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Reducing Your Cancer Risks

Despite evidence that many cancers are preventable, 166,400 new cases were reported in Canada in 2008.  During that year there were 73,800 cancer-related deaths.    read more

Go Natural! Eat Less Processed Foods for Better Health

Thanks to their convenience and popularity, processed foods have become staples in our diets.  Manufacturers are making a lot of money, but it’s our health that’s likely paying the greatest price.  Experts agree that one of the best ways to improve your diet and overall health is to make a switch from processed to more natural food.   read more

Wanted: A Little Respect & Credibility

Have you ever wondered why some women are consistently more believable or trustworthy?  They model behaviours that demonstrate the “how to” of earning respect and being seen as credible.  But, what does this mean?  Respect is high regard or admiration, a feeling of esteem.  Credibility is being both believable and able to inspire others to believe in you.   read more

Pain Relief Through Exercise

Aches and pains stop us from moving even though it’s through movement we reduce or, in some cases, eliminate discomfort.  There are two types of pain.   read more

The Soul of

Happiness:

Putting a Little Soul

into Happiness!

with Elizabeth Manuel, BEd, CACE, Happiness Expert, Author, Speaker

Saturday, October 2, 2010

9:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Alberta Children's Hospital

4^th Floor Theatre

2888 Shaganappi Trail NW

Did you know that science proves that nurturing your spiritual self generates more happiness?  Recognize and know that you are a channel of goodness; learn to feed and nourish your own uniqueness and inner power.  Come alive as you connect to your source energy.  Experience what is possible when you realize that the universe conspires for your greatest good.   Take the Science of Happiness to a deeper, more intimate level as you communicate with your highest guidance system.

Acupuncture & Pain Management: Does it really work?:   It's on the news and in TV shows.  Acupuncture has become a universal symbol of energetic balance and a mainstay for health.  But does it work?   read more  

Adult Survivors of Childhood Trauma:  Exposure to chronic, traumatic stress during childhood alters brain development, emotional regulation, cognition, self-image, and more.  Traumatic events include sexual, physical, and emotional abuse, domestic violence, and parental substance abuse and mental illness.   read more  

Ancient Wisdom for Modern Times:  This workshop involves an experiential sampler of how to optimize the 4 Sources of Energy to enhance your 7 Levels of Existence.  You will learn how to create a happier, healthier state of being – both personally and professionally.   read more  

Aroma Therapy Blending:  Join us for an evening of hands-on fun with essential oils.  After a brief explanation of the different properties of a selection of oils, you'll get to create three blends: for sinus/cold, a house perfume and a shower gel.   read more  

Body Language 101:  This fun, experiential workshop will help you learn what your body language says about you and how to accurately read the body language of others.   read more    

Changing Successfully:  We often make plans to create change in our lives yet somehow it doesn’t happen. What can we do to give ourselves a greater chance of success?   read more  

Collaborative Divorce:  Collaborative Divorce is a way to divorce respectfully, without going to court.  Also called ‘no court divorce’ or ‘divorce with dignity’, it offers you and your spouse/partner the support, protection and guidance of lawyers without going to court.   read more  

Dealing with Highly Sensitive People:  Do you live or work with someone who is easily hurt, seems to take everything personally, or appears to get easily overwhelmed?   read more  

Detoxification for Your Home – Supporting Your Health with a Healthy Environment:  Detoxification is more than the latest cleanse or clean diet.  Environmental toxins can increase risk factors for disease.  Learn to identify potential toxins in your home.   read more  

Diabetes: What you need to know:  More and more people are being diagnosed with diabetes everyday.  Join us for an informational evening where you’ll learn the facts about diabetes.   read more  

Discover Your Sexual Goddess Within:  Join Kristi in this 3-part series to understand your sexuality.   read more  

Feng Shui Living For a Balanced Life:  Using colour and object placement, Feng Shui creates a perfectly balanced environment by changing and improving the energy in your life and home.   read more  

Understanding Feng Shui:  Learn what Feng Shui is, and isn't, and get started on applying the principals in your own home.   read more  

 

The Elements of Feng Shui:  Identify and understand the five physical elements – Water, Earth, Wood, Fire and Metal – associated with Feng Shui, how they interact and affect your home.   read more  

 

Power Centres Part 1:  Regardless of the location, the front door, kitchen, living/family room, dining room and home office impact your home and life.   read more  

 

Power Centres Part 2:  Continuing from Part 1, we’ll look at the remaining rooms – bedrooms, bathrooms, garage and utility rooms.   read more  

 

Energy Solutions and Enhancements:  Common issues and problems like fireplaces, mirrors, ceiling beams, stairways as well as missing pieces affect the flow of energy.   read more  

 

A Cure for Everything:  So, what do you do when you can't move or rebuild your house?  You apply the appropriate Feng Shui Cure!   read more  

 

Clear the Space:  Learn clutter clearing and space clearing techniques to enhance energy flow and remove and release residual energy.   read more  

Getting Motivated:  Do you sometimes feel like you have no will power or motivation?  We have dreams of what we want to achieve but aren’t sure how to make them reality.   read more  

Handling Emotional Blackmail:  Do you feel pressured, guilted, and manipulated and find yourself giving in and going along with what others want even when it violates your sense of integrity?   read more  

Headaches – End the Suffering:  Are chronic headaches getting the best of you?  Wonder what you can do to ease your pain?   read more  

Holiday Eating: Survival Tips:  'Tis the season for holiday parties and celebrations, gatherings of friends and family and of course … lots of delicious holiday goodies!  Don't worry, you don't have to give up all of your favorite holiday treats (that's no fun!).   read more  

Horticulture as Therapy:  Therapeutic Horticulture is the intentional use of plants and the natural world to promote health and well-being by improving the body, mind and spirit – all at the same time.  Working with plants can help you overcome challenges.   read more  

How to Avoid Becoming a Victim of Common Frauds, Scams & Cons:  What deceptive techniques do fraudsters employ?  How can you protect yourself, your family, business, staff and clients?   read more  

Illness as Catalyst for Transformation: Living in Alignment:  Identify your internal programming and how it impacts healthy development.  Dr. Vinge's own crisis, being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, initiated a deep, inward journey of self awareness allowing her to make sense of the diagnosis and why it happened.  Identify key stages in the journey to know yourself.   read more

Introduction to Traditional Hawaiian Healing:  Our physical health is directly related to lifestyle and emotions.  Find out what Lomilomi is and what it can do for you.   read more  

Lung Disease:  Lung diseases like Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), which includes conditions like emphysema and chronic bronchitis, impact most areas of your life.   read more  

Mapping Emotions:  In today's world, managing emotions and sustaining objectivity is becoming more important.  Come learn how emotions, stress, underlying trauma, beliefs, childhood conditioning, and past memories can skew decision-making.   read more  

Mindfulness Meditation & Art Therapy:  Mindfulness, based in art therapy, facilitates psychological well-being by: increasing self-awareness and self-understanding, empowering you towards personal healing, expresses difficult emotions, sensations and thoughts, lets you experience your authentic self, and witness your own life through art.   read more  

Negotiating & Women:  If getting your needs met leaves you feeling like you're struggling inside a wet paper bag, here's an opportunity to develop skills and practical tips for responding in negotiations.   read more  

Plus-Sized & Loving Me!

I am who I am and loving it ... Tips & Tricks to Enhance Natural Beauty:  Explore proper skin care and makeup techniques that allow you to sculpt your face and highlight what you have – naturally.   read more  

 

Burlesquercise for the Plus Size Woman:  Tone up and get fit with a burlesque twist!  Using principles from jazz, ballet, Latin dance and Pilates, gain body awareness through basic dance exercises and drills.  Learn all the walks, struts, kicks and turns as well as the all important 'boa basics'!   read more  

 

Dressing Fabulously for the Plus-Sized Woman:  The 14+ woman is more common than you think.  In this workshop, we’ll bust myths and offer tips on how to enjoy dressing up no matter what your size.   read more  

Preventing Heart Attacks & Strokes:  How is your blood pressure? By age 65 almost 50% of women have high blood pressure.  Are you at risk for heart disease and stroke?  One in 9 Canadians have at least one risk factor.   read more  

Universal Circle of Women:  An introduction to the Power Hour:  In this introductory evening, Tina, founder of Universal Circle of Women, describes what this organization is and how it supports women by building their sense of self while building a women's community.   read more  

Using Music to Manage Depression:  Music has a powerful influence on our moods, feelings and behaviours so can be used to manage depressive disorders.   read more  

Where's the Beef?:  More and more people are discovering the health benefits of a vegetarian lifestyle.   read more  

Wholeness of Self & Harmony in Relationships:  Do you have problems in relationships?  Every conflict can be resolved and harmony restored.   read more  

Special Series ...

Parenting on Your Own:  Open to Moms and Dads!     read more

The Joy of Single Parenting:  Tired of hearing gloomy predictions about the outcome of your single parent family?  Come explore the realities and positives of being a single parent.   read more  

 

Solo Parenting: Dealing with the Challenge of Being a Single Parent:  In this workshop we’ll look at practical strategies and tips for successfully managing issues like childcare, discipline, workload, loneliness and other demands and stressors the single parent household.   read more  

 

Time Enough for Love? Dating and the Single Parent:  Dating is complicated for single parents.  Navigating around the dating world – or establishing a new relationship – while coping with the demands of solo parenting isn’t easy.   read more  

 

Part Time Parenting:  There are more people than ever who aren’t living with their children full-time.  How do you create a strong relationship with your children as a part time parent?   read more  

 

Going Solo at Christmas Time:  Christmas can be a time of joy but means loneliness and stress for some.  As a single parent, balancing competing demands and dealing with the extras of the holidays can leave you feeling more like Scrooge than Santa.   read more  

Women’s Health Resources is a health promotion program of Alberta Health Services, FMC Women's Outpatient Programs. We provide information services, health and well-being education and individual consultation with an interdisciplinary team of women’s health consultants. Women’s Health Resources does not support, endorse or recommend any method, treatment, product, remedial center, program or person. We do however, endeavour to inform because we believe in the right to have access to available information in order to make informed individual choices.

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