Seminars

Seminars/Ateliers


Free Seminars

Learn about midwifery care here in the West Island. We will discuss the benefits of natural childbirth, continuity of care, informed choice and choice of birthplace and look at how all these elements combine to create greater empowerment in pregnancy, birth and the early postpartum. And it's all free and integrated into our public health care system! Presented by: Catherine Mason completed her Bachelor's degree in midwifery at Laurentian University in 2003 and her Master's degree in Public Health at the University of Toronto in 2009. She has worked as a midwife ...

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Free Seminar – Managing Big Emotions in Kids

Wednesday, January 18th 12:00-1:30pm  (HYBRID) In person at the West Island Women's Centre, 11 Rodney (enter by Vincennes) in Pointe-Claire and online via zoom  Lunch Hour Series - Bring your own lunch!  Veronique Belanger, S.W., MSc is a clinical social worker in private practice. She has been practicing in the field of counselling for over 10 years. Her practice is currently focused on working with families of young children and her holistic approach is based on principles from attachment theory, respectful parenting (RIE), positive ...

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Fertility Awareness Seminar

Serena Quebec is the only organization dedicated to natural fertility in Quebec. Recognized by the Quebec Ministry of Health and Social Services and supervised by consulting physicians, supported by a network of volunteers in several areas, the non-profit organization founded in 1955, specializing in the Symptothermal Method is offering a Free Seminar at WIWC. Come to learn about Fertility Awareness and ask all your questions. Free Seminar : Tuesday, February 19, 2019  @ 1 to 3 p.m. Free childcare for preschool-aged children is also available, but you must ...

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Free seminar: Laughter Wellness

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In this workshop you will learn about the incredible benefits laughter has on the mind and body. You will be guided through warm-up exercises and during the workout will alternate between laughter exercises, rhythmic clapping, and deep breathing exercises. They are designed to simulate laughter in a group setting with eye contact, childlike playfulness allowing for real, contagious hearty laughter to flow from the body. Throughout the exercises, positive energy builds and positive feelings emerge. Come and experience this very fun and interactive workshop in a safe ...

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