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      Community Links - Sept. 15th

      September 13, 2024

      What is going on in September at Community Links?

      *Please note all Programs/Workshops will be held at 211, 125 Main St, & are no cost, unless otherwise indicated (donations

      gratefully accepted).

      Community Links Updates – September 2024

      Adult Programs

      Adults Experiencing ADHD Workshop (registration deadline September 18, 2024)

      18+

      Have you been diagnosed with ADHD or have symptoms and would like to understand more?  This presentation on the topic will offer education, coping tools, and strategies, as well as support for individuals experiencing ADHD in their lives.

      Wednesday, September 25, 2024, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

      https://mycommunitylinks.ca/programs/adults-experiencing-adhd-workshop

       

      Anger Awareness (registration deadline September 13, 2024$100

      18+

      The Anger Awareness Workshop provides a non-judgmental space where you can get answers to your questions, learn skills to handle this complex emotion, and become empowered to manage anger effectively in your life.

      Friday, September 20, 2024, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

      https://mycommunitylinks.ca/programs/anger-awareness-workshop

       

      Dialectical Behavior Therapy Informed (DBT) (registration deadline September 10, 2024)

      Highland Primary Care Network, 101-217 Centre Ave

      18+

      This supportive 10-session conversation and participation group for adults will help you gain a broader knowledge in the areas of: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness.  This group is offered in collaboration with the

      Highland Primary Care Network.

      Tuesdays, September 17 - November 19, 2024, 9:00 am -11:30 am

      https://mycommunitylinks.ca/programs/dialectical-behavior-therapy-informed

       

      Moving Forward Group: For Parents Moving Forward After Separation and Divorce (registration deadline September 13, 2024)

      18+

      This workshop is an opportunity to develop skills to communicate with your children about separation and divorce, ideas on how to partner with your children’s school or support system, strategies to co-parent and space for reflection on your child’s development.

      Saturday, September 21, 2024, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

      https://mycommunitylinks.ca/programs/moving-forward-for-parents

       

      Raising Kids in Canada: Cross Cultural Parenting (registration deadline September 13, 2024)

      18+

      Is parenting what you imagined? Join our engaging workshop on cross-cultural parenting in Canada.  Learn practical strategies to support your child’s development and build resilience in a multicultural environment. 

      Saturday, September 21, 2024, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

      https://mycommunitylinks.ca/programs/raisingkidsincanadacrossculturalparenting

       

      Women Supporting Women in Healing from Abuse (registration on-going)

      For women 18+

      Have you been subjected to abuse (emotional, sexual, financial, psychological, physical, and/or spiritual) in a relationship? This group will discuss what is family violence, barriers in leaving, boundaries, beyond trauma, gender oppression, roles of culture and environment, parenting in adversity, anger and moving forward. Guest speakers from partner agencies, Victim Services and The Yoga Junction.

      Thursdays, September 12 & 26, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

      https://mycommunitylinks.ca/programs/women-supporting-women-in-healing-from-abuse

       

      Children’s Programs 

      Baby Babble (registration deadline September 3, 2024)

      For parents/caregivers of children 0 - 3 months

      In this group, you will receive information about your baby’s development and the changes a new baby can bring while networking with other new parents.  A Public Health Nurse is invited to attend one of the sessions to provide information and support. 

      Tuesdays, September 10 - October 8, 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

      https://mycommunitylinks.ca/programs/baby-babble

       

      Beiseker Music & Messy Play (registration on-going)

      For parents/caregivers and children 0 - 4 years

      This child-led group is for parents/caregivers and children 0 - 4 years old who like to get messy, use their imaginations, and explore the world around them. This group is offered in collaboration with the Beiseker Municipal Library.

      Tuesdays, September 10 - October 1, 2024, 10:00 am - 11:30 am

      https://mycommunitylinks.ca/programs/beiseker-music-messy-play

       

      Sign Say & Play - Crossfield (registration deadline September 12, 2024)

      For parents/caregivers and children 6 - 18 months

      Are you interested in learning to communicate with your baby using sign language?  Sessions include Baby Signs© activities, singing, and signs as well as parenting information and resources. Discover how babies who use sign language can be happier, learn to talk sooner and are developing their brains. 

      Thursdays, September 19 - October 10, 2024, 10:00 am - 11:00 am

      https://mycommunitylinks.ca/programs/signsayandplaycrossfield

        

      For more information, visit our website at www.mycommunitylinks.ca or contact us at

      403-945-3900, 1-866-945-3905 or info@nrvcl.ab.ca