Monday, July 16, 2007 - Full Day Workshop
Diana Fox - A grief specialist will host a workshop on our grief and pain.

Diana Fox has worked extensively in the areas of addictions, HIV/AIDS,
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and alcohol use during pregnancy. She provides training, consultation and support to a range of organizations, groups and family members on grief, loss and palliative care supports.  Diana is an active member of the Ontario FASD Stakeholders and the FASD Coalition of Ottawa.

Tuesday, July 17, 2007 - Full Day Workshop
Denise Fruchter,  Behaviour Management

Denise is one of the Directors and founder of Camp Winston and, as a special education teacher has been involved in the area of special needs camping and other special needs service agencies for thirty years.  Denise often lectures for support groups and conferences on a variety of topics related to camping, education and behaviour management.  She is a foster parent who also provides private counseling and home schooling to children with special needs.

For details on Camp Winston click:  www.campwinston.com

Wednesday, July 18, 2007

Morning - Mike Moore,'Caring for the Caregiver'

Mike Moore,  B.A. M.ed., a recognized motivational speaker, will be giving a 90 minute morning presentation on . Mike has gratiously agreed to volunteer his time and talents. All Mike's presentations include helpful content packaged in fun and humour. For more information, e-book, etc, visit his web site: www.motivationalplus.com

Afternoon - Dr. Marty McKay, Psychologist
"Do It Without Drugs: Painless and Pill-less Ways of Managing Children's Disruptive Behaviours."

Dr. Marty McKay, a psychologist who has treated and assessed children for over 30 years and consulted to the Children's Aid Society for 15 years will address us for the afternoon session! For more information, reports and articles just google " Dr. Marty McKay " as she has a lot on the net.  Dr. Marty McKay, can be reached at 206 St. Clair Ave. W. Toronto, M4V 1R2. 416-920-5546

Thursday, July 19, 2007

Morning - Lindsay Moir  "Current Issues in Special Education"

Lindsay Mois is retired from the Ministry of Education is considered to be an expert in special education issues. He presents an interactive, discussion-based workshop on "Current Issues in Special Education" .  http://www3.sympatico.ca/l.moir/

Afternoon

Grandmothers sharing circle in social room facilitated by Betty Cornelius 
Grandfathers sharing circle in the chapel facilitated by Bruce Aitkens

Friday, July 20, 2007

Morning - Michael Ballard, 'Resiliency Skills for Extended Families'

How to keep making a difference on the days you've got nothing left... For over 18 years Michael has worked as a consultant, facilitator, workshop leader and writer assisting individuals, families, teams and organizations build resiliency skills for greater levels of durability and success - Resiliency for Life - Building and restoring spirit
www.resiliencyforlife.com