Workshop Summary:

The Women’s Resource Centre is excited to host a 10-week therapeutic writer’s workshop beginning on Tuesday January 14 2025.

Facilitated by self-published Bermudian author Sloane Johnson, this workshop offers women a supportive space to express themselves, develop their writing skills, and explore the healing power of storytelling.

Workshop Outcomes:

• Opportunity to finally write your story.

• Emotional release and healing through the art of writing.

• Increased confidence in writing abilities.

• Accountability through the writing process.

• Guidance on the process of self-publishing.

Workshop Fee: $150 per person

Session Dates:

1. January 14, 2025

2. January 21, 2025

3. January 28, 2025

4. February 4, 2025

5. February 11, 2025

6. February 18, 2025

7. February 25, 2025

8. March 4, 2025

9. March 11, 2025 ​

About our facilitator:

Sloane Johnson is an author and writing enthusiast who has loved reading and storytelling for as long as she can remember. She began her writing journey as a young member of the Youth Library’s writers’ clubs and workshops, fostering her passion for creative expression. In 2011, Sloane officially self-published her first book, marking the start of a rewarding literary journey. Since then, she has self-published five books and is currently working on a series of children’s stories that explore emotions and social skills.

Writing is more than a pastime for Sloane—it’s an integral part of her life. Whether she’s crafting lifelike characters for her steamy and dramatic novels or journaling to reflect and unwind, Sloane embraces writing as a powerful tool for connection and personal growth.

In addition to her work as an author, Sloane is a licensed restorative practitioner and trainer, passionate about creating safe and supportive spaces. She brings this same dedication to her women’s writing workshop, where participants are encouraged to creatively unpack their stories, heal through writing, and develop the confidence to share their voices with the world.

Join us for an engaging and informative workshop on nutrition during pregnancy, designed to support expecting mothers in making healthy choices for themselves and their growing babies. In this session, we’ll cover essential topics, including:

• Debunking Pregnancy Myths – Get clarity on common myths like "eating for two," managing morning sickness, and breastfeeding tips.

• Balanced Nutrition – Learn how to maintain a well-rounded diet that meets your body’s needs during pregnancy.

• Key Nutrients – Discover the importance of nutrients like iron and folic acid for a healthy pregnancy.

• Foods to Avoid – Understand which foods and substances, such as alcohol and excessive caffeine, are best avoided during this time.

• Healthy Eating on a Budget – Gain practical tips on affordable nutrition and mindful eating to stay healthy without breaking the bank.

This workshop offers a welcoming space to ask questions, learn practical strategies, and connect with other expecting mothers. Whether it’s your first pregnancy or you’re adding to your family, this session will provide you with the knowledge and tools to make confident dietary choices throughout your journey.

Facilitator: Britney Bannister

Date: Thursday November 14th, 2024

Time: 6pm - 8pm

Location: Women’s Resource Centre

Cost: FREE (Sponsored by the It Takes A Village Foundation)

Are you a woman who spends their time supporting others? Perhaps it is at work or at home, or maybe you are trying to balance the two? Wherever we do the caring for others, it will leave it’s traces on our wellbeing and sense of self. Especially as we all live through periods of collective trauma and distress.

If this is you, we would like to invite you to join us for a workshop on how to manage our well-being and trauma.

We will explore what self care and self compassion means for professions working in face of personal and collective trauma.

This workshop, informed by current research, will provide you with the knowledge, skills and tools to better recognise the early signs of trauma. We will explore how we can attend to our well-being as professionals and offer a range of organisational, interpersonal and personal strategies to address the risks of trauma and its impacts, and foster possibilities for post-traumatic growth and resilience.

Note: This is personal and professional development opportunity.

Facilitators: Dr. Kelly Savory & Theres Fickl of Taproot Psychology

Date: Monday November 4th, 2024

Time: 10am - 2pm (Lunch & Learn)

Location: Women’s Resource Centre

Cost: $50 (Includes Lunch)

Unlock the power of mindfulness as a tool for your healing and trauma recovery journey with Shera Hill, a certified Life Coach, Motivational Speaker, and Meditation & Breathing Instructor.

Facilitator: Shera Hill, Motivational Speaker and Meditation & Breathing Instructor

Date: Thursday October 26th, 2024

Time: 10am - 1pm

Location: Women’s Resource Centre

Cost: FREE (Registration is required)

Join us for the first annual Purple Thursday Gala on October 17th, 2024, as we come together to raise awareness about domestic abuse and support the Women’s Resource Centre.

This luxury purple-themed evening will feature cocktails, live entertainment, a 4-course dinner, and an amazing speaker - Tawana Tannock - who will spotlight the critical issue of domestic abuse, underscoring its impact as both a community crisis and a pressing public health concern.

Mark your calendars and prepare for an unforgettable night of awareness, advocacy, solidarity, and change.

Date: Thursday October 17th, 2024

Time: 7:00pm - Cocktails / 7:30pm - Dinner

Location: Hamilton Princess & Beach Club

Speaker: Tawana Tannock, Domestic Abuse Advocate

Price: $275 - Individual / Limited tables of ten available for $2,500 - email wrc@wrcbermuda.com to book.

Explore key indicators of both healthy (green flag) and unhealthy (red flag) behaviours in intimate partner relationships, equippping women to make informed relationship decisions.

Facilitator: Sherrie-Lynn Lilley

Date: Saturday October 12th, 2024

Time: 10am - 1pm

Location: Women’s Resource Centre

Cost: FREE (Registration is required)

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Facilitator: Kathy Burgess, Burgess Family Law

Date: Thursday October 10th, 2024

Time: 6pm

Location: Women’s Resource Centre

Cost: FREE (Registration is required)

Financial First Aid Workshop

Gain practical tools in assessing your financial health, applying financial first aid, and progressing towards financial fitness.

This session is FREE!

Facilitator: Verde Brown, Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), Financial Risk Manager (FRM)

Spaces are LIMITED so register today!

Call 441-295-3882 Or Email wrc@wrcbermuda.com