Into the Unknown: Understanding Child Development and Mental Health in the Post-Pandemic World

Community Workshop

Facilitator(s): Dr. Mary Turri

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Date: Jan 30, 2024 | Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm

The effects of the Covid-19 pandemic continue to have far-reaching implications for children, their caregivers, and community providers.  Attendees will learn about the current research on the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on children's development and mental health, and the implications for early childhood clinicians. Strategies for managing increases in child emotional and behavioural difficulties and developmental concerns will also be discussed. 

Facilitator(s): Dr. Mary Turri

Dr. Turri is a Registered Psychologist in the Richmond Early Childhood Mental Health Program, and at Sunny Hill Health Centre (BC Children’s Hospital). She holds her Ph.D. in School and Applied Child Psychology from UBC. She specializes in psychological assessment, intervention, and consultation for neurodiverse children and youth, and she has special interests in family-centered support, parent-led intervention, and school collaboration. 

Dr. Turri has committed a majority portion of her clinical practice to the early childhood population, and is grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with educators and early childhood clinicians as partners in supporting young children and their families. 

Important Details to Note Prior to Registering:

  • This online free training is offered to childcare staff working in Burnaby and Vancouver. 
  • Only registered individuals will be allowed to join the workshop.
  • Professionals attending will receive a professional development certificate if applicable within one week of the workshop.
  • Participation is required. Your video needs to be on, your camera must be enabled and your microphone working to receive your certificate. Participants must stay for the full workshop/course to receive a certificate.
  • You can join the Zoom link 15 minutes prior to the presentation start time. We will not admit anyone 15 minutes after the start time with respect to the presenters and participants.
  • All participants are expected to complete an online survey after the training.
  • If you cannot attend please do your best to provide 48 hours notice. If you do not cancel and do not show up you will be put on a waitlist and removed from future trainings.