Where
THIS IS AN ONLINE EVENT
ZOOM - link will be sent out the week of the event
Cost
Professionals- $50
Students, Families, Caregivers- $35
Payment Options: Visa/Mastercard, PayPal, Cheque
Visa, Mastercard, PayPal: When confirming your registration, you will be taken to the PayPal website to process your payment details.
Cheques: Please make cheques out to VOCPRI, and mail to: VOCPRI c/o Michelle Langdon, 600 Sanatorium Rd, London, N6H 3W7, along with a printout of your e-mail confirmation.
Accreditation Statement:
This event is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and approved by Continuing Professional Development, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University. You may claim a maximum of 4.0 hours (credits are automatically calculated).
This one-credit-per-hour Group Learning program meets the certification criteria of the College of Family Physicians of Canada and has been certified by Continuing Professional Development, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University for up to 4.0 Mainpro+ credits.
Each participant should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent participating in the educational program.
The Mainpro+ ID number for this event is: 199187-001.
Sponsorship Statement
This program has received an educational grant and in-kind support from The Volunteer Organization of CPRI.
Healthy Active Living During A Pandemic
Presented by: Dr. Michelle Ponti, Dr. Linda Plowright, Justin Temple and Evonne Sullivan
Screen Time Presented by Dr. Michelle Ponti
The Canadian Pediatric Society is planning the release of an update to the 2017 position statement on screen time among young children, with added research on pandemic effects. The CPS has also published guidelines focused on school-aged children and adolescents, a group whose growing independence and increased time spent without parental supervision requires a distinct approach to managing digital devices. Studies show that despite widespread use of “social” media, children in this age group are showing signs of increased isolation. School-aged children and adolescents also have increased rates of mental health disorders such as anxiety, depression, and suicide. The statement is expected to provide an overview of the risks and potential benefits of digital media, with recommendations to help clinicians counsel parents and patients.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe how the pandemic impacted on child and adolescent screen time and review the CPS guidelines on screen use.
- Analyze the impacts of sedentary behaviour on mental health
Food for Thought: The Importance of Nutrition for Mental Health Presented by Dr. Linda Plowright
Most of us are aware that what we eat is important for the health of our bodies and the prevention of disease; but we may not be aware that nutrition is intimately linked to mental health as well. In this talk, Dr. Plowright will explore the scientific evidence which demonstrates the important connections between our food choices and our mental health and will teach us how to eat for mental wellness and a healthy brain.
Learning Objectives:
- Analyze the link between the health of our bodies and the health of our mind
- Analyze the growing evidence of an inflammatory component in the development and maintenance of mental illness
- List foods and dietary patterns that have mental health-promoting properties
About Dr. Linda Plowright:
Dr. Plowright is an adjunct professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Western Ontario and she is on staff at the Child and Parent Resource Institute (CPRI) in London with the Dual Diagnosis Behaviour and Anxiety Clinic. She completed a fellowship in Integrative Medicine through the University of Arizona College of Medicine and formerly ran an Integrative Psychiatry practice. She has worked with humanitarian organizations to provide medical care to under-served populations in multiple countries and works closely with a group that provides humanitarian medical care in the Dominican Republic. Her interests include Integrative Mental Health, Dual Diagnosis, mindfulness, clinical hypnosis and cross-cultural health.
Recreation Therapy and Mental Health Presented by Justin Temple
This portion of the presentation will provide an understanding and connection regarding physical activity and mental health. We will also explore the importance of a balanced recreation and leisure lifestyle and practical strategies to reduce the challenges or unstructured time for youth.
Learning Objectives:
- Analyze the importance of regular physical activity
- Analyze how recreation and leisure can be used for preventative and reactionary emotional management.
About Justin Temple:
Justin Temple is a Recreation Therapist from London, Ontario. Justin has worked at CPRI in this role since 2007, working with both the inpatient and outpatient clients. He is a graduate of the University of Western Ontario as well as Fanshawe College. He believes in recreation and leisure being a vital component of balanced and healthy lifestyle.
Yoga for Wellness & Recovery Presented by Evonne Sullivan
This informational session will provide an overview on yoga for mental health, along with its inclusion into treatment plans for various conditions and disorders such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and addiction.
The benefits of trauma-informed yoga will be explored; discussing how it works, teaching practices, effects on the brain and nervous system, and its ability to support and offer improvements for mental health and trauma recovery.
Interactive Component: Trauma-Informed Yoga (40 minutes)
Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a trauma-informed yoga session. This practice will focus on the relationship between mood management and the mind-body connection, and offer a combination of breathing, postures, movement, mindfulness and meditation. The physical, mental and emotional benefits of yoga will be explored. This is an introductory practice, which is adaptable for all levels. No mat is required.
Learning Objectives:
- Analyze yoga’s impact on mental, physical, and emotional health; including how working with the mind-body connection and yogic practices can support mental health management and improvements for various mental health conditions and disorders.
- Describe trauma-informed yoga: what it is, how it works and its benefits for emotional health and healing. Gain insight into the practical application of trauma-informed yoga for individuals experiencing challenges with trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder.
- Describe current use of yoga, meditation and mindfulness within healthcare and treatment settings, as well as how mind-body practices can support mental health care. Examples based upon experiences teaching for mental health and addiction, both in-person and virtually, will provide further detail.
About Evonne Sullivan:
Evonne Sullivan is a trauma-informed Yoga Teacher, Meditation Teacher and Speaker specializing in mental health, addiction recovery and employee wellness. She facilitates wellness sessions within organizations, healthcare, treatment centres, educational institutions, conferences and special events.
Evonne is partnered with CAMH Foundation teaching yoga, meditation and mindfulness for patients in treatment at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, in addition to teaching for employee wellness with Sinai Health. Her work is applicable to individuals, clients, employees and organizations.
She creates a supportive, trauma-informed environment for health and healing. Evonne is based out of Toronto, travels throughout Ontario and teaches virtually. She spreads the message of mind-body health through teaching, education and practice.
Evonne has trained with Trauma Sensitive Yoga, Yoga of Recovery, LifeForce Yoga for Depression and Anxiety, Yoga of 12-Step Recovery and Recovery 2.0. She holds an Honours BA from the University of Guelph, a Postgraduate Certificate in HR Management from George Brown College and is a Certified Human Resources Leader.