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be examined while providing information that challenges the assumption that technology only brings positive outcomes. Strategies to counter these impacts will be offered.
Facilitator: Paul Mohapel. See bio on page 56.
Length: 2.5 hours
Date: Wed, Feb 25, 2015
Time: 7pm-9:30pm
Cost: By donation to Child Nature Alliance – Learners must register to reserve a seat
Best to Register by: Wed, Feb 11, 2015
Introduction to Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction: Staying Grounded
in Stressful Times – evening and lunchtime talks
(Sep) PEDE3962, (Jan) PEDE3963
Mindfulness, the simple act
of being fully present, offers one of the most powerful
tools for cultivating and sustaining a healthy mind. Learn about the mindfulness- based stress reduction (MBSR) program, explore the basics of mindfulness practice along with its bene ts and applications, and introduce yourself to simple techniques proven to help reduce stress, regulate emotion, improve relationships, calm the body, and settle the overwhelmed mind. This is a precursor to the eight week MSBR program (page 41).
Facilitator: Patricia Galaczy. See bio on page 51.
Length: 1 or 1.5 hours Date: Wed, Sep 17, 2014
or Wed, Jan 21, 2015
Time: (Sep 17) 7pm-8:30pm or (Jan 21) 12pm-1pm
Cost: By donation to Victoria Cool Aid Society - Learners must register to reserve a seat
Best to Register by: Wed, Sep 3, 2014 or Wed, Jan 7, 2015
Resonance of Remembrance: Touring Battle elds of the World Wars – an evening talk
PEDE3958
Explore the experience and meaning associated with visiting 20th century battle elds and war memorials such as Vimy Ridge, Ypres, the Somme and Normandy. Delve into the signi cance of remembrance, examining how sites of memory are established with memorials and the preservation of landscapes and relics of war. Gain insight into the importance of war heritage in the 21st century and learn the power
of individual experiences
of touring sites and “standing in the footsteps” of those who fought.
Facilitator: Geoffrey Bird. See bio on page 48.
Length: 2 hours
Date: Thu, Nov 6, 2014
Times: 7pm-9pm
Cost: By donation to The Poppy Fund. Learners must register to reserve a seat Best to Register By: Thu, Oct 23, 2014
The Science
of Happiness: an evening talk PEDE3960
What makes you truly happy? While this may seem easy to determine, research suggests most people are actually poor at judging what is deeply ful lling. Happiness is in fact a complex emotion. Examine a wealth of recent scienti c research that challenges many of our strongly held assumptions about what makes us “happy”.
See how parts of your brain often “deceive you” into falsely believing something should bring happiness when in fact
it does not. Learn “happiness practices” to take home.
Facilitator: Paul Mohapel. See bio on page 56.
Length: 2.5 hours
Date: Wed, Oct 29, 2014
Time: 7pm-9:30pm
Cost: By donation to The Mustard Seed – Learners must register to reserve a seat
Best to Register by: Wed, Oct 15, 2014
Vulnerable Children:
an Introductory Talk about Child Protection and the Work of the IICRD – an evening talk PEDE3834
Explore the guiding
principles, philosophy and methods of the International Institute for Child Rights
and Development (IICRD)’s approach to child protection
in development (CPID). CPID aims to strengthen empathetic,
evidence based, engaged action for vulnerable children and their communities. Principles include: lead with children, start from strengths, build partnerships, work from the inside out,
and use the power of ideas. Examples from IICRD’s 20 years of implementing child’s rights in Canada and around the world will be presented and discussed.
Facilitators: IICRD facilitators
Length: 2 hours
Date: Wed, Nov 26, 2014
Time: 7pm-9pm
Cost: By donation to IICRD – Learners must register to reserve a seat
Best to Register by: Wed, Nov 12, 2014
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When Life Bites You in the Wallet:
an evening talk PEDE3964
It’s a dark cloud hanging over so many of us, but the reality
is that managing our personal nances can be a problem. Let’s face it – most of us hate doing it yet on the other hand we worry about running out of money. Learn how managing your nances is a part of life and successful control over your
I enjoyed this presentation very much. It was magical and an afternoon so well spent.
Continuing Studies student, 2013