About
Mandate and Purpose
The Independent Schools Association of BC (ISABC) Pro-D day is online again this year, with the focus of ‘’Supporting Minds: Supporting Futures. Raising awareness, providing information and support, and elevating the conversation around mental health and wellness.
Because of the importance and relevance of the day’s focus, parents are invited to join our learning. The day will provide practical support and information for parents and teachers in their engagement with young people – as well as support for adults in their own mental health and wellbeing life journeys.
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Mental Health and Wellbeing Topics
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Managing anxiety
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Eating disorders
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Health and nutrition
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Sleeping disorders
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Managing depression
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The benefits of exercise
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Managing technology for a healthy life
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Mindfulness and meditation
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Managing grief and loss
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Suicide prevention
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Sexual orientation, gender identity support
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Executive functioning – supporting children with learning challenges
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Boosting children’s self-esteem
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Compassionate systems leadership
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Supporting racist bullying
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Sexual health/healthy relationships
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DEI and indigenous discussion group
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Online bullying - online wellness
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Boosting children’s self-esteem
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Proceeds from the event will be used for:
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Ongoing professional development supporting our schools' students, teachers and parents
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Donated to the following charities supporting mental health and wellbeing:
Kids Help Phone
Suicide is the second leading cause of death for Canada’s youth. Kids Help Phone is Canada’s only 24/7 national support service. In addition to phone and text-based support, they offer a variety of services to help the youth of Canada.
Jack.org
Jack.org is Canada’s only charity training with programs to empower young leaders to revolutionize mental health. Their mission is to build a future in which all young people understand how to take care of their own mental health and look out for each other.
Canadian Mental Health Association
CMHA provides advocacy, resources, and programs for mental health. They provide services and support to over 1.3 million Canadians and have a presence in more than 330 communities.
Support
If you need to talk.
Please reach out to the suggested contacts below if you or someone you know is in need of support:
YOUTH:
Kids Help Phone Phone: 1800-668-6868, Text: 686868
The Trevor Project (support to LGBTQ 
young people)
ADULTS:
HealthLinkBC (Mental Health Resources)
Canadian Mental Health Association
Crisis Service Canada (Suicide Prevention) Phone: 1-833-456-4566, Text: 45645
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Keynote: Jamie Andrew
Title: Overcoming Mountains of Adversity
12:15 pm - 1 pm
Jamie Andrew is the first quadruple amputee in the world to have climbed The Matterhorn in Switzerland, the first to climb Kilimanjaro in Africa, the first to complete a Marathon and the first to complete an Iron Man Triathlon.
In January 1999 mountaineer Jamie Andrew and a climbing partner were trapped for five nights on the storm bound icy summit of a French mountain. The rescue, which was one of the most dramatic in the history of the Alps, came only hours too late to save his partner. Jamie, despite suffering hypothermia and appalling frostbite, survived. Days later all four of his hands and feet were amputated.
For many this fate would have meant the end of all hope, but not for Jamie. Since losing his hands and feet Jamie has achieved some incredible feats. He has learned to walk again, taken up skiing, run marathons and iron-man triathlons, and remarkably, returned to climb once more in the mountains that he loves so much.
Keynote Speakers
Inform, Engage, Inspire
Keynote: Jessica Holmes
Title: Understanding Mental Health; The Good, the Bad, and the Funny
8:40 am - 9:25 am
Beloved comedian Jessica Holmes has been a perennial favourite on Royal Canadian Air Farce for 15 years, and has brought the house down opening for giants such as Ellen DeGeneres, Russell Peters, Jerry Seinfeld, and Oprah Winfrey. Her hilarious take on life’s challenges as well as her unique knack for impersonating celebrities, including Shakira and Celine Dion, have audiences in stitches. Her customized emcee and entertainment presentations — which include motivation and wellness — are always a hit.
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Behind the laughter though, Holmes, like millions of Canadians, has struggled both with post-partum depression and, as she puts it, “regular, run-of-the-mill, garden-variety depression”. Hoping to help end the stigma around mental health issues, she openly shares her personal stories with the humour she’s known for, bringing light — and laugh-out-loud laughter — to what can often be a dark topic. Holmes’ funny and inspiring book, Depression The Comedy: A Tale of Perseverance, takes readers deeper into her mental health journey with validation and warmth.
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As a performer, Holmes’ productions have garnered her a Platinum Award at The Worldfest International Film Festival, and nominations for Gemini Awards and the prestigious Tim Sims Scholarship. She has starred in her own program, The Holmes Show, and also in the films Welcome to Mooseport, Citizen Duane, and Moonpoint. She also appeared in the pilot for The Communist's Daughter, which won the JFL ComedyPro competition in 2018, and continues to perform comedy across the country.
Schedule
FEBRUARY 18, 2022
8:20 - 9:25
Welcome & Keynote: Jessica Holmes
9:40 - 10:40
Session #1
11:00 - 12:00
Session #2
12:15 - 1:00
Closing Keynote: Jamie Andrew
Attendees
DETAILS AND INFORMATION
Event Details:
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Please join the zoom session of your choice 10 minutes in advance to ensure the sessions begin on time.
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Registrants must ensure the name displayed on zoom matches the name on the registration form.
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Zoom links and login information will be sent to you the day before the event.
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If you have any questions or concerns, please contact info@isabc.ca
Workshops
SESSIONS 1 & 2
Session 1
9:40 AM - 10:40 AM
Practical Tools for Managing Anxiety
Empower Yourself and Your Relationships with The 5 Chairs
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Healthy Brain, Relient Mind - 5 Steps to a Calmer, Happier, Sharper You!
Intersectional Approaches to Mental Health Education
Music and Wellness
Self-Compassion: The Foundation of Resilience
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Social Media & Mobile Technology, Managing Professional Responsibilities in Education
The Beauty of Coping
UN-Stigmatizing Suicidal Conversations: The Make It or Break It Factor
Building Childhood/Adolescent Resilience Through Understanding Reactive Patterns
Compassionate Systems Leadership as a Means of Supporting Wellbeing
COVID and Our Kids
Eating Disorder - Increasing our Understanding
Jack Talks: Mental Health and Wellness - Personal Stories
LGBTQS+ Alumni And Their Parents Panel - Learning From Their Experience in Helping Create Inclusive School And Home Environments
Making Sense of Resistance and Opposition in Children and Teens
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Parent's Partnership: Preventing Sexual Abuse at School with Healthy Boundaries
SEL and Mental Health in High Schools
SOGI 1 2 3: A Pathway to Safe and Inclusive Schools
Talking to Children and Youth About Mental Health
Talking to Youth About Safer Sex
Technology Addiction and Developing Healthy Tech Habits
Understanding ADHD in Teens: Seeing Past the Behaviours of ADHD
Youth Substance Use - Where Are We At And What Can Be Done
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Session 2
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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COVID-19 Era Anxiety and Anxiety Disorders in Children and Adolescents
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Brain Focus - Building AttentionDensity in An Age of Information Overload
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Life Lessons From Erin Kate Moore: Learning About Loss
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Procrastination - Why We Do It and How to Manage It
Resiliency During Unusual Times
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Without a Rudder: How Digital Media Influences our Well-Being
Bring on the Flying Monkeys
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Dance, Mental Health and Self Esteem in Kids
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Disordered Eating and Boarding Schools
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Empowering Students to Navigate Eco-Anxiety Through Action
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Jack Talks: Mental Health and Wellness - Personal Stories
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Making sense of Frustration and Aggression in Children and Teens
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Mental Health Literacy - How to Support Your Student's Transition From High School to Post-Secondary
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Speaking to Children/Your Child About Safe Sex
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The Privilege of Being Trans
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Youth, Technology, Sleep and Mental Wellness
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Prizes
WELLNESS GIFTS
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The following wellness gifts will be drawn for at random to those attendees who complete the conference feedback form. The form will be provided on the day of the conference. Good Luck to all attendees!
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Find your Calm with an annual subscription to the #1 mental health app, where the goal is to improve your health and happiness.
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Refresh your air and elevate your well being with one of two Sage Diffusers and the Deep Breath Revitalizing Diffuser Blend.
A Douglas Classic Weighted Blanket, made in Canada. Designed for relaxation and to promote
feelings of calmness. This weighted blanket offers reassuring pressure and comfort whenever you need it.
Use one of four $25 gift cards to Indigo, Canada's largest bookstore, to select book, a journal or a wellness
gift for yourself.
Registration is closed
ISABC Virtual
Pro-D Day 2022
#ISABC2022
What
ISABC Virtual
Pro-D Day 2022
When
Friday,
February 18, 2022
Where
Virtual
via Zoom
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our office by filling out the form below: