As part of our Mental Health Strategy, St. Clair Catholic launched a Speaker Series for all parents, guardians, and staff. Each month from January-June 2021, an expert was invited to present a free virtual session to spread awareness and provide additional learning opportunities and support on important topics related to mental health and wellness. Check out the presentations below.
June 3rd: The Right Drivers for Whole System
Success: Integrating Learning and Wellbeing
Speaker: Michael Fullan (world renowned author, speaker, and educational consultant)
May 6th: Decreasing Social Harm by Increasing Connection
Speaker: Dr. Amanda Stanec (World-renowned expert in sport pedagogy and community development champion)
Note: recording only available to those registered for the event
May 4th: Decreasing Social Harm by Increasing Connection
Speaker: Dr. Lauren McNamara (Education researcher, professor, healthy schools advocate and Ashoka Fellow)
Note: recording only available to those registered for the event
April 21st: Trauma and the Brain
Guest Speaker: Dr. Caelan Soma (Clinical Psychologist at the National Institute for Trauma and Loss in Children)
Note: recording only available to those registered for the event
March 25th: Developing Social Emotional Skills We Want Our Children To Have
Guest Speaker: Dr. Kimberly Schonert-Reichl (Chair in Social and Emotional Learning in the Department of Psychology @ The University of Illinois at Chicago)
Note: recording only available to those registered for the event
March 3rd: Why Social Emotional Learning is Important for Thriving
Guest Speaker: Dr. Jean Clinton (Child Psychiatrist & Clinical Professor @ McMaster University)
Note: recording only available to those registered for the event
Guest Speaker: Dr. Barbara Ward (Mental Health Lead @ Waterloo Region District School Board)
Guest Speaker: Trish Vanoosterom (Public Education Coordinator and Counsellor @ Sarnia-Lambton Sexual Assault Survivors’ Centre)
