You will be able to validate your attendance (Check-In to sessions) using your personal schedule.
7:30am MDT
8:30am MDT
Leadership Training: Session 1
Wednesday May 27, 2026 8:30am - 12:00pm MDT
Speakers 
Kurt Sacher has over 39 years of experience in education, including 15 years as Superintendent of Chinook’s Edge School Division and 8 years as Assistant Superintendent of HR in Wolf Creek. His leadership includes roles in B.C. and Alberta. A respected facilitator, he has led professional...
Read More →
After a 33 year career in the education field with 29 years in leadership roles, Stu is now semi-retired, operating a successful Executive Coaching and Consulting company - Henry Executive Coaching. He has vast experience in change theory, management, human resources and financial...
Read More →
12:00pm MDT
1:00pm MDT
Leadership Training: Session 2
Wednesday May 27, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm MDT
Speakers
Kurt Sacher has over 39 years of experience in education, including 15 years as Superintendent of Chinook’s Edge School Division and 8 years as Assistant Superintendent of HR in Wolf Creek. His leadership includes roles in B.C. and Alberta. A respected facilitator, he has led professional...
Read More →
After a 33 year career in the education field with 29 years in leadership roles, Stu is now semi-retired, operating a successful Executive Coaching and Consulting company - Henry Executive Coaching. He has vast experience in change theory, management, human resources and financial...
Read More →
2:30pm MDT
Leadership Training - Panel Session
Wednesday May 27, 2026 2:30pm - 4:15pm MDT
Speakers 
Associate Vice-President, Applied Research, Red Deer Polytechnic
Dr. Tonya Wolfe is Red Deer Polytechnic’s Associate Vice President, Applied Research.
Since arriving at RDP in 2020, she has spearheaded the growth and development of the Centre for Innovation in Manufacturing (CIM-TAC) and the Energy Innovation Centre (EIC). Her leadership significantly contributed to RDP’s recognition as one of Canada’s Top 50 Applied Research...
Read More →
Executive Director, Community Foundation of Central Alberta
JH
Area Manager, Public Health Central
7:45am MDT
9:00am MDT
Welcome
Thursday May 28, 2026 9:00am - 9:20am MDT
Speakers 
Senior Operating Officer, AHS Central Zone
Andrea Thain Liptak is a granddaughter of settlers, a daughter, a wife and a mother to two Ethiopian born boys. Andrea is grateful to live, learn and grow on Treaty 6 and Treaty 7 territory in Red Deer where she lives. Andrea is a Senior Operating Officer in AHS with responsibility...
Read More →
Elder Linda, who is known for her dedication to building social connections and fostering a sense of shared equality
and value. Cree is her first language, and she is passionate about language revitalization.
Her formative years were spent on the Bigstone Cree Nation reserve in Nor...
Read More →
Thursday May 28, 2026 9:00am - 9:20am
MDT
Gary W. Harris - Gym
120 College Cir, Red Deer, AB T4N 0T7
9:20am MDT
Perspectives After Trauma
Thursday May 28, 2026 9:20am - 10:20am MDT
Speakers 
Speaker, Not Alone Co. LTD
Join us to hear Tyler Smith share about his experiences navigating mental health and grief in the face of tragedy. He’ll share details about his life over the last seven years, the experiences he’s gone through, and the lessons he’s learned along the way. Tyler and his partner...
Read More →
Thursday May 28, 2026 9:20am - 10:20am
MDT
Gary W. Harris - Gym
120 College Cir, Red Deer, AB T4N 0T7
10:30am MDT
Break
Thursday May 28, 2026 10:30am - 11:00am MDT
11:00am MDT
Beyond trauma-informed practice: land-based tools for the front lines of trauma & genocide
Thursday May 28, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm MDT
Speakers 
okimâw, CEO & founder, maskihkiy wellness inc.
Dr. Karlee Fellner is a member of the Otipemisiwak Métis Nation of Alberta, a Registered Psychologist (Alberta), and CEO and Founder of ᒪᐢᑭᐦᑭᕀ maskihkiy wellness. Dr. Fellner worked for over 10 years as a Professor of Counselling Psychology-Indigenous Education at the...
Read More →
Thursday May 28, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm
MDT
GWH208
Garry W. Harris - 120 College Cir, Red Deer, AB T4N 0T7
11:00am MDT
From Enforcement to Empowerment: the Realities of Internet Child Exploitation and a Realistic Approach to Online Safety
Thursday May 28, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm MDT
Speakers 
Investigator, Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams, Northern Alberta Internet Child Exploitation Unit
Stephanie has been a member of the Edmonton Police Service for 7 years, spending her first three years in general duty patrol before transitioning into a position as a community beat officer serving the neighbourhoods of Alberta Avenue in Edmonton. In September 2024, Stephanie became...
Read More →
Investigator, Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams, Northern Alberta Internet Child Exploitation Unit
Scott has been a member of the RCMP for nearly 20 years, serving both rural and municipal Detachments in Alberta. After 12 years in front-line policing, Scott joined the Integrated National Security Enforcement Team, spending 5 years as part of this Federal team, tasked with investigating...
Read More →
11:00am MDT
Here For you HQ: Building a Culture of Care in Post-Secondary Education
Thursday May 28, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm MDT
Speakers 
Mental Health & Wellbeing Coordinator, Red Deer Polytechnic
Taryn Nelson is a mental health professional dedicated to education, advocacy, and stigma reduction. A 2024 Psychology graduate from Red Deer Polytechnic, she now supports the RDP community as the Mental Health & Wellbeing Coordinator, striving to create engaging and impactful initiatives...
Read More →
Thursday May 28, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm
MDT
GWH167
Gary W. Harris - 120 College Cir, Red Deer, AB T4N 0T7
11:00am MDT
Introduction to the Child Intervention System - CS 101
Thursday May 28, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm MDT
Speakers 
Practice Specialist, South-Central Children and Family Services
Christie Remfert is a Learning and Development Practice Specialist for the South-Central Region, bringing more than 14 years of dedicated experience to the organization. Throughout her career, Christie has served in several key roles—including Intervention Practitioner, Intervention...
Read More →
South-Central Region Practice Supports Manager, Children and Family Services
Sally Nydokus is a Child Intervention Manager for Practice Supports with South‑Central Children and Family Services. Over her career with CFS, she has served in a wide range of roles, including Central Region Consolidated Intake Manager, Intake Supervisor, Child Intervention Supervisor, and...
Read More →
11:00am MDT
Navigating Child Abuse - Session 1
Thursday May 28, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm MDT
Speakers 
Education Program Coordinator, Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre
Lee Caine is the Education Program Coordinator at the Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre, bringing over 31 years of experience in education. With 22 years as a high school teacher and 9 years as a high school counselor in the Red Deer Catholic School Division, Lee has a deep understanding...
Read More →
Director of Education, Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre
For the past six years, Dean has held the role of Director of Education at the CACAC. Dean's 30-year career in Education has seen him progress from classroom teacher to administrator, working with both the Chinooks Edge School Division and the Red Deer Public School Division. Dean...
Read More →
11:00am MDT
Part 1: Paedophilia, Child Molestation, and Cross-associated Paraphilia
Thursday May 28, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm MDT
Speakers 
Peter I. Collins
Peter Collins is the operational forensic psychiatrist with the Intelligence Section, of the Toronto Police Service. He was the operational forensic psychiatrist, with the Ontario Provincial Police, from 1995 to 2025. Prior to that, he was a member of the first profiling unit of the...
Read More →
Thursday May 28, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm
MDT
GWH162
Gary W. Harris - 120 College Cir, Red Deer, AB T4N 0T7
11:00am MDT
Snow-Globe of Reality: Reflective Writing for Navigating Change and Loss
Thursday May 28, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm MDT
Speakers 
Founder, Author, Speaker, & Grief Educator, Carry You With Me
Alanna Knobben is an international speaker, author, and grief educator who helps audiences navigate change, uncertainty, and loss with clarity and resilience. She is the founder of
Carry You With Me and a certified Grief Care Professional.With over 20 years of leadership across corporate, non-profit, and community sectors, Alanna has planned and facilitated conferences, implemented global learning platforms, and built compassionate programs and communities that support individu...
Read More →
Thursday May 28, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm
MDT
GWH177
11:00am MDT
11:00am MDT
12:15pm MDT
Lunch
Thursday May 28, 2026 12:15pm - 1:15pm MDT
1:15pm MDT
Beyond trauma-informed practice: land-based tools for the front lines of trauma & genocide
Thursday May 28, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm MDT
Speakers
okimâw, CEO & founder, maskihkiy wellness inc.
Dr. Karlee Fellner is a member of the Otipemisiwak Métis Nation of Alberta, a Registered Psychologist (Alberta), and CEO and Founder of ᒪᐢᑭᐦᑭᕀ maskihkiy wellness. Dr. Fellner worked for over 10 years as a Professor of Counselling Psychology-Indigenous Education at the...
Read More →
Thursday May 28, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm
MDT
GWH208
Garry W. Harris - 120 College Cir, Red Deer, AB T4N 0T7
1:15pm MDT
Building Safe Spaces - Session 2
Thursday May 28, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm MDT
Speakers
Education Program Coordinator, Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre
Lee Caine is the Education Program Coordinator at the Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre, bringing over 31 years of experience in education. With 22 years as a high school teacher and 9 years as a high school counselor in the Red Deer Catholic School Division, Lee has a deep understanding...
Read More →
Director of Education, Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre
For the past six years, Dean has held the role of Director of Education at the CACAC. Dean's 30-year career in Education has seen him progress from classroom teacher to administrator, working with both the Chinooks Edge School Division and the Red Deer Public School Division. Dean...
Read More →
1:15pm MDT
Elder Support Room
Thursday May 28, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm MDT
Speakers
Elder Linda, who is known for her dedication to building social connections and fostering a sense of shared equality
and value. Cree is her first language, and she is passionate about language revitalization.
Her formative years were spent on the Bigstone Cree Nation reserve in Nor...
Read More →
Thursday May 28, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm
MDT
GWH106
1:15pm MDT
From Enforcement to Empowerment: the Realities of Internet Child Exploitation and a Realistic Approach to Online Safety
Thursday May 28, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm MDT
Speakers
Investigator, Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams, Northern Alberta Internet Child Exploitation Unit
Scott has been a member of the RCMP for nearly 20 years, serving both rural and municipal Detachments in Alberta. After 12 years in front-line policing, Scott joined the Integrated National Security Enforcement Team, spending 5 years as part of this Federal team, tasked with investigating...
Read More →
Investigator, Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams, Northern Alberta Internet Child Exploitation Unit
Stephanie has been a member of the Edmonton Police Service for 7 years, spending her first three years in general duty patrol before transitioning into a position as a community beat officer serving the neighbourhoods of Alberta Avenue in Edmonton. In September 2024, Stephanie became...
Read More →
1:15pm MDT
Introduction to the Child Intervention System - CS 101
Thursday May 28, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm MDT
Speakers
Practice Specialist, South-Central Children and Family Services
Christie Remfert is a Learning and Development Practice Specialist for the South-Central Region, bringing more than 14 years of dedicated experience to the organization. Throughout her career, Christie has served in several key roles—including Intervention Practitioner, Intervention...
Read More →
South-Central Region Practice Supports Manager, Children and Family Services
Sally Nydokus is a Child Intervention Manager for Practice Supports with South‑Central Children and Family Services. Over her career with CFS, she has served in a wide range of roles, including Central Region Consolidated Intake Manager, Intake Supervisor, Child Intervention Supervisor, and...
Read More →
1:15pm MDT
RDP Student Research Spotlight
Thursday May 28, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm MDT
Moderators
Speakers 
Interpretations of Trauma and Post Traumatic Growth
Jessica began their career working directly with children and families in a social work setting, where she developed a deep commitment to supporting people impacted by trauma. This experience inspired her to return to school to pursue her dream of becoming a child psychologist. Jessica...
Read More →
Psychology & Anthropology | Red Deer Polytechnic
Lesley Marriott is a fourth-year Psychology student at Red Deer Polytechnic with a Minor in Anthropology, set to graduate this June. For the past two years, Lesley has served as a mentor in the International Mentorship program, where they have developed a deep appreciation for the...
Read More →
Student
Julianne Simpson is a fourth-year undergraduate student pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. She has a wide range of interests in the field of psychology, especially in research, exploring complex themes, and enhancing her understanding of human behaviour and mental processes...
Read More →
Haley is graduating in June with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. She is passionate about mental health, supporting others, and understanding human behaviour. Her goal is to pursue a career as a therapist, where she hopes to help people navigate challenges, grow, and improve their...
Read More →
Governance and Student Support Coordinator, The Students' Association of Red Deer Polytechnic
Marian is currently in her fourth year of the Bachelor of Arts in Multidisciplinary Studies program at Red Deer Polytechnic.
In addition to being a student, Marian is the Governance and Student Support Coordinator at the Students’ Association of Red Deer Polytechnic, as well as a Member of the Alberta Students’ Executive Council Board of Directors. In her work, she has eight years of experience in policy...
Read More →
Thursday May 28, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm
MDT
GWH167
Gary W. Harris - 120 College Cir, Red Deer, AB T4N 0T7
1:15pm MDT
Silent Harm: Rising Strangulation Risks Among Children & Youth
Thursday May 28, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm MDT
Speakers 
Central Alberta Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence program Coordinator, Primary Care Alberta
Ronnie is the Clinical Nurse Educator providing education to RCMP, physicians, nurses, students & community partners on sexual assault response, intimate partner violence, child sexual exploitation & trafficking. With 21 years of Emergency & 19 years of sexual assault nursing experience...
Read More →
1:15pm MDT
1:15pm MDT
2:30pm MDT
Break
Thursday May 28, 2026 2:30pm - 3:00pm MDT
3:00pm MDT
4:00pm MDT
8:00am MDT
8:45am MDT
Welcome
Friday May 29, 2026 8:45am - 9:00am MDT
9:00am MDT
10:00am MDT
Break
Friday May 29, 2026 10:00am - 10:15am MDT
10:15am MDT
UPDATED: Research on adolescent sexual exploitation: Identifying risks factors and understanding resiliency among sexually exploited boys.
Friday May 29, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am MDT
Speakers 
PhD, Instructor - Sociology, Red Deer Polytechnic
JONES ADJEI is a Sociology Instructor at Red Deer Polytechnic, with a focus on social demography and applied statistics. His research focuses on population health disparities and immigrant settlement experiences in Central Alberta. His research has been published in peer-reviewed...
Read More →
Accessibility Technology Strategist, Red Deer Polytechnic
I am the Accessibility Technology Strategist at Red Deer Polytechnic. I have a Masters in Education and have been at RDP for 16 years in various instructional and student-support roles. I'm passionate about helping learners and educators use accessibility technology, evidence-based...
Read More →
Friday May 29, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am
MDT
GWH177
10:15am MDT
CACAC Counter Exploitation and Trafficking Initiative - Youth engagement and instruction
Friday May 29, 2026 10:15am - 11:30am MDT
Speakers 
Including 15 years as an administrator, Cam has dedicated his career to supporting students, families, and communities. Now in his second year with CACAC, he continues to bring leadership, experience, and a passion for advocacy to his work. Outside of work, Cam enjoys golfing, playing...
Read More →
Educator, Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre
Cindy Matheson is an experienced educator with over three decades of teaching and collaborative support experience. She has a proven track record in fostering inclusive, trauma-informed practices and addressing diverse learning needs within the Red Deer Public School Board. As a Coordinator...
Read More →
10:15am MDT
Counselling Techniques for Children and Youth impacted by sexual violence
Friday May 29, 2026 10:15am - 11:30am MDT
Speakers 
Clinical Manager Children/Youth, Sendero Centre
Mark Ballantyne is a child therapist and clinical manager with the Sendero Centre. He has worked with complex trauma and behavioral health issues with child and youth for the past 24 years in various setting such as schools, hospitals, trauma centers, nonprofits, and government. Mark...
Read More →
10:15am MDT
Envisioning a Multidisciplinary Response to Problematic Sexual Behaviour.
Friday May 29, 2026 10:15am - 11:30am MDT
Speakers KZ
Katarina Zunjic, MSW, RSW is a social worker and therapist whose experience includes providing clinical services to children, youth, and families, and consultation and education related to trauma, abuse, and sexual behaviour concerns in children. Within her current role Katarina provides...
Read More → 
Senior Research Associate, Luna Child and Youth Advocacy Centre / Kindex Research and Knowledge Centre of Canadian CYACs
Janine Elenko is a Senior Research Associate at Luna Child and Youth Advocacy Centre and Kindex Research and Knowledge Centre of Canadian CYACs. She holds a Masters of Public Health and is in her first year of PhD studies at the University of Calgary in Community Health Sciences...
Read More →
Friday May 29, 2026 10:15am - 11:30am
MDT
2501 - RDP Main Campus
Red Deer Polytechnic - 100 Donald Blvd, Red Deer, AB T4N 5H5
10:15am MDT
10:15am MDT
Introduction to the Child Intervention System - CS 101
Friday May 29, 2026 10:15am - 11:30am MDT
Speakers
South-Central Region Practice Supports Manager, Children and Family Services
Sally Nydokus is a Child Intervention Manager for Practice Supports with South‑Central Children and Family Services. Over her career with CFS, she has served in a wide range of roles, including Central Region Consolidated Intake Manager, Intake Supervisor, Child Intervention Supervisor, and...
Read More →
Practice Specialist, South-Central Children and Family Services
Christie Remfert is a Learning and Development Practice Specialist for the South-Central Region, bringing more than 14 years of dedicated experience to the organization. Throughout her career, Christie has served in several key roles—including Intervention Practitioner, Intervention...
Read More →
10:15am MDT
Part 2: Paedophilia, Child Molestation, and Cross-associated Paraphilia
Friday May 29, 2026 10:15am - 11:30am MDT
Speakers
Peter I. Collins
Peter Collins is the operational forensic psychiatrist with the Intelligence Section, of the Toronto Police Service. He was the operational forensic psychiatrist, with the Ontario Provincial Police, from 1995 to 2025. Prior to that, he was a member of the first profiling unit of the...
Read More →
Friday May 29, 2026 10:15am - 11:30am
MDT
GWH162
Gary W. Harris - 120 College Cir, Red Deer, AB T4N 0T7
10:15am MDT
Silent Harm: Rising Strangulation Risks Among Children & Youth
Friday May 29, 2026 10:15am - 11:30am MDT
Speakers
Central Alberta Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence program Coordinator, Primary Care Alberta
Ronnie is the Clinical Nurse Educator providing education to RCMP, physicians, nurses, students & community partners on sexual assault response, intimate partner violence, child sexual exploitation & trafficking. With 21 years of Emergency & 19 years of sexual assault nursing experience...
Read More →
10:15am MDT
Workshop Part 1: Reframing Child Sexual Abuse: A Developmental and Relational Disruption
Friday May 29, 2026 10:15am - 11:30am MDT
Speakers DL
Dr. Lori Haskell is a clinical psychologist, researcher and writer, renowned nationally for her leadership in developing trauma-informed approaches to mental health services, the legal system, and other professional contexts. With over three decades of dedicated experience, Dr...
Read More →
Friday May 29, 2026 10:15am - 11:30am
MDT
GWH208
Garry W. Harris - 120 College Cir, Red Deer, AB T4N 0T7
11:30am MDT
Lunch
Friday May 29, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm MDT
12:45pm MDT
A youth rights perspective: Developing a framework for engaging youth at CYACs
Friday May 29, 2026 12:45pm - 1:45pm MDT
Speakers 
Youth Advisor, Kindex Research and Knowledge Centre
Myah Anderson is a member of the Youth Rights Advocacy group through Kindex and has been actively involved in child- and youth-centered advocacy initiatives. She currently works as a Family Support Worker with Ubuntu at Boyle Street in Edmonton, where she supports children, youth, and families navig...
Read More → 
Youth Engagement Specialist, Kindex Research and Knowledge Centre
Noah Harris is a Youth Research Assistant, Luna Child and Youth Advocacy Centre, and a Youth Rights Specialist for Kindex National Research and Knowledge Centre. In her role with Kindex, she is co-developing a national framework for youth engagement for the Youth Rights Hub, helping strengthen you...
Read More →
Friday May 29, 2026 12:45pm - 1:45pm
MDT
GWH167
Gary W. Harris - 120 College Cir, Red Deer, AB T4N 0T7
12:45pm MDT
Child Homicide Cold Case Investigation
Friday May 29, 2026 12:45pm - 1:45pm MDT
Speakers JO
Jason is a retired Canadian law enforcement professional with 20 years of experience in major crimes, undercover operations, cybercrime, and child abuse investigations. Now in the private sector, he guides organizations through complex cyber breaches, specializing in safe, secure...
Read More → 
A/Sergeant - Investigative Coordinator, Tsuut'ina Nation Police Service
Former Calgary Police Service Detective Michael CAVILLA was a Detective for 18 years, with the last 11 years of his career assigned to the Homicide Unit of the Major Crimes Section. Michael has investigated over 300 homicides and been involved with over twenty homicides and suspicious...
Read More →
12:45pm MDT
Elder Support Room
Friday May 29, 2026 12:45pm - 1:45pm MDT
Speakers
Elder Linda, who is known for her dedication to building social connections and fostering a sense of shared equality
and value. Cree is her first language, and she is passionate about language revitalization.
Her formative years were spent on the Bigstone Cree Nation reserve in Nor...
Read More →
Friday May 29, 2026 12:45pm - 1:45pm
MDT
GWH106
12:45pm MDT
12:45pm MDT
From Puppy to Professional: Training, Development, and Early Identification
Friday May 29, 2026 12:45pm - 1:45pm MDT
Speakers DW
Dana is often told she has the best job in the world. She agrees, 100%! Starting out as a Volunteer Puppy Raiser introduced her to her newest career as Coordinator, Puppy Program at DWW. Along with working for DWW, she still volunteers as a Puppy Raiser and Boarding Home.
Every da...
Read More → TB
Taylor is the Puppy Program Coordinator at Dogs with Wings. She gets to help our puppies grow into incredible assistance dogs that change lives. She’s been working with dogs since she was 16, and proud to have her CPDT-KA designation and to be a strong advocate for force-free training...
Read More →
Friday May 29, 2026 12:45pm - 1:45pm
MDT
GWH162
Gary W. Harris - 120 College Cir, Red Deer, AB T4N 0T7
12:45pm MDT
Strengthening Systems of Care: Introducing the Child Abuse and Exploitation Prevention and Response Certificate Program
Friday May 29, 2026 12:45pm - 1:45pm MDT
Speakers
Education Program Coordinator, Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre
Lee Caine is the Education Program Coordinator at the Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre, bringing over 31 years of experience in education. With 22 years as a high school teacher and 9 years as a high school counselor in the Red Deer Catholic School Division, Lee has a deep understanding...
Read More →
Director of Education, Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre
For the past six years, Dean has held the role of Director of Education at the CACAC. Dean's 30-year career in Education has seen him progress from classroom teacher to administrator, working with both the Chinooks Edge School Division and the Red Deer Public School Division. Dean...
Read More →
12:45pm MDT
Student Engagement in Child and Youth Well-being: Community Service Learning, Applied Study, and Summer Research Initiatives.
Friday May 29, 2026 12:45pm - 1:45pm MDT
Speakers 
Student, Red Deer Polytechnic
Brooke Schwartz is graduating from the Bachelor of Science in Psychology degree at Red Deer Polytechnic, in June. During her time at RDP, she was given the opportunity to work on two research projects involving the Bethany Care Society, giving her direct and valuable experience working...
Read More →
I recently completed my Bachelor of Science in Psychology at Red Deer Polytechnic and will be beginning my master’s studies this October. My academic interests include child and adolescent development, mentorship, trauma, and the long-term impact that childhood experiences can have...
Read More →
Student
Manya Julka is a third-year Psychology student at Red Deer Polytechnic with a background in early childhood education. Her experience working with children has shaped her interest in child development and research-informed practices that support healthy learning environments. Through...
Read More →
BA in Psychology Student - 4th Year, Red Deer Polytechnic
Hello, my name is Trista and I am a current student a Red Deer Polytechnic, I am about to enter my fourth year in my BA in Psychology and I am looking forward to pursuing a career in clinical psychology. I have about 2 years of job experience in the field of working with children...
Read More →
PhD, Instructor - Psychology, Red Deer Polytechnic
Dr. Wells completed his PhD at the University of Windsor in 2001 and has expertise in the area of Human Development. At RDP, he teaches intermediate and senior-level courses in Child Development, Adolescence, and Adulthood and Aging. He is also actively engaged in applied research...
Read More →
Friday May 29, 2026 12:45pm - 1:45pm
MDT
GWH177
12:45pm MDT
Understanding Trauma in Vulnerable Populations
Friday May 29, 2026 12:45pm - 1:45pm MDT
Speakers 
Director, Little Bear Child & Youth Advocacy Centre
Donna Astley-Reed is the Director of Little Bear Child & Youth Advocacy Centre, where she works alongside a dedicated team to support children, youth, and families through their healing journeys. With a heart for advocacy and community connection, Donna is passionate about creating safe, welcoming sp...
Read More → 
Child and Youth Counselling Lead, Lloydminster Sexual Assault Services
Cassidy Shopland is a Counselling Therapist at Lloydminster Sexual Assault Services, where she has spent more than a decade supporting individuals and families impacted by trauma. Her work centers on vulnerable populations, particularly children and youth, and is guided by a trauma-informed...
Read More →
Friday May 29, 2026 12:45pm - 1:45pm
MDT
2501 - RDP Main Campus
Red Deer Polytechnic - 100 Donald Blvd, Red Deer, AB T4N 5H5
12:45pm MDT
Workshop Part 2: Healing from Child Sexual Abuse: What Actually Promotes Change
Friday May 29, 2026 12:45pm - 1:45pm MDT
Speakers DL
Dr. Lori Haskell is a clinical psychologist, researcher and writer, renowned nationally for her leadership in developing trauma-informed approaches to mental health services, the legal system, and other professional contexts. With over three decades of dedicated experience, Dr...
Read More →
Friday May 29, 2026 12:45pm - 1:45pm
MDT
GWH208
Garry W. Harris - 120 College Cir, Red Deer, AB T4N 0T7
1:45pm MDT
Break
Friday May 29, 2026 1:45pm - 2:00pm MDT
2:00pm MDT
Keynote Speaker: Incel – the Crossroads of Misogyny and Extremism
Friday May 29, 2026 2:00pm - 3:30pm MDT
Speakers
Peter I. Collins
Peter Collins is the operational forensic psychiatrist with the Intelligence Section, of the Toronto Police Service. He was the operational forensic psychiatrist, with the Ontario Provincial Police, from 1995 to 2025. Prior to that, he was a member of the first profiling unit of the...
Read More →
Friday May 29, 2026 2:00pm - 3:30pm MDT
3:30pm MDT
