Wednesday Learning Series
Join us for Wednesday Learning Series, a weekly drop-in program designed to help you develop valuable life skills in an engaging and supportive environment. Each session explores a unique topic, from managing challenges and building resilience to fostering self-acceptance and creating a strong support network.
Whether you’re looking to enhance your personal growth, navigate life’s ups and downs, or achieve your goals, this program offers practical tools and insights to empower you every step of the way. Attend one session or come every week—pre-registration is appreciated, but drop-ins are welcome if space permits.
When: Every Wednesday, 1 PM – 3 PM
Where: WorkBC Centre Courtenay, 103-555 4th Street
Cost: Free
How to Register: Call 250-334-3119 or through your employment counsellor
Navigating Life’s Highs and Lows
Life’s a roller coaster, but are you chasing thrills that leave you crashing? Discover how to make choices that lead to more fulfilling outcomes. Learn emotional regulation tools to help you navigate life’s ups and downs with clarity and purpose.
Redefine Your Identity
Break free from unhelpful labels and redefine your identity on your own terms. Through interactive exercises featuring grocery items, gain tools to shift self-talk and embrace a perspective that empowers personal growth.
Understanding Defense Mechanisms
Explore the protective “armor” we use in challenging situations and learn when it helps or hinders personal growth. Discover ways to communicate more openly and build stronger connections.
Rise Above Challenges
Identify the influences, experiences, and relationships that may be holding you back. Learn practical skills to overcome obstacles, build resilience, and create a path toward more positive outcomes.
Transform Challenges into Motivation
Learn how to shift your mindset to turn obstacles into opportunities. Develop tools to channel frustration into motivation and create a productive and positive outlook.
Overcome Obstacles with Resilience
Discover strategies to face challenges head-on and recover from setbacks. Learn tools to build the resilience needed to move forward with confidence and determination.
Realistic Goal Setting
Understand how focus and effort lead to success. Learn to set meaningful goals, create a plan of action, and commit to the steps that will help you achieve your aspirations.
Increase Self-Awareness
Discover how to build strength and resilience to overcome self-doubt and make empowering choices. Learn tools to cultivate self-respect and unlock new opportunities for growth.
Build a Strong Support Network
Discover how to identify and access resources—whether personal, community-based, or through friends and agencies—to gain the support and information needed to overcome challenges. Participants will develop a roadmap to strengthen their support systems.
Practice Mindfulness
Explore actionable steps to cultivate confidence and mindfulness, enabling you to act in ways that help both yourself and others. Participants will learn techniques to stay grounded and intentional in decision-making.
Smart Budgeting
Learn to track income and expenses, create a simple budget, prevent overspending and debt. Learn about an emergency fund.
Upcoming Workshops Dates:
January 14 – Navigating Life’s Highs and Lows
January 21 – Redefine Your Identity
January 28 – Understanding Defense Mechanisms
February 4 – Rise Above Challenges
February 11 – Transform Challenges into Motivation
February 18 – Overcome Obstacles with Resilience
February 25 – Realistic Goal Setting
March 4 – Increase Self-Awareness
March 11 – Build a Strong Support Network
March 18 – Practice Mindfulness
March 25 – Smart Budgeting