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NEW EDITORIAL
AN INVITATION
BY TAMARA STRIJACK
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“Just make a mark,” Tammy said, as she boldly drew a messy line on her paper.
I had been the kind of girl who coloured between the lines. I wasn’t comfortable with things that were uncomfortable. Things I didn’t know how to do. Things that were messy. Yet something had been shifting and I knew there were things inside, things that didn’t fit between the lines, that wanted out.
“Just make a mark,” she said. And something in that statement melted for a moment the internal messages that had been keeping me captive. The ones that were whispering not so quietly, “Don’t you dare make any mark unless you know first that it is right!”
READ THE REST OF TAMARA'S EDITORIAL HERE >
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Editors note: Tamara will be offering an opportunity to dive deeper in to the practice of facilitating play for others - whatever your role - starting online in February 2024. See Scheduled Online Classes (below) for more details. | |
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We would like to express our immense gratitude for the outstanding service of Shauna Pham to the Neufeld Institute. What she gave was far above and beyond expectations. Shauna was basically responsible for making things work in the organization, but always gave the impression that it was never work for her. This made it easy to lean on her. Although she worked for us, we always had the impression it was the other way around, which is how much she embodied the soul and spirit of the organization. She will be as sorely missed by us as we are sure her grandchildren will be fulfilled by her.
With deep appreciation,
Gordon, Joy & the Neufeld Institute administrative crew
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What's included with a Scheduled Online Class registration?
In addition to a weekly live class with a Neufeld faculty member, you receive a 4-month study pass (or 8 months for Intensive courses) to our Virtual Campus featuring Dr. Neufeld's video material, discussion forums, study guides, supplementary resources, and much more. Participants view Dr. Neufeld's recorded presentations prior to the scheduled support session with a faculty member.
Class recordings
Not able to attend the live class due to a scheduling conflict? No problem! Classes are recorded so you can catch up later in the week when it works best for you.
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Play 101
Offered by Bree Jordan
Tuesdays 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Pacific
Nov 14, 2023 to Jan 9, 2024
$150 | Runs for 6 weeks
Includes a bonus wrap-up Q&A with Dr. Neufeld!
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Save 10% until
Nov 7, 2023
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Adolescence Part II:
Adolescence & Sexuality
Offered by Robin Brooks-Sherriff & Lisa Weiner
Wednesdays from 1:00 - 2:00 pm Pacific
Mar 20 to Apr 10, 2024
$150 | Runs for 4 weeks
Prerequisite: Making Sense of Adolescence Part I
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Save 10% until
Mar 13, 2024
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Playful Facilitation Module:
Putting Play Into Practice
Offered by Tamara Strijack
Biweekly Thursdays from 9:00 - 11:00 am Pacific
Feb 8 to May 16, 2024
$600 | 8 sessions biweekly
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Prerequisites: Intensive I, Intensive II, Science of Emotion, and the Neufeld Institute Play series (Play 101, Play and Attachment, Play and Emotion) | | |
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Emotional Health & Well-Being: Towards Flourishing Children & Youth
Join Gordon Neufeld, Deborah MacNamara, Tamara Strijack, and Eva de Gosztonyi in Saskatoon, Canada from November 6 - 8, 2023 for our first in-person conference since 2019!
A live-streaming option is also available.
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Nov 6 - 8, 2023
In-person &
live-stream options
Saskatoon,
Saskatchewan
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WORKSHOP WITH TAMARA STRIJACK & HANNAH BEACH
Reclaiming Play:
Where it went. Why we need it.
And what we can do to bring it back.
We live in a world where play is being replaced with entertainment and skills-based activities. We are now seeing the emotional side effects of the loss of play in the lives of children as aggression and anxiety in our young increases. Play provides a safe space to access our feelings and in doing so it serves a significant role in the unfolding of human potential. When we hear the word ‘play’, many of us think of young children and toys. This workshop will expand our understanding of what ‘play’ is (and what it isn’t) and its importance as a key driver of growth, learning and resilience.
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Nov 18, 2023
In-person in
Mill Bay, BC
$250 + tax
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JUST-ANNOUNCED PRESENTATION BY DR. NEUFELD!
The Youth Mental Health Crisis: Insights and Solutions to Help Children Flourish
The alarming rise in anxiety, depression, despair, and attention problems, begs for an explanation. The prevailing premise blames the social isolation experienced during the pandemic. When the dots are joined however, another picture emerges that reveals the attachment roots of mental health. This current mental health crisis provides us with a unique opportunity to understand the underlying dynamics, giving us a guide to better take care of our children, our students and ourselves.
Seating is limited!
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Nov 25, 2023
In-person with
Dr. Neufeld in
Toronto, Ontario
Early-bird rate $30 until Nov 17, 2023
while seats last
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More Conferences Featuring Dr. Neufeld | |
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Dr. Neufeld is presenting at several conferences this fall, all hosted by Jack Hirose & Associates Inc; attendance is available both in-person and by live stream. Find out more:
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