Phoenix 2024 | 21st APPA Convention
GENERAL & SPECIAL EDUCATION SECTOR WORKSHOPS
THURSDAY APRIL 18 2024
WORKSHOP 11 | AM (for everyone – max 120)
Why are you important?
Joe Cacchione
A high school mathematics teacher for five years and a member of various management teams for 25 years, Joe Cacchione has always placed each individual at the heart of his actions.
He has always supported his school teams with participative management. Aware that management has the power of final decision, he invites his staff to have a power of influence that is not negligible.
During his talk, he will discuss “who am I?” in an organizational sense for the support staff, the perception we have of ourselves, the place we take, the importance of being seen and heard. In short, the question behind this reflection: who am I for my workplace?
Beyond his experience in schools, he also has 37 years of show business activity. He works as a comedian and magician and promises you a presentation tinged with all his personality.
WORKSHOP 13 | PM (max 40)
How to recognize toxic patterns in the workplace
Nika Naimi
- What is a toxic pattern and how does it manifest ?
- What are symptoms of feeling bullied or mobbed at work ?
- What are my rights in the workplace (legal) and my rights as a human being living in Canada ?
- The difference between conflict of opinion, conflict and disrespect.
WORKSHOP 14 | PM (max 30)
Empowering your mindset
Mike Santeusanio
Dive into a transformative experience with “Empowering your Mindset” a workshop designed to equip you with the tools to build mental resilience, manage stress, and cultivate a positive mindset. Led by Mike, a seasoned mindset coach know for his engaging and fun approach, this session promises an engaging blend of group learning, self-reflection, and practical activities tailored to help support staff thrive in their roles.
In just 2 hours, learn to prime your mind for the day ahead, build lasting habits, and integrate mindfulness into your daily routine for improved well-being and productivity. Join us to embark on a journey of personal growth and discover how to bounce back and disconnect with ease.
WORKSHOP 15 | PM (max 50)
Building your financial future, you can learn that! (RREGOP)
BENEVA Team
BENEVA is offering a workshop on « Planning your retirement with your RREGOP (Régimes de retraite des employés du gouvernement et des organismes publics) »
Whether you are starting your financial journey or want to make the most of your retirement, you can be assured that this BENEVA workshop will provide you with clear, useful & concrete information, so that you can watch over your finances or…breathe new life into them!
Formerly, this workshop was geared toward the 50+ age group, and now it is being given to anyone wanting to plan their retirement. OPEN to all age groups.
FRIDAY APRIL 19 2024
WORKSHOP 17 | AM (for everyone – max 120)
Support and Growth While Coping With Adversity
Sylvain Guimond
Life is rarely a long lazy river….no one goes through their life without facing some sort of adversity. The health crisis we lived through in the early part of 2020 was very difficult for many of us. On the other hand, each crisis we have endured in life presents us with a positive side. Incidentally, in Japanese, the word crisis has two meanings: danger & opportunity. Therefore, the ability to reconstruct following a crisis, does indeed exist.
Sylvain Guimond, doctor in sport psychology, has followed many athletes, both professional and amateur, as well as several professional teams of various disciplines throughout his career. With his vast experience, he was able to transfer his expertise so that these athletes and organisations could live through the difficult periods and find the strength to pick themselves up and trudge through. Therefore, the workshop SUPPORT AND GROWTH WHILE COPING WITH ADVERSITY is intended as a springboard to successfully stay the course through turbulent times, to make sense of the storm and grow from the experience.
WORKSHOP 14 | PM (max 30)
Empowering your mindset
Mike Santeusanio
Dive into a transformative experience with “Empowering your Mindset” a workshop designed to equip you with the tools to build mental resilience, manage stress, and cultivate a positive mindset. Led by Mike, a seasoned mindset coach know for his engaging and fun approach, this session promises an engaging blend of group learning, self-reflection, and practical activities tailored to help support staff thrive in their roles.
In just 2 hours, learn to prime your mind for the day ahead, build lasting habits, and integrate mindfulness into your daily routine for improved well-being and productivity. Join us to embark on a journey of personal growth and discover how to bounce back and disconnect with ease.
WORKSHOP 15 | PM (max 40)
Building your financial future, you can learn that! (RREGOP)
BENEVA Team
BENEVA is offering a workshop on « Planning your retirement with your RREGOP (Régimes de retraite des employés du gouvernement et des organismes publics) »
Whether you are starting your financial journey or want to make the most of your retirement, you can be assured that this BENEVA workshop will provide you with clear, useful & concrete information, so that you can watch over your finances or…breathe new life into them!
Formerly, this workshop was geared toward the 50+ age group, and now it is being given to anyone wanting to plan their retirement. OPEN to all age groups.
WORKSHOP 16 | PM (max 50)
Ergonomics
Kasia Malec
The art of healthy movement is based in the Alexander Technique, a scientifically proven posture and alignment method that helps you do the things you love without back, neck or body pain. It is:
- DRUG-FREE pain relief
- Can be EXERCISE FREE (for those who don’t like to sweat!)
- A FREE FACELIFT (Learning how to relax your body during daily activities, makes you move and look younger too. Beauty bonus!)
APPA members will be released by the union to attend one day of the convention without loss of salary. A member may choose to attend for two days if they are granted permission by their supervisor. They must use a personal day for the 2nd day.
Your supervisor may decide which day (18th or 19th) you are to attend the conference if it affects the services at your school. Therefore it is important to talk to your colleagues and your supervisor before registering so that there is an adequate presence of staff at your place of work.