The Early Years Conference 2012

The Development of Children's Mental Health: How Do We Become Who We Are?

Conference Dates:

February 2-4, 2012

Conference Updates:

Post conference report now available

Conference Brochure NOW AVAILABLE.

For more information regarding Thursday Public Evening Forum, please click HERE

Conference Description:

Our early relationships and experiences shape all aspects of physical and mental health, and are pivotal to who we become and how we function throughout life. We naturally strive forward. The behaviour of young children is meaningful, and understanding this concept is vital for all involved with children. This conference will stimulate dialogue, reflection, a deeper understanding of a child’s total development as rooted in their earliest relationships, and may revolutionize our approaches and practices with young children, their families, and their communities.

Learning Objectives:

• To understand global development of children (birth to six years), and how it progresses through their early relationships and experiences
• To promote focused dialogue among individuals and groups who support early child development and learning
• To showcase exemplary approaches that support healthy early childhood social emotional development

Who Should Attend:

This conference will be of interest to anyone interested in learning and sharing about issues and experiences regarding early years including, but not limited to, the following individuals:

Aboriginal Early Childhood Development Professionals, Administrators/Managers, Advocacy Organizations, Behavioural Therapists, Community Development Workers, Counselors, Dietitians and Nutritionists, Early Childhood Educators, Families, Family Development Workers, Family Resource Program Staff, Government Representatives, Infant Development Consultants, Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Parent Educators, Physicians, Physiotherapists, Pregnancy Outreach Groups, Program Facilitators, Psychologists, Researchers, School Administrators, Social Workers, Speech Therapists, Students, Supported Child Development Consultants and Teachers

FACULTY OF DENTISTRY

UBC Interprofessional Continuing Education
105-2194 Health Sciences Mall
Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3
Tel: 604.827.3112
Fax: 604.822.4835
E-mail: katia.ipce@ubc.ca