November 07, 2026 (09:30 AM - 02:30 PM)
Sensory Shake Up: Extending my Bandwidth for a Grounded and Holistic Practice with Alex Thompson - IN PERSON
About this Event
Sensory Shake Up: Extending my Bandwidth for a Grounded and Holistic Practice
About this Event
Sensory Shake Up: Extending my Bandwidth for a Grounded and Holistic Practice
In this workshop, full of wellness artistic activities, practitioners will be able to shift their focus from encouraging compliance to fostering emotional safety for children to engage. By exploring the neuroscience of stress and co-regulation, practitioners will learn that a regulated nervous system is their most valuable tool and qualification. Participants will learn the art and science of extending their bandwidth to inspire safety and engagement for children to learn and grow!
Alex Thompson is the founder and Executive Director of Power For All, a registered charity providing nature-based occupational therapy to individuals of all ages and abilities. With 25 years of experience in paediatric education and outdoor recreation, including a decade as a practicing Paediatric Occupational Therapist (OT). Alex has dedicated her career to trauma-informed care, self-regulation, and land-based practices. Her diverse credentials span early childhood education, adventure therapy, and mental health. Alex teaches in the Faculty of Education at the University of the Fraser Valley.
LOCATION: NEWLANDS GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB (21025 48 Ave) Please note, there is plenty of free parking available.
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1. It is the educators' or participants’ responsibility to read the workshop/course description and make sure the training selected is suitable for their learning and/or professional development needs.
2. Participants must stay for the full workshop/course to receive a certificate.
3. Zoom workshop: To help everyone stay engaged and get the most out of the workshop, we ask that you keep your camera on, remain visible, and actively participating throughout the session. If your camera is off for extended periods, you may be marked absent. Thanks for your understanding!
4. Zoom entrance closes 15 minutes after start time in respect to the presenter and participants.
5. We are unable to accommodate children during workshop/course time. Please make childcare arrangements.
6. No monies will be refunded, or credits offered.
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