University of British Columbia (UBC) Early Years Conference is organized by University of British Columbia (UBC) Interprofessional Continuing Education and will be held during Jan 25 - 27, 2018 at Hyatt Regency Vancouver, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
The target audience for this medical event is Aboriginal Early Childhood Development Professionals, Administrators/Managers, Advocacy Organizations, Behavioural Therapists, Community Development Workers, Counsellors, Dietitians and Nutritionists, Early Childhood Educators, Education Assistants, Families, Family Development Workers, Family Resource Program Staff, Government Representatives, Infant Development Consultants, Infant Mental health Professionals, Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Oral Health Professionals, Parent Educators, Physicians, Physiotherapists, Policy Makers, Pregnancy Outreach Groups, Program Facilitators, Psychologists, Recreation Therapists, Researchers, School Administrators, Social Workers, Speech Therapists, Students, Supported Child Development Consultants, Teachers. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 18 hours of educational instruction.
Conference Description:
This conference will explore the complex factors impacting children’s development, recognizing the essential aspect of nurturing relationships within families and in our professional roles as the cornerstone of strengthening children’s resilience. The conference will highlight many of the considerations and practices in work with young children and their families, particularly as we adapt to our rapidly changing society.
Conference Objectives:
• Consider the influence of diverse social and cultural factors, including digital media and technology in the context of family development
• Recognize the impact of trauma, including intergenerational trauma, and other adverse life experiences
• Consider how children with special needs experience and interact across different environments
• Enhance our understanding of inclusive approaches in supporting the child, family and community
• Review evidence-based approaches aimed to strengthen resilience in young children and their families