Conferences
Annual CMHO Conference
CMHO annually invites professionals, policy-makers and parents to conferences which feature well-known, local and international speakers.
Some of the issues addressed at our conferences include:
- children's mental health policy
- best practices for treating youth with mental health issues
- ways to generate awareness of, and support for, the great work of Ontario's children's mental health centres at helping youth with mental health issues.
Empowering Leadership in Challenging Times - Executive Directors and Agency Leaders Conference (2009)
Turbulent times require strong leaders. As the gap between children's mental health needs and agencies' service capacity grows ever-wider, as the Ontario government starts implementing its policy framework for child and youth mental health, and as both the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care and an all-party Select Committee prepare their blueprints for the future of the broad mental health and addictions field, there is no doubt that our sector is facing challenging times. Children's Mental Health Ontario's 2009 Conference, "Empowering Leadership in Challenging Times", was specially designed for agency leaders, both senior staff and Board members.
Metropolitan Hotel, Toronto, Ontario, Canada(Nov 23, 2009)
Program (PDF, 5 pages)AGM Presentations (combined, 11 pages) (PDF)
Are You Ready?: The Evolution of Child and Youth Mental Health Services in Ontario (PDF, 8 pages)
An overview of some of the major findings from MCYS's mapping of children's mental health services. It foreshadows what the near future holds for child and youth mental health in Ontario. Will help prepareagencies to succeed in the new era of "shared responsibility" (Aryeh Gitterman, Assistant Deputy Minister – Policy Development & Program Design, Ministry of Children and Youth Services).
A listing of CMHO 'Satellites' - a new method of bringing CMHO member agencies together geographically to work on both advocacy and public education. With regular communication between satellites and CMHO, there will be a more uniform approach to advocacy and public awareness work (Ewa Deszynski, Co-Chair, CMHO Policy/Advocacy Committee)
What’s new under the sun in advocacy? How best can we deliver our message to the media? To the public? To government? The Policy and Advocacy Committee of CMHO will release their advocacy plan, which focuses on collaborating with like-minded partners, during this session. In addition to the discussion about our next steps in advocacy, Judy Pfeifer, Vice President with Hill & Knowlton will make a presentation on the happenings of the provincial government and how to implement our advocacy plan to the greatest effect (Judy Pfeifer, Vice President, Hill & Knowlton)
Sarah Cannon (President, Parents for Children's Mental Health) is the mother of two daughters, her eldest with a diagnosis of BiPolar Disorder. Since her daughter's diagnosis, Sarah has been an avid advocate for Children's Mental Health and has been committed to raising awareness. She and her daughter Emily have appeared on Canada AM, the Gill Deacon Show, and a TVO special regarding the issues that families face. Emily's story has been featured in numerous newspapers and radio programs across the province in an effort to show the true face of mental illness in children.
Tom Walters, Executive Director, Children's Centre Thunder Bay discussed the "Your Teen Needs You" suicide prevention campaign; the here's the deal website - www.heresthedeal.ca; meetings with the Police Services Board, Chamber of Commerce, Public School Board and District Health Unit. Tom also talked about the Styles and Smiles banquet fundraiser, along with the Society of Excellent Men!
Tracy Folkes Hanson, Director of Communications at Kinark, gave a short presentation on Kinark’s new anti stigma website -- www.speakingofkidsmentalhealth.ca.
This session offered data, ideas, resources and practical advice to help all agency leaders prepare for the fast-approaching future, whether as Board volunteers or as part of the management team (Jean Crawford, President, Crawford Connect & Lynne Toupin, Executive Director, HR Council for the Voluntary & Non-Profit Sector)
From Implementation to Outcome: Making it Happen (2008)
This conference focussed on: what we have learned with respect to positive outcomes in clinical interventions for children and youth; systems/service integration; and governance and management. Speakers addressed such issues as displacement and trauma for children and youth immigrating to Canada as well as how child and family service agencies can most appropriately support First Nation children and communities.
- Participants heard about the newest developments in the following focus areas: attachment disorder; learning disorders; the intergenerational trauma treatment model; working with trans youth; school-based services; residential treatment; and walk-in mental health care.
- Conference participants were informed on how evidence is being brought into practice from an international perspective.
- Board members and executive directors participated in workshops on building partnerships, succession planning, volunteerism, and program evaluation. Youth took part in engaging and enriching workshops.
- The Ministry was invited to bring all of us up to date on the implementation of the Policy Framework.
Delta Chelsea Hotel, Toronto, Ontario, Canada: Children's Mental Health Ontario(Nov 20 & 21, 2008)
Program (PDF, 17 pages)Breakfast Speaker - Realizing Potential: Our Children, Our Youth, Our Future (MS Powerpoint, 19 pages)
Mr. Gitterman will provide an overview of the ministry’s strategic framework entitled Realizing Potential: Our Children, Our Youth, Our Future. Driven by the objectives of fostering better outcomes and enhancing the experiences of young people and their families in receiving services, the framework will guide the ministry and its partners in delivering on a shared commitment to an Ontario where all children and youth have the best opportunity to succeed and reach their full potential. This session will be an opportunity to learn more about the framework and its impact on services delivered by Children’s Mental Health Centres. The strategic framework can be accessed through the ministry’s website. (Aryeh Gitterman, Assistant Deputy Minister, Policy Development and Program Design Division, Ministry of Children and Youth Services)
This presentation highlighted the role of structural risks in contributing to poor health outcomes for First Nations children and youth. Dr. Blackstock then presented real solutions - enveloped in First Nations worldview and the Many Hands One Dream Principles (MHOD) - that will make a difference for First Nations children and young people. Successful movements informed by the MHOD principles were discussed, and participants left with pragmatic actions they can take to make a difference today. (Cindy Blackstock, Executive Director, First Nations Child and Family Caring Society of Canada)
This presentation addressed the psychological consequences of various forms of displacement on children’s mental health utilizing the concepts of trauma and stress, social and emotional supports, separation, experience of loss, and coping and adaptation. The principles underlying the delivery of mental health care for displaced children were discussed. (Ksenija Kondic, Clinical Psychologist, Professor Emerita, Department of Psychology, University of Belgrade, Serbia)
School, community mental health agency and university collaborative form the foundation for promotion of peaceful schools and the development of children’s emotional and social competencies. This workshop will emphasize the growth of the current model through a comparative analysis of the outcomes of a school-based and community intervention, case examples, and program evaluation efforts. (Alice Schmidt Hanbidge, K-W Counselling Services)
Halton Y.O.D.A. (Youth Overcoming Depression and Anxiety) at Woodview provides evidence-based CBT combined with creative therapeutic programming for youth in grades 6-8. This workshop will focus on community partnerships, youth engagement, responsive and flexible group treatment in community settings, and findings from the Program Evaluation Grant through The Provincial Centre of Excellence. (Jennifer Brown, Brook Gardner, Lorraine Jeffrey, Woodview Children’s Mental Health and Autism Services; Teresa Brown, Transitions for Youth; Theresa Wilson, Halton Catholic District School Board; Jo-Anne Trigg, Halton District School Board; youth participant)
+This is a very large document+. In this session Ms. Daly will discussed: Making retention and engagement a focus of your succession planning strategy; Implementing factors that make employees want to stay, and how to incorporate these factors into your organizational strategy and culture; How to use a competency-based approach in developing your succession plan (Terry Daly, Director, Human Resource Services, Catholic Children’s Aid Society of Toronto)
This workshop will share why and how our organization began a multi-year journey last fall towards becoming a strength-based learning organization, how we have used appreciative inquiry as our methodology, our progress so far, and what our plan is for the next year. The presentation will tie practice to organizational theory. (Lothar Liehmann, Craigwood Youth Services)
This workshop focussed on the unique interviewing format, challenges in meeting the child's needs and improving his/her capacity to regulate traumatic experience. It highlighted the important developmental considerations and age-appropriate interviewing techniques in establishing rapport with the child, determining type and volume of information to be sought, as well as preventing re-traumatization and fostering the child’s sense of safety. Integrating and interpreting information learned during the interview was also addressed. (Ksenija Kondic, Clinical Psychologist, Professor Emerita, Department of Psychology, University of Belgrade, Serbia)
At CMHO’s conference in November 2006, MCYS Minister Chambers indicated that BCFPI's scope would be increased to support cross-sector management of mental health services for children and families. Since then, BCFPI Inc. has been developing the web-based version of BCFPI, consistent with this vision. This new version, recently released in England, Sweden, the Maritimes and British Columbia, is now ready for Ontario. This workshop will introduce the new system’s capacities, so that providers may anticipate how they’ll be able to use this powerful new tool to support their efforts. (Peter Pettingill, BCFPI Inc.; Dr. Charles Cunningham, Hamilton Health Sciences; Brian O'Hara, CMHO)
This workshop will identify lessons learned through the process of partnering with a cultural community to provide training about learning disabilities and children’s mental health. Mixed design outcome evaluation led to the development of a new model for providing culturally competent social service delivery. Clinical implications will be discussed. (Mohammad Deghan Pour, Dr. Lesley Daniels, Dr. Marjory Phillips, Melissa Rowbotham, Integra)
This interactive workshop will acquaint participants with a case study in evidence-based practice, innovative service design and collaborative knowledge exchange. We will outline how one centre chose to bridge the research-practice divide. Rewards, challenges and lessons learned will be presented. Participants will have an opportunity to share and network. Bibliography.
Organizational culture is one of the primary contributing factors in the success or failure of an organization. As we embark on an era where the baby boomers are leaving and the war on talent is upon us, strategies that help us to maximize our human resources are becoming more and more important. Leadership plays a critical role in moulding a culture capable of engaging the hearts as well as the minds of employees. In this fast-paced and interactive session, learn about the six imperatives Lutherwood leaders believe are crucial to building and maintaining a productive and healthy culture. (Sandra Watt, Lutherwood) Handout 1, Handout 2, Handout 3.
An international perspective on bridging evidence and practice, this workshop will feature some innovative activities in eight different countries, on strategies for identifying evidence, in-house evaluation, embedding evidence-informed practice and measuring impact. Workshop participants will be invited to discuss key issues and focus on generating solutions relevant and meaningful in Ontario. (Joanne Johnston, Children’s Mental Health Ontario; Don Buchanan, Offord Centre for Child Studies; Kathy Short, E-BEST, Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board; Ian Manion, The Provincial Centre of Excellence for Child and Youth Mental Health at CHEO; Michael Cheng, eMentalHealth)
The study investigated a children’s mental health residential treatment program. The BCFPI and CAFAS collected pre-treatment data and CAFAS was administered at discharge. Areas of change will be discussed in the context of the program, including whether specific groups of clients (e.g., gender, age, additional family therapy) differentiate in their outcomes. (Michelle Dermenjian, Algonquin Child and Family Services)
DirectResponse (DR) is a new process for admission and brief service designed to meet the needs of families in a timely, personal, and flexible way. The DR process, designed to be an efficient and effective method for addressing waitlists, highlights the integration of frontline, management, IT and evaluation practice. (Dr. Sandra Cunning, Zelimir Nastic, Matt Sheridan, Carol-Ann McCulloch, Kinark Child and Family Services)
This workshop will outline the initiatives the Violence Intervention Project, Studio 2 and The RISE Program have utilized to engage youth. Research emerging from the programs and the effectiveness of multi-media violence prevention programming will be reviewed, youth perspectives shared and strategies and resources disseminated. (Daunette Bailey, Andy Lee, Michelle Moran, youth participant, East Metro Youth Services)
The Agency Leaders' Roundtable had three parts. This interactive and participatory session began with a guest speaker, Susan Pigott of the Centre for Addictions and Mental Health on the subject of poverty as it relates to children’s mental health. Susan has worked with the provincial government on their poverty agenda and she offered her thoughts about this important issue. Following Susan’s remarks a roundtable of agency staff discussed their communications strategies used during Children’s Mental Health Week 2008 - with a view to offering insight and recommendations for events and activities for 2009. Finally participants broke into regional groups to discuss future plans and lay the groundwork for working together to make Children’s Mental Health Week 2009 the most successful yet!
Dr. Baker is the Executive Director of the Centre for Children and Families in the Justice System (formerly the London Family Court Clinic). She is a clinical psychologist whose areas of expertise include children and youth experiencing mental illness, children and adolescents affected by violence, and youth in conflict with the law. Dr. Baker is committed to integrating research and practice to translate findings into promising practices for front-line professionals. Her current research foci are children of incarcerated mothers and children affected by domestic violence. She is dedicated to capacity-building and skill-building training that engages and enlightens.
Dr. Carey Anne DeOliveira, Child and Parent Resource Institute The aim of this workshop will be to make attachment theory accessible to clinicians and policy makers, fostering the development of effective and empirically based clinical practices. One specialized service aimed at providing consultation and education to children and youth with early disturbances of attachment and their caregivers will be highlighted.
This workshop will highlight the findings of a research project with trans youth about their lives and service needs, as well as service providers about their practices. This workshop will also present the work of Gender Play, a group designed to meet the specific needs of youth exploring questions of gender identity. (Dr. Nicola Brown, LeeAndra Miller, Central Toronto Youth Services)
School Mental Health at ACFS has implemented mobile teams, taking a strengths-based approach to Section 23 classrooms. A spectrum of services, capacity building within schools, innovative system co-ordination, and increased practice-based evidence fosters resiliency and emotional health of students. An interactive question period will follow review of this new model. (Michelle Dermenjian, Algonquin Child and Family Services)
A community-based research initiative aimed at the evaluation of a walk-in model of care for children with psychosocial problems will be described. Outcome results, including those for child psychosocial adjustment, patterns of help-seeking, and the impact(s)/challenges encountered during the conduct of this community-based study will be highlighted. (Diana Urajnik, The Hospital for Sick Children; Linda Sumner, Sharna Cohen, Yorktown Child and Family Centre)
Designing Our Future (2007)
Building on CMHO's previous conferences, 'Designing Our Future' focussed on how the Ministry of Children & Youth’s Policy Framework can help shape new directions in clinical practice, governance and management, and youth engagement.
This year's conference included a special youth-focussed program. The New Mentality (TNM) - a pilot project of CMHO and The Provincial Centre of Excellence for Child and Youth Mental Health at CHEO - coordinated conference programming targeted at engaging youth. More than 30 young people from across the province attended; many of them are known to CMHO’s member centres as active leaders in their communities; and many have been involved with the mental health sector in some capacity.
Delta Chelsea Hotel, Toronto, Ontario, Canada: Children's Mental Health Ontario(Nov 25-27, 2007)
Brochure (PDF, 14 pages)Brochure (PDF, 13 pages)
Plenary Presentation (PDF, 70 pages)
Experienced-Based Brain Development in Early Life and Mental Health and Behaviour Problems, Dr. J. Fraser Mustard, Founders’ Network
Margaret Mottershead, CEO, Ontario Association of Community Care Access Centres
Dr. Kim Cameron, Ross School of Business, and School of Education, University of Michigan
Dr. Ian Manion, The Provincial Centre of Excellence for Child and Youth Mental Health; Nancy Pereira, The New Mentality Joint Project between Children’s Mental Health Ontario and The Provincial Centre for Child and Youth Mental Health
This workshop described the Crisis Management Guidelines recently distributed to Ontario’s Children’s Mental Health Centres with a particular focus on the development of the guidelines, the nature of organizational crises and the benefits of maintaining a state of readiness. Participants were encouraged to describe lessons learned from their own crisis management experiences (André Clément, Integrity Management Consulting Group)>
Dr. Kim Cameron, Ross School of Business, and School of Education, University of Michigan
Dr. Faye Mishna, University of Toronto
Natasha Tatartcheff-Quesnel, Ottawa Children’s Coordinated Access and Referral to Services; Michael Hone, Crossroads Children’s Centre; Francine Gravelle, Youth Services Bureau of Ottawa
Dr. Usha George, Ryerson University; Jacquie Brown, Roland Rutland, Kinark Child and Family Services
Dr. Kim Cameron, Ross School of Business, and School of Education, University of Michigan
Ken Anderson, Assistant Commissioner (Privacy), Information and Privacy Commissioner/Ontario
Bringing Help Home - Part 1 (PDF, 47 pages)
Dr. Charles Cunningham, Community Education Service, McMaster Children’s Hospital; Dr. Patrick McGrath, Dalhousie University
Dr. Charles Cunningham, Community Education Service, McMaster Children’s Hospital; Dr. Patrick McGrath, Dalhousie University
Policy, Partners and Practice: From evidence to action (2006)
Conference participants had the chance to consider what Ontario's new Policy Framework for Children and Youth Mental Health will mean for community partners and for clinical intervention. Many professionals in the field spoke at the conference, including: Robert J. Flynn, Dean Fixsen, Gail Vandermeulen, Jan Sanderson, André Clément, Marcel Faggioni -- to name a few.
Delta Chelsea Hotel, Toronto, Ontario, Canada: Children's Mental Health Ontario(Nov 27-28, 2006)
Brochure (PDF, 12 pages)Brochure (PDF, 12 pages)
Representation of Delegates (PDF, 1 page)
Opening Remarks (PDF, 13 pages)
The Honourable Mary Anne Chambers, Minister of Children and Youth Services
Robert J. Flynn, Centre for Research on Community Services, University of Ottawa; Gail Vandermeulen, Ontario Association of Children’s Aid Societies
Dean Fixsen, National Implementation Research Network, Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, University of South Florida
Jan Sanderson, Healthy Child Manitoba
Dean Fixsen, National Implementation Research Network, Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, University of South Florida
Cane, T., Ministry of Children and Youth Services
Terry Daly, Catholic Children’s Aid Society of Toronto
Mary Fristad, Ohio State University
Halyna Perun, Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care; Lonny J. Rosen, Gardiner Roberts LLP
Halyna Perun, Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care; Lonny J. Rosen, Gardiner Roberts LLP
Susan E. Meyers, Anne Edmondson, Evidence-Based Interventions Ontario
Amber McCart, Lorena Crosbie, Child & Youth Wellness Centre of Leeds & Grenville
Brian Beech, Kinark Child and Family Services; Peggy Govers, Simcoe Muskoka Health Unit
Ruth Armstrong, Vision Management Services; Linda Mollenhauer, Mollenhauer & Associates
Katharina Manassis, The Hospital for Sick Children
Debra Pepler, York University
Framing Our Children's Policy: Developing the picture (2005)
This conference provided an opportunity to begin developing shared recommendations towards a Child and Youth Mental Health Action Plan for Ontario. Speakers included: The Honourable Mary Anne Chambers, The Honourable Lucie Pépin, Bob Jezzard, Jayne Barker, Judith Maxwell, and André Marin.
Delta Chelsea Hotel, Toronto, Ontario, Canada: Children's Mental Health Ontario(Nov 14-15, 2005)
Brochure (PDF, 4 pages)Brochure (PDF, 4 pages)
Opening Keynote (PDF, 12 pages)
The Honourable Lucie Pépin, Final Report on Mental Health, Mental Illness and Addiction
Gordon Floyd, Executive Director and CEO of Children’s Mental Health Ontario
Progress Made in Delivering Improved Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services in England, Bob Jezzard, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services, Department of Health, London, England
Change In The BC Child and Youth Mental Health Service System, Jayne Barker, Child and Youth Mental Health, British Columbia Ministry of Children and Family Development
Judith Maxwell, President/CEO, Canadian Policy Research Networks
The Winds of Change Blow at the Ombudsman’s Office, André Marin, Ontario’s Ombudsman
Coming Together for an Integrated System (2004)
This Summit launched the process of planning for a sustainable and integrated system of children's mental health services, and proved to be a significant milestone towards re-vitalizing Ontario's children's mental health sector and its linkages to other sectors. Speakers included: The Honourable Marie Bountrogianni, Jeanette Lewis, Pauline thornton, Simon Davidson, Linda Baker, Jayne Barker, Bob Jezzard, Leonard Bickman.
Hilton Toronto Airport Hotel, Toronto, Ontario, Canada: Children's Mental Health Ontario(Oct 4-5, 2004)
Media Release (PDF, 1 page)Brochure (PDF, 8 pages)
Representation of Delegates (PDF, 1 page)
Steps in the Public Policy-Making Process (PDF, 17 pages)
Gordon Floyd, Executive Director, CMHO
Jeanette Lewis, Ontario Association of Children's Aid Societies
Simon Davidson, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario
Linda L. Baker, Centre for Children and Families in the Justice System of the London Family Court Clinic, Inc.
Change In The BC Child and Youth Mental Health Service System, Jayne Barker, Child and Youth Mental Health, British Columbia Ministry of Children and Family Development
Development of Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) in England, Bob Jezzard, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services, Department of Health, London, England
Reforming Children's Mental Health Services: A new approach to services delivery, Leonard Bickman, Vanderbilt University, and The Center for Evaluation and Program Improvement, Nashville, Tennessee
Executive Director and Board Chair Conferences
Advocacy Strategies and Tools that Work (2007)
Speakers at this conference included: Jim McCarter (Auditor General of Ontario), André Picard (public health reporter at The Globe and Mail), Robert Kozinets (Assistant Professor, Schulich School of Business, York University), and Susan Hess (Parents for Children's Mental Health). Participants had the opportunity to:
- view the advocacy material CMHO is preparing for Children’s Mental Health Week;
- formalize advocacy strategies
- learn how to effectively mobilize and empower parents to lead and support community mobilization efforts on behalf of children and youth with mental health problems
Sutton Place Hotel, Toronto, Ontario, Canada: Children's Mental Health Ontario(Feb 23, 2007)
Brochure (PDF, 3 pages)Brochure (PDF, 3 pages)
Opening Keynote (PDF, 23 pages)
Jim McCarter, Auditor General of Ontario
Branding and Children’s Mental Health: The Basics, Robert Kozinets, Assistant Professor, Schulich School of Business, York University
Camille Quenneville, Director of Policy and Communications, CMHO
Susan Hess, President, Parents for Children's Mental Health
Advancing the Advocacy Agenda (2006)
Participants examined and discussed the current landscape of children's services including the Policy Framework and Child Welfare Transformation. They concentrated on developing core messages and strategies to advance these messages, and had an opportunity for training in how to work with media and how to lobby. Speakers included: Arlene Perly Rae, Bruce Rivers, Jim Maclean, Camille Quenneville, and Gordon Floyd.
Delta Toronto Airport West, Toronto, Ontario, Canada: Children's Mental Health Ontario(April 10 - 11, 2006)
Brochure (PDF, 3 pages)Brochure (PDF, 4 pages)
Opening Keynote (PDF, 7 pages)
Arlene Perly Rae
Election Count-Down Action Plan - Camille Quenneville (PDF, 10 pages)
OACAS/CMHO Joint Conference
Working Together for Ontario's Children and Families - 2006 Joint Conference
More than 100 speakers presented innovative programs, new research, and outcome studies that highlight current trends and practices in both child welfare and children's mental health. A pre-conference workshop was offered Treatment Foster Care: Caring for the Caregiver. As well, a Concurrent Youth Conference -- Ignite the Flame -- was held on June 5 - 7, 2006.Doubletree International Plaza Hotel, Toronto, ON, Canada: OACAS / CMHO(June 5 - 7, 2006)
Brochure (PDF, 28 pages)Shoulder to Shoulder: Strengthening Partnerships for Positive Outcomes
CMHO and OACAS gathered together over 100 speakers to present highlights of how working together in successful partnerships can result in improved outcomes for children and youth. Some of the workshop and seminar topics focussed on research, social policy, collaborative programs, youth engagement, clinical intervention and diversity in child welfare and children's mental health. Noted speakers included: Josh Shipp; Dr. Stanley Kutcher; Frances Lankin; Dr. Kenneth V. Hardy; Dr. Cornelia Wieman; Marc Kielburger.
Doubletree International Plaza Hotel, Toronto, ON, Canada: OACAS / CMHO(June 2 - 4, 2008)
English Program (PDF, 30 pages)French Program (PDF, 34 pages)
Training for Foster Parents on Child-Adolescent Trauma, Example of exercise homework completed by a foster parent (PDF, 1 page)
Rabinovich, M. (Child and Adolescent Services - Hamilton), Wilkinson, T. (Children’s Aid Society of Hamilton), Walford, M. (Foster Parent).
Booker, F. (Booker & Associates)
Moran, M, Haniff, S. (East Metro Youth Services), Youth Presenter (Cedarbrae Collegiate), Youth Presenter (David and Mary Thomson Collegiate)
K. Engel (Yorktown Child & Family Centre), M. Barwick (Hospital for Sick Children, Depts. of Public Health Sciences & Psychiatry), D. Urajnik (Hospital for Sick Children, Dept. of Public Health Sciences), S. Cohen (Yorktown Child & Family Centre), L. Sumner (Yorktown Child & Family Centre) G. Reid (University of Western Ontario), & J. Khatun (Yorktown Child & Family Centre, Hospital for Sick Children)
B. Robinson, A. Guenette, M. Fraser, Children’s Aid Society District of Sudbury and Manitoulin
J. Belanger, R. Deletic (Child and Family Services of Timmins and District), N. Gaudet (Conseil scolaire catholique des grandes rivieres), Dr. R. Flynn, L. Armstrong (University of Ottawa)
C. Savoia, G. Fletcher, A. Corriveau, Children’s Aid Society of Ottawa
L. Moore, L. Nkala (East Metro Youth Services), P. Hockenstein (Neighbourhood Link Support Services), H. Rosenbaum (YOUTHLINK). Additional Resources, Factors Influencing the Success of the Collaboration and Memorandum of Agreement.
L. Sai-Chew, B. Hanssmann (Griffin Centre); M. Levy, R. Witton (East Metro Youth Services)
J. Colangeli, W. Mittelstaedt, Lutherwood
K. Simpson, Kinark Child and Family Services; L. Watts Robinson, Catulpa Wraparound; S. Carmichael, Children’s Aid Society, Simcoe/York CTN
K. Dill, M. Bogo, University of Toronto
M. Quartarone, C. Thompson, CAMH
D. Coholic, Laurentian University; B. Robinson
D. Ellison, T. Johnson, Windsor-Essex Children’s Aid Society
Dr. D. Goodman, C. Tuyl, J. Filippelli, T. Pickett, Children’s Aid Society of Toronto
D. McKinlay, J. Peterson, J. Kirby, St. Clair Child & Youth Services
C. Wekerle, E. Leung, R. Waechter, University of Western Ontario; B. Moody, Peel Children’s Aid Society; D. Goodman, Children’s Aid Society of Toronto; B. Leslie, Catholic Children’s Aid Society of Toronto; H. MacMillan, N. Trocme, McMaster University
D. Mosel, Cornwall Community Hospital: Child and Youth Counseling Services; M. Boisvenue, R. Ladouceur CYCW; L. Couture, Children’s Aid Society of Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry
CMHO's Clinical Webcast Series
This series was conceptualized as part of CMHO’s efforts to reorganize our conferences to reduce costs and increase accessibility. In light of this decision, and in keeping with our new strategic plan -- which emphasizes strengthening our accredited member agencies -- CMHO will be offering webcasts on clinically related topics throughout the year.
CMHO’s mandate was to accomplish this in an on-going way and in a broad-based format that was readily accessible to the majority of our member centres at minimal or no cost. With this imperative in mind, the clinical webcast series was conceived.
Family Help Webcast
Family Help had the distinction of being the first in our series of such webcasts. Family Help, an evidence-based treatment program, which connects parents and children with trained coaches over the phone, is the only one of its kind in the country and possibly the world. On September 28, 2009 the webcast was by delivered by Dr. Patrick J. McGrath, Vice President of Research at the IWK Health Centre in Halifax. It provided a brief overview of the intervention program and research outcomes to date.
Dr. Patrick J. McGrath, Vice President of Research at the IWK Health Centre in Halifax Canada (September 28, 2009)
Slidedeck (PDF, 33 pages)Audio file (Audio, 45 MB)
This is a large file and will take several minutes to download.
Kinark's Clinical Supervision Model Webcast
On October 29, 2009, Jonathan Golden, Clinical Director of Community Mental Health Services, and Teresa Scheckel, Supervisor of Intensive Family Services (0-6) and Crisis Response in the Durham Program, from Kinark Child and Family Services, delivered a webcast on Kinark’s clinical supervision model. This topic is especially important to the field of EBPs in general, and to EB programming in particular. The webcast provided a brief overview of supervision theory, defined clinical supervision, and described their process model. Practical tools such as questionnaires, which assist in the shared supervision process, were also reviewed.Jonathan Golden, Clinical Director of Community Mental Health Services; Teresa Scheckel, Supervisor of Intensive Family Services (0-6) and Crisis Response, Kinark Child and Family Services (October 29, 2009)
Slidedeck (PDF, 14 pages)Handout (MS DOC, 2 pages)
Handout (MS DOC, 2 pages)
Audio file (Audio, 38 MB)
This is a large file and will take several minutes to download.
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