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. 
  • Wednesday, June 10, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM (single session workshop)
  • Online via Zoom

For any questions about this group, please email kristy.ambrose@westcoastfamily.org

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 PM (single session workshop)
  • Online via Zoom

For any questions about this group, please email kristy.ambrose@westcoastfamily.org

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Westcoast Family Centres is privileged to offer person-centered services on the unceded territory of the kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem) First Nation, q̓ic̓əy̓ (Katzie) First Nation, Kwantlen First Nation, and the Coast Salish People including the territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), and səl̓ilwətaɁɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.

Our agency stands in solidarity with all Indigenous Nations to repatriate their children back to their home communities and nations.

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