The Heart of Belonging workshop focuses on the sense of community we have with others. It is about the connections we experience within the communities to which we belong. In this interactive workshop, we will learn how to create and sustain a sense of community together. The ideas we will discuss can help all of us become more connected to the communities that matter most in our lives—such as neighbourhoods, workplaces, community organizations, and other groups.
In this workshop we will:
- Clarify the meaning of “community”
- Examine the nature of our sense of community
- Learn how to enhance our sense of community with others
- Explore how to sustain a sense of community over time
Format
The workshop topics are addressed using a variety of approaches. These include instructor presentations, individual exercises, partner interactions, team activities, and group discussions. The interactive format is designed to create a sense of community among participants that increases as the session proceeds. In this way, the concepts are brought to life and made memorable. This workshop is engaging, focused, and fun.
Facilitator
Dr. Collin van Uchelen is an experienced leader of community workshops. He holds a doctorate in Clinical-Community Psychology, which was awarded for his research on belonging and community empowerment. Collin has also served as Chair of the Community Psychology section of the Canadian Psychological Association. He developed The Heart of Belonging workshop in order to help people enhance the sense of community they experience in their own lives. The workshop has been presented to neighbourhood residents, service providers, policy makers, mental health professionals, youth groups, and Neighbourhood Small Grants program participants throughout the Metro-Vancouver region. In 2017, Collin received the Governor General’s Caring Canadian Award for his dedication to enhancing our sense of community through his workshops, volunteer activities, and leadership in this area.
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When: 5:00 - 8:00 PM, May 1
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Where: Wesbrook Community Centre
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Dinner will be provided. Registeration is now closed!