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Nova Scotia School Counsellors Association

 Pathways to Wellness 

Provincial Conference – Friday October 25, 2024

 
For hotel accommodations - The Atlantica, Halifax. Rate is $209+taxes and fees.

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 Registration Limit: 700 
No refunds after Friday October 11, 2024

 Registration Information

Conference Fee (NSTU Members)
$105.00
Substitutes
$65.00
Pre-Service Teachers
$65.00
Retired Members
$65.00
Other Affiliates
$105.00
As per NSTU Operational Procedure 14 E. IV.: receipts of payment and attendance will not be distributed until the conference has concluded.

 Location

Citadel High School

1855 Trollope Street | Halifax, NS

 Conference Schedule

8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.
Registration
8:45 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
NSVS/NSIOL (Lael Radkey)
9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Keynote (Dr. Alexa Bagnell)

10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Break
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Self Care For Helpers (Paula Hutchison)
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Lunch (pizza/beverages)
12:00 p.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Annual General Meeting (AGM)
1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Music Therapy

  Keynote


Dr. Alexa Bagnell

 

Dr. Alexa Bagnell is the Chief of Psychiatry at IWK Health and Professor & Head, Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Dalhousie University.  She completed medical training at Dalhousie University and post graduate training at Harvard University, returning home to start her career at IWK in 2003.  She is co-founder of the treatment of anxiety group (TAG) program at IWK Health in 2005, and in 2013, established the first obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) clinic in Eastern Canada at the IWK to provide evidence-based treatment and consultation services for Halifax and Maritime youth with OCD.

Her leadership focus is on child and youth mental health system continuous improvement initiatives to improve access, inclusivity, and quality of care for children and youth with mental health and addictions disorders in our region.  Alexa is a strong advocate for mental health education and resources and frequently presents in schools, community and in the media to increase knowledge about mental health and to promote help seeking in young people.

For the NSSCA Conference October 2025, Dr. Bagnell will share her work in the field of anxiety, as well as a discussion of  strategies and interventions that are presently being used in treatment.  Dr. Bagnell will also share current and evidence based resources.


 Agenda

Friday October 25, 2024 

8:45 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

Lael Radkey
NSVS/NSIOL
Lael Radkey Coordinator of Distributed Learning will discuss and answer questions regarding Nova Scotia Virtual School (NSVS) and Nova Scotia Independent Online Learning (NSIOL).
9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Capacity: 780

Dr. Alexa Bagnell
Keynote
Dr. Alexa Bagnell will share her work in the field of anxiety, as well as a discussion of strategies and interventions that are presently being used in treatment. Dr. Bagnell will also share current and evidence based resources.
10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Break
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Capacity: 780

Paula Hutchison
Self Care for Helpers
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Lunch
12:00 p.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Annual General Meeting
1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Capacity: 780

Heather Cameron
Anna Plaskett

Music Therapy
Music is its own language that allows people to communicate, feel, and experience together on an equal level without using words and is good for kids in so many ways: it engages them, calms them, gets them moving, and unites them. This interactive presentation will include practical tips for using music, movement & mindfulness to connect with students of all ages. The presentation portion will be followed by a musical performance that will blend Anna’s songs with Heather’s traditional fiddle playing, and include a mix of upbeat and playful tunes, along with some more mindful and therapeutic songs. No musical experience necessary! 

Anna & Heather Anna and Heather met over 20 years ago while studying music therapy at Acadia University where they developed their skills in using music to motivate, inspire, heal, and connect.

Anna Plaskett, BMus, CMT, MTA  Anna is a musician and music therapist based in Punamu'kwati'jk/Dartmouth. She has played and sung backup with numerous recording artists over the past 20 years and released her debut solo children’s album “To the Moon and Back” in 2017. In her music therapy practice, Anna works towards helping people of all ages and levels of ability to experience the power of making and responding to music to tap into the wellness that exists within themselves.

Heather Cameron, BA, CMT, MTA  Heather was brought up surrounded by music in Pictou County. The fiddle, guitar, bagpipes and piano soon became her constant companions, and early on she developed her beautiful, soulful voice. Heather knew well the power of music to reach people, which led her to study music therapy. This brought her out west, where she further developed her playing and therapy skills before returning home to Nova Scotia in 2015. Heather released her debut full-length album ‘Neverland’, a collaboration with J.P. Cormier, in 2018. 


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 Registration Limit: 700 

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