Lutheran Church of the Master

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