Workshops

About this Event
This seminar provides all the information you ever wanted to know about head lice...and then some! There are many myths and misinformation around head lice, so this session is focused on debunking those myths and shows you what works and what doesn’t when it comes to head lice. At the end of this session, you will know how to quickly screen, treat and prevent head lice infestations with our easy & proven methods.
This is a fun and informal setting that will include…
• What are head lice
• How to check for head lice
• When to check for head lice
• How to remove head lice safely and effectively
• Why using over the counter products alone doesn’t work
• How to break up the lice lifecycle and why it’s important to know their lifecycle
• What to clean when dealing with head lice
• How to prevent head lice infestations

Participants can view actual samples of head lice and nits and have all their questions answered by a lice specialist. Everyone will leave knowing what to do if the situation arises in their home and as an added bonus they’ll receive an information package to take home which includes a few lice screening sticks to practice their newfound skills.

Barbara Pattison is a Head Lice Expert and founder of LICE911. It all began over 16 years ago when she first dealt with head lice in her home and she quickly realized that there wasn’t any help available in the Lower Mainland. After careful research and finding the safest and most effective way to get rid of head lice, she started LICE911. Since then, she’s been helping families, schools and communities by providing head lice screenings, lice removal and educational services to communities throughout BC.
Head lice is often a very traumatic and stressful experience. At LICE911 we believe that by eliminating the misconceptions about head lice, families are better equipped to manage the situation with confidence. Barbara is passionate about spreading lice awareness and educating people on how to safely remove and prevent head lice. She knows that education is our best defense when it comes to these pesky bugs and is eager to share her knowledge with you!

This workshop will be held at the Langley CCRR located at 20577 Fraser Hwy

For more information please call 604 533 4425 or email lmcinnis@lcss.ca

About this Event
This presentation will assist parents, teachers and other supportive adults in gaining a deeper understanding of the emotional world of a child, in order to assist with emotion regulation and coping.
Highlights of the presentation include the following:
• We will define emotion regulation and why it matters
• A focus on the developing brain will be offered in terms of understanding why emotion dysregulation may peak during different phases of development
• We will also discuss neuroplasticity of the brain and how our responses can actually influence positive brain development in children
• Michelle will discuss the impact of environment, temperament and family influences
• And most importantly, we will answer the question “What can I do when my child loses their cool?”
• Michelle will introduce a specific approach for responding to emotional distress, which includes detailed information about how to talk to our children
• We will identify pitfalls of adult strategies, including both “pushing” and “protecting”, and how to manage our own reactions in high distress situations
Case scenarios and examples will be discussed throughout the presentation, and participants will have opportunity to ask questions during and after the presentation
Michelle Srdanovic is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology from Simon Fraser University. For 15 years, Michelle has worked with families, couples and children using expressive, cognitive-behavioural and emotion-focused therapeutic practices, as well provided community education on the topics of trauma and anxiety. She was an active Board Member of the BCPTA (British Columbia Play Therapy Association) from 2010-2013 and is a proponent of the use of play therapy with young children. In the past, she worked as a Family Counsellor with Family Services of Greater Vancouver providing assessment and therapy to parents and children referred by the MCFD (Ministry of Children and Family Development). She now divides her time between counselling a broad range of clients in her private practice, supervising graduate interns, and serving as Faculty at BCIT where she teaches psychology and counselling skills. Her private practice work is focused on supporting families who struggle with anxiety. Additional information about Michelle can be found on her website at www.michellesrdanovic.com.

This workshop will be held at the Langley CCRR located at 20577 Fraser Hwy

For more information please call 604 533 4425 or email lmcinnis@lcss.ca

About this Event
During this workshop we will examine our understanding of “family”. We will explore our awareness of LBGTQ families and how we can welcome the diversity they bring and fully include them in our programs.

Christine Hibbert is an ECE and School Age Educator and an experienced facilitator. Christine has worked in the field of childcare for more than 30 years, beginning her career as a teacher in England. She worked in family child care and pre-schools before becoming Executive Director at Jericho Kids’ Club, Out of School Care in Vancouver. Recently retired from JKC, Christine continues to be an involved advocate and passionate educator in the childcare community.

This workshop will be held at the Langley CCRR located at 20577 Fraser Hwy

For more information please call 604 533 4425 or email lmcinnis@lcss.ca

About this Event
Tonight we will look at communication milestones and when / how to refer a child for an Speech-Language Pathologist consultation. This topic is broad will cover: language production and understanding, speech sound development, social language skills and play skills as they relate to communication. We will also touch on communicating with others where English is not the first language.

Colleen Cole has been working as a Speech-Language Pathologist for over 21 years now. Initially she began her career in hospital settings at both Kelowna General Hospital and later on, Surrey Memorial Hospital. For thirteen years she has worked with the pediatric population exclusively at the Fraser Valley Child Development Centre until February 2017 when she came to Langley Public Health. Her special training has been in the areas of childhood speech and language disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Developmental Delays and Feeding Concerns.

Sophia Ykema is an Honours graduate of McMaster University (B Arts Sc)with a Master in Speech Language Pathology from Western. She joined Fraser Health as a Speech Language Pathologist in September of 2018. She is also certified in Hanen “It Takes Two to Talk”, DIR Floortime Level 1 and Lee Silverman Voice Treatment.

This workshop will be held at the Langley CCRR located at 20577 Fraser Hwy

For more information please call 604 533 4425 or email lmcinnis@lcss.ca

Registration is required for this free workshop

About this Event
Have you heard about the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to action? The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples? Do you wonder what they mean to you as your role as an early childhood educator or administrator?
In this interactive workshop participants are encouraged to engage with an open mind, ask their questions about truth and reconciliation, and join the journey of a Canada moving away from its colonial past. Together we will explore what it means to be a settler, Canada’s historical relationship with Indigenous people, where we are now, and where we can go from here. We will discuss what it looks like to practice cultural humility and leadership in reconciliation.

Maureen Black is an Indigenous ECE Cultural Advisor for the BC Aboriginal Child Care Society (BCACCS). Maureen is of Namgis/Scottish ancestry and she grew up in North Vancouver. In her childhood, her family spent summers travelling by boat, stopping in communities up and down the west coast. She has a Bachelor of Early Childhood Care and Education and a Business Administration Certificate for Aboriginal Learners, both from Capilano University. Maureen has worked with families and children for 30 years; including the last six years where she was able to focus on Indigenous families.
Her family teachings, being able to connect with her culture, and learn from Elders have strengthened her passion for enriching learning environments that are inclusive of Indigenous ways of knowing. BCACCS Child Care Advisors are a part of the Child Care Resource and Referral (CCRR) program and visit childcare providers and Aboriginal centres across the province providing support through training, advocacy, and resource sharing.

This workshop will be held at the Langley CCRR located at 20577 Fraser Hwy

For more information please call 604 533 4425 or email lmcinnis@lcss.ca

About this Event
It is time to renew your CCRR annual membership (effective January 1st - December 31, 2019).  For $40 you receive tremendous benefits!

Langley Group Centres, Preschools and Out of School Care have access to the Toy and Resource Library. Where you can borrow up to 15 items of which can include 2 theme boxes or different topics, felt stories, big books, resource material, large toys, puzzles and more.

In order to renew (or apply) for your membership please contact the the office for the 2018 form. Return the completed form to Laura McInnis via email (lmcinnis@lcss.ca) or in person at the CCRR office (20577 Fraser Hwy, Langley).

If you have any questions please contact Laura McInnis via email (lmcinnis@lcss.ca) or phone (604-533-4425).