HCE Interdisciplinary Learning Symposium: Introducing the Resilience Scale

Tue., Oct. 28, 2025 8:30am-12:00pm (coffee served at 8:30am, event begins at 9am, lunch served at noon)

or

Wed., Oct. 29, 2025 12:30-4:00pm (lunch served at noon, event starts at 1pm)

*Please register for only one session. Sessions held at Ross Glen Hall at MRU. Lunch provided.

Each half-day of this symposium is designed to introduce both students and faculty to the Resilience Scale - a powerful, evidence-informed tool grounded in brain science that helps individuals and organizations understand how adversity, support, and skill-building interact to shape lifelong health and well-being.

Developed by the Alberta Family Wellness Initiative as part of the Brain Story, the Resilience Scale is used in a variety of professional sectors—including health, education, and social services—to guide trauma-informed practices and support system-wide change.

This session offers a hands-on learning experience where students will:

• Receive an 85-minute training in the science and structure of the Resilience Scale -Participants will receive a certificate upon completion

• Engage in guided practice using the Resilience Scale Toolkit

• Apply theoretical concepts to real-world case examples

• Explore the practical applications of resilience science across disciplines

We believe this learning opportunity will meaningfully enrich classroom conversations and offer students concrete skills they can carry into practice settings.

Curriculum Connections

This session connects directly to key concepts across many programs, including:

Neuroscience and Human Development - Students will explore how early life experiences shape brain development, learning, and long-term well-being.

Assessment and Practice Tools - Learn to apply the Resilience Scale as a trauma-informed tool for identifying and balancing challenges and supports in real-world scenarios.

Systems and Interdisciplinary Thinking - Understand how health, education, social services, and justice systems work together to build resilience across communities.

Ethics, Equity, and Social Responsibility - Encourage students to reflect on their role in fostering inclusive, supportive environments and reducing systemic barriers to well-being

This session will be of particular interest to faculty and students in: Health Sciences(e.g., Nursing and Midwifery),Education, Psychology, Social Work, Child and Youth Studies, Health and Physical Education, Criminal Justice, and Community Development.

The session will include refreshments and will be offered at no cost through the generosity of the Palix Foundation.

Please register for one of the two sessions.

Host or Publisher Mount Royal University