Understanding Motivation: Building the Brain Architecture That Supports Learning, Health, and Community Participation
December 13, 2018
This Working Paper from the National Scientific Council on the Developing Child explains the science behind motivation–the “wanting” system and the “liking” system–as well as how those systems develop, and how that development can be disrupted. It also dives into the implications of the science for parents, caregivers, and teachers, as well as policy and public systems.
JAMA Pediatrics Article Highlights ACEs
September 16, 2016
Dr. Jack P. Shonkoff of the Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University has published the article "Using Science to Reduce Health Consequences of Early Childhood Adversity."
ACEs Guide
September 16, 2016
Child & Adolescent Addiction, Mental Health and Psychiatry Program (CAAMHPP) have created an ACE/Trauma Informed Resource Guide.
Free Event: Fulbright Scholar Warren Binford Speaking Engagement
September 16, 2016
Professor Warren Binford, a Fulbright scholar and law professor, is presenting on September 19 from 9:30-11:30am at Mount Royal University.
Fulbright Launch Reception
September 16, 2016
On Wednesday September 28, 2016, a launch event for the 2016-17 Fulbright Scholars Initiative will take place at the University of Calgary.
Resilience Scale Contest - Alberta Wide
August 17, 2016
Calling all students from University of Alberta, University of Lethbridge and University of Calgary!
German Innovation Team is Making an Impact
August 17, 2016
We would like to congratulate the change agents from Germany from AFWI's Accelerating Innovation Symposium.
IACAPAP Conference is coming to Calgary this Fall
August 17, 2016
The 22nd Annual IACAPAP Congress and 36th Annual CACAP Conference will be held at the Telus Convention Center in Calgary from September 18th-22nd.
The 2016-2017 Fulbright Canada-Palix Foundation Distinguished Visiting Research Chairs
July 25, 2016
Fulbright Canada and the Palix Foundation’s Alberta Family Wellness Initiative would like to welcome the recipients of the Fulbright Canada-Palix Foundation Distinguished Research Chairs in Brain Science, and Child and Family Health and Wellness for 2016-2017: Dr. Patrick J. Carnes, Dr. Lloyd 'Chip' A. Taylor and Dr. John P. Ziker.