Educators
The IDEA Centre is an initiative of the Neufeld Institute and sanctioned by Dr. Gordon Neufeld. It exists to bring together educators interested in how developmental science can be applied by those caring for children and youth in a variety of settings.
We are committed to supporting educators in lighting up the hearts and minds of children and youth everywhere.
From theory and insight to what it looks like brought to life in your learning community, we are here to help you find the best practices that can support all children in reaching their full potential.
Creators and curators of the IDEA Centre are Neufeld Institute Faculty, Facilitators, and Authorized Presenters.
Upcoming Live Classes (another option)
- January 30 – April 3, 2025
Making Sense of Adolescence I
Seven Rites of Passage
The task of turning children into adults has never been more daunting.An adolescent is neither child nor adult - and therein lies much of the difficulty, turbulence, confusion, and challenge.They need us, yet need to not need us. We are their best bet, yet their instincts are to resist us.
Crossing the bridge from childhood to adulthood has never been so daunting. The time of adolescence is longer than ever and yet society today offers little support in understanding or facilitating this transition. This course is designed to be used by parents, grandparents, teachers, administrators, professionals – anyone who desires to make sense of adolescence. Parents of pre- teens will find this course invaluable as preparation for what lies ahead.
- Online Scheduled Class
- Facilitated by Robin Brooks-Sherriff and Lisa Weiner
- January 30 – April 3, 2025
- Thursdays for 10 weeks
- 1:00 – 2:00 pm PT
- April 10 - June 19, 2025
Making Sense of Adolescence II
Adolescence and Sexuality
Part II of the Adolescence course focuses on adolescence and sexuality. How is sexuality meant to develop? What is happening today that is different than in previous generations? How does sex affect the brain and bonding? In this course, Dr. Neufeld will be examining sexuality through the lenses of attachment, maturation and vulnerability. He will shed light on why adolescents are losing their timidity, why sexual interaction is on the rise, and why sexual bullying is becoming a problem. He will also explore the meaning of safe sex when viewed psychologically and provide suggestions for contributing to the healthy unfolding of sexuality in our youth.
Prerequisite: Making Sense of Adolescence Part I: Seven Rites of Passage
- Online Scheduled Class
- Facilitated by Robin Brooks-Sherriff and Lisa Weiner
- April 10 - June 19th, 2025
- Thursdays for 10 weeks
- 1:00 – 2:00 pm PT
Events and Conferences
This event schedule consists of talks, webinars, and presentations by Dr. Neufeld and the Neufeld Institute Faculty. See the schedule for our Live Scheduled Classes here.
IN PERSON
December 2nd - December 4th, 2024
The Edmonton Conference on Behavioural, Developmental & Emotional Challenges (Jack Hirose event)
Details & registration at JackHirose.com
ONLINE
May 7th - May 8th, 2025
Dr. Gordon Neufeld presents at The Biology of Belonging
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May 16th - May 18th, 2025
Dr. Neufeld Presents in Prague
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May 22nd - May 23rd, 2025
Warsaw Neufeld Conference 2025
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July 14th - 17th, 2025
Parksville: Four Days with Gordon & Faculty
Details｜Please contact our office to if interested.
Vancouver, BC V6M 1L3
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