Strong Minds Strong Kids, Psychology Canada presents: A Relaxed Brain is the Most Comfortable Pillow: The Value of Sleep for Children and Adolescents
Sleep is one of the “Big Three” of good health, along with nutrition and exercise. We all know what we are like when we don’t get enough – we essentially become adult-sized toddlers! Children and adolescents are really no different – and for young people, sleep is even more critical, because that is where learning is pulled together and organized. A lack of quality sleep leads to irritability, poor concentration, difficulties with organization, confusion, and – over time – possible intellectual challenges. Problems with falling/ staying asleep and/ or waking up feeling unrested are common, especially in adolescents. Dr. Macdonald will talk about the value of restful sleep and will discuss specific strategies about how to get a solid night’s sleep!
Expert Panelist: Dr. Brent Macdonald
Dr. Brent Macdonald is a registered psychologist in Alberta, PEI, Nova Scotia, and the Northwest Territories, and is a certified teacher with over 25 years’ experience working with individuals with a variety of complex learning differences. He has taught at the junior and senior high level and was the assistant principal at an independent school for students with learning disabilities. He is a sessional instructor in the Departments of Psychology, Continuing Education, and Community, Health & Education at Mount Royal University. He is also an adjunct assistant professor with the Werklund School of Education at the University of Calgary.
Brent is a frequent guest on CBC Radio, Global Calgary Morning and Global Newshour, Breakfast Television, and CTV2’s Alberta Primetime. He is currently the lead psychologist with his own practice, Macdonald Psychology Group (complexlearners.com), which in addition to providing counselling and assessment services, also provides consultation services to educators and parents.
April 21st, 2021, 12pm-1pm ET
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