THE INGREDIENTS OF CONNECTION
Strengthening Relationships
SUNDAY MARCH 1, 2026
12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
A transformative afternoon exploring what truly nourishes healthy, lasting relationships.
Healthy relationships don’t happen by accident—they’re built with intention, understanding, and care. The Ingredients of Connection brings together leading experts in relationship therapy, family systems, and sexual health to help you better understand the emotional, relational, and practical elements that support meaningful connection.
Is This Event For You?
You may find yourself asking:
Do we have the right ingredients for a healthy relationship?
Why does trust or emotional intimacy feel difficult?
How does my relationship with my partner affect our children?
Do I know how to communicate my sexual needs with care and clarity?
If any of these questions resonate, this event is designed for you.
Whether you’re navigating challenges, seeking deeper connection, or simply wanting to grow with intention, this experience offers insight, language, and tools you can take with you long after the day ends.
Expert-Led Presentations
Gain evidence-based insights from renowned professionals in relationship systems, trauma-informed care, and sex therapy.
Interactive Panel Discussions
Engage in a moderated panel Q&A where real questions meet compassionate, informed responses.
Safe & Inclusive Dialogue
Notepads will be available at each table for anonymous question submissions throughout the event, allowing everyone to participate comfortably and respectfully.
FEATURED SPEAKERS
Dr. Sally St. George, PhD
Professor Emerita | Marriage & Family Therapist | Clinical Supervisor
Dr. St. George is a Professor Emerita and former Director of the Couple and Family Therapy Program, with over 30 years of experience as a marriage and family therapist. She is deeply committed to social constructionist approaches in both clinical practice and education.
She serves on the Boards of the Taos Institute and the Global Partnership for Transformative Social Work and is a Senior Editor of The Qualitative Report, an international open-access academic journal. Her work focuses on collaboration, meaning-making, and relational responsibility in therapeutic practice.
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Dr. Dan Wulff, PhD
RetiredProfessor | Family Therapist | Clinical Supervisor
Dr. Wulff is a retired Professor from the Faculty of Social Work at the University of Calgary and has served as a Family Therapist and Clinical Supervisor for over a decade at the Calgary Family Therapy Centre. His career bridges research, theory, and practice, with a particular focus on qualitative inquiry, social constructionism, and the “social” dimensions of social work.
Alongside Dr. St. George, he has co-edited The Qualitative Report and served on the Boards of the Taos Institute and the Global Partnership for Transformative Social Work.
Together, Dr. St. George and Dr. Wulff developed Research As Daily Practice, an innovative approach that merges practitioner research with everyday clinical work to create more responsive and effective therapeutic outcomes. They present both locally and internationally.
Dr. Jason Jones, PhD
Registered Psychologist | AASECT Certified Sex Therapist & Supervisor
Dr. Jones is a Registered Psychologist in Alberta with over a decade of clinical experience. He holds a PhD in Psychology, a Master of Counselling, and a Bachelor of Science with Honors in Psychology. An AASECT Certified Sex Therapist since 2014 and Supervisor since 2019, Dr. Jones specializes in couples therapy, sexual health, and relational wellbeing.
His work integrates Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Gottman methods, with additional influence from leading thinkers such as Esther Perel, David Schnarch, and Terry Real. Dr. Jones is an experienced workshop presenter, former Chair of the EFT Edmonton Diversity Committee, and has testified as an expert witness in Alberta courts.
Dr. Paul Day, PhD
Psychotherapist | Clinical Supervisor | Trauma-Informed Practice Specialist
Dr. Paul Day is a psychotherapist, Clinical Supervisor, and Counseling Therapist with the Association of Counselling Therapy of Alberta. His work centers on family dynamics, relational health, and trauma-informed practice, with a strong emphasis on creating safety, resilience, and meaningful change within individuals, couples, and families.
Dr. Day brings extensive experience supporting clients through complex relational challenges, including the impact of trauma on communication, attachment, and emotional regulation. His approach integrates evidence-based therapeutic frameworks with a compassionate, grounded presence that helps clients better understand their relational patterns and build healthier connections.
As both a clinician and supervisor, Dr. Day is deeply committed to ethical practice, professional development, and strengthening the therapeutic community. His perspective adds an essential layer to the conversation around how past experiences shape present relationships—and how healing can occur through intentional, informed connection.
DETAILS
Sunday, March 1, 2026
12:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Carriage House Inn
9030 Macleod Trl, Calgary, AB T2H 0M4, Canada
HOSTED BY
Dr. Linda Kongnetiman, MSW, RSW
CEO, Kongnetiman Wellness Centre
Priscilla Akhigbe, MSW, RCSW
Owner, Let's Talk Counselling Service Inc.