Ross A. Laird

I am happy to be the inaugural speaker at Vancouver Community College's Voices from the Community series. My presentation, called "The Developing Human:: Integrative Approaches to Health and Wellness," will be on November 20 at 7pm. Here's the marketing blurb:

Cutting-edge research in the human and social services is leading to a fusion of best practices for health, wellness, and healing. Nurses are learning to teach Yoga to patients; educators and childhood development professionals are applying principles from neurology and biochemistry; counsellors are working with clients to develop health plans for nutrition and exercise. These multidisciplinary developments are the direct result of new research that encourages and supports the integration of many practices. From the foundational principles of early childhood development, to the health and mentorship requirements of adolescents, to the complex and challenging needs of adults, the best practices are increasingly those which embody a holistic and collaborative approach to wellness.

In his workshop The Developing Human: Integrative Approaches to Health and Wellness, best-selling author Ross A. Laird will present emerging ideas and strategies to assist children, adolescents and adults through the complex themes and stages that contribute to overall health and wellness. Building on innovative research in the fields of childhood development, health, fitness, psychology, neuroscience, and other fields, Dr. Laird will provide a framework for understanding and working with various challenges and milestones throughout the lifespan: addictions, trauma, depression, anxiety, behavioural concerns, educational hurdles, and more. Each of these topics will be presented in the context of emerging best practices within a multidisciplinary environment of professional practice. This workshop will be of interest to professionals in the fields of health, social services, education, childhood development, and other related fields. It will also be of interest to those working on program development within these fields and within the rapidly-changing landscape of integrative and interdisciplinary human and social services.

For further information, and to register, please visit VCC.

Or, call 604.443.8484 to register over the phone.

The cost is $35.

Workshop Name: Voices from the Community
CNSK 1152.
CRN 30483.