BCYHHA

Originally we had planned to open registration today, the 30th of July, but due to some last minute conference programme enhancements a small amount of time is needed to secure detailed session information and confirm presenters.  Over the next two weeks we will be finalizing all aspects of the programme with a revised release date of August 18^th and registration will open at that time as well.  Your understanding with this delay is appreciated.  

Conference Information and Background:

The conference is being organized by and with the support of:

·         ASAP BC – An Association of Addiction Specialists & Allied Professionals

·         Vancouver Island Health Authority

·         BC Ministry of Health - Mental Health & Addictions

·         The Addictions Foundation of Manitoba

·         The Federation of Child and Family Services of BC

·         The Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse

·         Centre for Addictions Research of British Columbia

·         Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission

·         BC Mental Health and Addiction Services - PHSA

·         The Crystal Meth Secretariat of the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General

·         BC Ministry of Health - Communicable Disease and Addictions Prevention

The conference will feature three dynamic keynote presentations:

Scott Miller, Co-Director of the Institute for the Study of Therapeutic Change, therapist, lecturer and trainer on client-directed, outcome-informed clinical work and other time-sensitive therapeutic approaches will open the conference on January 28^th.

Kimberley Schonert-Reichl, Associate Professor, Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, and Special Education in the Faculty of Education at the University of British Columbia will lead a vibrant panel discussion on resiliency on day two.

Martin Brokenleg, Director of Native Ministries and Professor of First Nations Theology and Ministry at the Vancouver School of Theology in Vancouver, and currently serving as the Vice President of Reclaiming Youth International providing training for individuals who work with youth at risk, will close the conference on Friday January 30^th, and will no doubt leave us with words of wisdom and inspiration.

Registration fees for the conference will be as follows:

·         Early Bird Registration (prior to October 31, 2008): $275.00

·         Standard Registration (after October 31, 2008): $325.00

·         Students: $160.00

For people travelling from outside of Vancouver and require hotel accommodation the Renaissance Vancouver Hotel Harbourside has a limited block of rooms set aside for the conference.  City Side rooms are $149.00/night double or single occupancy and Harbour Side rooms are $189.00/night double or single occupancy.  To book a room by phone please call toll free 1-800-905-8582 and please quote the booking code: YFA.  To book a room online, click the appropriate link (or cut and paste the whole link into your browser):

City Side ($149.00/night double or single occupancy) -

http://marriott.com/yvrrd?groupCode=yfayfaa&app=resvlink

Harbour Side ($189.00/night double or single occupancy) –

http://marriott.com/yvrrd?groupCode=yfayfab&app=resvlink

The hotel booking cut-off date is Wednesday, December 24^th, 2008.

http://www.wearemedia.org/

The We Are Media Project is a community of people from nonprofits who are interested in learning and teaching about how social media strategies and tools can enable nonprofit organizations to create, compile, and distribute their stories and change the world.

Curated by NTEN, the community will work in a networked way to help identify the best existing resources, people, and case studies that will give nonprofit organizations the knowledge and resources they need to be the media. The community will help identify and point to the best how-to guides and useful resources that cover all aspects of creating, aggregating, and distributing social media. The resulting curriculum which will live on this wiki and will also cover important organizational adoption issues, strategy, ROI analysis, as well as the tools.

Ultimately, we hope to build this wiki and community into the "go-to place" for vetted resources about social media strategies and nonprofits for individuals who work for or with nonprofits and need practical advice about getting started or to quickly access best practices, examples, or experience from other practitioners working in nonprofits.

Happy Canada Day!

The "key" to access all the BCYHHA courses, except the Manager's Area, will be changed today.

To access a course after today you will be prompted to enter the new key.

This does not affect your log on name or your personal password.

The new key is stored in the Manager's Area. Manager's can access this area as per usual and distribute the key to their staff.

FREE PUBLIC WORKSHOP:
Communicating Restoratively in Conflict

Fraser Region Community Justice Initiatives (CJI) has partnered with Envision Financial to present a series of free public events addressing issues affecting our community.

Everyone is invited to come to this free workshop facilitated by Restorative Justice practitioner, Catherine Bargen.

Thursday, May 29, 7:00-9:00 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.)
Kwantlen College Auditorium, 20910 Langley Bypass
Admission is FREE! (donations accepted)
Note that pay parking is in effect at Kwantlen College ($3.50)

Do you feel stuck when you face conflict at home, at work or in your relationships? Get unstuck! Learn practical skills to navigate through conflict to more meaningful interactions with others, even when things feel tough.

When things go wrong in communities, schools, workplaces and in our relationships, we want things worked out in a way that satisfies everybody’s needs and brings meaningful closure. However, often when we’re involved in conflict, we don’t take the time to listen. We are intent on making our point, or are feeling too hurt to hear what the other person has to say. Our relationships suffer and so does our enjoyment of life!

A healthier approach to conflict brings understanding and a sense of justice—Restorative Justice—into our interactions with others. Restorative Justice is a philosophy about repairing harm, listening to one another and speaking from the heart. Listening to others, as well as expressing your own needs, allows people in conflict to share and come to mutually agreed-upon resolutions.

In this workshop, learn a basic understanding of:
• what happens in conflict
• why we often feel "stuck" in conflict situations
• how Restorative Justice relates to conflict
• how to resolve difficult situations respectfully
• how to work to preserve relationships and meet
the needs of all involved

A Restorative approach to conflict resolution encourages us to shift from judgment to curiosity, and helps us effectively explore the root causes of our conflicts.

Please join us at this free workshop that is part of our "Inviting Dialogue" public event series. No RSVP required!

For more information, call (604) 534-5515 or e-mail johannasuttordoerksen@cjibc.org.

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Fraser Region Community Justice Initiatives Association (CJI)
#101 - 20678 Eastleigh Crescent, Langley, BC, Canada  V3A 5Y6
Tel: (604) 534-5515 • Fax: (604) 534-6989 • Web: www.cjibc.org