Education
Weekend Childbirth Preparation Class
Please see the description on the left for registration information.
2-class session starting on Saturday, May 4, 2013 and running daily until Sunday, May 5, 2013 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.
Saturday's Class:
Creating the Birth Environment that is Right for you.
There are a lot of labour and birth books to read and a great deal of information to absorb but how do you know which technique, which theory is right for you. This class will break it all down for you. We are all different, unique individuals and what works for one person may not work for you. You will leave this half day class with a clear understanding of how creating the "right birth environment" that is unique to you is an important key to how you eventually give birth.
Topics discussed will be:
-the effects of fear and anxiety on the physiology of labour
-Physical and mental preparation for childbirth, learning different techniques for relaxation and discovering which one works for you.
-the stages of labour and different ways of coping with those stages
-understanding that labour is different and unique to each individual
-comfort measures and techniques for your labour support team
-understanding the vital role that labour support provides
-when labour does not go how we'd hope or planned and how to turn that into an amazing birth story
Sunday's Class:
Postpartum, Breastfeeding and Newborns
As newly pregnant parents we often spend an enormous amount of time shopping for the new baby, decorating the nursery and reading tons about what to expect while pregnant. But what about baby? What is life like with a newborn? This class will cover all you need to know about newborns and breastfeeding and how to prepare for bringing a newborn into your life and relationship.
Topics discussed will be:
-preparing for life with a newborn
-newborn emotional and physical needs and behaviour
-newborn brain development
-importance of sleep and how to get sleep with a newborn
-breastfeeding challenges and how to avoid common pit falls
-how to baby proof your relationship
Sign up for this class here: http://www.cowichanchildbirth.com/Dates___Registration.html
Making Sense of Discipline
Please see the description on the left for registration information.
4-class session starting on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 and running Tuesdays exclusively until Tuesday, May 28, 2013 from 7:45 pm to 8:45 pm.
Making Sense of Discipline: the ins and outs of imposing order on children's behavior
This is a video course and discussion group developed by internationally renowned developmental psychologist Dr. Gordon Neufeld, a best-selling and award-winning author.
This course applies the attachment-based developmental approach to the area of discipline. Imposing order on children's behavior is never particularly easy; imposing order on their minds is even more daunting. When the challenge is to impose order without putting in jeopardy healthy attachment and development, many are at a loss of how to proceed. Unfortunately, today's prevailing methods of discipline are completely uninformed as to their impact on attachment and development. This course not only provides parents and teachers with this knowledge but also equips them with a solid methodology that is not only much more effective and also much less risky than the usual fare. This course not only answers the questions of what to do when problems arise but does so without sacrificing a child's emotional health and sense of security for short-term gains in behavior and performance. The ultimate objective of this course is for parents and teachers to come to the place where the answers will come from their own understanding and where they possess the inner confidence to handle the small stuff as well as the more challenging issues.
PLEASE NOTE: The evening class participants view the online course recordings from their own computers through the Neufeld Institute Virtual Campus and then come together weekly as a group for an interactive discussion forum. Course registration includes a 3 month study pass to the Neufeld Virtual Campus with all its rich resources and live discussion forums, plus access to study guides and supplementary material.
For more information: www.neufeldinstitute.com
Please contact Heather Ferguson to register for this course: heartmatters@shaw.ca
Making Sense of Discipline
Please see the description on the left for registration information.
4-class session starting on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 and running Tuesdays exclusively until Tuesday, May 28, 2013 from 9:30 am to 11:30 am.
Making Sense of Discipline: the ins and outs of imposing order on children's behavior
This is a video course and discussion group developed by internationally renowned developmental psychologist Dr. Gordon Neufeld, a best-selling and award-winning author.
This course applies the attachment-based developmental approach to the area of discipline. Imposing order on children's behavior is never particularly easy; imposing order on their minds is even more daunting. When the challenge is to impose order without putting in jeopardy healthy attachment and development, many are at a loss of how to proceed. Unfortunately, today's prevailing methods of discipline are completely uninformed as to their impact on attachment and development. This course not only provides parents and teachers with this knowledge but also equips them with a solid methodology that is not only much more effective and also much less risky than the usual fare. This course not only answers the questions of what to do when problems arise but does so without sacrificing a child's emotional health and sense of security for short-term gains in behavior and performance. The ultimate objective of this course is for parents and teachers to come to the place where the answers will come from their own understanding and where they possess the inner confidence to handle the small stuff as well as the more challenging issues.
For more information: www.neufeldinstitute.com
Please contact Heather Ferguson to register for this course: heartmatters@shaw.ca
Heather Ferguson of Heart Matters
Heather Ferguson is a Registered Clinical Counsellor who has worked with children, adolescents and adults in schools, mental health settings, and private practice.
Heather is a mother of two and draws from her personal as well as professional experience to support parents and professionals in making sense of the children in their care. She uses Dr. Neufeld’s approach in her day to day life both as mother and professional.
Lunch Time Talks
0 out of 10 spots filled.
6-class session starting on Tuesday, March 26, 2013 and running weekly until Tuesday, April 30, 2013 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm.
The Collaborative Womens Movement invite you to come and take a break out of your day to discuss empowerment and well being.
Barb Phillips
A representative of a Collaborative Womens Movement
Capoeira
0 out of 7 spots filled.
13-class session starting on Monday, March 11, 2013 and running Mondays exclusively until Monday, June 17, 2013 from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm.
Capoeira is a Brazilian Martial Art with elements of dance, acrobatics & folk music.
An all ages class, kids practice from 5:30pm - 6:30pm and adults 6:30pm - 8:30pm. Adults can try their first class free and drop ins are only open for adults. Kids must register.
For more information on Capoeira check out the Capoeira School website: www.capoeira-school.ca
Caju
Caju is an instructor of Capoeira. A Brazilian Martial Art with elements of dance, acrobatics and folk music.
Check out our website: www.capoeira-school.ca
Learning the Billings Ovulation Method
1 out of 7 spots filled.
This class runs once on Saturday, March 23, 2013 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm.
Charting is fun and empowering even when cycles are irregular, such as during breastfeeding or at other hormonal times in life.
The Billings Method is based upon the simple fact that nature has provided every woman with a precise signal of her state of fertility, which she can quickly learn to recognise. Millions of women around the world are now able to tune into their own bodies and achieve healthy, natural fertility control.
Note that this class requires at least one private, confidential follow-up appointment two to three weeks later.
Please visit www.thebillingsovulationmethod.org for more information
How The Billings Ovulation Method Helps Safeguard Your Health
0 out of 7 spots filled.
This class runs once on Saturday, February 23, 2013 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm.
Charting is fun and empowering even when cycles are irregular, such as during breastfeeding or at other hormonal times in life.
The Billings Method is based upon the simple fact that nature has provided every woman with a precise signal of her state of fertility, which she can quickly learn to recognise. Millions of women around the world are now able to tune into their own bodies and achieve healthy, natural fertility control.
Note that this class requires at least one private, confidential follow-up appointment two to three weeks later.
Please visit www.thebillingsovulationmethod.org for more information
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