THIS THING CALLED LOVE SERIES.

Admission free.

1 pm - 3 pm.

In this seminar you will hear Elsie DeVita and Delyse Ledgard talk about some of the challenges and tasks in creating a mature relationship. All relationships go through stages and difficulties - learn why it is and how couples can get stuck.

You will learn what is the difference between mature and immature love. We all know what good communication is but have you ever wondered why no matter how hard you try you keep getting into the same bad habits? Habits are hard to change we will be talking about what gets in the way of changing them.

If you are wondering about counselling for yourself or you and your partner this seminar will give you the chance to meet Delyse and Elsie and check out whether they are the right therapist for you.

Location is opposite VGH on Heather. Parking is street parking.

For more information contact Delyse - 604 329 6006. www.delyse.info

Am I my body?  Where does my soul  live?
 
After thousands of years, these questions remain a  mystery.
 
In this workshop we will use Authentic Movement as a  spiritual practice to explore our own answers through direct experience.   By moving in the presence of a supportive witness, seen in the gestures,  movements and sounds emerging naturally from our bodies, we will listen with  trust and compassion to all parts of ourselves.  We will discover our own  unique relationship to body and soul.

$350
$300 if payment before September 30  
Discounts available for students

Tannis is a  registered dance and drama therapist, BC clinical counsellor, spiritual  director, and creator of ritual theatre.  Devoted to Authentic Movement  for nineteen years, she now explores its applications to embodied creativity  and spirituality.  She has a private counseling practice and teaches  throughout Vancouver
 

For Registration and information contact  Tannis at tannisis@shaw.ca/604-267-9951
www.awakeningbodywisdom.com 
 

If you would like to have more satisfying relationships and learn how to express yourself effectively to others who care about you, join a 10-week men’s group starting this fall.

In a context of mutual support and respect, participants will share and explore personal and relationship issues, develop increased self-awareness, and learn and practice skills of effective communication.

Facilitators: Lee McLeod and Richard Nevin, Registered Clinical Counsellors.

For more information: call Lee at 250-888-6825 or email him at leemcleod@telus.net.

First Tuesday Evening of Every Month (7 to 8:30pm)

The Shanti Counselling Centre is pleased to provide free monthly workshops to residents of the Burnaby, New Westminster, and Vancouver Communities. Workshops focus on a different topic each month (e.g. Communication Skills; How to Build Self Esteem; Health and Wellness in Daily Living, How to Deal with an Alcoholic Parent, etc.).

Presenter: Danielle Duplassie, MA, RCC, Doctoral Student in Counselling Psychology

Location: #304 3999 Henning Drive, Burnaby, BC

Cost: FREE

Contact Danielle Duplassie for more information (604.773.3100). Reserve your spot early, as space is limited.

Ongoing Group

Discovering Yourself Through Children’s Books Bedtime Stories for Grownups

offered by Jaminie Hilton, Registered Clinical Counsellor, BA Creative Writing

People long to share their own stories, and nothing prompts the willingness to share like listening to someone else's story.
This group is for anyone who loves children’s books. If you have journeyed through the joy, sadness, silliness, whimsy, suspense and soothing satisfaction of well-crafted literature, this is your opportunity to delve deeper and to discover what you can learn about yourself when you are moved by a story. After reading a story aloud, I will welcome and encourage the exploration of feelings, memories, dreams and wishes inspired by the story’s characters using a variety of creative prompts, which may include optional drawing.
This is not a writing class, but will be an invaluable experience for any writers present.. It is intended is to provide a safe, nurturing and easy path to increased self-awareness and healing.

I have been a therapist for 20 years. I have facilitated hundreds of groups. I am passionate about the healing potential in children’s literature.

Pre-requisite: Experience as a child, or a child at heart.

Cost:$40 per session, 8 week commitment. Phone or email with questions:
604-802-4126, email: healing.Jaminie@shaw.ca

Ongoing Start Dates: the 1st of Each Month

Online 6 or 9 Session Seminars: Sexual Self-esteem for Women Facilitated and Moderated by: Elaine S. Stoll, Registered Clinical Counsellor

Sex can be pleasurable, fun... and confusing. It can create a bond or break a bond. Sex can create a 'high' and sex can take us into a deep low. And sex can be hurtful. It all just depends doesn't it? One of the things satisfying sex depends upon is good sexual self-esteem. Sex continues to be a difficult topic to talk about frankly and truthfully. Thus, the anonymity provided by an online seminar where you use a unique, time sensitive, screen name and password allows participants to be both frank and truthful. Previous participants have said about their participation in the online
seminar:

"I like the anonymity combined with professional assessment and input."

"I disclosed more because the others didn't know who I really was."

"I was able to sort through my sexual 'baggage'."

"I learned a lot about my sexual responses and sometimes lack of."

Because the seminars are online, start dates are flexible. Cost for the seminars is:

6 Session Seminar - $120.00
9 Session Seminar - $200.00
Secure online credit card payment available

For more information or to register, contact Elaine Stoll @ Westside Counselling via email wscounselling@shaw.ca or phone 604.874.1022