April 18/97

STAFF CAREER DEVELOPMENT

THUMBS UP !...... FOR THE LIVE WELL,
WORK WELL WORKSHOP

“One of the most enjoyable and interesting
workshops that I have ever attended", was just
one of the many wonderful comments stated by
staff attending the "Live Well, Work Well: A
Lifestyle Management Workshop for People
Under Pressure" on April 10, 1997.

Heather McCullough, of High Performance
Lifestyles, guided the audience through an
upbeat and refreshing day of a new
understanding that Health is a process.

The interactive Stress Map exercise revealed our
concems about the pressure and stress that we
live and work with. Heather reinforced that
Stress is just a response - a natural reaction to
any demand (pleasant or unpleasant), and that
Health was the ability to restore balance in
response to these continued disruptions in our
lives.

Participants were enthusiastic............

" inspiring"

" concrete steps for change"

” excellent - everyone should be encouraged to
attend”

" a dynamic, encouraging speaker"

" very helpful to how you live"

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" thank you !!1)

The day concluded with a session on the 'Secrets
of Successful Sleeping’, based on the Sleep
Thieves project. The big news was that 8 hours
of sleep per night is the survival level only, and
that 9 to 10 hours per night is the requirement for
peak performance on a daily basis .

Thank you everyone for your support and making
the day such a happy one!

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INDIVIDUAL STAFF CAREER
DEVELOPMENT FUND

Great response so far to the new funding
available for Professional Development through
the Individual Staff Career Development Fund.
Approximately $1500 has been approved for
various and relevant learning opportunities,

including "Foundation of Intercultural
Studies"... "Introduction and Advanced
HATML"........ "Autism Treatment Services"
Conference.

Application Guidelines and Terms of Reference
are available from any SCDC member.

SCDC MEMBERSHIP

To support the ongoing vision of the Staff Career
Development Committee, there are now two
openings on the committee for new members.
Nominations or interest can be forwarded to
Lynne Somerville - BR 270 or local 2392.

"WORKING WITH YOUR 9 to 5 FAMILY:
Recognizing Your Communication Patterns"

This final workshop in our ‘Refueling for the
21st Century’ series will take place on
Thursday, May 15, 1997 at the Seymour Golf &
Country Club. We are almost "sold out" - so if
you have not already registered, please do so and
join your co-workers at this unique and
rewarding day. Contact Val Lautenschlager to
register for the entire day or lunch only - local
1738.

Remember to discuss coverage in your area
with your Supervisor before registering.

Soca Rodgers... .
Lynne Somerville,

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