Workshops

Suitable for school groups, parents, and professionals.

Forgiveness

A workshop for grieving people, helping professionals, church groups, or anyone interested in healing at a deep level. Forgiveness is not simple or easy and it is not for minor annoyances or mistakes. It has nothing to do with forgetting, nor is it a one time event that ends the hurt. Forgiveness is big, it can be hard and it is a choice, a daily commitment to a walk that is profoundly liberating. Learn about the process of forgiveness, the difference between forgiveness and reconciliation, and the consequences of refusing to forgive.

The Forgiveness workshop has been presented at National and International conferences.

Teens: Love, Sex & Good Relationships

What are the prevailing beliefs and level of sexual activity in the adolescent world? What is going on out there? What do teens need to know that no-one is telling them? What are the 4 kinds of love? What are the questions to ask yourself to determine if sexual activity is appropriate for you - whether you are a teen or an adult? What are Sexually Transmitted Diseases and Infections, how are they transmitted, what are the symptoms and long term effects, and how can you protect yourself?

A frank presentation for teens and/or adults about responsible and informed decision-making that includes physical, emotional, psychological, social and spiritual perspectives.

How To Talk to Your Kids About Sex

A frank discussion of how and when to tell your children about sex as well as guidelines for developing and choosing good friendships and relationships.  Designed for parents of children of all ages.

Introduction to Grief and Loss for Teens

A 1 - 1½ hour curriculum-based presentation on grief and loss which covers:

• What is grief?
• How can grief affect you physically, emotionally, psychologically and spiritually?
• Are there predictable stages of grief?
• What can I do to help myself?
• How can I support a grieving friend or family member?

This workshop has been presented to over 2,000 secondary school students in CAPP, Psychology and Family Life classes, and to Peer Counsellors.

Grieving 101

For counsellors, teachers, clergy and helpers.

A half-day teaching and skill building workshop for helpers: volunteers or professionals who support people coping with grief and loss of all kinds.

Parenting Grieving Children

1 - 2 hour workshop for parents who are supporting children coping with the death of a family member or friend. Children understand and respond to grief in a wide variety of ways depending on their age, temperament, stage of development and life experience. Like adults, their grief is affected by their personality, their experiences, the support they have, and their world view. This workshop provides information and practical suggestions so parents can help their children.

Parenting Workshops are available on a number of topics:

Parenting Strategies: Pre-School and Kindergarten Students

The Nine Year Change (for Grade 3 and 4 Parents)

Social Skills Development

The Effect of Media on Child Development

If you have a particular topic in mind, please ask.

Contact Jan at 604-988-6164 or at janfbryant@icloud.com.