​Breakout Sessions

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• Painting with Pastor Tina - With Rev. Tina Rae Do you need some time for self care? Studies show that painting reduces the stress hormone, cortisol. Join Pastor Tina and lower your stress levels with artwork techniques learned from artist Aeron Brown. (This is a 2 part breakout session. Breakout 1 will focus on collage, and Breakout 2 will focus on painting. Although materials will be provided, I encourage you to bring magazines, music books, print outs of scripture, favourite words etc. for collage. In part 2 we will paint on top of our collage to create a tree. See image below for art sample) This class will likely take place on the second floor. Please let us know if stairs are an accessibility concern. Breakout 1 and 2 - You must sign up for both sessions

• Feel the Fear and Do it Anyway? With Charlene Cunningham MSW God has called us to be bold and brave.  Many of us have difficulty stepping out in faith.  Whether it is to start a new job, confront a neighbour in love or pray for someone in public, everyone has a level of fear. Feel the Fear and do it anyway will be based on a book by Susan Jeffers of the same name.  It contains strategies to face fears and step out in confidence. Although not a “Christian” book it contains many techniques that we can apply to our lives. Breakout 2

• Calm your Mind with Food - With Charlene Cunningham MSW God has called us to take care of our bodies and our minds.  Food is an essential part of doing this. Our world is full of anxiety provoking events.  Dr. Uma Naidoo wrote Calm Your Mind With Food to educate people on what she has discovered, due to her own experience and education, on the importance of food.  This session will be a highlight of this book as well as my experience as a mental health counsellor witnessing the link between food and mood. Breakout 1

• Lyndon's Fog: A Journey Through Alzheimer's - With Carolyn Bagnall This is a unique presentation where Carolyn paints while she shares her and her dad's journey going through Alzheimer's. This workshop will aid those facing the challenges of caregiving, while finding and embracing the joys of caring for a loved one from a Christian perspective.  Breakout 1

• How to Avoid Burnout as You Care for Others - With Rev. Cid Latty  Join us for a biblical exposé of the symptoms of burnout that will include practical ideas and discussion designed to help you avoid burnout while caring for others. Breakout 2

• Setting Healthy Boundaries and Saying No - With Rev. Leanne Friesen In an interactive workshop Leanne will share about how she found balance in the midst of a busy schedule and will help you to find some balance in your life and to know when to say "no". Breakout 1

• Help! I have Teenagers! - Sheila Reid RSW Teenagers’ struggles are real. Anxiety, depression, self-harm and suicidal thoughts seem more prevalent today than when we were growing up. Helping our teens navigate their
  belonging and sense of identity is often met by a brick wall. Join me for a discussion on
  caring for teens in the 21st century. Bring your questions and an open mind. You may not leave with answers; I hope you’ll leave encouraged. (Limit of 10 participants, but this class will be offered twice)

• The Power of Praise – With Carolyn Bagnall from YFC  We were meant to praise and this interaction with God can change everything in our world from our attitude, our emotions, our actions to our very lives.  Practical ideas of how to incorporate praise into our everyday lives—the what, the why, the how and the joy it will bring beyond our imagination. Breakout 2 

• Self Care and Mission - Erika Abele MDiv, MSW, RSW  How do we integrate self-care into daily life as we experience stressors in work life and perhaps in relationships? This workshop will touch briefly on the work in the Oasis Community with a focus on the foundational aspects of living our lives rooted in the love of Christ. We will discuss practices that help nourish us and can then overflow into community engagement. Breakout 2 ​​

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For any questions,

please contact Tina at

519-681-9844 x 200 or

tina@westviewbaptist.ca