January 2, 2026
Coffee and Connect
Join us Friday mornings for an opportunity to connect with other parents in the community. Family Support Workers from Westcoast Family Centres Society will be on hand to support with any parenting questions and provide information on community resources. Snacks,...
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December 9, 2025
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Together We Thrive: Reflecting on Our 2024–2025 Achievements
Celebrating Resilience and Growth: Our 2024–2025 Year in Review As we close another year at Westcoast Family Centres, we reflect on a journey defined by resilience, purpose, and community. For over 41 years, our mission has remained steadfast: to strengthen...
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December 4, 2025
Resource Café
WFC and Burnaby Family Life welcome you to our resource café providing a physical space with community-based support, including one-on-one connection with a WFC specialist for local service referrals. While enjoying free coffee, tea, and computer access, participants can access...
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December 4, 2025
Parenting the Teen Brain – Understanding Adolescents with Empathy & Skill
Neuroscience-informed insights for connecting through the teenage years. Led by facilitator Kristy Ambrose. Details: Registration required. Wednesday, March 11, 2026, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM (single session workshop) Online via Zoom For any questions about this group, please email kristy.ambrose@westcoastfamily.org
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December 4, 2025
Boundaries with Love – Setting Limits that Stick (Without Shame or Shouting)
Calm, consistent approaches for emotional and behavioural boundaries. Led by facilitator Kristy Ambrose. Details: Registration required. Tuesday, March 10, 2026, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM (single session workshop) Online via Zoom For any questions about this group, please email kristy.ambrose@westcoastfamily.org
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December 4, 2025
The Power of Pause: Responding Instead of Reacting
A practical workshop to help parent’s slowdown in heated moments, manage emotional triggers, and choose calm, intentional responses — even when kids push every button. Led by facilitator Kristy Ambrose. Details: Registration required. Thursday, March 5, 2026, 10:30 PM - 12:00...
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December 4, 2025
Breaking the Cycle: Healing Your Triggers to Parent with Calm
Explore how your own childhood experiences shape your reactions — and learn gentle, trauma-informed ways to respond instead of repeat old patterns. Led by facilitator Kristy Ambrose. Details: Registration required. Thursday, March 12, 2026, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM (single session...
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December 4, 2025
Good Enough is Great: Letting Go of Parental Perfectionism
Learn how unrealistic expectations and comparison steal your joy — and discover how to embrace “good enough” parenting with self-compassion and confidence. Led by facilitator Kristy Ambrose. Details: Registration required. Tuesday, June 9, 2026, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM (single...
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December 4, 2025
Raising Resilient Kids: Helping Children Thrive Through Life’s Ups and Downs
A strengths-based workshop to help parents nurture confidence, problem-solving, and emotional flexibility in their children — even in challenging times. Led by facilitator Kristy Ambrose. Details: Registration required. Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM (single session workshop) Online...
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December 4, 2025
Loving Them, but Losing Yourself: Easing the Overwhelm of Parenting Young Children
A compassionate space for parents who love their kids deeply but are struggling to enjoy the daily grind — learn gentle tools to manage overwhelm, guilt, and exhaustion. Led by facilitator Kristy Ambrose. Details: Registration required. Wednesday, May 27, 2026,...
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