| Please Note: To receive early bird rates the complete amount must be paid by the early bird deadline. It is important to register for all courses, including the free ones. You can now pay for programs with Paypal. Click on the Add to Cart buttons. If you don't see the program you are looking for please contact our Centre.  Indicates an arts-based course. |
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| Facilitators: Heather Faris; Marsha Read 4 Tuesday mornings February 7 to 28 10:00 am to 12:30 pm $140/whole course, $45/session For more information call: Heather 403-461-9153 or Marsha 403-542-7868 |
Deepening the Well NEW DAYTIME SLOT
*Please bring a Journal for writing and/or drawing. February 7: Connecting with Spiritual Guidance We all have the ability to connect with guidance. Whether it comes through angels, animals, our ancestors or another form unique to us. Come with questions for your guides and/or an intention to know more about yourself or your life. February 14: Symbols This language of the unconscious offers us a gateway to understanding deeper levels of ourselves. Enrich your life through the exploration of symbols. Bring a symbol that represents some aspect of where you are at on your journey. February 21: Drum Journey: The First Tool of the Shaman Allow the heart beat of the drum to move you into the Sacred place of your heart. Connect with your spiritual guidance through totem and power animals. February 28: Mandalas This archetypal image signifies the wholeness of Self. Create a Mandala, learn about yourself and witness how it reflects some aspect of your inner world. |
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| Wednesday nights, 7:30 to 9:00 pm January 18 to March 28 $150/course |
Self Awareness Unit: To Thine Own Self Be True NEW |
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| Begin your journey to better health through this three course unit to deepen
your self-awareness. Registration Policy Registration for courses and units closes one week before start dates. Refunds minus $50 administration fee will only be provided for cancellations received more than 10 days before the course starts. (Exceptions may be made in extraordinary circumstances.) |
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Facilitator: Evelyn Heffernan February 15, 22, 29 7:30 to 9:00 pm
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Journaling as Self-Care Many people journal for self-awareness, but journaling can also increase self-care and compassion, which research shows are absolutely vital to physical health. Yet, for many, compassion for self seems an impossible discipline! In this course you will learn:
Building on the self-awareness and self-care courses, the third course of this unit will help you see how you unconsciously create unhealthy patterns, relationships and circumstances in your life. Once you are aware of your own activity, you can begin to empower yourself to create different patterns that nurture health, joy and well-being. |
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| Facilitator: Frank Johns Alternate Monday Nights, February 12, 27; March 12 7:30 to 9:00 pm Suggested Donation: $10 per session. (Offered in Partnership with the Calgary Shambhala Meditation Group) |
Shambhala Meditation: Joy in Everyday Life NEWShare in a basic meditation technique that predates all world religions, a practice that has lasted centuries because of its simplicity, power and ability to offer peace from the constant agitation and hyper-stimulation of busy urban lives. Through an exploration of the Buddhist and Shambhala teachings on intelligent compassion towards others and the inherent goodness of your naturally calm, clear mind, you will begin to settle yourself and discover the joy of discipline, health and bravery.These short periods of meditation will affect your daily life, opening space for stability, clarity, health and mental strength. Discipline will manifest as freedom: you will not have to act on every thought or feeling. In the deepening calm, you will be able to face challenges bravely and compassionately. This course is suitable for participants of all levels, including beginners. |
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Facilitator: Straja Linder King Thursdays, February 23 or March 8, 7:30 to 9:00 pm $30 |
The Wisdom Gatherers Circle is a council of radical listening and photo
therapy, discovering deep insights through chosen pre-made imagery. The
talking circle will explore a variety of topics through meditation, discussion
and reflection. The evening is one of gentle relaxation and sharing. All
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| March | ||
Facilitators: Barbara Wiebe; Foster Walker 3 Thursday Evenings, March 1 to 15, 7 to 9 pm and Saturday March 24, 9 to 3 pm $225 for whole course; $30 for March 1 only (Participants who register for the first session only may upgrade to take the whole course for an additional $195.) |
Peace Begins with Me: Compassion is an Inside Job NEWWhat is your vision for our shared future? Let’s co-create the kind of world we most long for, a world in harmony with our deepest values. Discover how to grow peace from the inside-out, building spiritual self-understanding and compassionate relationships. We will focus on shifting from problem to possibility, drawing on our strengths, our capacities, and our innate wisdom. To support this journey of human transformation we will employ Dr. Marshall Rosenberg’s masterwork, his 4-step relational process of Compassionate/ Nonviolent Communication (NVC).Note: Complete course includes the booklet, Extraordinary Relationships |
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| Facilitator: June Johnston 3 Tuesday evenings, March 6 to 20, 7:00 to 8:30 pm $150 |
Protective Energy: Boundaries and Wellbeing NEWDo you find you take on the emotions and worries of other people too much? Do you worry or wonder about how negative emotions affect your health? Your energy boundaries are an extension of your personal boundaries, a field that can protect you from other's emotional storms, but can also hold onto negative emotions. In this course, you will learn concrete techniques for developing healthy energy boundaries that allow you to remain receptive and open to others while maintaining a protective, clear and balanced field for yourself. |
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Facilitator: June Johnston Wednesday March 7, 7:30 to 9:00 pm $30 |
Calming Your Natural Responses to Stress NEWAre you looking for time efficient and effective ways to manage your stress? Do you have an interest in Mind-Body Therapies? Stress and anxiety are natural facts of life in our busy urban lives. Rather than clashing with your fight or flight responses, you will learn simple techniques for managing your subtle energy system and calming your biological responses to stressors. |
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Facilitator: Straja Linder King Thursday, March 8, 7 to 9 pm, $30 |
The Wisdom Gatherers Circle is a council of radical listening and photo
therapy, discovering deep insights through chosen pre-made imagery. The
talking circle will explore a variety of topics through meditation, discussion
and reflection. The evening is one of gentle relaxation and sharing. All
are welcome. |
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| Facilitator: Frank Johns Alternate Monday Nights, March 12 7:30 to 9:00 pm Suggested Donation: $10 per session. (Offered in Partnership with the Calgary Shambhala Meditation Group) |
Share in a basic meditation technique that predates all world religions, a practice that has lasted centuries because of its simplicity, power and ability to offer peace from the constant agitation and hyper-stimulation of busy urban lives. Through an exploration of the Buddhist and Shambhala teachings on intelligent compassion towards others and the inherent goodness of your naturally calm, clear mind, you will begin to settle yourself and discover the joy of discipline, health and bravery. |
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Facilitator: June Johnston Wednesday Group: March 14, 21, April 4, 18; 6 to 7 pm Friday Group: March 9, 16, 23, April 6; 11:45 am to 12:45 pm OR March 30, April 13, 20, May 4; 11:45 am to 12:45 pm Sliding Scale: $40 to $70 cheque or cash (Fee may be covered by some insurance plans) Please phone the office at 403-210-2802 to register for this group. |
Letting Go of Emotional Distress - FINALLY NEWDo you have painful memories, grief or anxiety that just seems stuck?Research has shown that therapies that incorporate the subtle energy systems (meridians, chakras and the fields surrounding the body) tend to bring about more rapid and thorough change, even with long standing concerns. This is because the interventions do not rely on insight and understanding; they work with the subtle energy system to release thoughts and emotions. In this group you will learn to use the subtle energy systems to work on your concerns independently. Why a group format? Our energy fields are connected. The energy field of a group is greater than the sum of each individual. So when there is a common intention, the collective energy around that intention is stronger and can be used for healing and change. Time Commitment: • 4 sessions: 1st session of one half hour and 3 sessions of one hour each • First session is private to obtain a history of your concern, identify an appropriate goal, and obtain consent to participate. |
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Facilitator Lori Lehnert |
Attract The Love of Your Life!Are you ready to experience the great love you've yearned for?This one day workshop will introduce you to a Coaching Program that is a powerful tool that can support you to have a breakthrough in the area of romantic love. The workshop will introduce you to concepts and tools that help you:
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Facilitator: Kim Buckler Thursday, March 29, 7 to 10 pm $35/person |
Foot Reflexology for CouplesLearn to give a reflexology treatment to another person. You will receive a booklet showing areas of the feet that are worked to provide healing and/or relaxation. Each person will receive and provide a full treatment during the workshop. You will also learn cautions to watch for during treatments. |
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| April | ||
| Wednesday Group: April 11, 25, May 2, 16; 6 to 7 pm OR May 9, 23, June 6, 20; 6 to 7 pm Friday Group: Apr. 27, May 11, 18, Jun. 1; 11:45 am to 12:45 pm OR May 25, Jun. 8, 22, 29; 11:45 am to 12:45 pm Sliding Scale: $40 to $70 cheque or cash (Fee may be covered by some insurance plans) Please phone the office at 403-210-2802 to register for this group. |
Letting Go of Emotional Distress - FINALLY NEWDo you have painful memories, grief or anxiety that just seems stuck?Research has shown that therapies that incorporate the subtle energy systems (meridians, chakras and the fields surrounding the body) tend to bring about more rapid and thorough change, even with long standing concerns. This is because the interventions do not rely on insight and understanding; they work with the subtle energy system to release thoughts and emotions. In this group you will learn to use the subtle energy systems to work on your concerns independently. Why a group format? Our energy fields are connected. The energy field of a group is greater than the sum of each individual. So when there is a common intention, the collective energy around that intention is stronger and can be used for healing and change. Time Commitment: • 4 sessions: 1st session of one half hour and 3 sessions of one hour each • First session is private to obtain a history of your concern, identify an appropriate goal, and obtain consent to participate. |
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| Wednesday nights, April 11 to June 2 $270 for all 3 courses $150/course |
Expressive Therapy Unit: Express Yourself! NEW |
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| Discover your joys in this three course unit of physical and artistic play! Registration Policy Registration for courses and units closes one week before start dates. Refunds minus $50 administration fee will only be provided for cancellations received more than 10 days before the course starts. (Exceptions may be made in extraordinary circumstances.) |
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| Facilitator: Straja Linder King April 11, 18, 25, 7:30 to 9:00 pm
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Art from the Heart Art is not just for artists. Playing with art provides space to get out of normal thinking patterns, opening opportunities to see yourself and your past with new eyes and a new heart. Expressing yourself through art helps you care more for yourself, give yourself the benefit of the doubt, and be patient with yourself. In this course, you will be guided into using art to deepen self-compassion, healing and joy. No art experience required. Awakened Movement |
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Men with Spirit Meet-up GroupThis meet-up group was begun by John Griffith and is sponsored by Spiritual Directions. Our purpose is to provide a forum for men who are interested in personal growth and transformation. We believe that, as we live more fully in alignment with our true selves, we are able to participate in more loving relationships, be happier, live closer to our purpose, and make positive changes in the world we live in. Men With Spirit recognize the role spirituality plays in personal development and in realizing our full potential. |
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