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Churchill Park Blog Contributors
Trent Wilson M. Ed., M. Sc. – SLP (C), R – SLP
Dr. Michelle Hagel ND
Vince Gowmon, CPCC, BBA
Learn more about Trent
Trent has worked in over 30 public schools serving children from pre-Kindergarten through to Grade 12 in Saskatchewan and Alberta. Coming from a strong linguistics background and excelling in the Speech Pathology Master’s program, he went on to complete a Master’s in Educational Leadership to learn how to implement educational initiatives and change the state of childhood learning in Canada. Trent enjoys connecting with families and getting down to the child’s level. Freeing his “inner-child” helps children to expand on their natural curiosities and desire to learn. Putting client engagement, participation, self-confidence and self-esteem at the fore-front of therapy, clients often forget they are “working” as they get lost in fun and fast-paced activities! Read Trent’s most recent blog below.
Learn more about Dr.Michelle
Dr. Michelle Hagel ND graduated from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto Ontario. Prior to this she completed a Bachelor of Science with a concentration in Neuroscience from Bishop’s University, where her interest in the mind-body connection grew.
“The more I understood about the brain, the more I realized how important its role in health is. The career that allowed me to put this knowledge into practice is Naturopathic Medicine.
Understanding and treating the root cause of illness is key to healing. Optimal health is about feeling your best in all areas of your life, and not just being free of illness. Naturopathic Medicine has changed my life, I am very passionate about sharing this knowledge and promoting health and wellbeing.”
Dr. Hagel utilizes a wide range of treatment options best suited for each individual. She treats a broad spectrum of health concerns including digestive health, hormonal imbalances, thyroid disruption, mental health, and infertility. She is a certified Naturopathic Doula and is licensed and in good standing with the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors and the College of Naturopathic Doctors of Alberta. Read Michelle’s most recent blog below.
Learn more about Vince
Vince Gowmon, CPCC, BBA loves what he does for a living, and feels blessed to do it. And he loves seeing the faces of his participants and clients light up with joy, clarity and insight as they move forward in their learning, growing and healing.
Vince is the founder of Remembering to Play Events. All his life he has enjoyed playing, and since 1998, he has lived his other passion of supporting others to create their life with joy and purpose. Remembering to Play Events is his opportunity to combine the two, giving people a playground to discover their authentic Self and laugh along the way!
Vince is a Certified Professional Life Coach trained through one of the top accredited coaching programs in the world, The Coaches Training Institute, and their Leadership Program. He has also received advanced training in Organization & Relationship Systems Coaching through the Centre for Right Relationship. Vince offers private Individual, Relationship and Group/Team Coaching and consulting on the phone, in person, and via Skype for everyone from entrepreneurs to single moms and executives, on all aspects of wellbeing. Read Vince’s most recent blog below.
In the Kitchen with Churchill Chefs presents Arakas (Greek style peas)
Last month in the kitchen, we brainstorm to bring some new summer item on the menu and we have a lot of ideas! Ghenet, our assistant cook tolls us the story about a meal she used to eat when she was in Greece. She calls it “Arakas” and describes it as a green pea...
Open-Ended Questions for Raising Children with Growth Mindset
Resource developed by Mani Sehdev “The most interesting conversations with children are often those that result from a sequence of open-ended questions that move the discussion and reveal responses that you would never have imagined”. Using open-ended questions is a...
In the Kitchen with Churchill Chefs presents Mango Squares
Well, finally spring is here! It feels good to see the snow melting, doesn’t it? This month we brought sunshine into our kitchen! Lately, we’ve been working on delicious and colorful mango squares. Those squares are so delicious, we couldn’t keep it just for us. Mango...
In the Kitchen with Churchill Chefs presents Corn Chowder
The month of February has brought Calgary some extremely cold temperatures. We thought we could offer you a delicious recipe to keep you warm on those cold days. This is the kitchen favorite soup for those long winter days. This Corn Chowder is easy to make and will...
Why Observation is Important?
How do Educators plan learning opportunities for the children? Observations are the key to good program planning. Observations help adults understand the strengths and needs of each child. Early Childhood Educators observe children to get to know them better and get...
Play is Learning!
Churchill Park Family Care Society’s implements a learning through play philosophy. As touched on in our November Newsletter, Play is Learning! Think of play as a way to try new things, build new skills and practice existing skills. Through play children get...
Understanding Detoxification and Its Impact
By Dr. Michelle Hagel, ND We live in a toxic world in fact we are born toxic, as chemicals can cross through the placenta and umbilical cord from mother to child. We are then exposed to unavoidable toxins daily, toxins from environmental pollution, food sources...
Connection Precedes Learning and Self-regulation ~ Why Relationships are Foundational in Education and Life
About the author: Vince Gowmon is the author of Let the Fire Burn ~ Nurturing the Creative Spirit of Children, and Wild Empty Spaces ~ Poems for the Opening Heart. He presents keynotes and playshops and offers somatic life coaching and counselling in person, on Skype,...
Health in 2018
Health and happiness are the most important things for our family. Alternative medicines can be a key component in helping your family achieve optimal health and wellness. As a Naturopathic doctor, I see individuals of all ages for various concerns. My practice...
Predicting Child Success Through Oral Language Development
Oral language is one of the most powerful predictors of social success, school success, and achievement in reading and writing. It is important to understand the components of oral language and watch for signs of healthy language development across domains in our...