Alberta Family Wellness Initiative

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Do you know all of the Brain Story metaphors? The Resilience Scale Framework ties them all together in a three-part approach to applying the Resilience Scale at the level of individuals, organizations, and systems.
Read our reports for more information.https://t.co/BDQB2lYIC6

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Check out our uniquely Canadian national research strategy for brain and mental health 🇨🇦🧠 in today's Globe & Mail! Together with our partners, we're shaping a brighter future for brain health in Canada. Let's unlock the potential of the human brain! https://t.co/MYoW6aXNZG

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Resilience is our brain's ability to stay healthy in the face of adversity. We can all play a role in providing the supports that help others become more resilient.
Learn how at: https://t.co/xlyXPSWtHC

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Executive function operates like air traffic control in a child's mental airspace. Learn more by accessing the resource library on our website.

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Thank you to @Frayme_Cadre for inviting us share our voice on the research-to-practice plenary yesterday!

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Join Claire Niehaus from the AFWI at the #Frayme2024 Learning Institute in Ottawa on Feb 21-22. Claire is part of the opening plenary on translating research into practice.

Don't forget to visit us at the AFWI exhibitor booth!

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It's Family Day in Alberta! Whether born, found, or chosen, our families can be a great source of positive support throughout our lives.

How can you be a positive support for your family and loved ones today?

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Happy Valentine's Day from the AFWI! Visit this link to access the free Serve and Return origami game: https://t.co/vu9mI5bwG7

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"The work done by the... Alberta Family Wellness Initiative to operationalize an approach to understanding, tracking, and building an individual’s resilience pattern is groundbreaking." - Robert C. Smith. Check out the full article in Psychology Today: https://t.co/TFsCvHASis

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What does tennis have to do with brain development? Knowing how to engage in serve and return interactions is an important skill that helps support healthy brain architecture. Learn more by accessing the resource library on our website. https://t.co/G6f47sBm5c

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Have you ever heard of toxic stress? It is a powerful force that can shape brain architecture. Learn more below! If you're interested in finding additional information, check out the resource library on our website.

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Come see us at #Frayme2024 Learning Institute! Our Scientific Associate, Claire Niehaus, will be speaking about the Brain Story and Resilience Scale as part of the opening plenary.

We're happy to be joining a panel of excellent speakers and organizations. See you in February!

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Join us for this year's Learning Institute, where we'll dive into what it takes to drive expertise into action in the Youth Mental Health and Substance Use sector.
📅 Feb 21-22, Ottawa, ON.

Register before Jan 31st to get 15% off your pass ⬇️
https://t.co/6UJ213U1yc

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Our brains are built based on not only our genes, but also our experiences (good and bad) throughout sensitive periods of development.
Learn more about Brain Architecture and how it impacts lifelong health outcomes at this link: https://t.co/VXN6B1ZtM1

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Interested in learning more about the science of brain development and its impact on health outcomes? Earn a certificate in the Brain Story by enrolling today at this link: https://t.co/rWxknemqQV #BrainStoryCertification

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The @AFWI_News facilitates research and shares knowledge about the science of #brain development to support positive lifelong #health outcomes. It forms the bridge between the latest scientific knowledge and tangible change in policy and practice.

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@MaryAbdo could you please message the Alberta Family Wellness Initiative directly?

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COVID-19 is a huge challenge for our communities. We have the tools to help https://t.co/7PlP6QZ7vJ

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#WorldMentalHealthDay Early experiences shape brain architecture & lay the foundation for sound mental health. In these clips, members of the National Scientific Council on the Developing Child discuss early childhood mental health. View the full video:
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Serve and return interactions build a #baby 's brain. But what are they? A child begins with a gesture or sound—the serve—and a caring, familiar adult responds with the return. This Grandpa explains how he does it https://t.co/99bBcDGVSm! @AFWI_News @AIMHiTN #BSBTN