Panel Discussion : Different Approaches to Therapy

Wednesday the 15th of May 2024 : 7.30pm. A free panel discussion on Zoom about different approaches to therapy and what might help you to find the therapist that will meet your needs.

Speakers were :
- Mia Vieyra, Clinical Psychologist.
- Sophie Wallace-Hadrill, Clinical Psychology Psychopracticienne.
- Nia Ianeva, Developmental Psychologist, Board Certified Behavior Analyst.
- Aimee Cote, Couple, Family & Individual Therapist.

Working as an AESH : Online Training Workshop #1

AESH: Goals, Expectations, Language, and Contracts

This AESH training workshop took place on April 30th at 7.30pm (CET). It was an introductory session for those interested in becoming a learning assistant / AVS / AESH. Participants received a certificate of attendance after successful completion.

Donations to SPRINT Association of 10€ payable through Helloasso were made in advance of training, to help cover our costs.

Beyond Empathy : SPRINT Presentation

SPRINT is happy to offer this presentation by Lucie Rose, Ph.D. Neuropsychologist & Postdoctoral researcher.

Beyond Empathy: Understanding How Cognition Shapes Altruistic Behavior Development.

"We often expect children to help, share, comfort others, or at the very least hope they will. Yet how do these prosocial behaviours develop? Is it really all about empathy? (Spoiler: it isn't!). This discussion will focus on how altruistic and prosocial behavior develop in childhood, why it's essential to consider the role of cognitive processes including attention, inhibitory control and perspective-taking, and how we can best support children in building their prosocial identity."

Held on the 4th April 2024.

An introduction to Positive Discipline

Introduction to Positive Discipline - a method that imparts essential social and life skills, while fostering deep respect and encouragement for both children and adults alike.

SPRINT is happy to offer this presentation by Laura Atack, a
Certified Life Coach and Parenting Consultant for Expats (www.encouragingparents.com).

Join Laura for an interactive discussion about Positive Discipline, which is a parenting approach that offers tailored solutions for parenting challenges.

Positive Discipline is designed to teach young people to become
responsible, respectful and resourceful members of their communities. It teaches important social and life skills in a manner that is deeply respectful and encouraging for both children and adults. This workshop will provide you with tools that you can put in place straight away - in the home or the classroom.

Held on the 7th of February 2024.

Beyond Behaviors: SPRINT presentation

SPRINT France is proud to present our next online Zoom presentation.
Beyond Behaviors: An innovative approach to challenging behaviour for professionals and parents.
Speaker : Aimee Cote, Sprint France member.
She is a Couple, Family, and Individual Therapist.

www.aimeecotetherapy.com

Held on the 18th April 2023.

Reading Practices and Remediation :
a Sprint presentation

SPRINT France would like to invite you to a panel discussion on "Reading Practices and Remediation". This panel is open to the public and will take place on Zoom.

This panel discussion will look at what some of our members are doing concerning reading practices, as well as advice for parents in the case that a child is struggling.

1. What are examples of healthy reading practices?
2. What are the common markers of a child who is struggling with reading?
3. How and when should parents seek support from the school for their children?
4. When should they look for an evaluation? And what type of evaluation?
5. What type of remediation support should be offered to a child struggling with reading by the teacher or by the school?
6. When should parents seek support privately, outside of what the school is offering?

Our panellists are :
Danielle Adibe, Educational & Reading Therapist;
Alicia Saba, Speech & Language Pathologist;
Rachel Hazel Roux, Learning Specialist;
Jessica Lament, Special Education Teacher, Inclusion Consultant & Teacher Coach.

Held on the 16th March 2023.

SYSTEMIC ART THERAPY: A SPRINT presentation

Els Staal works as an art therapist in institutions and she has her private practice as a systemic family therapist in Paris. Her toolbox consists of specific fine arts propositions and words.

After a very brief introduction of systemic art therapy, the presentation will be visual: with photographs of creations made during therapy sessions. We will look at: The circular introduction drawing - The tent - The aquarium - The family sculpture - The beach - Playmobils - The family shield project and other therapeutic propositions and realizations.

Held on the 17th November 2022.

Free LSA Training

SPRINT France association is offering free training in English for Learning Support Assistants, also known as AVSs.

This training will take place on Saturday October 1st, at the International School of Paris (primary school), between 13:30 - 16:30. We invite individuals interested in taking up a position as a learning support assistant or those that have been in the position, but would like more information from our team of experts, to apply for training.  Spaces are limited. Sign up via our Google form is essential. The QR code that directs you to the google form is on our flyer.

There is always a shortage of good learning assistants in Paris and a lack of training for those interested, so this training is aiming to address this deficit, in order to help support those children and families that our members work with.

Please share this information with your community of parents and teachers, so that we can ensure that we reach those that would benefit the most.

Alumni Group

SPRINT France is launching an Alumni Group to help us to reconnect with, as well as honour those members of our community in their achievements past and present. We need your help to achieve this, in spreading the word within your community and encouraging those Alumni to reconnect with us and contribute their updates to us.

Message About Covid

Message from the French Government about Covid-19 in May 2020, translated.

“Thanks to everyone’s commitment and responsibility, both during confinement and during deconfinement, the COVID-19 health crisis that has affected France since March 2020 is slowing down. Vigilance remains necessary and the State stands more than ever alongside the French, who have been weakened by the crisis.”

Clich here for the official government information in English on the disease, good practices to observe, concrete deconfinement methods and measures taken by the Government to help you. Click here for the French version.

Everyone at SPRINT shares their support and solidarity with you and your families through these troubling times.

“Bloom Where You Are Planted 2020”

BLOOM WHERE YOU'RE PLANTED is an orientation seminar to help expats from around the world live and thrive in Paris or anywhere in France, and is designed to create opportunities for meaningful connections with others and provide valuable insights. This year, the event was held virtually, on Saturday the 14th of November 2020.

SPRINT France was an exhibiting partner of this event and ran a short video of our organization on the virtual exhibit page. Some of our representatives were also be present during the day’s events. To watch this short video, click here to be redirected to the video on our Youtube Channel.

“Course des Héros”

On June 28 2020, members of SPRINT and EKIPP participated in the Virtual Heroes Course. Originally, the 3km / 6km outdoor run / run was moved to a virtual platform due to the pandemic. SPRINT kindly sponsored EKIPP in this event and fundraiser for the mini scholarship which helps families cover the costs of therapy, assessments, respite care and even job training for its members. EKIPP is raising funds to continue providing families with ongoing support, information sessions, inclusive events and regular playgroups for its families for free.

A total of € 4,382 was raised for the two groups. We thank all those who sponsored us during this very unique Heroes Race!

“Systemic Art Therapy”

SPRINT presentation: a creative, experiential approach for families with (young) children by Els Staal.

The program was a short presentation of the origin of this "hands on" approach ; the wide range of observations and working: saying and doing ; indications for systemic art therapy ; the systemic understanding of the child in different types of families ; parents: the most effective help in child therapy ; therapeutic goals and tools ; clinical examples and photographs ; and video sessions during lock down.

Thursday the 7th of May 2020, at 5 pm, by Zoom conference.
Rewatch it now here on our Youtube Channel.

“Myths and Multilinguism”

Come and join us for a fun, relaxed evening and have your questions answered about growing up multilingual.
Have you heard speaking several languages causes language delay? False.
Have you wondered when a multilingual child should start talking? Same as monolingual children.
These and other myths will be discussed, and you are welcome to bring your questions.

This event will be hosted by SPRINT, AAWE and the American University of Paris. Wednesday, March 27th 2019, 7-9pm, 6 Rue du Colonel Combes, 75007.

“AAWE Winter Festival & Bazaar”

Our annual extravaganza contains a giant pop-up sale of gently-used quality women's clothes, jewelry, handbags, accessories, toys, children's and baby clothes, and of course books in English! The Bazaar continues the long tradition of American women coming together once a week to create and craft hand-made gift items. The beautiful result is our Handicrafts table where you can find 'one of a kind' gifts! Stop by our Education table to learn more about AAWE books, activities and services to the Paris wider community. Available to purchase will be our unique and comprehensive AAWE Guide to Education in France. Saturday the 1st of December 2018, 10am to 6pm at the American Church in Paris, 65 quai d'Orsay, 75007 Paris.

“Learning Support Assistants”

OPEN RECRUITMENT EVENT ORGANIZED BY SPRINT FRANCE. A platform to connect schools, families and job applicants to promote and foster inclusive education in Paris. Tuesday, November 13, 2018, 6:00 PM To 8:00 PM (18H-20H) Location : AMERICAN CHURCH OF PARIS, THURBER ROOM, 65 QUAI D'ORSAY, 75007 PARIS.

PDF Flyer for more information

“School Holiday Learning Boost”

Sensory Communication Camp : Designed by sensory and communication specialists, our program boosts learning, communication, and motor skills through play-based activities. Created to stimulate cognitive development and social participation, our program encourages interaction and independence in small groups. From October 22 to November 2, 2018, 9h30-11h30. Sensory Center 18 rue de la Pépinière, 75008 PARIS. For more information, please contact the Sensory Center 01 43 80 03 27 or paris@tomatis.com.

“When is a ghoti not a fish”

Teaching children to read words in English DOES require phonics, by Professor Rhona Stainthorp

October 4th, 2018 at 19h00, presenting on the effective teaching of reading and writing, at the American University of Paris in the 7th Arrondissement. Open to teachers, special educators, parents and general public.