Raj Dhasi

•A blend of empathy, spirit and strategic thinking
•15 plus years as a conflict and change management practitioner
•Faculty Member at the Centre for Conflict Resolution
•Faculty Member at Simon Fraser University (Liberal Business Studies Program)
•Guest Lecturer at Universities across Canada

Janice Bannister

Laughter - A Parents’ Best Coping Tool
This presentation will highlight the importance of laughter for emotional and mental health and the importance of laughter in parenting and everyday work and family life.   Laughing is one of the most natural and healthiest things one can do when confronted with the major stresses and emotional challenges in life.  This presentation will highlight the parent “types” and how you must recognize your style of parenting in order to be able to enjoy your child. It is never too late to become a fun parent. Your kids will love you for it.
Janice has been presenting workshops and keynotes to parents, educators and businesses for 20 years. She combines her scientific training as a Psychiatric nurse with her stand-up comedy experiences. she provides a fun filled experience for all participants.

Kathy Flood

Mrs. Kathy Flood is a Burnaby elementary school counsellor, Virtues Project Master facilitator, and mother of four.  The workshop includes an introduction to the four principles and five strategies of The Virtues Project™.   It will be a combination of instruction and small group work.  There will be plenty of time for questions and discussion from parents.
Awakening the Gifts Of Character: Bringing out the Best in our Children
            “How to instill “do the right thing” virtues in your children. Parents are always saying children don’t come with a guidebook.  This is one.  This helps you to get them on the right track of leading a good life.” -Oprah Winfrey 
            CREATE A HOME OF CHARACTER AND CARING
            With simple, effective, strengths-based, positive, proactive parenting:
            ♦ cultivate respect & responsibility  
            ♦  develop unity
            ♦ build resiliency, authentic self-esteem & self-confidence 
            ♦ resolve conflicts peacefully
            ♦ learn to listen to help children deal with strong feelings, make good choices and       resolve conflicts.

Karen Clark CPR

Karen, as the owner and operator of The Vital Link, has been teaching Red Cross First Aid and CPR courses for over 20 years. She has taught locally, provincially, nationally and internationally. Karen's background and certification in Early Childhood Care and Education has made her very sought after in this field.

Deborah MacNamara Not Just Child's Play

Dr. Deborah MacNamara is on Faculty at the Neufeld Institute and in private practice offering counselling and educational services. She works individually with parents and professionals to make sense of learning, behavioural and developmental issues with children and adolescents. Deborah also regularly presents on child and adolescent development in child care, education and mental health settings. Her particular interests and passion are in providing insight into preschooler behaviour, helping adolescents transition to adulthood, and walking people through the journey of parenthood.

Christopher Burt  Promoting Peer Social Competence

Parenting and Family Systems Consulting
Chris Burt is a Parenting and Family Development specialist with over 16 years of experience supporting families with challenging family and relationship issues, as well as supporting and enhancing community and government system interventions for children and families.