The School of Social and Community Services' Developmental Services Worker Program and Behaviour Science Program are delighted to be hosting a full-day workshop at Lakeshore Campus on June 1 with a highly respected psychiatrist in the field of Dual Diagnosis, Dr. John Chan!

How to Baffle & Then Appreciate a Psychiatrist: Deeper Perspectives on Dual Diagnosis

Individuals with intellectual disabilities are sometimes prone to complex psychiatric and behavioural challenges that require a multi-disciplinary approach. In this highly interactive workshop, Dr. Chan explores a complimentary relationship between psychiatry and applied behaviour analysis (ABA) through several case vignettes. Emphasis will be placed on assessing and conceptualizing clinical presentations while exploring and problem-solving these cases using biopsychosocial and behavioural strategy models.

This is a highly informative and interactive talk with focus on current evidence-based, best practice perspectives for individuals with dual diagnosis.

This workshop is geared mainly to professionals in the field who work as front-line staff and consultants in education, mental health and community services.

Registration & cost information: communityservices.humber.ca/conference2018 

For more information on the workshop, please reach out to John Kosmopoulos at john.kosmopoulos@humber.ca or 416.675.6622 x3481.

Mind mapping is a visual technique of representing and structuring thoughts and ideas. In this workshop, we will investigate best practices used in the creation of mind maps, and their real-world application by using mind mapping software.

Please note: to get the most out of the workshops, participants are strongly advised to bring their own laptop or tablet. A limited number of devices will be available to borrow during the workshop.

You are invited to celebrate Toronto’s Day of Digital Literacy by participating in the Humber College “Digital Excellence Through Partnerships” event happening at North Campus on Thursday, May 31. This event is free and will feature a special welcome from Humber President, Chris Whitaker. This will be followed by a short panel comprised of partners from industry, Humber and community who are working together on the STEMing Up program, which supports young women to access STEM-based careers and skills. The panel will discuss key issues facing communities around digital literacy and access as well as best practices for partnering across sectors.

The panel will be followed by a professional speed networking activity, facilitated by Shopify, where attendees will have the opportunity to connect with tech industry professionals, Humber faculty and students, as well as community partners who want to work together to support innovation in digital literacy initiatives.

When: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., Thursday, May 31, 2018, designated as the Day of Digital Literacy by the City of Toronto

Where: North Campus, E Concourse

Register for free: picatic.com/DLDPartnerships

Please contact Nivedita Lane at nivedita.lane@humber.ca if you have additional questions.

The fear of doing a presentation never really disappears, however we can learn some strategies for overcoming our fears. This workshop is designed to develop and enhance the skills necessary for effective presentations. Through planning, preparation, delivery and feedback, each participant will gain the confidence to deliver their message. 

At the conclusion of the workshop, participants will:

• Utilize the keys to making effective presentations
• Have an increase in confidence to deal with challenging participants
• Deal with their presentation fears
• Take their constructive feedback from colleagues and facilitator and develop their presentation skills
• Use a presentation planning form

Facilitator: Pat Spiteri, 3D Consulting

To register for this workshop, click here.

Thank you!