River's Edge Counselling Center

Space still available! Unlock the secrets to building healthy, meaningful relationships in our transformative workshop, "Unlocking Genuine Connections." This program is designed for adults seeking to deepen their understanding of attachment and emotional connection, starting with the relationship they have with themselves and extending to others in their lives. What You'll Gain: ▪️ Understanding Attachment Styles: Discover how different attachment styles impact your relationships and learn strategies to foster secure attachments. ▪️ Emotional Connection Techniques: Develop skills to create and sustain deeper emotional connections with yourself and those around you. ▪️ Enhanced Self-Awareness: Cultivate a profound understanding of your own needs and learn effective communication techniques to express them. ▪️ Mindfulness Practices: Implement mindfulness practices to remain present and connected in your daily interactions. ▪️ Relationship-Building Tools: Acquire practical tools for improving communication, resolving conflicts, and building trust in your relationships. Facilitator: Alissa Caskey, Canadian Certified Counsellor For more information and registration: https://lnkd.in/gyxJz3E9

This group offers a supportive environment for individuals with ADHD to connect, share experiences, and develop practical strategies for managing daily challenges. ADHD can significantly interrupt our ability to function in today’s neurotypical world, making it harder to stay organized, focused, and self-motivated. The shame that often accompanies ADHD—feeling misunderstood or inadequate—can add an emotional burden to everyday life. Focused on building skills in time management, self-organization and problem solving, emotional regulation, self-restraint, and self-motivation, you will gain tools to navigate life with ADHD more effectively and build confidence in your abilities. Join us for support and strategies that can make a real difference in everyday life. Facilitator: Allison Pare, Registered Provisional Psychologist For more information and registration: https://lnkd.in/gyuGW3RX

Spaces still available! New Beginnings - Vision Board Workshop, January 26, 2025, 10:00-12:30 pm Creating a vision board is fun and easy, even if you don’t think you have a creative bone in your body. Renée Dangerfield-Allen, RSW, will walk you through the process step-by-step. It starts with setting your intention, such as “I want to get healthy in 2025” or “I want to grow my business.” Many people have found the process of creating a vision board impactful and helpful, as the board serves as a visual reminder to achieve their goals. In this workshop, participants will: ▪️ Have the opportunity to experience a guided meditation. ▪️ Learn about the benefits of creating a vision board to help bring about change or a desired goal. ▪️ Learn how to create their vision board. Also, register for our next workshop! Slow Stitch as a Meditative Practice Workshop, February 16, 2025, 10:00am-12:30pm Slow stitching is just that…stitching slowly. It is the practice of stitching by hand in an intuitive way. It is not about sewing precisely, like in quilting; rather, it’s about the meditative and calming effect of pulling the thread through the fabric, bit by bit, without worrying about the final product. It becomes meditative.**Previous hand-stitching experience is beneficial, but not necessary. In this workshop, participants will: ▪️ Have the opportunity to experience a guided meditation. ▪️ Learn about the benefits of Slow Stitch as a meditative practice for self-care. ▪️ Learn how to create their own Slow Stitched piece. For more information and registration: https://lnkd.in/gKdugEwr

This webinar will dig into common issues each of us may face. Whether symptoms of burnout start to develop from parenting, work, loss, life transitions, or otherwise, understanding the warning signs, and engaging in proactive rather than treatment-based strategies can help to reduce this well-known facet of life that many experience. We will also explore the co-occurrence of compassion fatigue that many individuals may find themselves experiencing when dealing with various parts of life. In this talk, you will learn: ▪️ key warning signs, triggers, and symptoms of burnout and compassion fatigue; ▪️ treatment, prevention, and proactive strategies for managing each of these components; ▪️ and coping techniques to overcome when burnout or compassion fatigue may already be present. You will develop an understanding of what each of these terms mean, beyond the idea of being ‘stressed’, and gain the tools and knowledge to empower yourself to manage symptoms at any stage that you may be experiencing them. The goal of this webinar will be to encourage the mindset of strength and resilience, despite whatever storm you may be weathering. Facilitated by: Nikita Eglinski For more information and to register: https://lnkd.in/geFYKyWt

At River’s Edge Counselling Centre we believe that mental health resources should be accessible to everyone. This is why we offer free 60-minute Wellness Matters Webinars! Check out our website to register and learn more. Sessions include: 1️⃣ Understanding Burnout and Compassion Fatigue 2️⃣ Navigating Grief and Mental Health During Infertility 3️⃣ Embracing Second Puberty: Peri-menopausal mental health considerations 4️⃣ Finding My Way: An artist's journey exploring mental health through creativity, curiosity, and embracing the unknown 5️⃣ Sometimes Getting There Faster Means Slowing Down 6️⃣ Expanding the Window of Tolerance: How to Respond Instead of React 7️⃣ Unlocking ADHD: A Deep Dive into the Unique Challenges for Women and Girls https://lnkd.in/geFYKyWt

In a world where boundaries are constantly tested and sometimes blurred, cultivating a deep understanding of personal boundaries is essential for maintaining healthy relationships, promoting self-respect, and fostering emotional well-being. Join us for a dynamic and experiential workshop focused on developing embodied awareness of personal boundaries. Through a combination of somatic exercises, mindfulness practices, and interactive discussions, participants will explore the nuances of personal boundaries and learn practical strategies for establishing, communicating, and respecting them in various contexts. This workshop offers a safe and supportive space for participants to deepen their understanding of personal boundaries, cultivate self-awareness, and develop practical skills for boundary management. Whether you are navigating professional relationships, intimate partnerships, or familial dynamics, the insights gained in this workshop will empower you to navigate boundaries with confidence, clarity, and compassion. Join us as we embark on a journey of self-discovery and boundary exploration. Facilitator: Robin Klasson, Registered Psychologist For more information and registration: https://lnkd.in/g57ni3z4

New Beginnings - Vision Board Workshop, January 26, 2025 10:00-12:30 pm Creating a vision board is fun and easy, even if you don’t think you have a creative bone in your body. Renée Dangerfield-Allen, RSW, will walk you through the process step-by-step. It starts with setting your intention, such as “I want to get healthy in 2025” or “I want to grow my business.” Many people have found the process of creating a vision board impactful and helpful, as the board serves as a visual reminder to achieve their goals. In this workshop, participants will: ▪️ Have the opportunity to experience a guided meditation. ▪️ Learn about the benefits of creating a vision board to help bring about change or a desired goal. ▪️ Learn how to create their vision board. For more information and registration: https://lnkd.in/gKdugEwr

Unlock the secrets to building healthy, meaningful relationships in our transformative workshop, "Unlocking Genuine Connections." This program is designed for adults seeking to deepen their understanding of attachment and emotional connection, starting with the relationship they have with themselves and extending to others in their lives. What You'll Gain: ▪️ Understanding Attachment Styles: Discover how different attachment styles impact your relationships and learn strategies to foster secure attachments. ▪️ Emotional Connection Techniques: Develop skills to create and sustain deeper emotional connections with yourself and those around you. ▪️ Enhanced Self-Awareness: Cultivate a profound understanding of your own needs and learn effective communication techniques to express them. ▪️ Mindfulness Practices: Implement mindfulness practices to remain present and connected in your daily interactions. ▪️ Relationship-Building Tools: Acquire practical tools for improving communication, resolving conflicts, and building trust in your relationships. Facilitator: Alissa Caskey, Canadian Certified Counsellor For more information and registration: https://lnkd.in/gyxJz3E9

Explore our updated Winter/Spring 2025 Program Schedule! At River’s Edge Counselling Centre, we value the power of group learning and connection in fostering personal growth. Our sessions are designed to provide practical skills while nurturing a sense of community. Be part of a journey where you can share experiences, gain valuable insights, and work together to strengthen your mental well-being. Learn more and register at https://lnkd.in/gZw-srZa.

Happy New Year! We look forward to supporting our St. Albert community in 2025. If you are working on your yearly goals, why not add focusing on your mental health? Check out our website for our upcoming free Wellness Matters Webinars and our Winter and Spring Programs. https://lnkd.in/geFYKyWt https://lnkd.in/gZw-srZa