TraumaRise - 4-Week Women's Trauma Support Group (In-Person)
Jan
9
to Jan 30

TraumaRise - 4-Week Women's Trauma Support Group (In-Person)

  • The Grief and Trauma Healing Centre - Capilano (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

You may have had our self-worth, sense of trust and identify impacted by trauma one or more of the following circumstances,

  • Unhealthy relationships

  • Past abuse

  • Toxic messages within the media

  • Loss of identity due to parenting

  • Changes in health

  • Systemic oppression

When trust in ourselves is lost through the experience of trauma we may,

  • Feel afraid to make decisions

  • Not feel genuinely connected to others

  • Struggle to say “no” or set healthy boundaries

  • Isolate ourselves to create a sense of safety

  • Be afraid to speak up for fear of not being heard/believed

The power of women coming together can move mountains.

There is an unstoppable power that comes from women gathering to share their stories, wisdom, and intuitive guidance. Embodied seeks to build meaningful, compassionate, and heart-centered connections among women who are aspiring to overcome limiting self-beliefs and align with their authentic self. Opportunities for creativity and physical movement will be intertwined with topics, discussions and story sharing.

In this workshop you will have the opportunity to,

  • Nurture a loving and deeply connected relationship with yourself

  • Connect with in-bodied emotions

  • Identify your deep emotional needs

  • Expand upon your inner wisdom and resources

  • Deconstruct your conditioned responses

  • Understand how grief and trauma impacts women

TraumaRise is heart-centred, psychoeducational women's support group that offers a healing space to work through emotional pain, build inner resources, and foster a deeper connection with yourself and others. 

Each group session will focus on a topic that addresses the impacts of trauma and will offer tips and tools for healing. Group discussions will aid in bridging the gap of healing in isolation to thriving in a community of solidarity.

Group Dates:

This group will take place every Thursday from January 9th - January 30th from 10:00 am - 12:30 pm at the Capilano location of the Grief and Trauma Healing Centre.

Your investment for participating is:

$275 with registration by (includes workshop materials, a personal journal snacks/refreshments). Please note there is NO sliding scale for this group.

To register for this workshop, please complete your application here. Please note, registration is limited to 10 participants.

Suitability and emotional commitment are paramount for registration in this workshop. After Beth reviews your application, we will be in touch with you for registration and payment.

For questions or inquiries please call 780-288-8011 or email capilano@healmyheart.ca.

Your workshops facilitator is Beth Gallant, Registered Provisional Psychologist

Beth (she/her) is a Registered Social Worker and holds both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in social work.  She is passionate about helping her clients tap into their innate self-healing abilities and offering guidance toward a deeper intrapersonal connection. Beth offers holistic and trauma-informed care that is infused with a feminist and heart-centered approach to healing.

While Beth works as an individual therapist with adults, her love for community work has been a passion since she began her journey in social work seventeen years ago. She has developed and facilitated groups for folks experiencing substance dependence and trauma recovery, spirituality, and women’s healing groups. Beth has been so deeply moved to witness the capacity of the human spirit to overcome adversity and rise above. 

In her personal life, Beth enjoys running, yoga, being amongst the trees and water as well as spending time with her children, partner and many fur babies.

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TraumaRise - 4-Week Women's Trauma Support Group (In-Person)
Sep
5
to Sep 26

TraumaRise - 4-Week Women's Trauma Support Group (In-Person)

  • The Grief and Trauma Healing Centre - Capilano (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Have you experienced a stressful event or situation that has continually impacted your life?  Do intrusive thoughts, feelings, and body sensations interfere with your quality of life?  Do you feel that you are alone in your experiences or misunderstood by others? 

TraumaRise is heart-centred, psychoeducational women's support group that offers a healing space to work through emotional pain, build inner resources, and foster a deeper connection with yourself and others. 

This group is tailored for women who are aspiring to RISE above the trauma they've experienced and build meaningful connections with themselves and others.

Each group session will focus on a topic that addresses the impacts of trauma and will offer tips and tools for healing. Group discussions will aid in bridging the gap of healing in isolation to thriving in a community of solidarity.

Group Dates:

Our group meets Thursdays for 4 weeks at our Capilano location from 10:00am-12:00pm, commencing September 5th, 2024.

Registration and Fees:

The total investment is $220 per person. Registration and payment must be completed by September 3rd, 2024. Payment can be made in the form of a credit card or e-transfer to billing@healmyheart.ca. You will receive a receipt that you can send it for reimbursement if you have insurance coverage. Your fee covers your attendance, a work booklet, beverages, and snacks.

To register for this group, you must complete our application form here to ensure you are eligible for the group. Your facilitator will follow-up with you upon reviewing your application.

Group Facilitator:

Beth (she/her) is a Registered Social Worker and holds both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in social work.  She is ardently committed about helping her clients tap into their innate self-healing abilities and offering guidance toward a deeper intrapersonal connection.  Beth offers holistic and trauma-informed care that is infused with a feminist and heart-centered approach to healing.

While Beth works as an individual therapist with adults, her love for community work has been a passion since she began her journey in social work seventeen years ago. She has developed and facilitated groups for folks experiencing substance dependence and trauma recovery, spirituality, and women’s healing groups. She has been so deeply moved to witness the capacity of the human spirit to overcome adversity and rise above. 

In her personal life, Beth enjoys running, yoga, being amongst the trees and water as well as spending time with her children, partner and many fur babies.

For questions or inquiries please call 780-288-8011 or email capilano@healmyheart.ca.

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TraumaRise - 4-Week Women's Trauma Support Group (In-Person)
May
8
to May 29

TraumaRise - 4-Week Women's Trauma Support Group (In-Person)

  • The Grief and Trauma Healing Centre - Capilano (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Have you experienced a stressful event or situation that has continually impacted your life?  Do intrusive thoughts, feelings, and body sensations interfere with your quality of life?  Do you feel that you are alone in your experiences or misunderstood by others? 

TraumaRise is heart-centred, psychoeducational women's support group that offers a healing space to work through emotional pain, build inner resources, and foster a deeper connection with yourself and others. 

This group is tailored for women who are aspiring to RISE above the trauma they've experienced and build meaningful connections with themselves and others.

Each group session will focus on a topic that addresses the impacts of trauma and will offer tips and tools for healing. Group discussions will aid in bridging the gap of healing in isolation to thriving in a community of solidarity.

Group Dates:

Our group meets Wednesdays for 4 weeks at our Capilano location from 10:00am-12:30pm, commencing May 8th, 2024.

Registration and Fees:

The total investment is $195 per person. Registration and payment must be completed by May 6th, 2024. Payment can be made in the form of a credit card or e-transfer to billing@healmyheart.ca. You will receive a receipt that you can send it for reimbursement if you have insurance coverage. Your fee covers your attendance, a work booklet, beverages, and snacks.

To register for this group, you must complete our application form here to ensure you are eligible for the group. Your facilitator will follow-up with you upon reviewing your application.

Group Facilitator:

Beth (she/her) is a Registered Social Worker and holds both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in social work.  She is ardently committed about helping her clients tap into their innate self-healing abilities and offering guidance toward a deeper intrapersonal connection.  Beth offers holistic and trauma-informed care that is infused with a feminist and heart-centered approach to healing.

While Beth works as an individual therapist with adults, her love for community work has been a passion since she began her journey in social work seventeen years ago. She has developed and facilitated groups for folks experiencing substance dependence and trauma recovery, spirituality, and women’s healing groups. She has been so deeply moved to witness the capacity of the human spirit to overcome adversity and rise above. 

In her personal life, Beth enjoys running, yoga, being amongst the trees and water as well as spending time with her children, partner and many fur babies.

For questions or inquiries please call 780-288-8011 or email capilano@healmyheart.ca.

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Embodied – Women’s Empowerment Workshop (In-Person)
Nov
4
11:00 AM11:00

Embodied – Women’s Empowerment Workshop (In-Person)

  • The Grief and Trauma Healing Centre (Capilano) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Women lifting women builds greatness.

Each woman holds within herself great power, depth and wisdom. Embodied aims to help women strengthen trust in themselves, increase self-worth and stand in their power.   

You may have had your self-worth, sense of trust, and identity impacted by one or more of the following circumstances,

  • Unhealthy relationships

  • Past abuse

  • Toxic messages within the media

  • Loss of identify due to parenting

  • Changes in health

  • Systemic oppression

When trust in ourselves is lost, we may,

  • Feel afraid to make decisions

  • Not feel genuinely connected to others

  • Struggle to say “no” or set healthy boundaries

  • Isolate ourselves to create a sense of safety

  • Be afraid to speak up for fear of not being heard/believed

The power of women coming together can move mountains.

There is an unstoppable power that comes from women gathering to share their stories, wisdom, and intuitive guidance.  Embodied seeks to build meaningful, compassionate, and transformative connections among women who are aspiring to overcome limiting self-beliefs so they may align with their authentic self.  Opportunities for creativity and physical movement will be intertwined with topics, discussions and story sharing.

In this workshop you will have the opportunity to,

  • Nurture a loving and deeply connected relationship with yourself

  • Connect with in-bodied emotions

  • Identify your deep emotional needs

  • Expand upon your inner wisdom and resources

  • Deconstruct your conditioned responses 

  • Understand how grief impacts women

Your workshop facilitator is Beth Gallant, Registered Social Worker.

Beth (she/her) is a Registered Social Worker and holds both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in social work.  She is ardently committed about helping her clients tap into their innate self-healing abilities and offering guidance toward a deeper intrapersonal connection.  Beth offers holistic and trauma-informed care that is infused with a feminist and heart-centered approach to healing.

While Beth works as an individual therapist with adults, her love for community work has been a passion since she began her journey in social work seventeen years ago. She has developed and facilitated groups for folks experiencing substance dependence and trauma recovery, spirituality, and women’s healing groups. She has been so deeply moved to witness the capacity of the human spirit to overcome adversity and rise above. 

In her personal life, Beth enjoys running, yoga, being amongst the trees and water as well as spending time with her children, partner and many fur babies.

Your investment for participating is:

$375 with registration by October 23rd (includes workshop materials, a personal journal, snacks/refreshments, and a certificate of completion). Please note there is no sliding scale for this group. Refunds are available up to 7 days prior to the workshop.

You will also receive an invoice after the workshop that can be submitted for reimbursement under paramedical services if you have benefits coverage. Please note that not all insurances cover the cost for social work.

This workshop will take place Saturday, November 4th from 11:00am – 5:00pm at the Capilano location of The Grief and Trauma Healing Centre.

To register for this workshop, please complete your application here. Please note, registration is limited to 10 participants.

Suitability and emotional commitment are paramount for participation in this workshop. After Beth reviews your application, we will be in touch with you for registration and payment.

For questions or inquiries please call 780-288-8011 or email capilano@healmyheart.ca. 

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Alberta Wildfires Community Initiative
Jun
1
to Dec 31

Alberta Wildfires Community Initiative

We can’t imagine the grief, devastation, and disruption that so many individuals and families have faced as a result of the wildfires across Alberta. In an effort and commitment to give back to our fellow Albertans, effective June 1st, 2023 until December 31st, 2023, we are offering sliding scale and pro bono sessions for those individuals directly impacted by the fires.

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Recovering from Loss – Free Community Talk with Hayley Yarish (Online)
Apr
11
6:00 PM18:00
grief, education, recovery, workshop

Recovering from Loss – Free Community Talk with Hayley Yarish (Online)

Grief is a deeply painful, lonely, and isolating experience for many of us. When someone we love dies or a relationship ends due to divorce or some other circumstance, we often feel unprepared and ill-equipped to deal with our emotions.

The good news is, your grief does not have to be a life sentence. There are tools that can help you to move beyond the pain and heal your heart after loss.

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8-Week BIPOC Grief Recovery® Support Group (In-Person)
Jan
25
to Mar 15
grief, recovery, education

8-Week BIPOC Grief Recovery® Support Group (In-Person)

  • The Grief and Trauma Healing Centre - The Orchards (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Those who identify as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous or People of Colour) may experience additional situations that can lead to grief, such as direct and indirect experiences with racism and discrimination, or leaving your home country behind to immigrate to Canada. It is important for BIPOC folks to have a safe space to gather and connect, process their grief, and be seen and heard in a group that makes them feel represented.

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By Donation: Grief and the Holidays Online Talk
Dec
20
7:00 PM19:00

By Donation: Grief and the Holidays Online Talk

The holiday season can bring about difficult memories and emotions, regardless if your loss was recent or long ago.

Grief is the normal and natural reaction to loss of any kind. When someone we care about dies, our relationship ends in divorce, we have a loss of health, or we experience any of the other 40 forms of loss, we often feel unprepared and ill-equipped to deal with our emotions.

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8-Week Recovering From Narcissistic Abuse Therapeutic Group (In-Person)
Jul
7
to Aug 25
grief, recovery, education

8-Week Recovering From Narcissistic Abuse Therapeutic Group (In-Person)

  • The Grief and Trauma Healing Centre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Narcissistic abuse leaves us feeling confused, fragmented, and disconnected from ourselves and others. As a result, we are likely to experience heightened anxiety, sadness, loneliness, and other trauma responses in the body. We may start to believe untruths about ourselves and our worthiness of love. When such relationships end, we are likely to grieve and may start to feel the full impact of the emotional abuse.

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Online 8-Week Grief Recovery® Support Group
Apr
21
to Jun 9
grief, recovery

Online 8-Week Grief Recovery® Support Group

Grief is the normal and natural reaction to loss of any kind. When someone we care about dies, our relationship ends in divorce, or we experience any of the other 40 forms of loss, we often feel unprepared and ill-equipped to deal with our emotions. Join us for an 8-week journey of healing and growth with heart-to-heart connection formed among people who are experiencing parallel emotions to one another.

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Online 8-Week Grief Recovery® Support Group
Jan
20
to Mar 10
grief, recovery

Online 8-Week Grief Recovery® Support Group

Grief is the normal and natural reaction to loss of any kind. When someone we care about dies, our relationship ends in divorce, or we experience any of the other 40 forms of loss, we often feel unprepared and ill-equipped to deal with our emotions. Join us for an 8-week journey of healing and growth with heart-to-heart connection formed among people who are experiencing parallel emotions to one another.

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Online 4-Week Helping Children Deal With Loss Program
Nov
6
to Nov 27
grief, children

Online 4-Week Helping Children Deal With Loss Program

  • The Grief & Trauma Healing Centre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

To watch a child grieve and not know what to do is a profoundly difficult experience for caregivers. Yet, there are guidelines for helping children develop a lifelong, healthy response to loss. The Helping Children Deal With Loss Program allows for an opportunity to free children from the false sense of “not feeling bad” and to empower them with effective methods of dealing with loss. Whether your child is grieving due to a death, divorce, pet loss, loss of trust, or any other loss, you will learn a complete a set of actions that will enable you to assist your child in moving forward in their life with a heart full of hope.

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Online Grief Talk: Supporting Children Through Trauma
Sep
30
7:00 PM19:00
grief, children

Online Grief Talk: Supporting Children Through Trauma

Supporting a child through trauma can be confusing and difficult. Adults play an important role in supporting a child after trauma and it is key that adults understand trauma and its impact on the developing brain. Our team at The Grief and Trauma Healing Centre is honoured to organize this free, educational talk about trauma and children over a 90-minute virtual session on Thursday, September 30th at 7:00pm MT. The purpose of this talk is to provide parents, caregivers, and other adults who have young people in their lives with supportive strategies to reduce the impact and long-lasting effects of trauma.

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Online 8-Week Circle of Security Parenting Program
Jul
6
to Aug 24
children, workshop, education

Online 8-Week Circle of Security Parenting Program

The Circle of Security® Parenting Program is a self-reflective, 8-week group for parents to support understanding of attachment and strengthening their relationship with their child. Circle of Security is a visual map of attachment that supports parents in reflecting on their child’s needs to promote a stronger, more secure relationship. We are hardwired for connection, and the Circle of Security program provides a model of how to connect better with our children, even when it’s hard to connect with them.

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Online Grief Talk: Grief and the Body
Jun
24
7:00 PM19:00
grief, children

Online Grief Talk: Grief and the Body

The mind-body connection suggests there is a back and forth interaction between our thoughts, feelings and body responses. Grief is multifaceted and affects us not only emotionally, but physically as well. Physical limitations such as chronic pain or physical injury can also impact our emotional wellbeing. As grief and the body are interconnected and have a significant impact on our overall well being, our team at The Grief and Trauma Healing Centre is honoured to facilitate this free educational talk over a 90-minute virtual session on Thursday, June 24th at 7:00pm MT.

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Online Children and Grief: What Caregivers Need to Know
Mar
11
7:00 PM19:00
grief, children

Online Children and Grief: What Caregivers Need to Know

  • #1, 9363 50 St. Edmonton, Alberta Canada (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Supporting a child through grief is a tremendously difficult task. Caregivers, who are often impacted by the same loss, are left with little information on how grief presents in children and what to do to support them. With the desire to bring caregivers together and create a space for conversation about grief, our team at The Grief and Trauma Healing Centre is honoured to organize this free educational talk over a 90-minute virtual session on Thursday, March 11th at 7:00pm MT.

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Online 8-Week Grief Recovery® Support Group (FULL)
Feb
1
6:00 PM18:00
grief, recovery

Online 8-Week Grief Recovery® Support Group (FULL)

Grief is the normal and natural reaction to loss of any kind. When someone we care about dies, our relationship ends in divorce, or we experience any of the other 40 forms of loss, we often feel unprepared and ill-equipped to deal with our emotions. Join us for an 8-week journey of healing and growth with heart-to-heart connection formed among people who are experiencing parallel emotions to one another.

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8-Week Reclaiming and Rejoicing in Your Life Group - ONLINE
Jan
14
to Jan 25

8-Week Reclaiming and Rejoicing in Your Life Group - ONLINE

Join us for an 8-week journey of emotional healing and exploration into what has prevented you from living the life you want. Using the best-selling book, You Can Heal Your Life by Louise Hay, you will explore all the ways you are holding yourself back from healing, and living your most joyful and abundant life. Through art journaling and group sharing, we will seek and receive connection, acceptance, healing, and understanding.

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Grief Talk: Navigating Covid and the Holidays
Dec
17
7:00 PM19:00
grief

Grief Talk: Navigating Covid and the Holidays

  • #1, 9363 50 St. Edmonton, Alberta Canada (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Our community is dealing with the collective loss of the world we knew. With even more restrictions limiting our social connection with others and traditional holiday celebrations, many of us are experiencing an added layer of sadness, isolation, and stress right now. This Grief Talk will be filled with education, wisdom, compassion, validation, and grace. Register for your free virtual ticket today! There are limited tickets available and only one virtual ticket available per person.

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Anxiety: How to Support Our Children and Youth - ONLINE
Oct
31
10:00 AM10:00
children, Anxiety

Anxiety: How to Support Our Children and Youth - ONLINE

Anxiety is something experienced by many people. We may feel anxious before going on a first date or before giving a presentation at work. However, more and more, our youth are experiencing higher levels of anxiousness. There are many causes for this, and the many challenges arising as a result of COVID-19 have added to this.

In this workshop, you will learn about what anxiety is, the many causes of anxiety, including those related to COVID-19, how anxiousness presents in children and adolescents, and how you can best support the children in your life using easy-to-use tools.

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4-Week Helping Children Deal with Loss Program - ONLINE
Oct
3
to Oct 24
grief, children

4-Week Helping Children Deal with Loss Program - ONLINE

  • The Grief & Trauma Healing Centre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

To watch a child grieve and not know what to do is a profoundly difficult experience for caregivers. Yet, there are guidelines for helping children develop a lifelong, healthy response to loss. The Helping Children with Loss Program allows for an opportunity to free children from the false sense of “not feeling bad” and to empower them with effective methods of dealing with loss. Whether your child is grieving due to a death, divorce, pet loss, loss of trust, or any other loss, you will learn a complete a set of actions that will enable you to assist your child in moving forward in their life with a heart full of hope.

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Covid, Grief, and the Classroom: What Educators Need to Know - ONLINE
Sep
12
10:00 AM10:00
grief, workshop, education

Covid, Grief, and the Classroom: What Educators Need to Know - ONLINE

Grief is an inevitable experience and one that is particularly difficult for young people to navigate. As educators, we often see our students in pain or hear about their losses, but are unsure of how to support them. Now more than ever, it is important that educators equip themselves with the emotional and intellectual tools to support their students in processing the impact of the losses associated to COVID-19.

In this workshop, you will learn about what grief is, the many causes of grief, including those losses related to COVID-19, the myths of grief, the normal and natural signs of grief, and how you can best support your students in transitioning through the pandemic.

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