Moving Through - Counselling and Wellness

10/10/2026

This is an excellent pairing of facilitators for this exploration of living in gendered bodies, offered through the ease of an online retreat format. Could this be for you, or someone you know? Check out the brief welcome video from Leigh and Tara to get a sense of the experience.

The Center for Courage & Renewal nurtures deep integrity and relational trust, the foundation for a more loving, equitable and healthy world.

09/29/2026

Keen to learn some skills to support your nervous system (and have fun at the same time)?

Registration deadline is Thursday 1st.

Moving Through

What could help you move through stress, grief, or feeling stuck?

This program explores concepts of nervous system regulation and integrates those concepts into a movement practice. Each class will have an introduction to a somatic skill for supporting nervous system health, guided movement to a variety of music, and a short reflection. The movement is gentle, exploratory, and uses simple repetitive moves, as well as some guided free exploration. We’ll explore somatic movement skills such as start and stop, connect with rhythm, expand and contract, and follow the flow.

All are welcome – no experience required, and any mobility challenges can be included.

From a 2025 participant: "Kathleen renewed my interest in dance and I loved her tiny teachings, music playlist, rhythm & flow. As a participant I was very engaged and did not want to miss a session."

Thursdays 2:30 – 4:00 pm

October 8, 15, 22, 29, November 5, 12

Tuck Hall – St. Stephen’s Anglican Church

Fee: $115 for 6-week series

Register through Chester Recreation: 902-275-3490

09/28/2026

If you’re looking for a feel-good fitness opportunity in Chester, this 8-week session begins October 7!

Be Moved is a mindful dance fitness class, now offered in Chester.

My weekly Mahone Bay class is in its 15th year! This 8-week session is in Chester.

Building safe movement practice with layers and options, we will stimulate brain/body connections with interesting moves of low and high energy. The music and movements help you reconnect with yourself and others, as we share the dance floor in rhythmic exploration.

All are welcome on my dance floor!

09/20/2026

I'm delighted to have three different offerings that include movement to support our personal and community wellness.

This little summary has 'just the facts' - but there's more detail for each on this page and my website...feel free to message me with any questions.

The Mahone Bay Be Moved class is done by registering directly with me. The others are offered in partnership with Municipality of Chester Recreation & Parks, and you can register directly with them at 902-275-3490.

09/20/2026

These are the remaining fall dates for Just Dance! It's a laid-back Friday evening community dance, and all are welcome.

Please register through Municipality of Chester Recreation & Parks at 902-275-3490

09/20/2026

Be Moved is a mindful dance fitness class, now offered in Chester.

My weekly Mahone Bay class is in its 15th year! This 8-week session is in Chester.

Building safe movement practice with layers and options, we will stimulate brain/body connections with interesting moves of low and high energy. The music and movements help you reconnect with yourself and others, as we share the dance floor in rhythmic exploration.

All are welcome on my dance floor!

09/19/2026

Moving Through

What could help you move through stress, grief, or feeling stuck?

This program explores concepts of nervous system regulation and integrates those concepts into a movement practice. Each class will have an introduction to a somatic skill for supporting nervous system health, guided movement to a variety of music, and a short reflection. The movement is gentle, exploratory, and uses simple repetitive moves, as well as some guided free exploration. We’ll explore somatic movement skills such as start and stop, connect with rhythm, expand and contract, and follow the flow.

All are welcome – no experience required, and any mobility challenges can be included.

From a 2025 participant: "Kathleen renewed my interest in dance and I loved her tiny teachings, music playlist, rhythm & flow. As a participant I was very engaged and did not want to miss a session."

Thursdays 2:30 – 4:00 pm

October 8, 15, 22, 29, November 5, 12

Tuck Hall – St. Stephen’s Anglican Church

Fee: $115 for 6-week series

Register through Chester Recreation: 902-275-3490

09/12/2026

We begin again on Monday September 14th. All are welcome!

Feel free to message with any questions.

06/20/2026

Sometimes therapy has to be a little whimsical. Stop by anytime and enjoy some Bubble Therapy.

06/15/2026

It’s not always easy for Black and African Nova Scotians to find culturally relevant mental health supports. Here’s a great starting point.