Professional Development

In-person class location: Metro Continuing Education Map

Basic one-day course offering lifesaving first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills for the workplace or home. Includes training for adults, children and infants as well as use of an AED (Automated External Defibrillator). Note: To receive your 3-year certification in Emergency First Aid and CPR Level A or C you will need to successfully pass a multiple choice quiz at the end of the session.

Strong relationships at work and in families, communities and organizations thrive on the ability to talk openly and deal with high stakes, emotional and controversial topics and situations. There are three ways to approach difficult situations: avoid, face and handle poorly or face and handle well. Discover the core of every difficult situation and identify practical strategies for safe, respectful and direct communication. Leave with ideas on how to establish and maintain strong relationships, make decisions based on your values and be clear about what you can and cannot do.

Explore the powerful mind-body practice of art journaling in this creative session with Mandi Cronin of Gates of Wellness. Art journaling is all about allowing your thoughts and feelings to land in a safe place, with compassion and without judgement, and then playing with common art supplies to create a project. You will learn about the versatility and benefits of art journaling, and how to bring the process of art journaling into the classroom in addition to creating your own Word of the Year Affirmation Card. To get the most out of the session, please come prepared to participate in discussions, guided meditation, collage and painting.

In-person class location: Metro Continuing Education Map

Basic one-day course offering lifesaving first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills for the workplace or home. Includes training for adults, children and infants as well as use of an AED (Automated External Defibrillator). Note: To receive your 3-year certification in Emergency First Aid and CPR Level A or C you will need to successfully pass a multiple choice quiz at the end of the session.

Time is a precious non-renewable resource. We all have the same amount but choose to spend it
very differently. This workshop is designed to help participants explore their time management
skills and abilities and determine beneficial changes. We will look at techniques to goal set,
determine priorities, reduce procrastination and create focused time for important work.

Transform the way you create, collaborate and share with Google Drive. In this course, you will not only learn the fundamentals of Drive and its built-in essential productivity apps but how to work smarter from virtually anywhere. Join our instructor on this time saving journey as she helps you transition from Microsoft Office and learn the basics of the many uses of Google Drive. You’ll leave with knowledge on how to better organize your documents and ways to increase your productivity. Don’t miss out!

Grief is a normal human experience that can be heartbreaking as an adult, so how do we help children and youth with loss? Join Mary-Sue Cowell, a Grief Recovery Specialist and educator as she walks you through an understanding of grief and loss and how you can help young people navigate the complexities of grief. Different types of loss will be discussed as well as some of the myths around the grief experience. As a caring adult, you will be empowered to recognize and support wounded hearts as they work toward a healthy grief response.

Research indicates that people spend approximately half of their waking hours thinking about something other than what is going on in the present moment—and this mind-wandering leads to feelings of unhappiness and lack of focus. Fortunately, mindfulness practice helps us bring our attention back to the "here and now". In this session, you will learn what mindfulness is, how it is practiced, how to integrate it into your professional life, as well as how it connects to overall well-being. Mindfulness can support individuals in savouring the moment and navigating challenges. Short meditations will be discussed and practiced throughout the session.