May 28
Registration is now full. Click here to join our waitlist. Come on out and further your knowledge on making community connections, mindfulness, self-care and have an opportunity to share what keeps you committed and engaged in your work. Event Details Friday July 12, 2019, 9am-4pm Saturday July 13, 2019, 9am-12:30pm The Family Centre, Room 2015 […]
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April 5
With any team, it is always important to have people with complementary strengths, experiences and qualifications. Building a team of workshop trainers is no exception. In October of 2016, we interviewed and hired Tristan for a workshop that needed to be redeveloped and carried out. When we asked Tristan where he found the posting and […]
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March 24
Developing supporters and leaders to mindfully support individuals to be all they can be. Conscious Care & Support Workshop with Peter Marks Saturday May 6, 2017 9:00am – 12:00pm KidsAbility Pavilion (500 Hallmark Dr., Waterloo) This workshop is targeted to direct support people, caregivers and family members who support people with autism and other […]
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November 2
Sex Talks is a series of training that discusses sexuality and sexual health, different types of sex, how to keep yourself safe, and cover topics about masturbation, sexual orientation and LGBTQ2S and online dating.
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February 19
We were lucky to have one of our own, Jennifer Hanna, attend this year’s Developmental Services Human Resources Strategy Forum. Here’s her experience from the Developmental Services HR Forum: I attended the annual DSHR Strategy Forum in Feb 2016. A big thank you to all those involved and the committees that worked tirelessly in putting […]
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July 13
Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region is pleased to offer our Direct Support Persons an all-day training presented by Peter Leidy, an Inclusion Advocate from Wisconsin. “Whose Life is it Anyway? Building Bridges to Community Belonging” will be held on September 19th, 2015. Register here before September 4th! Fill out my online form.
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March 24
Unfortunately, we have had to cancel the April 27th 8 week course in Conscious Care and Support (CCS) facilitated by Peter Marks due to low enrollment. A new class will be offered starting January 11th 2016 with the hope that the extended lead time will allow for a full roster. New Course Dates: January 11, 2106 […]
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