Knowing and Leading Self: The Leading Edge

Online (Starts April 11, 2013) - Credit Course, Online The most effective leaders are those who truly know and understand themselves, and are highly aware of their own inner strengths, values, assumptions, and beliefs. Leaders who consciously foster self awareness and personal mastery tend to be far more effective when navigating organizational challenges, uncertainty, transitions, and new opportunities. This 6-week, 12-hour self leadership eCourse is designed to assist with deepening personal awareness and inner knowing as a means of cultivating effective self leadership skills, inner resourcefulness, and professional best practices. More at www.elearningtoflourish.com

Introduction to Mindfulness

Online (Begins April 18, 2013) - Credit Course, Online How do we shift from running on autopilot and feeling stressed to being present, focused and calm? Mindfulness is about being fully present with non-judgment, openness and acceptance. A mindfulness practice is proving to be a remarkably powerful technique to help us to deal with the challenges of living in an ever-changing, uncertain world. This 6-week, 12-hour eCourse will introduce you to mindfulness: what it is, how and who it benefits, and the practice. Learn more at www.elearningtoflourish.com

Restorative Justice - Guiding Principles for Communities and Organizations - Edmonton

Edmonton, AB (May 24, 2013) - Credit Course How do we respond meaningfully to harmful or criminal actions? Based on the principles of restorative justice, this workshop offers a framework for answering this question as it relates to your own context.

Assertive Communication - Calgary

Calgary, AB (May 24, 2013) Understanding our communication style and how we interact with others is essential to positive and productive relations. This workshop is fun, practical and highly effective at improving communication awareness and skills.

Creative Family Therapy Techniques presented by Liana Lowenstein, MSW CPT-S

The Holiday Inn 4206 Macleod Trail SW, Calgary, AB (Friday and Saturday (May 24th & 25th 2013)) - Conference/Symposia The use of play, art, and other creative activities in family therapy provides a medium for all members to participate in sessions and facilitates family relatedness. Throughout this 2 day conference, participants will learn a number of innovative techniques to engage, assess, and treat families. This will include art, games, puppets, drama, and stories. The advantages of using creative techniques with families will be outlined, and tips for overcoming challenges will be discussed. Videos and live demonstrations will be used to illustrate techniques.