We are so excited to join together in person for a day full of networking, professional learning, reflection, and fun at Caring Hearts. Compassionate Minds. a system-wide professional learning day for Oxford County professionals.
Keynote: LEADING WITH LOVE AND REFLECTING ON OURSELVES
Facilitated by: Natalie Royer M.A, RECE
This keynote session will allow educators to reflect on their own practice and the mindset that informs them regarding biases, critical reflection and self-awareness. Through self-reflective activities and discussion, we will explore our implicit biases, gain a better understanding of what critical reflection entails and interrogate strategies that can support us in our work with both children, families and team members to help us lead with love and compassion.
Natalie Royer is a consultant, strategist and coach at Saroy Group Inc. She provides training sessions primarily in the education sector and consults with companies and organizations on how to promote spaces of belonging. She has worked in the healthcare sector (i.e. Hospital For Sick Children) and she has taught at colleges and universities for over 10 years. Natalie is an RECE and holds an M.A. in ECE from Toronto Metropolitan University and a certificate in Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace from York University.
Keynote: TAKE CARE OF YOU TOO: A GUILT-FREE GUIDE TO SELF CARE
Facilitated by: Mike Masse
In this engaging workshop, Mike will explore various techniques and strategies that he has developed for educators, helping them navigate their emotionally, mentally, and physically demanding days. This workshop does not simply focus on "positivity"; Mike's down-to-earth approach aims to demonstrate practical ways to train our minds to respond kindly to our daily stressors. Additionally, Mike will delve into how mindfulness can be used to best support children. Providing multiple techniques and tools for both formal and informal use, everything discussed during the workshop will be available as a resource on Mike's site, mindfulmike.ca.
Mike Masse is a mindfulness consultant, public speaker and best selling author who specializes in mindfulness based stress reduction. For over a decade, he has been teaching adults, youth and children mindfulness skills to help reduce their levels of stress and anxiety. Mike has become a highly sought after trainer; facilitating workshops with educators, first responders, health care providers, and others who work in high-stress environments. Mike's engaging and encouraging teaching style will have you feeling excited and hopeful about what mindfulness can do to transform your well-being and your professional practice. It's time to take care of you too!
Our Day:
8:30 AM Doors open
8:30-9:00 AM Networking/Morning Refreshments
9:00-9:20 AM Welcome/Opening
9:30-10:15 AM Oxford County Consultant
10:15 AM-12:15 PM Keynote #1: Natalie Royer
12:15-12:25 PM Reflection
12:30-1:30 PM Lunch
1:30-2:00 PM Kahoot
2:00-4:00 PM Keynote 2: Mike Masse
4:00-4:30 PM Reflection & Closing
To access the event package, please use the following link: Caring Hearts. Compassionate Minds. Event Package
Friday, April 19, 2024
8:30 AM-4:30 PM
Woodstock Fairgrounds; Oxford Auditorium
875 Nellis Street
Woodstock, ON
N4S 4C6
Free
***This event is for Oxford County professionals only***
Registration closes on March 22, 2024.