gr 1-3) | Health and Wellness (TQS 3), Early Childhood Education (Pre K-K), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 1 (Gr 1-3)

10:45am MST

Leading through Resilience: Supporting Youth through their Educational Journey

Join Willem as he shares his experience through the child welfare system, whilst navigating his own educational journey. Learn how he leads through resilience despite hardships he’s faced along the way. Willem Fraser creates an intimate experience with his audience. He will impart the audience with in-depth knowledge and understanding of how best to support youth through their educational journey. He hopes to empower educators through a hopeful message that they can support youth from various walks of life to become leaders of resilience too.

Speakers

Willem Fraser

Willem Fraser is a 20-year-old young person from Calgary, Alberta. Throughout Willem's life, he has faced hardships and adversity that constantly posed pressure on his education journey throughout elementary, junior high and senior high. It is through support from his educators and... Read More →

Leading Through Resilience External Links docx

Friday February 19, 2021 10:45am - 12:00pm MST
CATCA Virtual Room 073

Counselling & Student Support (TQS/LQS 4), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12)

10:45am MST

Ever Active Schools Feature Presentation: Impactful Student Leadership in the Here and Now

Youth are more than our future! A group of Calgary high school students in an Ever Active Schools program found themselves in the spotlight in April 2020 when their volunteer initiative, The Joy4All Project, received national and international attention for their creative approach to supporting seniors during the pandemic. Since April, their phone hotline has received over 33,500 phone calls from seniors and folks wanting to hear jokes and stories to help them feel connected in difficult times. This student-led project is just one example of how youth leverage their strengths and creativity to positively impact their communities. Join the student leaders behind The Joy4All Project to hear more about how to transform student learning through leadership in your schools.

Speakers

Ever Active Schools

Supporting Healthy School Communities

Ever Active Schools is a charity that supports healthy school communities all across Alberta. We offer professional development opportunities for teachers and administrators on a wide variety of topics to advance well-being in schools. Ever Active Schools puts on annual events such... Read More →

Friday February 19, 2021 10:45am - 12:00pm MST
CATCA Virtual Room 080

Counselling & Student Support (TQS/LQS 4), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Early Childhood Education (Pre K-K), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 1 (Gr 1-3) | Health and Wellness (TQS 3), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Early Childhood Education (Pre K-K), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 1 (Gr 1-3) | Keynotes and Special Events, Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Early Childhood Education (Pre K-K), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 1 (Gr 1-3)

10:45am MST

Test Anxiety Protocol

If you students are panicky and dysfunctional when a test is placed on their desk, their brain is likely working properly for a cage wrestling match. Let's learn a 5-step process for reducing excessive test anxiety that starts way before the test. Heads up: It involves fun.

Speakers

Vincent Mireau

Teacher & Counselling Psychologist

Vince Mireau is a clinical/educational psychologist working in the greater Whitecourt, Alberta region. His expertise is in creatively meeting the complex needs of children using play and biologically respectful approaches. He started his teaching career with Edmonton Catholic Schools... Read More →

Friday February 19, 2021 10:45am - 12:00pm MST
CATCA Virtual Room 065

Health and Wellness (TQS 3), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12) | Inclusive Education (TQS/LQS 4), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12) | Counselling & Student Support (TQS/LQS 4), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12)

10:45am MST

MINDFITNESS Workouts: A Revolutionary Approach To Fitness

It’s taken me over 20 years to create MINDFITNESS Workouts (Mindfulness + Fitness) which is a revolutionary approach to fitness where we connect the body and mind through movement and breath.
Getting into shape is like building a house. First you have to lay down the foundation and build a stable solid base and then you can progress from there. Far too often training becomes all about getting your heart rate up high and pushing yourself to lift heavier weights without proper form, resulting in injury, having to stop activity and eventually get treatment. I’ve seen this pattern over and over again. With proper training and mindful movement you can go back to and continue to do the things you love to do.
During this session I focus on building a strong stable solid base, functional movement patterns with an emphasis on correcting body imbalances, proper form, posture and addressing weaknesses which often lead to injury.
Coming together online is a safe and super fun way for us to connect, get into shape and leave you feeling energized, refreshed and grounded as each session also ends with a meditation.

Speakers

Susan Agrios

Founder & CEO, Agrios Mindfitness

*MINDFITNESS Online Together Apart FREE beKIND Mindfulness Challenge pdf

Friday February 19, 2021 10:45am - 12:00pm MST
CATCA Webinar 3000-4

Health and Wellness (TQS 3), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Early Childhood Education (Pre K-K) | Keynotes and Special Events, Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Early Childhood Education (Pre K-K) | Counselling & Student Support (TQS/LQS 4), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Early Childhood Education (Pre K-K)

12:30pm MST

Support Your Emotional Well Being And Your Students During Uncertain Times

“A calm mind is a focused mind. Our world has changed and most of us are struggling to make sense of what’s going on trying to find calm in the chaos and uncertainty we are all experiencing. I can’t imagine a better time to bring us together and teach you a variety of mindfulness and meditation techniques (30 seconds -11 minutes) for relaxation, emotional balance, self-regulation and improve focus to integrate in your daily life and to share with your students. You will also experience in 30 seconds how to shift a negative thought pattern with a simple breathing technique and practice a meditation backed by scientific research showing benefits for depression, improved sleep, reduced stress and increased blood flow to the frontal lobe...the area responsible for attention, focus, concentration and memory. Together we will also begin Day 1 of the 40 Day be GRATEFUL Mindfulness Challenge. It’s simple and easy to do. All you need is you”.

Speakers

Susan Agrios

Founder & CEO, Agrios Mindfitness

*MINDFITNESS Online Together Apart FREE beKIND Mindfulness Challenge pdf

Friday February 19, 2021 12:30pm - 1:45pm MST
CATCA Virtual Room 062

Health and Wellness (TQS 3), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Early Childhood Education (Pre K-K) | Counselling & Student Support (TQS/LQS 4), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Early Childhood Education (Pre K-K)

12:30pm MST

How One Teacher Changed My Life in 10 Minutes*THIS SESSION WILL NOT BE RECORDED*

Many students with emotional distress sit undetected. A smile may appear on the outside while they are in pain on the inside. For years, this was Allan.

While attending university, a teacher finally saw beneath Allan’s mask and changed his entire life through a simple process. Allan shares this powerful approach, and reassures his audience that nobody needs to be fixed, but the value of being seen and heard is immeasurable.

Through a fun and interactive quiz, you will gain an increased understanding of mental illness, trauma, resilience, and wellness. You will walk away feeling better equipped to deal with the countless challenges that students face, and understand the integral role that you can play in each of their lives.

Learner Outcomes:

• Examine the impact that mental health has on the individual, the classroom, and society as a whole
• Review a non-invasive approach to address students in distress
• Empower students to reach out for help in times of need
• Discover how to create an attitude of resilience

*THIS SESSION WILL NOT BE RECORDED*

Speakers

Allan Kehler

Teacher, Professional Speaker, Out from the Shadows Consulting Inc.

Having persevered through his own mental health issues and substance use, Allan Kehler has learned valuable life lessons that have guided him on an incredible path of success. Allan is one of Canada’s most sought-after speakers when it comes to the topic of mental health and wellness... Read More →

Handout pdf

Friday February 19, 2021 12:30pm - 1:45pm MST
CATCA Webinar 3000-4

Keynotes and Special Events, Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Division 2 (Gr 4-6) | Health and Wellness (TQS 3), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Division 2 (Gr 4-6) | Counselling & Student Support (TQS/LQS 4), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Division 2 (Gr 4-6)

12:30pm MST

Amplifying Black Voices- A conversation with the Black Teachers’ Association *PRE-RECORDED*

What began 10 months ago when a handful of Black teachers asked themselves, “Who represents the voice of Black teachers in the province?” has grown into the Black Teachers Association (BTA) of Alberta; a network of 50+ Black educators and 100+ allies from all corners of the province! BTA members are united by a shared commitment to amplify the voices of Black students and teachers and a passion to make Alberta’s classrooms, schools, and communities more inclusive and socially just. February is Black History Month. What better way to spend part of your convention meeting members of the BTA and learning about Black history, culture, arts, and community? All are welcome.
To download this video, CLICK HERE

Speakers

Dan Grassick

Executive Staff Officer, Professional Development, The Alberta Teachers' Association

Dan Grassick (they/them) is Executive Staff Officer in the Alberta Teachers’ Association Professional Development program area where their main responsibilities include supporting the Association's specialist councils and teachers’ conventions, and working with Alberta teacher... Read More →

Matthew Sauer

A Conversations With the Black Teachers' Association

Born and raised in Calgary, Matt Sauer has been teaching High School ELA in the Calgary Catholic School District for 13 years. His father of German descent was also born in Calgary while his mother moved to Calgary with her family from Trinidad. He has always gravitated to his West... Read More →

Andrew Parker

Co-Founder, A Conversation with the Black Teachers' Association

Andrew G. Parker (BA, BEd) is a 20 year community basketball coach in Edmonton and he is also the Director of the 11th annual Pride of the North Basketball Tournament in North Edmonton. Andrew is also a member of the University of Alberta Golden Bears basketball alumni and a former... Read More →

Gail-Ann Wilson Mitchell

Cultural Diversity Education Consultant, Edmonton Public School Division

Gail-Ann Wilson Mitchell is a cultural diversity educator and former high school Social Studies teacher with 22 years of classroom experience. She is committed to building capacity in diversity leadership. Gail-Ann promotes change in education centred on pedagogies that dismantle... Read More →

Sarah Adomako Ansah

Co-Founder, Black Teachers' Association

E. Patrick Powell

A Conversation with the Black Teachers' Association

E. Patrick Powell, is a Jamaican Canadian and veteran teacher. After completing his BEd from the University of Alberta in 1982, Powell taught at Victoria School in Edmonton. In 1987, he completed an MEd at Oregon State University and started teaching at Harry Ainlay High School where... Read More →

Friday February 19, 2021 12:30pm - 1:45pm MST
Online (Pre-Recording)

2:15pm MST

MINDFITNESS Breaks: Quick Techniques to Create a Calm, Focused & Fit Classroom

MINDFITNESS: Mindfulness + Fitness
This new signature MINDFITNESS Training combines Mindfulness and Fitness to create MINDFITNESS. Designed specifically for teachers, students and parents we use movement and breath to connect the body and mind. Research shows exercise boosts student’s academic achievement, decreases behavior problems and improves focus and retention of information.
During this session I will teach you MINDFITNESS techniques for relaxation, to improve fitness (DPA), focus, attention and concentration and to foster self-regulation. As well, experience in 30 seconds how to shift negative thought patterns with a very simple breathing technique.
So come join us to experience MINDFITNESS techniques and learn how to integrate this into your daily life and classroom so everyone can lead healthier lives physically, mentally, emotionally and socially.
If you’re up for the challenge we will also begin Day 1 of the 40 Day beKIND Mindfulness Challenge so you too can join our Mindfulness Movement of over 20 000 kids, teens and adults. A session you won’t want to miss.
The new MINDFITNESS kit will be released the beginning of 2021

Speakers

Susan Agrios

Founder & CEO, Agrios Mindfitness

*MINDFITNESS Online Together Apart FREE beKIND Mindfulness Challenge pdf

Friday February 19, 2021 2:15pm - 3:30pm MST
CATCA Virtual Room 062

2:15pm MST

Dealing with Grief, Naturally

Did you know that grief does not just apply to the death of a loved one? The definition of Grief is the emotion we feel or experience when someone (friend, family, co-worker, pet) or something (job, marriage, worker) we are attached to is no longer as it was (Death, Caregiving, Loss of income). Co-Vid has caused grief for so many. Come learn the stages of grief and some natural coping mechanisms.

Speakers

Susanne Heaton

Owner, Motivated by Nature

For over 11 years, Susanne worked in the corporate world doing team building, public speaking, negotiating, marketing and sales. She took a total leap of faith after having some life changing wake-up calls and left the corporate world to start her own company, Motivated by Nature... Read More →

Friday February 19, 2021 2:15pm - 3:30pm MST
CATCA Virtual Room 067

Health and Wellness (TQS 3), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Early Childhood Education (Pre K-K) | Professional Issues (TQS 6), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Early Childhood Education (Pre K-K) | Counselling & Student Support (TQS/LQS 4), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Early Childhood Education (Pre K-K)

2:15pm MST

Health is Wealth: How to Live a Balanced Life *PRE-RECORDED*

We live in an increasingly fast paced, social media driven society, in which stress can become an issue- at times even fatal. Please join author, podcaster and speaker Mike Pickles in a highly engaging session, in which he explores the Wellness Wheel, offering practical strategies on how to live a more fulfilling, balanced lifestyle.

Specifically, you'll leave Mike’s session feeling informed, inspired and empowered for personal change. In the words of J. Stanford, “Health is a state of body, but wellness is a state of being.” Don't forget that health is wealth.

Speakers

Mike Pickles

Speaker, Author, Educator & Podcaster, New Beginnings Consultant

Mike A. Pickles hails from scenic Nova Scotia. He has been teaching for 27 years in the K-12 system, an Administrator, as well as the School Board and College level. He was fortunate enough to teach in all three of Canada’s northern territories; the Yukon, the Northwest Territories... Read More →

Friday February 19, 2021 2:15pm - 3:30pm MST
Online (Pre-Recording)

School Leadership (LQS 1-9), Early Childhood Education (Pre K-K), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12) | Counselling & Student Support (TQS/LQS 4), Early Childhood Education (Pre K-K), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12) | Health and Wellness (TQS 3), Early Childhood Education (Pre K-K), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12)