INSIDE DOUGLAS COLLEGE / JANUARY 17, 1989

 

 

 

 

Free
Workshops
For Women

You’re a woman with some-
thing on your mind, but you're
not sure you have the right or
the courage to speak up. If this
is your situation prepare your-
self at the College’s Women’s
Centre.

Douglas College counsellors
offer a variety of free workshops
to all women. The workshops
cover topics such as interper-
sonal communications and
assertiveness skills, as well as
self-esteem and confidence
building.

"These (introductory)
workshops are directed at
women of any age interested in
personal development," says
Women’s Centre co-ordinator
Marian Exmann. "She may be
involved in changing education-
al or employment plans, or
learning specific skills to help in
making her own way more
productively through society."

Workshops also include con-
cerns more specific to women
students such as dealing with
test anxiety and learning test
preparation skills. And for
women more generally --
workshops on stress and time
management will be held.

Pre-registration isn’t required
for any of these upcoming
workshops. For dates, times
“and topics call the Women’s

Centre at 520-5486.

 

 

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Courses of Interest to Women

The Women’s Centre and Community Programs Division of
Douglas College are pleased to offer the following non-credit courses
for women in our community. Because we believe that women’s per-
sonal, social and economic well-being are related, the courses offered
this semester cover a range of interests -- from personal growth to
workplace health and safety to employment creation.

Assertiveness Training for Women

Women often face particular barriers when they try to communi-
cate their thoughts, feelings and needs. Whether at home, in the
workplace or in community or public settings, women can benefit
from learning to express themselves honestly and forthrightly without
experiencing feelings of guilt or hostility. This course will teach par-
ticipants assertiveness skills that emphasize positive ways of speaking
and behaving that respect the rights of ourselves and others. Par-
ticipants will have an opportunity to practice the skills they learn.
I.D.#: H891-521-09B-201
Date: Weds. Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22 & Mar. 1
Sessions: 5, Time: 1930 to 2130
Instructor: Celesta Wilson, M.A., Counselling Psychology,
Fee: $50
Making a Healthy Workplace:
Health & Safety Issues for Clerical Workers

This workshop series will look at the health hazards particular to
women in office work. The focus will be on practical strategies for
making healthier workplaces. The 4 sessions will cover:
Clerical Work: The Illusion of a Hazard-free Environment

This introductory session will cover the reality of office health
hazards and will focus on methods for identifying the health issues in
your own workplace.
The Invisible Issue: Office Air

This session will “clear the air" about the symptoms of and pos-
sible solution for "sick building syndrome".
Designing a Healthy Workplace

This session will provide information on how offices and worksta-
tions can be designed to minimize health problems,
Stress, Strategies and Visions for Change

Workshop participants will develop strategies for a healthier and
more humanistic future in office work. Supported by the Douglas
College Women’s Centre.
1.D.#: H891-144-03A-201
Date: Thursday, Feb. 23 to Mar. 16
Sessions: 4, Time: 1700 to 1900
Instructor: Lynn Bueckert and Lois Weninger - Project Co-ordinators of the

Clerical Workers’ Health and Safety Project, Fee: $10 - A light supper will
be served each evening.

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