2015 National Conference & MBC Annual General Meeting October 1 to 4, 2015 Live, Laugh, and Learn http://www.ettc.ca/2015-mbc-conference/ Our Speakers and Workshop Presenters for the 2015 National Conference Keynote #1 – Dr. Joan Friedman Dr. Friedman is a prominent and well-respected twin expert who shares her passionate views and insights about twins and their emotional needs with twins and their families throughout the world. The fact that she is an identical twin and the mother of five, including fraternal twin sons, makes her ideally suited to this conference. Her commitment to twin research and her treatment of twins of all ages demonstrate the breadth and depth of her skills and experience. She conducts groups for parents of twins and provides consultation about twin-related matters such as school placements, developmental discrepancies, behavioral issues, and individuation struggles. Dr. Joan Friedman - Helping Multiples Prepare for College (WS#1) Deciding whether to send your multiples to the same or separate college should not be a last minute decision or an impulsive afterthought. Well in advance of the application process, multiples and their parents must communicate honestly about each child’s wishes. Parental input is crucial in determining if their multiples have the capacity to be on their own. Preparing for separate placements must begin well ahead of the college years. Keynote #2 – Dr. John Mascazine Dr. John Mascazine, Associate Professor of Education, was a classroom teacher of twelve years at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. His research areas of interest are in learning styles and twins and multiple birth children and their school experiences. In this Keynote, Dr. Mascazine, will blend the experiences of twins and multiples in school and learning situations with some of the current research on schools and learning. He will connect how the experiences of same-age siblings informs and benefits peers and singleton students, as well as adults. John will discuss some of the popular programs and research informing issues that affect same-age learners. He will offer examples of the uniqueness of each set of sameage siblings. Dr. John Mascazine - Discovering your Children’s Potential by Discovering their Learning Strengths (WS#2) John will highlight the tools parents, teachers and administrators can use to discover the learning style strengths of same-age sibling students. He will provide resources and inventories to assist teachers and parents in making the most of the learning environments and learning tasks, both in and outside of schools. Patricia Kehoe - The Five Love Languages (WS#3) Patricia will help you understand the basic concepts behind recognizing, understanding and implementing the gift of Gary Chapman’s wor k on THE FIVE LOVE LANGUAGES. If you want to learn how to speak your child’s unique love language (whether your child is 4 or 17) then this is the workshop for you. Participants will find this session to be interactive, informative, humorous and grounded in realism and practicality. Keynote #3 – Dr. Karyn Gordon Dr. Karyn is one of North America’s leading relationship / parenting experts for organizations and families who specializes in Generation Y (13-32 year olds). In this Keynote, Dr. Karyn empowers parents to bring balance back into their life by tackling the tough topic of over-indulgence. Many kids / teens are living in a ‘buy now, pay later’ culture which is impacting their decision making, priorities, spending and eating habits. This keynote is revealing and educational while teaching you practical ways to achieve balance and wellness in your family life. Susan Grinder - Keys to Handling Teen Anxiety (WS#4) This workshop will begin with a discussion of potential causes of anxiety (societal stress, genetics, etc.). Susan will then discuss adolescent mental, emotional and physical developmental levels, which leads us into how anxiety is an epidemic in our young population. Stats will be presented about the prevalence of anxiety in elementary, junior and senior high schools. There are various types of anxiety a nd ways it manifests, which will also be discussed. Lastly, we will talk about helpful strategies for reducing and eliminating anxiety. 1 2015 National Conference & MBC Annual General Meeting October 1 to 4, 2015 Live, Laugh, and Learn http://www.ettc.ca/2015-mbc-conference/ Dr. Wanda Polzin - Mindful Parenting for Positive Mental Health (WS#5) This workshop will discuss how mindful parenting can transform you as an individual as well as support change within your family system through providing evidence-based research and related parenting practices regarding parenting infants, children, as well as teens. As parents and caregivers, we can learn to be fully present with our child(ren) as well as ourselves. One way to do this is to bring mindful parenting into practice and to learn how to parent from our insides out! Patricia Kehoe - Puberty Multiplied (WS#6) Is your worst fear your kids becoming a teenager? Or maybe you are living your worst fear!? There are numerous misconceptions about teenagers and their search for independence and identity. What role can you/should you play in their development? Teenagers are facing many changes and decisions, Patricia Kehoe, Psychologist and mother of teenage twins will help guide you through the minefield of adolescence. Participants will enjoy an interactive, passionate and sometimes humorous look into the struggles teenagers have, and we have with them. Keynote #4 – Lisa Anderson In 2010-11 Lisa and her husband finished their harvest and parked the pickup in their shed, packed up their 4 kids for 5 months and toured 6 continents on an extended family adventure around the world. As a past winner of the Canadian Outstanding Young Farmer Program, and a victim of the BSE crisis, they know personally the ups and the downs of farming. More importantly, they have learned the value of time with their children, doing what they love best. Judy Arnall - Discipline without Distress (WS#7) We are living in an exciting new digital world. Parents and caregivers need new tools! In this presentation Judy will explore modern issues and concerns regarding discipline and parental anger, and examine typical child age-appropriate behaviors. She will distinguish between discipline and punishment. Respectful age-appropriate tools will be presented. Mardi Bernard, RN - Social and Emotional Support for Kids with Learning Differences (WS#8) Parents of children with learning differences often experience feelings of confusion about the proper course of care both at home and at school. How do we teach our kids positive self-talk to build self-confidence to help them succeed in their lives? Fred Sudfeld - The Family Centre – Couples Communication (WS#9) This workshop is designed for those who would like to improve their current communication patterns. The workshop will look at what is needed for healthy communication and conflict resolution skills including: barriers to effective communication, communication skills, active listening, conflict resolution skills and personal boundaries and needs. Keynote #5 – Judy Arnall Judy Arnall is Canada's leading authority on non-punitive, respectful parenting and family relationships. She is a Professional Member of The Canadian Association of Professional Speakers (CAPS), and a Distinguished Member of Toastmasters (DTM) as well as a Certified Canadian Family Life Educator (C.C.F.E.). Judy is author of the international bestseller “Discipline Without Distress: 135 Tools for raising caring, responsible children without time-out, spanking, punishment or bribery”. REGISTRATION Registration fees and details are found on page 4. Payment is required in advance. The early bird th deadline is June 30 and the final registration date is August 30th, 2015. Conference check-in will take place on Thursday (6:30 pm—8:30 pm), Friday (7:30 am—8:30 am) and Saturday (7:30 am—8:30 am) in the conference foyer of the DoubleTree Hotel. The conference begins at 8:30 am on Friday morning. One day registration is available. HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel West Edmonton 16615 109th Avenue NW Edmonton, Alberta TEL: +1-780-484-0821 Delegates must make their own reservations directly with the hotel Room Rates: Mon Sept 28 - Wed Oct 7 $140.00 Taxes not included. More details at: http://www.ettc.ca/2015-mbc-conference/accommodations-activities/ 2 2015 National Conference & MBC Annual General Meeting October 1 to 4, 2015 Live, Laugh, and Learn http://www.ettc.ca/2015-mbc-conference/ Conference Schedule October 1-4, 2015 Thursday October 1, 2015 Saturday October 3, 2015- Cont’d 9:00 am - 4:00 pm MBC Board of Directors Meeting 11:45 am - 12:30 pm Lunch 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Conference Check-in and Social 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Keynote #3 - Dr. Karyn Gordon 8:30 pm - 12:00 am Hospitality Suite Workshops: 2:00 pm-3:30 pm Friday October 2, 2015 Workshop #4 Susan Grinder - Keys to Handling Teen Anxiety Workshop #5 Wanda Polzin - Mindful Parenting for Positive Mental Health: Practical Strategies 7:30 am - 8:30 am Conference Check-in / Breakfast 8:30 am - 8:45 am Opening Remarks 8:45 am - 10:15 am MBC AGM & MBC and You 10:15 am - 10:30 am Break Workshop #6 Patricia Kehoe - Puberty Multiplied 10:30 am - 11:45 am MBC Structured Volunteer Exchange 3:30 pm - 3:45 pm Break 11:45 am - 12:30 pm Lunch 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Keynote #1- Dr. Joan Friedman 2:00 pm - 2:15 pm Break Workshops: 3:45 pm - 5:15 pm Workshop #7 Judy Arnall - Discipline without Distress Workshop #8 Mardi Bernard - Social and Emotional Support for Kids with Learning Differences Workshop #9 The Family Center - Couples Communication 5:15 pm - 6:00 pm Free Time 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm Cocktails 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Dinner 7:30 pm - 8:00 pm MADA Awards / Presentations 8:00 pm - 9:15 pm Keynote #4 - Lisa Anderson 9:15 pm - 12:00 am Social Time / Dance Chapter Exchanges: 2:15 pm - 3:45 pm Chapter Exchange #1 Jenna Kelland - Managing Multiples Chapter Exchange #2 Open Chapter Exchange 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Free Time Shuttle to WEM 6:30 pm - 11:30 pm Jeans and Jerseys - Casino (7pm - 11pm) 10:00 pm - 12:00 am Hospitality Suite For more details on the MBC Sessions please visit our detailed Schedule Saturday October 3, 2015 7:30 am - 8:30 am Conference Check-in / Breakfast 8:30 am - 10:00 am Keynote#2 - John Mascazine 10:00 am - 10:15 am Break Workshops: 10:15 am - 11:45 am Workshop #1 Workshop #2 Workshop #3 Joan Friedman - Helping Multiples Prepare for College John Mascazine - Discovering your Children’s Potential by Discovering their Learning Strengths Sunday October 4, 2015 9:00 am - 10:00 am Breakfast 10:00 am - 11:15 am Keynote #5 - Judy Arnall 11:15 am - 11:45 am 11:45 am Closing Remarks Conference Adjourned Patricia Kehoe - The Five Love Languages 3 2015 National Conference & MBC Annual General Meeting October 1 to 4, 2015 Live, Laugh, and Learn http://www.ettc.ca/2015-mbc-conference/ Registration Form Name: Friday Afternoon October 2, 2015 Chapter Exchanges Select Chapter Exchange Choice 1st Choice 2nd Choice Exchange #1 - Managing Multiples Exchange #2 - MBC Open Chapter Address: City: Prov: Postal Code: Tel: Exchange E-Mail: Are you a member of MBC? Yes No If yes, please state your chapter/affiliation: Position Held: Type of Multiples: Twins Triplets Quadruplets Quintuplets Age and Sex of multiples: Age and Sex of Other Children: Have you suffered a loss? Yes No Is your Spouse attending conference? Yes No First-Time Attendee of an MBC Conference/Retreat? Yes No DELEGATE REGISTRATION FEE Deadline August 30, 2015 Payment must accompany this conference registration *Note:A $25 cancellation fee will be charged if cancelled after 08/30/15. The Full Conference fee covers attendance at five full group keynote sessions, your choice of three workshops, the MBC AGM, MBC’s information sessions, one chapter exchange, three hot breakfasts, two lunches, four health breaks, Friday evening Jeans & Jersey Fun Money Casino, Saturday evening Gala, and Hospitality Suite access. MBC Member Early Bird Registration before June 30/15 $200 MBC Member Registration After June 30/15 $225 Non MBC Member Early Bird Registration before June 30/15 $250 Non MBC Member Registration After June 30/15 $275 The Two Day Conference fee (Saturday & Sunday) covers attendance at four full group keynote sessions, your choice of three workshops, two hot breakfasts, one lunch, two health breaks, Saturday evening Gala, and Hospitality Suite access. MBC Early Bird $150/ Late $175 Non MBC Early Bird $200/Late $225 The One Day Conference fee covers attendance at the keynote sessions and workshops offered on the date selected, one hot breakfast, one lunch, and two health breaks. MBC Early Bird $100/Late $125 Non MBC Early Bird $150/Late $175 Please Note: All workshops and conference events are open to adults only Saturday Morning October 3, 2015 Workshops Select Workshop Choice 1st Choice 2nd Choice Workshop #1 - Joan Friendman Workshop #2 - John Mascazine Workshop #3 - Patricia Kehoe Saturday Afternoon October 3, 2015 Workshops Select Workshop Choice 1st Choice 2nd Choice Workshop #4 - Susan Grinder Workshop #5 - Wanda Polzin Workshop #6 - Patricia Kehoe Saturday Afternoon October 3, 2015 Workshops Select Workshop Choice 1st Choice 2nd Choice Workshop #7 - Judy Arnall Workshop #8 - Mardi Bernard Workshop #9 - The Family Centre Special Requirements Please indicate any Special Dietary needs. Any other special requirements. (You will be contacted to discuss) Additional Tickets For additional tickets to attend the Jeans and Jersey’s Casino or the Saturday Banquet and Awards Dinner. This fee does not allow that person to enter the workshops. $25 Friday Night- Jeans And Jersey’s Fun Money Casino (18+) Number of additional Tickets___________________________ Name(s) of additional guests___________________________ $50 Saturday Night- Banquet and Awards Dinner (18+) Number of additional Tickets__________________________ Name(s) of additional guests___________________________ REGISTRATION DETAILS Remember to: Include your registration fee and add additional tickets fee $________Total submitted Mail completed form and payment to: Edmonton Twin & Triplet Club P.O Box 809 Edmonton, AB T5J 2L8 Or pay via PayPal www.ettc.ca/2015-mbc-conference/registration/ For more information visit www.ettc.ca or e-mail [email protected] 4
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