Wednesday morning discussion series! October - November 2022 CCS applies practical research from the disciplines of including but not limited to mindfulness, neuroplasticity, social neurobiology, emotional freedom therapy, nutrition, gastrointestinal health, and sensory regulation.
WHO IS THIS FOR?
Brought to you in partnership by Community Living Windsor, A Centre for Conscious Care, and The Jeder Institute, this series is intended for families and carers, direct support professionals, leaders, therapists, and anyone with an interest in making a difference within the lives of others.
WHAT IS THE FOCUS?
The first four sessions will unpack sections of the Conscious Care and Support best practices framework providing education along with practical examples and ideas for implementation.
October 12 - 9am –10am Awareness Based Calming and De-escalation Skills offered by a Mindful Supporter
What is Anxiety? – Traditional and Additional Approaches to De-Escalation – Building Mindful Emotional Self-Regulation
October 19 - 9am –10am Gastrointestinal (GI) and Bowel Health
GI, Bowel & Digestive Health is the Foundation for a Healthy Mind – Allergens, Intolerances, Infections
October 26 - 9am –10am Emotional and Mental Health
Effects of Trauma – Psychotropics and Mood Stabilizers – Our Roles as an Advocate – Gut/Brain Connection
November 2 - 9am –10am Brain Development and Coherence – Sensory Integration and Processing
Neurogenesis, Neuroplasticity and Neurochemicals – Brain Coherence – Gut / Brain Connection and Inflammation – Hyper and Hypo Active Sense Stores The last four sessions will explore us more deeply as supporters by discussing the “human predicament”, building emotional self-regulation through B-FIT mindfulness, and increasing our capacity to bring optimal, skilled, and compassionate services and care to those we support.
November 9 - 10am – 11am The “Human Predicament” Part One
Exploring “the human predicament” in which we all live driving us to our less-than-optimal selves when providing support
November 16 - 10am – 11am The “Human Predicament” Part Two
Continuing the discussion from Part One – Exploring our “Filters” (both faulty and fruitful), our beliefs, and biases
November 23 - 10am – 11am Increasing Self-Awareness to Self-Expression through B-FIT Mindfulness
Building the skill set of emotional self-regulation through mindfulness – Exploring “4 tools” to enable optimal support
November 30 - 10am – 11am “5-C’s” of Support: Catch, Calm, Clarify, Choose, Connect
Bringing it all together – The supporter’s framework to offer optimal support – What now?
WHERE?
ZOOM – Link will be sent before each class. For Questions and for Registration Contact Michaela at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
