PCN Class Descriptions

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Anxiety to Calm – 4 sessions: Become less overwhelmed and more at peace. Challenge your thoughts, behaviours and feelings by practicing effective skills to manage anxiety and promote a sense of calmness.

Birth & Beyond – 3 sessions: A program for expecting parents, covering labour and breastfeeding information. You should be more than 25 weeks pregnant at the start of the first session. A partner/support person is welcome to attend.
• Class 1 will focus on the labour process.
• Class 2 is Medical and Non-Medical ways of managing discomfort in labour, including interventions such as c-sections.
• Class 3 will cover what to expect with postpartum selfcare, how partners can help, infant sleep, postpartum depression and community resources. This class will be cofacilitated with the Family Connection Centre.

BACK to Action: We’ve got your back! Learn how spinal health and regular exercise helps strengthen your back to prevent injuries, reduce pain and keep you moving.

Communicate to Connect: Communicate effectively when things get tough. Discover ways to manage and share your emotional needs to help foster deeper relationships with the people in your life.

Happiness Basics – 4 sessions: Live a happier life. Learn new skills and create habits to boost your overall happiness.

Improve Your Sleep: Get a good night’s sleep. Learn practical strategies to improve your sleep, develop healthy sleep behaviours and stop unhealthy habits.

Microbreak Your Day: Set your body up for success! Learn how to optimize posture and body movement strategies to reduce muscle tension and prevent injuries. This session focuses on stretches and mobility exercises for desk workers.

Moving On with Persistent Pain – 8 sessions: Learn to focus on your life rather than you pain. Develop skills and engage in activities to manage your pain and improve your overall quality of life.

Navigating Menopause: Menopause like a boss! Be prepared and informed on the symptoms, hormones, medication, supplements, diet and exercise for an empowered transition into your next chapter.

Neuroplasticity – change your brain to change your life: Rewire your brain to improve your health and wellness. Learn how to change your behaviours to improve your life. Neuroplasticity can help you manage pain, mental health conditions, improve your memory, learn new skills, create, or break habits.

Nutrition and Inflammation: Reduce inflammation in your body through diet. Learn about the gut/brain connection and how healthy food choices can improve health conditions related to inflammation.

Nutrition Essentials: Good nutrition is the key to good health. Learn the basics of nutrition, meal timing, label reading & common myths.

Recharge Your Mind: Power Up with Movement: Brighten your day with movement! This motivating session will enlighten you to how movement improves mental wellness. Create habits to infuse movement into each day and boost your mood.

Recharge Your Mind: Power Up with Nutrition: Give your brain the nutrients it needs to thrive. Learn the connection between nutrition & brain function. Understand how what you eat affects mental clarity, wellness, and mood.

Relationships in Motion – 4 sessions: Healthier relationships = better overall happiness and wellness. Learn how to embrace different perspectives, improve communication, and better understand your role in your relationships.

Stress-care: Enhancing Mental Wellness: Manage life stressors with ease. Explore the use of self-care practices to increase resiliency and well-being, as well as tools for coping in the heat of the moment.