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UpdateVolume 12 Issue 6 December 2007

DecemberIssue

InsidePresident’s Message

OT Month Celebrations

MOT Class of 2007

Awards & Nominations

SMR Homecoming

What is “eye contact” anyway?

Faculty Highlights from Dept. of

Occupational Therapy at SMR

U of M Workshops Spring 2008

Tiffany’s Internet Cafe

Volunteer Opportunity Mentors

A Great Big Thank You!

U of Sask – Continuing Education

OARC Equipment Loan Program

Citation Award 2007

Citation Award 2008

Fellowship Award

It’s Classified

President’s Message

As winter descends upon us and the coming snow blankets our world with freshness, I am reminded of the possibilities inherent in a starting a new year with the MSOT Executive. Thanks to all who attended the MSOT Annual General Meeting. By your promptness, we had quorum early and were able to start the meeting right on time. Thanks to the OTs in Thompson for your attendance via the telehealth link.

I’d like to thank the outgoing 2006-07 Executive for all your contributions through the year. Many are continuing for another year, but I’d like to say how much I appreciated the dedication of our Special Events co-chairs Cameella and Erin. Thanks to the dedication of the Nomination & Awards Committee, we now have a full Executive other than the President–Elect position. If you are interested in this opportunity please contact me for further information.

The strategic marketing communications project is into its second phase, as described at the AGM. We have received the research report from ChangeMakers and had a strategic planning session with 9 occupational therapists from diverse backgrounds on November 17th. Thanks for your support to all who volunteered their time for this phase of the project. It is anticipated that the Executive will be presented with the first draft of the plan early in the New Year.

As the holiday season approaches I wish you and yours peace, joy and good health into 2008!

Gina De Vos, OT Reg (MB)MSOT President

OT Month Celebrations Public Relations Summary

Hello MSOT Members,

OT Month has come and gone and we hope everyone had great success celebrating and promoting our profession. Below you will find a summary of some of the activities that occurred throughout the province. This is by no means an all-inclusive summary. We would like to thank the facilities below for sharing an inside look into the activities that occurred at their places of work. This list may provide some ideas for celebrating next year. Congratulations to everyone who participated in OT Month activities!

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Greetings from your very own MSOT Public Relations Co-Chairs: September 15

th, MSOT set up a booth and handed out MSOT water bottles to all of the participants at the Manitoba

Schizophrenia Society's Journey of Hope, where they were presented with the Citation Award. A great big THANK YOU to Julie Roth and Lori Cherwinski for volunteering at this event!

We sent out Public Service Announcements to all major TV and Radio stations regarding OT Month and the role of Occupational Therapy.

Three OTs had personal interviews on three different radio stations throughout the month. A great big THANK YOUto Stéfanie Prince, who was interviewed on the French CBC radio station, Jennifer Nychek, who was interviewed on HOT 103.1, and Amy Collins, who was interviewed on CJOB.

October 3rd

, the Free Press personally interviewed Jennifer Nychek. The paper created a half-page article highlighting OT month and advertised our OT month event at the Forks. A great big THANK YOU to our sponsors, Stephen's Store and Northland Home Healthcare.

October 7th, MSOT held an event at the Forks Market Square that highlighted the OT role within the Mental Health

Sector. We set up different tables that focused on cognition and OT assessment, coping and life skills, and sensory processing strategies which included a finger painting station. The people who stopped by were provided an OT quiz that encouraged participation at each station. Those who completed the quiz were entered into a prize draw that produced two winners. Although the weather was a little chilly, the day was quite successful with opportunities to speak to the public in detail about OT. A great big THANK YOU to all of our volunteers for this event: Julie Roth, Sara Lazareck, Gina Devos, Azel Navarro, Ashlyn Meyers, Shirley Cabrera, Amy Vandal, Dave Chochinov, Megan McLeod, Barb Scibberas, Lori Cherwinski, Susan Steeg, Lorna Parent, Kim Goldsworthy, Jennifer Nychek, and Amy Collins. We would also like to thank the Mood Disorders Association for attending our event and setting up a booth. Thanks also to those who provided us with display materials: the Manitoba Adolescent Treatment Centre, the Children's Hospital at HSC, the School of Medical Rehabilitation, and Lori Knott. Another big thanks to Kristin Nychek and Derek Medernach for helping to prepare display materials, setup and takedown at the event.

October 23rd

, MSOT PR attended a presentation for the MOT students to discuss the purpose of MSOT and benefits of being a member. Water bottles and prizes were shared with the students.

October 29th, MSOT set up a booth at the Health Fair at Gwen Sector Creative Living Centre. The event was well

attended, however there was not as much opportunity for 1:1 OT promotion with individuals because there were many booths and presentations to see throughout the day. For OT month 2008, MSOT could request the opportunity to give a presentation when invited to attend the health fair, ideally with more volunteers to participate in the presentation and 1:1 promotion. A great big THANK YOU to Catherine Bryden Duek for volunteering for this event. Without her participation, we would not have been able to attend the Gwen Sector Health Fair this year.

Greetings from Seven Oaks General Hospital: We had a fabulous time celebrating OT month! We put up a large display in our main courtyard including an “O” tree

made with actual tree branches. Apple cards hung from the branches bearing multiple choice questions about OT facts. We served apple flavoured tea and apple strudel. We offered prize ballots to those who participated for a chance to win 1 of 3 prizes.

We also found a CAOT article entitled, “The supportive environment – An occupational therapist finds meaning in an aging apple tree” by Anne Conner; this certainly added additional inspiration! (website: http://www.caot.ca/)

For ourselves, we had a pizza lunch and had a great turn out there, even our casual and weekend therapists joined us; so nice to have everyone together!

Greetings from Dauphin Regional Health Centre: We posted an OT poster in the Rehab explaining the role of Occupational Therapy. We ordered a bunch of OT posters from CAOT and put them up in different parts of the therapy department.

Greetings from Concordia Hospital: We created table cards with case scenarios and OT facts to educate the staff about OT and our role. They were

displayed in lounges and cafeterias within the hospital. October 18

th, we had an OT potluck brunch. OT Professional Leader, Mark Bain made the OT staff some tasty

waffles. We topped them with some ice cream, whip cream, chocolate pieces and enjoyed mochas, coffee and hot chocolate to wash it down. Mmm-mmm good!

We submitted an article and a picture of us to the hospital newsletter. It was announced at the town hall meeting which all the hospital staff are invited to attend. Continued on page 3

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Greetings from St. Boniface General Hospital: We began OT month in the atrium with an OT info booth and display. OTs were present to answer questions and

distribute information describing occupational therapy and our scope of practice. Assistive equipment was displayed and visitors entered a draw to win tickets to an MTS Centre event.

Weekly inservice presentations were held for OT professional development, including topics from the CAOT Conference 2007.

An OT role quiz was circulated to hospital staff. The ward with the most completed quizzes won a coffee & treat basket for their enjoyment.

A potluck style OT Breakfast was held for Rehab Services & hospital staff. We celebrated further over an OT Tea with treats, conversation and games, and ended the month’s activities with a pizza lunch sponsored by our manager (thanks Fiona!!).

Greetings from Health Sciences Centre: We began the month by setting up an OT display in the General Hospital with a power point display and OT handouts. OT departments within the hospital held open houses, which provided further information to our colleagues about our

profession, as well as some tasty treats. We held our friendly annual volleyball tournament; OTs and Recreation versus Physios and Day Program. We are

pleased to report that the OTs were victorious this year! We had a very delectable desert contest, where each OT department created a desert that symbolized their area of

practice. Some very artistic and tasty creations! Many OTs also attended dinner at Pasta La Vista, met for a potluck breakfast hosted by the clinical service leaders,

met for a very scrumptious score cake, and attended the Long-Term Service Award presentation. It was great to have some time all to ourselves to celebrate our profession together!

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So as we mentioned, these are just a few of the events that went on around the province to celebrate OT Month. To everyone above as well as all those who celebrated but were not mentioned, congratulations on a job well done! Please feel free to take any ideas and apply them at your workplace and consider starting to plan NOW for OT Month 2008!

Thank you everyone.

Sincerely,

Amy Collins & Jennifer Nychek MSOT Public Relations Co-Chairs

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Department of Occupational Therapy celebrates OT Month on Campus!From the School of Medical Rehabilitation

To celebrate Occupational Therapy Month, students from the University of Manitoba put their energy and creativity together to promote the profession on campus and beyond. A fantastic group of student volunteers worked together to coordinate several promotional events.

We started the month’s celebrations with a great kick-off on campus at the Brodie Centre. We handed out free cake and attracted passersby with Dance Dance Revolution, Guitar Hero and Nintendo Wii entertainment. Students were entertained during lunch hour throughout the week with the OT Film Fest.

Students also participated in a Bake Sale and Silent Auction to fundraise (for the 3rd

year in a row) for the Rehabilitation Centre for Children’s Take-Out-Toy Service (TOTS), a toy lending library for children with special needs. To our delight over $1000 was raised.

Jennifer Nychek, MSOT public relations co-chair, also came to give a presentation on MSOT to MOT1s and MOT2s. In addition, all SMR students were given the opportunity to attend a presentation by the J.A. Hildes Northern Medical Unit. We ended the exciting month with a celebration in the Brodie Centre, again handing out free cake and OT promotional items.

Each year the student council sets aside a budget for OT month events. Fortunately we under-spent this year and decided to continue the theme of OT promotion, donating the remaining $400. The extra funds were given to Siloam Mission’s recently opened Saul Sair Health Centre which offers primary health services to Winnipeg’s low-income and homeless population.

All in all, it was a wonderful success and could not have been done without the help of the many student volunteers, the cake donations by Sobeys and Safeway, the generosity of all who participated in the fundraising events, as well as the generous financial support of the SMR Student Association. Thank you to all who contributed!

Char Bourdon, MSOT Senior Student Rep

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CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2007!

The MSOT executive would like to acknowledge the achievement of the 2007 Master of Occupational Therapy graduates. On October 17th, the class of 2007 celebrated with family and friends at the School of Medical Rehabilitation (SMR) Pre-Convocation Luncheon & Awards Ceremony. Graduates were presented with University of Manitoba SMR pins and the individuals named below received occupational therapy awards for their accomplishments.

The Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists Student AwardPresented to the graduate who has attained the highest degree GPA in the MOT program…………………………………………………………….………………...Awarded to Alissa Miki

The Dr. J.D. Adamson Medal & PrizePresented to graduates in the MOT and PT programs who have attained the highest GPA in the final year of their program………………………………………..………………………Awarded to Alissa Miki

The Manitoba Society of Occupational Therapists PrizePresented to the graduate who has attained the second highest standing in the final year of the MOT program……………………………………………………………………..….…….Awarded to Denée Ryz

The Mrs. Mary Judd Prize Presented to the MOT graduate who has demonstrated an interest in working with older adults………………………………………………………………………...……………….…Awarded to Kim Risi

The Mary Pflueger WardPresented to the MOT graduate who has attained the highest standing in Human Determinants ……………………………………………….…………….…….. Awarded to Charlene Wohlgemuth

Excellence in Communications Prize in Occupational Therapy Presented to the MOT graduate who demonstrated excellence in communication assignments and in communication activities during fieldwork..…………………..……….….…Awarded to Celine LeBlanc

The Future Leader Award in Occupational Therapy Presented to the MOT graduate who demonstrates characteristics and behaviours of professional leadership……………………………………………………………..…………Awarded to Aimee Paradis

The Roulston Canadian Occupational Therapy Foundation Award for Innovation Presented to the MOT graduates who had the most innovative Independent Study project ……………………………………………………..……...… Awarded to Helen Gough, Tanya Hodgson,

Harjit Jassal & Melanie Read

The SMR Graduating Class Teaching Excellence AwardPresented to the OT, PT, and RT instructors who displayed excellence in teaching as voted by the graduating class…………………….…………………..….Awarded to Ms. Lisa Diamond-Burchuk, OT

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A few words from Awards & Nominations…

On behalf of the MSOT, Awards & Nominations would like to welcome the following new members to the executive:

Georgia Belanger – Current Affairs

Paige McCullough & Megan Land-McCarthy – Special Events

Chris Froese – Member Services

MSOT is looking for someone to fill the president-elect position with the executive. This important role would begin immediately to allow the individual approximately one year to shadow the president before stepping into presidential role for the 2008 term.

Thank you to outgoing members Cameella Harrysingh & Erin Dojack for their past two years of work with the Special Events Committee.

MSOT would also like to say thanks to all those who sold and bought Show & Save books for a successful fundraiser this fall. The funds raised will be put toward the MSOT awards reception in the spring.

Congratulations to the graduating student who received the MSOT Book Prize, Denée Ryz, for her academic achievement in the MOT program. Check out the “Congratulations Class of 2007!” article for a list of other awards presented to the graduates this year.

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SMR Homecoming 2007Submitted by Margaret Anne Campbell-Rempel

As a part of the University of Manitoba homecoming weekend the School of Medical Rehabilitation marked their 45th anniversary as a school and hosted an annual “homecoming” reception to honor alumni on their 40th

35th, 30th, 25th, 20th 15th 10th and 5th anniversaries of graduation from SMR. On Friday, September 14, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. we honored the classes of 1967, 1972, 1977, 1982, 1987, 1992, 1997 and 2002 and the alumni to be graduates of 2008. The reception was held in the Brodie Centre atrium on the Bannatyne campus. As part of the evening festivities we were treated to an address by University of Manitoba President Dr Emoke Szathmary as she shared her perception of how therapies can positively impact people’s lives. The evening also included memorabilia, old friends, tours and opportunities to reminisce. As you can see from the photos below it was a great time! We look forward to each of you joining us for your “Homecoming Reception”.

SMR Homecoming 2008

Mark your calendars! SMR Homecoming 2008 planning is already underway. Homecoming 2008 will take place the evening of Friday September 12, 2008. We will welcome back the SMR graduates of 1968, 1973, 1978, 1983, 1988, 1993, 1998, 2003 and the alumni to be: the graduates of 2009.

If you are part of these graduating classes you will receive information from the school in the spring. If you have moved, please keep the School updated so that you will receive the information. Please call Norma Alexander at 975-7735.

We hope to see you there!!

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What is “eye contact” anyway?

by Rosanne Papadopoulos OT Reg. (MB) (SK) RDI® Program Certified Consultant

As a pediatric OT, I have constantly written the goal “increase eye contact” for children and teenagers with social learning disabilities. But what is “eye contact” anyway? My recent training in Relationship Development Intervention (RDI®) has taught me that “eye contact” actually refers to “social referencing”. “Eye contact” is a skill whereas “social referencing” is the functional relevance of looking at someone. We look at people for many, many reasons that begin from a few months of age and continue to develop in complexity well into adulthood.

Developmentally, as infants we begin to reference others to share emotional engagement (smiling together); as toddlers we reference our parents to learn self-regulation (looking at parents for nods or looks of approval or disapproval); as youngsters, we watch our friends to determine if they are enjoying playing with us (or else we might change our idea to better suit them); as young students we look toward a teacher when we are confused or need help; as teenagers, we give coy looks toward potential boyfriends or girlfriends; as adults, we get that knowing look from colleagues from across the conference room table, and romantically share loving gazes within intimate relationships.

Referencing is truly about using our eyes to convey an understanding or possible meaning that our minds are sharing about a situation.

Complete development of referencing includes the recognition that you and I both have minds that are separate, but the “look” connects them. It is an unspoken, non-verbal curiosity about whether we are thinking the same way. Typical children learn the foundation of referencing prior to their development of language. Unfortunately, many OTs (including myself) have tried to teach referencing as a skill and have lacked the developmental understanding of its evolution and function. It is good to know that despite the age of a client, referencing as a thinking ability can be taught using dynamic and generalizable techniques. Watch for more about these techniques next month!

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Faculty Highlights from the Department of

Occupational Therapy at SMR

Highlights of some of the recent accomplishments with the Department of Occupational Therapy include...

Pam Wener has returned from her research/study leave. While on leave, she was involved in the Manitoba Initiative IECPCP: Mission Possible, a research project focused on primary health care and aboriginal populations. Over the summer and early fall, Pam participated in three poster presentations about the study. Along with Laura MacDonald, Moni Fricke, Michelle Nelson and Dieter Schonwetter, Pam developed a graduate course on interprofessional education. Pam’s leave also provided her with time to focus on completing some of her coursework for her Ph.D. Studies.

Pam Wener presented at the St. Amant conference on Autism. She along with K. Sinopoli and Joanna Quanbury presented a paper entitled, GROW in Gimli Program: Partnering to Develop an Innovative Program.

Pam also presented at the Canadian Group Psychotherapy Association (CGPA) in November on the upside of therapists coping under stress and strain with J.D. Smith. In the November issue of the Chronicle (CGPA Newsletter) Pam and Dawn McBride from the University of Lethbridge wrote a piece on supervision. Pam, along with Dawn McBride, received a $5,000 grant from the national association to examine the need for a national training program in group therapy. They expect the online survey to be launched in November.

Theresa Sullivan and Ann Booth are involved in “Interprofessional Education for Geriatric Care”, a Health Canada funded project, and have participated in a number of presentations related to the project.

In June, Theresa Sullivan was invited to give the keynote address at Queen’s University Merging of Minds workshop. Hosted by the OT and PT departments, the conference was designed specifically for clinical preceptors and included OT, PT and nursing professionals.

Theresa, Ann and Pam recently presented at the Collaborating Across Borders: An American-Canadian Dialogue on Interprofessional Health Education conference in Minneapolis.

Pam Wener, Theresa Sullivan and Laura Macdonald received a $6,300.00 strategic development grant to develop a program of introduction to Interprofessional Collaborative Patient-Centred Practice (IECPCP) for University 1 students registered in health profession courses. Planning will occur in 2007 with implementation in 2008.

University of Western Ontario’s interdisciplinary Preceptor Education Program (www.preceptor.ca) is using the handbook that Lisa Mendez co-authored with Jodene Neufeld, under the mentorship of Theresa Sullivan and Ann Strock, as the foundation of their Clinical Reasoning on-line learning module for students and fieldwork educators.

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FACULTY HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY AT SMR… continued.

Archie Cooper has been appointed Senior Scholar in the Office of the University Secretary.

Gayle Restall is participating on a CAOT advisory group "Integrating Occupational Therapy in Primary Health Care: Development and Validation of a Tool to Assist Practitioners".

Margaret Friesen has been working with the Canadian Centre on Disability Studies (CCDS) on a project to develop community support strategies for farmers and their families who live with disability. One of the outcomes of the project is the Healthy Farmers, Health Communities Resource Kit: Facing Challenges of Injury, Illness, Disability and Aging which is available through the CCDS website http://www.disabilitystudies.ca/resproj.htm.

The Department of Occupational Therapy wrapped up a two-year term as the executive for ACOTUP (Association of Canadian Occupational Therapy University Programs) in September. Committee members included Donna Collins (president), Theresa Sullivan (vice president), Leanne Leclairand Kristel Smith (Secretary/Treasurer), Margaret Anne Campbell-Rempel (University Fieldwork Coordinators Committee Chair), and Susan Nesbit (member at large).

The following presentations were made at the CAOT Conference:

Margaret Friesen did a paper presentation on characteristics of worker participation in the workplace and return to work. She has also received funds to extend her study on worker participation and for the development of a questionnaire.

Gayle Restall presented a paper co-authored by Jacquie Ripat on the Client-Centred Strategies Framework. She was also an invited speaker on COTF panel regarding research and OT and co-authored a poster presentation with Melissa Nance and Angie Phenix on youth perspectives on providing satisfaction feedback to a mental health program.

Theresa Sullivan facilitated an extended discussion with Talia Prosick on naming and framing professional reasoning.

Jacquie Ripat and Art Quanbury had a paper published in the International Journal of Engineering Education titled Collaborative teaching teams: A way to introduce new courses in emerging areas within biosystems engineering.

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The Occupational Therapy Department of the University of Manitoba is pleased to offer the following workshops for Spring 2008

“Introductory Workshop for Occupational Therapy Fieldwork Educators”March 13, 2008 (8:30-12:00)

Location: TBA

“Feedback and Evaluation Workshop”March 13, 2008 (12:45-4:00)

Location: TBA

“Dealing with Difficult Students and Students in Difficulty”April 15, 2008 (12:45-4:00)

Location: TBA

“Alternate Models of Fieldwork Education”May 8, 2008 (8:30-12:00)

Location: TBA

The workshops are offered free of charge to OTs participating in or interested in the fieldwork program. Workshops are designed to assist fieldwork educators as they provide quality fieldwork experiences.

Please feel free to register for workshops by calling Charlene at 789-3757 or contact her by e-mail: [email protected]

For further information contact:

Margaret Anne Campbell-Rempel Academic Fieldwork Coordinator - 789-3992

or

Ellen Davis (480-1369), Pam Becker (789-3554) or Lisa Mendez (977-5632)

Outreach Developers

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The following article served as the inspiration for the topic of international volunteering in Occupational Therapy:

Mulholland, S. (2007). The spice of life – Volunteering in Mexico! Occupational Therapy Now, 9(6), 22-24.

http://www.projimo.org.mx

The Program of Rehabilitation Organized for Disabled Youth of Western Mexico (PROJIMO) is a non-profit organization with the objective to help individuals with disabilities. PROJIMO welcomes Mexican and international volunteers with a variety of educational or occupational backgrounds. Volunteer opportunities include: participating in daily therapy, assisting in the prosthetic, wheelchair and orthopedic workshops, adapting rehabilitative devices or wheelchairs, designing educational toys, developing educational resources, and helping to motivate and empower participants. Susan Mulholland provides insight into her experiences as a volunteer with this program in the above cited article.

http://www.wfot.org/otion/default.asp

The Occupational Therapy International Outreach Network (OTION) is a grass roots initiative that aims to raise awareness among OTs of the imbalances in access to occupational therapy services between “developed” and “developing” countries, and within individual countries, with the hope of minimizing this inequality. Their goal is to “promote outreach to areas of need by forming partnerships using the internet.” This website is accessed through the World Federation of Occupational Therapists website, and it provides information about volunteering overseas, discussion forums, and links to related resources.

Volunteer Opportunity!

Are you a registered occupational therapist working in Winnipeg and interested

in sharing your Canadian occupational therapy experience and expertise with an

immigrant peer?

The International Centre of Winnipeg is looking for a volunteer career mentor to advise and assist an internationally trained occupational therapist from England to develop a plan to re-enter the profession in Manitoba. In particular, knowledge or an interest in mental health, or working with adults who have global developmental delay or learning disabilities, would be helpful.

International Centre career mentors provide information, insight, support and encouragement to newcomers as they pursue their occupational goals. The time commitment required involves meeting for just two hours, twice a month for approximately three months.

Benefits to mentors include enhanced leadership and mentoring skills, as well as increased cross-cultural competence.

If you are interested in participating in the program, or you would like more information,

please contact Catherine Cooke at the International Centre:

943-9158 ext 228 or [email protected]

Please send feedback or suggestions for future topics to

Tiffany Flye [email protected]


A GREAT BIG THANK YOU! Margaret Anne Campbell-Rempel & Outreach Staff

Submitted by Pam Becker

The Occupational Therapy Department at the University of Manitoba would like to thank the following individuals and sites for their contributions to our fieldwork program for the Intermediate I fieldwork block from April 30 to June 22, 2007. Our fieldwork program could not exist without your generous support. We appreciate all that you do to support the education of our future colleagues. We hope you will continue to be involved in our program in the upcoming year(s). Thanks again!

Associated Rehabilitation Consultants of Canada: David Pineau; Community Therapy Services: Charmain Chrusch, Kim Gingras and Melanie Mathews, and CTS Assiniboine: Charlene Mathison ;Concordia Hospital: Celeste Perez and

Joanne Brackel; Cornerstone Therapy Department, Yorkton: Karina Fehr and Karla Nicholls; Deer Lodge Centre:Adele Spence and Erika Brown; Foothills Medical Centre: Andrea Saber and Vivian Yue; Grace General Hospital:

Nicole Lavoie; Health Sciences Centre: Danielle Harling, Denyse Blanco, Janet Belog, Sherry Robles, Kendra MacKinnon; Health Sciences Centre – Child Health: Gail McMillan-Law, Sarah Jane Milne, Lorna Parent, and Stefanie Wiens; Health Sciences Centre – Mental Health: Barb Grant, Carolyn Klassen, Azel Navarro, Isabella Polimeni-Walker

and Shirley Ramos; Interprofessional Education Project: Pam Wener; Lake of the Woods Child Development Centre: Nuala Reid; Manitoba Adolescent Treatment Centre: Rob Burchuk; Misericordia Health Centre: Corie

Haslbeck; Portage District General Hospital: Raelene Grimolfson, Eva St. Lawrence and Nancy Neufeld; Program for Assertive Community Treatment: Susan Steeg and Thomas Steur; Riverview Health Centre: Lynda Wolf and Michael Shumsky; Royal University Hospital: Cindy Holmes; Selkirk Mental Health Centre: Charyle Crawley, Daphne Keck, Thomas Wisnowski, Ruby Manalang and Sheri Dinnin; Seven Oaks General Hospital: Paula Makarenko, Denali Enns, Elaine Nepjuk, Sherri Wiebe, Tara Evans, and Cathy Zablonski; Society for Manitobans with Disabilities: Leslie Assor and Marlies Dyck; South Eastman Health Community Services: Brigitte Lafreniere; Special Needs Leisure Programs

and Aqua Abilities: Davna Belhassen; St. Boniface Hospital: Michelle Horkoff, Sandy Lopes, Jane McSwiggan, Pat Horbal, John Nyhof and Heather Mann; Stonewall and District Health Centre: Jennifer Delavau; and the Vancouver

Island Health Authority: Babs Vernon and Sharyle Jewett.

The Occupational Therapy Department at the University of Manitoba would like to thank the following individuals and sites for their contributions to our fieldwork program for the Advanced fieldwork block from July to September 14, 2007. Our fieldwork program could not exist without your generous support. We appreciate all that you do to support the education of our future colleagues. We hope you will continue to be involved in our program in the upcoming year(s). Thanks again!

Boundary Trails Health Centre: Michelle Mansell & Rob Sinclair; Brandon Regional Health Authority: Arceli Tagay & Jo-Ann Pasklivich-Holder; Burntwood Regional Health Authority, Thompson: Jodi Goudey; CancerCare Manitoba:

Natalie MacLeod-Schroeder & Susan Nesbit; Central Okanagan Residential Services: Lynn Watts; CHUM-Notre Dame; Community Rehabilitation Interdisciplinary Services: Christine Hunter; Community Therapy Services: Krista

Fehr & Debra Chapman; Concordia Hospital: Stacey Kowalchuk; Deer Lodge Centre: Lenora Moerland; GeriatricMental Health Program – Riverview: Celina Ross, Linda Wiebe & Sue Lotocki; Health Sciences Centre: Kim Mowrey &

Ann Patton; Health Sciences Centre – Child Health: Diane Stanley, Erin Dojack & Susan Hales; Health Sciences Centre – Mental Health: Gina DeVos, Tracey Dowson & Nancy Sakuth; Misericordia Health Centre: Teresa Peterson; Nova Scotia Rehab: Audrey Peake; Ottawa Rehabilitation Hospital: Mary-Anne Huynh; Peace Arch Hospital: Carol Peel & Melissa Wessel; Portage District General Hospital: Raelene Grimolfson; Rehabilitation Centre for Children: Erin Dojack & Heidi Garcia; Riverview Health Centre: Sharon Thomas, Andrea Bellamy & Rita Taylor; Robin Diduch

Occupational Therapy: Robin Diduch; Saskatoon City Hospital: Doug Usher; Seven Oaks General Hospital: Margaret Dickson & Jean McGinn; St. Boniface Hospital: Michelle Horkoff; Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children:

Catherine Ellens & Jennifer Law; Tache Centre: Alice Sebastian; Trillium Health Centre: Kate Suffling; VictoriaGeneral Hospital: Irene Ling & Christy Ploegman; Wascana Rehab Centre: Dixon McLean, Gwen Windsor &

Pamela Bjelland.

Our requests for Intermediate I and Advanced placements will be going out shortly, consider which placement block best suits your schedule and sign up to invest in a student (or 2)!

P.S. If we have inadvertently left your name off this list, please accept our apology and let us know ASAP!


Continuing Physical Therapy Education – University of Saskatchewan Calendar of Events

For more information and registration forms for the following planned courses: Check our website at www.saskphysio.org/cptecourses.asp

or contact: Pat Tremaine, Bus (306) 966-2043 Fax: (306) 966-1986 Email: [email protected]

2007 Courses:Nov 17-19 Advanced Orthopaedic Manual & Manipulative Physiotherapy Course –

Nov 30-Dec 3 Level 3 Upper Quadrant

Jan 18-21 Instructor: Richard Bourassa Fees: $1320/CPA $1720/non-CPA Saskatoon

Nov 24 WCPT Knowledge Translation Day and Recruitment Fair

Saskatoon Various presenters Fees: $40 / before Nov. 2, $50 / after Nov. 2, 2007 $15 / Students

2008 Courses:

Jan 20 Pain Science and Recovery: Assessment and Treatment

Saskatoon Instructor: Neil Pearson Fees: $275 before Nov. 23 $350 after Nov. 23, 2007 Open to Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Kinesiologists, Pharmacists, Physicians, Nurses, Psychologists, Chiropractors

Feb 8-11 The Lower Extremity – Integrating the Lower Limb and the Lumbopelvic Region, plus

Saskatoon Real-time Ultrasound Imaging for Clinical Reasoning (Part 2 of the Integrated Series)

Instructor: Diane Lee and Linda-Joy Lee Fees: $800/CPA members, $950/non-members REGISTRATION RESTRICTED to participants who have taken PART 1 of the INTEGRATED

SERIES.

May 23-26 The Thorax & Shoulder Girdle – An Integrated Approach (Part 3 of the Integrated Series)

Saskatoon Instructor: Linda-Joy Lee Fees: $575/CPA members, $700/non-members REGISTRATION RESTRICTED to participants who have taken PART 1 of the INTEGRATED

SERIES.

To obtain CPTE Information and download registration forms: Choose the Continuing Education link on the Saskatchewan Physiotherapy Association website: www.saskphysio.org. Select Continuing Physical Therapy Education, and then select CPTE Course Calendar. OR you can go directly to www.saskphysio.org/cptecourses.asp.

CPTE Partnership EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

Watch for the SPORT MED SATURDAY sessions being offered by the Sport Medicine & Science Council of Saskatchewan, with administrative services provided by Continuing Physical Therapy Education. These sessions will run from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the designated Saturdays. Lunch will be provided. Registration is open to physical therapists, physicians, chiropractors, athletictherapists, massage therapists and other health professionals with an interest in sport.

October 20, 2007 The Ankle Cost: $75 / health professionals $25/ health professional students Saskatoon Speakers: Multi-disciplinary panel, addressing a variety of assessment, treatment & rehabilitation topics. See registration form circulated with this newsletter for more information or visit www.smscs.ca

April 5, 2008 The Neck Cost: $75 / health professionals $25/ health professional students Regina Speakers: Multi-disciplinary panel, addressing a variety of assessment, treatment & rehabilitation topics. Registration information not yet available.

Update Vol. 12, Issue 6 15

New Arrivals in the OARC Equipment Loan Program

Booking now . . .

Tangoby: Blink-Twice Technologies

Size 12.5” x 4.4” x 1.8”

Weight: 2.5 lbs.

The Tango is a communication device for individuals who have a strong intent to communicate for a variety of purposes, but with very limited means of expressing their wants, needs, thoughts and ideas. This device is geared more to the early and middle years student who has opportunities to participate in the regular classroom, and who demonstrates receptive language that is much better developed than his/her expressive ability. Made so you can start using the Tango immediately, it enables individuals to experience the power of communication without having to customize it.

With the Tango’s six buttons, you’ll discover an amazing world of more than 2,000 digitally enhanced phrases, plus more than 3,000 synthesized words and 90 Core Words.

You can speak thousands of engaging, prerecorded phrases or synthesize any sentence you want — word by word, or letter by letter. The Tango can also alter the pitch of voice to make it seem like a child (or adult) is talking, as the situation merits.

It is the first device of its kind to incorporate a digital camera along with a flash to capture life’s less well-lit moments. In a snap, it lets you create photo albums, do voice-morphing, and change icons using photos.

The Tango looks and feels more like a hand held video game and is proof that emotional and thoughtful design not only makes the world a more beautiful place, but can enable people to do the things that most of us take for granted — communicate and forge relationships with one another.

Boardmaker Activity Padby: Mayer-Johnson

Size: 11 1/2" x 9 1/2" x 1 3/4" Weight: 390 grams (13.6oz)

Simple and flexible, the Boardmaker Activity Pad puts interactive activities in the learner`s hands!

Two activities are held in each SmartPocket. Each activity can have up to 32 programmable buttons and draws from a minimum of four minutes of total recording time per SmartPocket. Activities are saved to the SmartPocket, not to the device, and SmartPockets can be re-recorded for new activities. Free form layouts allow buttons to be located almost anywhere, rather than conforming to a set button grid configuration. Activities are easily created in Boardmaker, or you can use photographs, greeting cards, photos, magazine pages, newspaper clippings, worksheets and workbook pages or other printed material can be used in a SmartPocket. High-interest teen magazines, CD covers, workbooks, newspaper clippings and photographs can all be used to create high-interest/low ability content.

Boardmaker Activity Pad requires 4 AA batteries and comes with optional keyguards.

After the buttons for an activity are assigned and recorded, learners can use and enjoy the saved activities over and over again by quickly sliding them into and out of the Activity Pad. Volume controls are easy to use, and a headset may be used for private learning. Buttons can be made switch-accessible with the built-in switch jacks. The Activity Pad control keys and the SmartPockets can be locked to prevent unwanted changes.

The Activity Pad is an ideal instructional tool for all students, and can provide initial instruction, extend classroom lessons and activities, or reinforce basic skills. Learners with cognitive challenges, processing difficulties, fine or gross motor concerns, speech therapy needs, and memory issues will especially benefit from the interactive learning experiences the BAP can provide.

Call us for more details or to book these devices for a short term loan.

Open Access Resource Centre3-120 Maryland Street

Winnipeg, MB R3G 1L1p. 204 .949 .2430 f. 204 .775 .2385e. [email protected]

www.oarc.ca


Citation Award Presented to

Manitoba Schizophrenia Society

The Citation Award was presented to the Manitoba Schizophrenia Society (MSS) at the 2007Journey of Hope Walk held at Assiniboine Park September 15th, 2007 for the impact the organization has made on the mental health system, including occupational therapy, through years of advocacy, education, and research.

Following the article published in the October Update, the MSOT newsletter editors received a request for the citation written by Gayle Restall, who nominated the MSS. The following citation nomination was read when the Citation Award was presented to MSS at the Journey of Hope Walk.

Citation Award Nomination for the Manitoba Schizophrenia Society

I am pleased to nominate the Manitoba Schizophrenia Society (MSS) for the 2007 Citation Award. Since its founding in 1979, the MSS has become a well-respected and important self-help mental health organization in Manitoba. Its peer support, consultation, psycho-educational and other services have benefited numerous people who have been affected by schizophrenia. The MSS has positively influenced the mental health system through encouragement of a recovery oriented and consumer focused model of service delivery by continuously advocating on behalf of people with schizophrenia and their families to health planners. Examples of this influence are evident through the leadership the MSS provided in the development of the Partnership for Consumer Empowerment and the Mental Health Education Resource Centre.

The MSS’s values of respect for people, affirmation of consumers’ rights, and commitment to a multi-disciplinary approach to a recovery oriented mental health system are consistent with the values and philosophy of occupational therapy. MSS has welcomed and encouraged partnerships with occupational therapists to provide consumer focused services. Partnerships have included liaison and close working relationships with MSS peer support Outreach Workers and with support groups like the Women’s Program. The MSS has supported the education of occupational therapy students through guest lectures and “The Hearing Voices Simulation Workshops” that have provided students with invaluable opportunities to gain appreciation of the experience of auditory hallucinations. The MSS has also provided enthusiastic support, encouragement and advice for research about mental health service planning conducted by occupational therapy faculty at the University of Manitoba.

In summary, the MSS has played an important role in the development of mental health services in Manitoba and has positively influenced occupational therapy practice, education and research. The MSS is a worthy nominee for this year’s Citation Award.

Refer to http://www.caot.ca/caot_news_listings.asp?pageid=1002&newsid=438 for more information about the CAOT Citation Award and the MSS.______________________________________________________________________________________


2008 CANADIAN ASSOCIATION OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS / MANITOBA SOCIETY OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS CITATION AWARD

CAOT/MSOT is inviting all occupational therapists to put forth a nomination for the 2008 Citation Award.

The purpose of the Citation Award is to acknowledge the contribution/accomplishment to the health and well-being of Canadians of an agency, program and/or individual within each province/territory who is not an occupational therapist.

Nominations must meet the following criteria: a. The nominee shall not be an occupational therapist or an agency/organization directed by an occupational therapist. b. The nominee will have made, or be making, a significant contribution to rehabilitation, community health, self-help

groups, provincial, territorial or municipal government initiatives in health care or other related programs. c. The nominee will have demonstrated support of occupational therapy philosophy or endeavour.

The awards are usually presented during National Occupational Therapy Month. This is an excellent opportunity to recognize the work of others who contribute to our profession as well as to promote occupational therapy in Manitoba.

Submissions can be sent to: [email protected]

Kim Baessler, Board Director for Manitoba Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists

Phone: 787-2317 Please submit your nomination(s), and a 250 word citation by December 31, 2007. The nomination package

may also be found on the CAOT web site - www.caot.ca, at http://www.caot.ca/default.asp?pageid=1365.

Philadelphia Hand Center Fellowship Award Congratulations to our SBGH OT!

The Rehabilitation Department at St. Boniface General Hospital and the MSOT would like to extend their sincerest congratulations to Melissa Abrams, BMR(Occupational Therapy), Occupational Therapy Reg(MB), B.A., for receiving the Philadelphia Hand Center Fellowship Award. Melissa is one of the only two individuals who are awarded the fellowship every six months. The six-month experience in Philadelphia is scheduled to begin January 2, 2008 to June 30, 2008.

Melissa works as an outpatient occupational therapist specializing in hand therapy at SBGH collaborating with plastic and orthopedic surgeons in the treatment of traumatic and conservative hand and upper extremity injuries. After Melissa developed an interest in the fellowship, she pursued it further by completing an application highlighting her interests, short- and long-term goals, and professional experience. Her application essay also focused on how the fellowship experience will benefit our local client population, especially our under-serviced populations.

Melissa interviewed with the Hand Center in Philadelphia on October 31, 2007 and presented formally on the topic of thumb replantation. The interview and presentation were very successful and her audience was greatly impressed with Melissa’s already developed experience with various hand and upper extremity injuries. They promptly offered her the Fellowship after discussion of how both parties involved would benefit. Melissa’s focus will include clinical experience, with emphasis on research and education. During this educational leave of absence, Melissa will work directly with nine world-renowned hand surgeons, teach at the affiliated Jefferson University, and engage in research projects with the support of her fellowship colleagues. Upon return to Manitoba, Melissa plans to provide formal and informal education at SBGH and other facilities as appropriate and to further research initiatives at SBGH. Currently Melissa is working diligently to obtain her VISA and licensing papers to cross the border with the guidance of the National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).

Safe traveling and best of luck in the New Year Melissa!

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or call Connie at

(204) 734-6644 for details on all our career opportunities

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Therapy FirstSeating and Mobility Clinic

Referral forms online at

www.TherapyFirst.ca

or contact Therapy First

by phone at 204-612-0398

Prairie Seating Workshop

April 17-18, 2008

Keynote Speakers: Sharon Pratt andAllen SiekmanCheck the website for exciting topic announcements!

Please visit www.TherapyFirst.ca for further info


Coast Terrace Inn, Edmonton, Alberta

February 8

DR. LUCY JANE MILLER, PH.D, OTR Author, Sensational Kids: Hope and Help for Children with Sensory Processing Disorder

Sensory Processing Disorder: How Does It Affect Children with Autistic Spectrum Disorders?

Course Outline: Participants will be able to define SPD and its subtypes Participants will be able to understand recent research indicating SPD is a valid syndrome Participants will be able to understand recent research on sensory processing in autism Participants will learn new sensory and motor evaluations that may be useful for children with ASD

This presentation will include definitions and differentiation of the three classic patterns and six subtypes of Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD). In addition, a study funded by Cure Autism Now will be presented featuring both physiological and behavioral functioning for children with autistic spectrum disorders. Two new scales, the Miller Function and Participation Scale (M-FUN) and the Sensory Processing Disorder Scale will be briefly described with videotaped examples of each. The current position of the SPD application for the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual will be included. Also included is a parent panel highlighting sensory issues and solutions in children with ASD.

February 9

DR. RITA JORDAN, BSc. MSc. MA. PhD. C.Psychol.

Understanding, Avoiding and Managing Behaviours in ASD and, Interventions in Autism Spectrum Disorders

Dr. Rita Jordan, Professor in Autism Studies, School of Education, The University of Birmingham, UK. After a degree in Psychology, Rita became a teacher in nursery and primary mainstream schools and started an opportunity group and toy library for children with special needs. She took a Masters in Child Development and researched curriculum development and parent training for children with complex needs and then worked as a teacher in schools for children with severe learning difficulties, and then children with autistic spectrum disorders, for nine years. During that time she took a furtherMasters in Linguistics and then trained teachers on special and mainstream courses and lectured in Clinical Linguistics and Education, at the University of Hertfordshire. Her doctorate was in pronoun development in autism. Currently, she is professor in Autism studies at The University of Birmingham where she runs courses for professionals working with individuals with autistic spectrum disorders at all levels. She has written and researched on many aspects of autism and has lectured and been involved in consultancy nationally and internationally.

Fees: Early Bird Deadline: December 21, 2007 (Fees include lunch, refreshment breaks, newsletter subscription and materials) 1 Day Parent/Para-professional: $145.00 + $8.70 GST = $153.70 2 Day Parent/Para-professional: $225.00 + $13.50 GST = $238.50 1 Day Professional: $185.00 + $11.10 GST = $196.10 2 Day Professional: $285.00 + $17.10 GST = $302.10

For More Information or to Register Call: Autism Awareness Centre Inc.

9331-151 Street, Edmonton, Alberta T5R 1K1 Ph: (Toll Free) 1-866-724-2224 or 780-474-8355 Fax: 780-477-8350 E-mail: [email protected]

REGISTER ON-LINE AT:

wwww.autismawarenesscentre.org

CONFERENCE FEBRUARY 8—9, 2008


IT’S CLASSIFIED . . .CONFERENCESBrain Injury Rehabilitation: How to Evaluate and Treat Cognitive, Behavioral and Medical Issues Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL, December 6 & 7, 2007. This two-day course provides a realistic framework for effective brain injury evaluation and treatment given the compressed time and limited resources available in the current healthcare environment. Attention will be given to dealing with current changes in economics, living opportunities, family situation, and assessment procedures. For more information, including how to register, visit www. ricacademy.com

Autism Awareness Centre Inc. ConferenceCoast Terrace Inn, Edmonton, AB, February 8 & 9, 2008. Dr. Lucy Jane Miller, PhD, OTR, author of Sensational Kids: Hope and Help for Children with Sensory Processing Disorder, will present Sensory Processing Disorder: How Does it Affect Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders? Dr. Rita Jordan, BSc, MSc, MA, PhD, C.Psychol, will present Understanding, Avoiding and Managing Behaviours in ASD, as well as Interventions in Autism Spectrum Disorders. For more information, please contact the Autism Awareness Centre at 1-866-724-2224 or email [email protected] or visit the website at:www.autismawarenesscentre.org.

Accelerating Primary Care 2008 The Westin Edmonton, Edmonton, AB, February 12-14, 2008. This conference will provide an opportunity for Alberta's primary care community to explore innovation and advances in practice that will lead to acceleration in primary care. It aims to educate and prepare primary care workers by demonstrating how their colleagues have led the way bychanging the way they practise.

CONFERENCES – continued

Accelerating Primary Care 2008 – continued.Conference themes include 1) Research and Evaluation in Primary Care, 2) Practice Innovations in Primary Care, 3)Quality in Primary Care & 4) Optimizing Interprofessional Teams. We are now accepting abstract submissions for poster and oral presentation. You can view the Call for Abstracts at the official website at www.capitalhealth.ca/primarycare.

24th International Seating Symposium The Westin Bayshore Resort & Marina, Vancouver, BC, March 5–8, 2008. This international symposium addresses current and future developments in the areas of seating, positioning and mobility. Topic areas include service delivery, product development, research and evaluation. An electronic PDF version of the symposium brochure is available at:http://www.interprofessional.ubc.ca/24th_Seating.htm. Register now to take advantage of the reduced Early Bird rate. You can register by phone, fax, direct mail, or through our online registration website at http://www.peopleware.net/index.cfm?siteCode=1268.

Partners in Care… Influencing Care Today and Tomorrow – The Annual Conference of the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba. Canad Inns Polo Park, March 10 & 11, 2008. Keynote speakers include Carole A. Cohen, M.D., Clinical Director, Community Psychiatric Services, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Center, Toronto, Ontario; Joanne Collins, B.S.W., Challenging Behaviours Program Halifax, Nova Scotia; and Karen Dunlop, R.N., B.N., L.L.B., Seven Oaks General Hospital, Winnipeg, Manitoba. Registration begins in January 2008. Contact the Alzheimer’s Society of Manitoba for more information at 943-6622 or 1-800-378-6699 or by email at [email protected]


IT’S CLASSIFIED . . . continued CONFERENCES – continued

Prairie Seating Workshop and Trade Show –Support, Mobility and Function Victoria Inn, Winnipeg, MB, April 17 & 18, 2008. Keynote speakers include Sharon Pratt, Sunrise Medical and Allen Siekman, Allen Siekman Consulting. For more information, visit Therapy First at www.TherapyFirst.ca, email [email protected] or call (204) 612-0399.

A Breath of Fresh Air – Canadian Respiratory Conference Hilton Bonaventure Hotel, Montréal, Quebec, June 19 – 21, 2008. The conference is a forum for respiratory clinicians, multidisciplinary healthcare professionals, scientists and educators to promote discussion of current topics in clinical practice, research and education. The conference will promote lung health by sharing evidence-based information and research, facilitate collaboration among stakeholders, and promote research.

CONTINUING EDUCATIONEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) Sessions in November and December 2007 Please take a few minutes out of your busy workday to take a look at the variety of EAP sessions that have been scheduled in November and December in various locations throughout the region. These EAP Sessions have been scheduled for all staff throughout the WRHA region. For further information on the sessions (times, locations and how to register) go to http://home.wrha.mb.ca/education/index.php and scroll through the listings.

Retirement Planning - November 1 at St. Boniface General Hospital

Stress Management - November 2 at WRHA Seven Oaks Community Office

Team Building - November 5 at Riverview Health Centre

Experiential Practice in Stress Reduction - November 5 at Nine Circles

Mentors in the Workplace - November 5 - St. Amant Centre

Respectful Workplace - November 8 - HSC

Respectful Workplace - November 9 - Salvation Army Grace Hospital

Healthy Communication - November 14 - Women's Health Centre

Understanding and Managing Anger - November 26 - St. Boniface General Hospital

Respectful Workplace - November 29 - St. Amant Centre

Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace - November 30 - St. Boniface General Hospital

Understanding and Managing Anger - November 30 - Golden West Centennial Lodge

Creating Your Assertive Self - December 3 - St. Boniface General Hospital


IT’S CLASSIFIED . . . continued CONTINUING EDUCATION - continuedThe Aulneau Renewal Centre is offering the Certificate Training Program in Attachment Theory & Techniques©. For full program details, please contact the Aulneau Renewal Centre at 204-987-7099 or by e-mail at [email protected]

Theory & Science of Attachment & Self Regulation - Level I: Jan. 14-16 Featured presenter: Kim Barthel, BMR, OTR

Attachment Techniques in working with Infants, Children, Youth & Adults Level II: Feb. 25-27, 2008

Attachment, Psychopathology & Adaptation Featuring: Dr. Patricia Crittenden

March 3-5 & April 15-16, 2008

CARE—Index: Assessment of patterns of attachment (0 to 3 yrs) Featuring: Dr. Patricia Crittenden

March 6-8 & 10-12 as well as April 17-19 & 21-23, 2008

OTHER

The Bobath Interest Group (BIG), formed by the Neurosciences Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA) is a practice-based subgroup formed to achieve the following purposes:

• Develop a network of therapists to facilitate discussion and peer support for Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists practicing the Bobath Concept in Canada.

• To contribute to research pertaining to the Bobath Concept. • To contribute to establishing post-graduate clinical education needs across Canada. • Development of a bursary program to facilitate participation in the post-graduate

education and clinical research with respect to the Bobath Concept. • Provide a link with clinicians practicing the Bobath Concept and The Canadian Bobath

Instructors Asscociation (CBIA).

The practitioners of this concept include Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists working with adult neurologically affected clients, often in an interdisciplinary setting. If you are a therapist who is currently interested in the Bobath Concept and are looking for an opportunity to find out more and network with others, this group may be of interest to you. For more information, please visit www.bobathcanada.com.


IT’S CLASSIFIED . . . continued OTHER - continuedResearch Opportunity with the Department of Occupational Therapy, University of ManitobaThe Department of Occupational Therapy has openings to accept MSc students who are interested in any aspect of return-to-work or work-related rehab for people with mental and/or physical health issues, and people interested in farm safety programs or farmers who live/work with disability. The two research topic areas are 1) worker participation questionnaire development encompasses all areas of return-to-work, empowerment and participation in the workplace and in the process of return-to-work and 2) collaboration in the area of farmers who have occupational illness or who live with a disability. For more information, please contact Margaret N. Friesen, PhD at the Department of Occupational Therapy, University of Manitoba, R106 - 771 McDermot Ave. Phone: 204-789-3864 Fax: 204-789-3927, [email protected]

Klinic Community Health Centre – Training Events 2007 / 2008 Suicide GriefJanuary 24, 2008

1 – 4:30 p.m. Facilitator: Elly Van der Zende

Cost: $30 / person

Losing a loved one to suicide is one of the most difficult types of losses that a person can experience. The pain may seem overwhelming. It is important for relatives, friends and the larger community to support people throughout the grief process. This workshop examines what makes suicide loss unique and ways we as service providers can assist survivors on this difficult journey.

Advanced Suicide TrainingJanuary 30 & 31, 2008

9 – 4 p.m. Facilitators: Maureen Rice and Cindy Fawcett

Cost: $225 / person

Working with someone who is suicidal can be a complex, frightening and challenging experience. Often we feel ill equipped with the necessary skills to adequately deal with these high-risk situations. This two-day advanced suicide training utilizes an interactive, engaging and practical approach, which invites participants to link theoretical knowledge to practice. The Advanced Suicide Training not only works towards the development and enhancement of assessment and intervention skills, but further provides opportunity for clinical exploration of challenges presented to those working in a front line supportive capacity.

Working With Developmental Attachment Trauma In Individuals and Couples

February 4, 2008 1 – 4 p.m.

Facilitator: Elaine Bergen and Mary-Jo Bolton Cost: $60 / person

The trauma recovery process in therapy and the clinical relationship with individuals and couples will be explored from the experience of clients and therapists.

Rural Stress and the Urban Service Provider: What You Need to Know

February 28, 2008 1 – 4 p.m.

Facilitator: Janet Smith Cost: $30 / person

This hands-on workshop examines the ‘culture of farming’ as well as the specific stressors and challenges experienced by farm families today. This workshop is designed for health and social services providers who may be providing services to farmers who are attempting to navigate systems in an urban setting.

ALL WORKSHOPS ARE HELD AT: KLINIC COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE

Room B – 10, 870 Portage Avenue WINNIPEG, MB R3G 0P1

For more information – Registration – contact Leslie at 784-4206 or email: [email protected].


IT’S CLASSIFIED . . . continued

HAPPY HOLIDAYS AND ALL THE BEST IN

THE NEW YEAR TO ALLMSOT MEMBERS!

Manitoba Society of Occupational Therapists

Issue

February April

Deadline

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Update Editorial PolicyUpdate is published 6 times per year. Statements, claims and opinions made in articles andadvertisements are those of the author or advertiser and do not necessarily reflect the views of MSOT members or executive. Submissions are subject to editorial changes.

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Tel.: (204) 957-1214 Fax: (204) 775-2340

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Newsletter submissionscan be mailed to: Talia Prosick or

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Email: [email protected]

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