Please Note: This workshop is 'virtual', and will be made available FREE and LIVE ONLINE via CES Webinar. Please visit link below to register your virtual seat!   https://community.hmhc.ca/sessions/?p=online   Workshop Overview: Taming Anxiety Gremlins: Avoiding anxiety traps while promoting resilience Anxiety is at epidemic levels among children, teens, and adults. Individuals with ASD also have a high risk of developing anxiety. In this workshop, participants will learn about the nature of anxiety and how traditional ways of offering help…

Please Note: Due to the COVID-19 situation, a number of changes have been made to the delivery of Sinneave programs and services (click here for details), and all staff are working remotely to the extent possible.  The Excel Campus Prep program has typically been offered in a group, face-to-face format and staff are currently exploring alternate program delivery options, such as a series of short modules that can be watched online.  For additional information, or support to help you prepare…

Please Note: Due to the COVID-19 situation, a number of changes have been made to the delivery of Sinneave programs and services (click here for details), and all staff are working remotely to the extent possible.  The Excel Campus Prep program has typically been offered in a group, face-to-face format and staff are currently exploring alternate program delivery options such as a series of short modules that can be watched online.  For additional information, or support to help you prepare…

Workshop Description: This workshop will provide a brief overview of the key areas of executive functioning (that is, thinking skills). Participants will learn a variety of strategies to help strengthen their own or other's thinking as well as supports to overcome barriers to executive functioning. Presenters: Shane Lynch and Sue Larke Dr. Shane Lynch is the Director of Professional Practice and Evaluation at The Sinneave Family Foundation. He is a behavioral psychologist specializing in autism, positive behavior supports and self-determination.…

Workshop Description: This presentation will provide a brief overview of key considerations and practical strategies for students and families to help support successful school re-entry for in-person and online learning. Presenter: Chandra Lebenhagen Chandra Lebenhagen has a Masters Degree in Special Education and is currently a Doctoral Candidate at the University of Calgary in Educational Research. She has over 25 years supporting neuro-diverse learners in home, private, and public education settings. Her most recent research explored the inclusive education experiences of…

Workshop Description: Learn how today's purchases impact tomorrow's freedoms. This workshop will teach participants how to map out a monthly budget. Using case studies and materials you can later use for your own financial planning, participants will learn strategies that will help navigate the month to ensure there is no overspending. Presenters: Jordan Alford and Shane Lynch Jordan Alford is a Chartered Investment Manager with over 9 years of experience helping people with their finances. As an Investment Advisor for RBC,…

Workshop Description: This workshop will describe the invisible fire within each of us that we call motivation. Participants will learn a variety of strategies to inspire others and help to fuel the invisible fire. Presenter: Shane Lynch Dr. Shane Lynch is the Director of Professional Practice and Evaluation at the Sinneave Family Foundation. In this role, he leads a skilled inter-disciplinary team in delivering service excellence, oversees client service focused measurement and evaluation, and builds out pathways into the community.…