BCAPOP Programs

news archive Select from the following: 2010 BCAPOP Annual Conference Registration is Now Open It is time once again to renew your BCAPOP membership for 2010-2011. BCAPOP Celebrates Another Successful Annual Conference Pregnancy Outreach Programs		news 2010 BCAPOP Annual Conference Registration is Now Open July 23, 2010 We are happy to announce the 2010 BCAPOP Conference – “Empowering Wellness” On-line registration will be available shortly. This exciting professional development opportunity will be held on October 13th, 14th and 15th 2010, at the Hilton Vancouver Airport Hotel, in Richmond B.C. Featured Presentations... When Survivors Give Birth, Approximately one in four women have experienced early sexual abuse, which means that every obstetric, family medicine and midwifery practice is serving survivors, as are professionals in many other fields. It also means that many laboring women are dealing with issues raised by their history of sexual abuse. This affects a woman’s relationships with loved ones and care providers, contributes to her fears of labor and birth, and affects her attachment with her baby. It continues to challenge her on issues of breastfeeding and parenting. This workshop explores the physical and emotional challenges that a sexual abuse history may bring to childbirth, and ways the practitioner can better assist women on their journey to healing. The curriculum is based on the book, When Survivors Give Birth, by Penny Simkin and Phyllis Klaus. Penny Simkin, PT, is a physical therapist who has specialized in childbirth education and labor support since 1968. She estimates she has prepared over 10,000 women, couples, and siblings for childbirth. She has assisted hundreds of women or couples through childbirth as a doula. She is the author of many books and articles on birth for both parents and professionals. Currently, she serves on several boards of consultants and editorial boards and serves as senior faculty at the Simkin Center for allied Birth Vocations at Bastyr University which was named in her honour. Problematic Substance Use in Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period A look at issues facing pregnant women who use substances, barriers to care, including the overlap of violence and trauma, mental health and substance use. The importance of harm reduction and woman centered care will be examined as well as different substances and their effects. This will be an interactive talk; participants are encouraged to bring their practice challenges and questions to the session. Sarah Payne began working at Sheway (a community program for pregnant and parenting women with substance use issues) as a midwife, and then became the Senior Practice Leader at BC Women’s Hospital where she was instrumental in establishing Fir Square Combined Care Unit, for pregnant substance using women and their infants. Sarah is onthe faculty of PRIMA, a national group speaking about Pregnancy Related Issues in the Management of Addictions. Atpresent, Sarah is the Coordinator of Sheway. Managing Mood and Anxiety in the Perinatal Period This half day workshop will provide an overview of how to recognize anxiety or mood problems during the perinatal period, evidence based treatment options, ways to support clients in using coping strategies consistent with best practice cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), and other useful resources to support professionals working with women during the perinatal period. Dr. Sarah Newth is a Registered Psychologist who specializes in cognitive-behaviour therapy for youth, adults and families coping with anxiety or mood disorders. She practices at the North Shore Stress and Anxiety Clinic and is thePresident/Director of CBT Connections, which provides training in evidence based interventions. Dr. Newth was previously a member of clinical faculty in the Department of Psychiatry, UBC at the Anxiety Disorders Clinic, and also served as the Director of Programs for Anxiety BC. Additional Presentations... It takes Two: New Resources for Pregnant Women and New Dads who Smoke New resources from the Families Controlling and Eliminating Tobacco (FACET) research program will be introduced. These resources feature innovative approaches to tobacco reduction and are based on findings from the FACET studies and were developed in collaboration with healthcare providers and community partners. See www.facet.ubc.ca Dr. Joan L. Bottorff is a Professor in the School of Nursing, and Director of the Institute for Healthy Living and Chronic Disease Prevention, at UBC Okanagan. She leads the FACET research program focused on tobacco reduction during pregnancy and postpartum Dr. John Oliffe is Associate Professor in the School of Nursing at UBC, Vancouver. He has established a program of research focused on men's health. He and Dr. Bottorff are leading a research team investigating gender appropriate approaches to tobacco reduction. Power Dynamics and Group Development with Peernet BC. This workshop is designed to help you brush up on facilitation skills to run groups effectively. Peernet works within the stages of group development to address power and hierarchy issues. Strategies on inclusive practices in creating safe spaces, and tips on managing dominate personalities as well as bringing out the quieter voices, will be provided. PeerNetBC provides resources for peer groups and peer-led initiatives, including online, rural, First Nations, multicultural and youth engagement initiatives. PeerNetBC’s interactive and dynamic workshops are planned so participants learn from each other, gain knowledge through practicing skills in a safe environment, and get to know others who are experiencing the same challenges or addressing the same issues. See www.peernetbc.com Understanding Marginalized Women who have Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Individuals who have FASD face significant challenges with daily living. This is an introductory session where participants will explore behaviours and characteristics of FASD as they relate to pregnant and parenting women who may be accessing Public Health Agency of Canada programs. Modifications and Strategies for Working with Women who have Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Women who have FASD present with unique challenges and needs. In this interactive session participants will examine potential strategies and program modifications that can assist practitioners in working effectively with pregnant and parenting women who have FASD. Anne Guarasci, of the College of New Caledonia, has worked with families who have FASD for 20 years. She developed a ‘Community FASD Prevention Program’ including advocacy and support for women, many who have FASD,and are at risk of alcohol/drug use during pregnancy. It had unprecedented success and gained national recognition. Anne has been involved in FASD education and policy development at the community, provincial and national level. Infant Nutrition: Implementing the Latest Recommendations into Practice Exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months of life is recommended for all healthy term infants. This workshop will focus on the period after this, nutrition for the 6 to 24-month old child. This interactive session will cover: what/why/how to introduce solid foods; the importance of texture progression and family foods; new recommendations regarding food allergy and feeding babies; milks and beverages for the 6 to 24 month-old; vitamin D recommendations; and practical issues in feeding young children. Helen Yeung is a Registered Dietician in Vancouver. Helen has worked in public health and private practice for the past 20 years covering the areas of: infant nutrition, healthy meal planning and shopping; how to feed picky eaters;and promoting healthy attitudes and behaviours around food and eating. She currently works as a Community Nutritionist in the Infant/Child/Youth Program with Vancouver Coastal Health. Community Kitchen Panel: Honouring Cultures/ Blending Generations/ Maximizing Resources Community Kitchens or 'Cooking Clubs' are great tools for addressing food security, and food skills within pregnancy outreach programs. A panel of Food Security Enthusiasts will share how to incorporate local foods, blend cultural practices and maximize limited food resources to meet specific needs for your community. Eva Aboud, is a Community Outreach Worker in Vancouver coordinating a range of food security programs such as CKs, emergency food support, and gardening. Joanne Charlie is a Pregnancy Outreach Worker from Duncan who facilitates an Aboriginal Cooking Club and cooks for the drop-in group. Jackie Pinksen is a Dietician at Sheway and has worked in this field for 7 years. She is the president of the BCAPOP. Laughter Yoga This will be 45 minutes of spontaneous fun, talking about the benefits of laughter but mostly experiencing our own innate laugh by contacting our playful childlike self. Guaranteed to put a smile on your face and warm and open your heart. Dale Joyal has been involved in the healing arts for over 20 years. He is a certified Transformational Breath Facilitator trained by Dr. Judith Kravitz, the founder of the Transformational Breath Foundation; a Laughter Yoga Leader trained by Vancouver’s laughter guru Allan O’Meara; a certified Life Coach, a Kundalini Yoga Teacher, the organizer of the Hug Squad, and a member of the production team for Warrior Sage. Conference Cost... 3 day rate for full BCAPOP members = $250/person 3 day rate for association BCAPOP members = $275/person 3 day rate for non-members = $350 Daily rate for members and non-members = $150 To Register... Contact the BCAPOP Conference Committee 2131 Renfrew Street, Vancouver BC V5M 4M5 Phone: (604) 251-1225 Fax: (604) 254-3764 Email: registration@bcapop.ca