Welcome to Day 1 of the SEED Summit! We are excited to kick off an amazing week of virtual learning and connection.

Today’s Presentations:

For more details on each presentation, learning objectives, key take-aways and additional resources click the presentation title below.

• Understanding the Impacts of Trauma (ACES) on Child Development presented by Dr. Matt Burkey, Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist, Medical Lead for Child/Youth Mental Health with Northern Health 
• Supporting Children and Families in Communities of Compassionate Practice: An ACES Informed Approach presented by Dr. Linda O’Neill, Regional Counseling Program Coordinator, University of Northern British Columbia 
• Challenges and Change: Exploring ‘What is’ and ‘What could be’ for BC’s Children and Families presented by Joanne Schroeder, Director of External Partnerships, Human Early Learning Partnership 
• Father involvement and early childhood development presented by Dr. Jonathan Alschech, Assistant Professor, School of Social Work, University of Northern British Columbia 

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Get Connected

Visit the SEED Connection Board and begin networking – let everyone know who you are and where you’re from! Say hi to old friends and introduce yourself to new peers across northern BC.