Janet’s Yoga ( With Janet Valley B.Ed. Certified Yoga Teacher) 

1) Little Yogis: Ages 4 & 5

Come out and namaste and play! Yoga is great for everyone, and ALL ABILITIES
are WELCOME! Enjoy music, movement, and mindfulness in fun, relaxing classes. 

• Scheduled length: 4:15 PM – 4:45 PM 
• Price: $15/Session ($90 total for 6 sessions) 
• Starts Sept 20th – 6 weeks long 
• Cut off for registration is Monday (of that week) at 4:00 PM 
• Offered at Joshua Tree Learning Centre (3419 Pasqua Street) 
• Min 4 people per session & Max 6 people per session

Come out and namaste and play! Yoga is great for everyone, and ALL ABILITIES
are WELCOME! Enjoy music, movement, and mindfulness in fun, relaxing classes. 

• Scheduled length: 5:00 PM – 5:45 PM 
• Price: $20/Session ($120 total for 6 sessions) 
• Starts Sept 20th – 6 weeks long 
• Cut off for registration is Monday (of that week) at 4:00 PM 
• Offered at Joshua Tree Learning Centre (3419 Pasqua Street) 
• Min 4 people per session & Max 6 people per session

3) Teen Yoga: Ages 12+

In this beginner yoga class, participants will enjoy music, movement, and mindfulness.
Yoga can help manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, attention, and concentration.
This class promotes relaxation, self-soothing, and body awareness skills while providing
an opportunity to apply skills and techniques learned in therapy. 

• Scheduled length: 6:15 PM – 7:00 PM 
• Price: $20/Session ($120 total for 6 sessions) 
• Starts Sept 20th – 6 weeks long. 
• Cut off for registration is Monday (of that week) at 4:00 PM
• Offered at Joshua Tree Learning Centre (3419 Pasqua Street) 
• Min 4 people per session & Max 6 people per session

• Scheduled length: 7:15 PM – 8:00 PM 
• Price: $20/Session ($120 total for 6 sessions) 
• Starts Sept 20th – 6 weeks long 
• Cut off for registration is Monday (of that week) at 4:00 PM 
• Offered at Joshua Tree Learning Centre (3419 Pasqua Street) 
• Min 4 people per session & Max 6 people per session

EAGALA (Equine Assisted Growth And Learning Association)
*Participants must secure their own transportation to and from the facility*

1) Family Session EAGALA Group Therapy

• Scheduled Length: 90 Minutes
• Price: $180/person 
• Offered at Beaver Creek Ranch & Hidden Creek Ranch
• Thursdays (w/Stacey at Beaver Creek) Fridays (w/Stacey at Hidden Creek)

2) Resilience With Horses – EAGALA Group Therapy – For Individuals Who Identify as Neurodivergent  (Beaver Creek Ranch)
(With Stacey Adelman M.Ed. Registered Psychologist)
Participants will discover and learn core mental health and resilience constructs that are vital
to emotional health and well-being. While working with horses in ground-based activities
(there is no riding involved), youth will learn about positive coping, communication, awareness of self and others, action, motivation, and problem-solving to help them develop and improve their social/emotional abilities. 

• Scheduled Length: 90 Minutes (Date – Wednesday October 4, 2023, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM)
• This is a ONE TIME ONLY Session Price: $180/person
• Ages 8-12
• Cut off for registration is Monday (of that week) at 4:00 PM
• Offered at Beaver Creek Ranch (Lumsden, SK)
• Max 6 people per session 
• Each participant must secure their own transportation to and from the facility.

3) Resilience With Horses – EAGALA Group Therapy – For Individuals Who Identify as Neurodivergent (Beaver Creek Ranch)
(With Stacey Adelman M.Ed. Registered Psychologist)
Participants will discover and learn core mental health and resilience constructs that are vital to emotional health and well-being. While working with horses in ground-based activities (there is no riding involved), youth will learn about positive coping, communication, awareness of self and others, action, motivation, and problem-solving to help them develop and improve their social/emotional abilities.

• Scheduled Length: 90 Minutes (Dates: Sept. 28, Oct. 5, Oct. 12, Oct.26, 2023, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM)
• Session Price: $180/person ($750 total for 4 sessions)
• Ages 13+
• Cut off for registration is Monday (of that week) at 4:00 PM
• Offered at Beaver Creek Ranch (Lumsden, SK)
• Max 6 people per session 
• Each participant must secure their own transportation to and from the facility.

DETAILS:

Individuals who identify as neurodivergent may have a diagnosis of: Autism, ADHD, Intellectual Disability, Dyslexia, Developmental Coordination Disorder, Dyscalculia, Tourette’s Syndrome, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Anxiety, Down Syndrome, Bipolar Disorder, Sensory Processing Disorder, William Syndrome.

How will horses help develop these skills for resilience?

Horses are highly attuned to human emotions and become living, breathing metaphors or stand-ins for the people, issues, and challenges in an individual’s life. They also offer opportunities for safe reflection and compelling feedback regarding fears and anxieties or challenges that individuals may be facing. Horses have a unique sensitivity that helps people understand their own internal processes more readily than what may be achieved in hours of talking. This program utilizes the EAGALA model and is TRAUMA INFORMED.

PARENTS: While your child is in the session in the arena with horses, parents will have the opportunity to gather with other parents in the group around a campfire. This is an opportunity to socialize with parents of neurodiverse children and learn from the people who get it the most – other parents. And….it’s just an evening to relax and enjoy the company of others around a campfire in the gorgeous valley near Lumsden.

Topics Covered Include:

Emotional (Intrapersonal Intelligence):

• Identifying emotions in self and others

Social (Interpersonal) Intelligence

• Situational awareness
• Empathy and compassion
• Verbal and non-verbal communication

Trust and Respect

• Developing healthy boundaries
• Assertiveness
• Perspective taking

Relationships

• Coping with peer pressure, bullying and family dynamics

Teamwork

• How to be a team player
• Negotiation and compromise
• Resolving Conflict

Self-Regulation

• Reducing stress and anxiety
• Emotional regulation
• Problem Solving

Identity and Personality

• Creativity and adaptability
• Developing confidence
• Increasing self-esteem
• Identifying personal strengths

Motivation and Goal Setting

• Developing self-motivation
• Improving attention and concentration
• Setting goals
• Overcoming obstacles

4) Women’s EAGALA Group Therapy: Resilience with Horses for Women
(With Stacey Adelman M.Ed. Registered Psychologist)
This program is for women of all ages who are facing challenges in their lives including anxiety, depression, codependency, grief and loss, divorce, body image, low self-esteem, and relationship difficulties with family and friends. This program is solution-focused, and the activities are planned around the horses’ reflected behaviours in response to the participants. Women in this group will work together to learn skills for resilience.

• Scheduled Length: 90 Minutes (1:30 PM – 3:00 PM)
• Price: $750 (covered by extended health benefits)
• Runs for 4 weeks – Sept 28th, Oct 5th, Oct 12th, Oct 26th
• Cut off for registration is Monday (of that week) at 4:00 PM
• Offered at Beaver Creek Ranch (Lumsden, SK)
• Max 6 people per session 

DETAILS:
Topics Covered Include:

Emotional (Intrapersonal Intelligence):

• Identifying emotions in self and others

Social (Interpersonal) Intelligence

• Situational awareness
• Empathy and compassion
• Verbal and non-verbal communication

Trust and Respect

• Developing healthy boundaries
• Assertiveness
• Perspective taking

Relationships

• Coping with peer pressure, bullying and family dynamics

Teamwork

• How to be a team player
• Negotiation and compromise
• Resolving Conflict

Self-Regulation

• Reducing stress and anxiety
• Emotional regulation
• Problem-Solving

Identity and Personality

• Creativity and adaptability
• Developing confidence
• Increasing self-esteem
• Identifying personal strengths

Motivation and Goal Setting

• Developing self-motivation
• Improving attention and concentration
• Setting goals
• Overcoming obstacles

Meditative Writing (With Renee Fesser BSW Registered Social Worker)
Joshua Tree Learning Centre is pleased to offer an opportunity to learn how to cultivate a daily meditative writing practice. Facilitated by Renee, a highly experienced Saskatchewan Registered Social Worker, this group will give you the foundation and tools necessary to build your writing and mindfulness skills.  

• Scheduled Length: 60 minutes (Saturdays 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM) 
• Price: $50/person ($300 total for 6 sessions) 
• Offered at Joshua Tree Learning Centre 
• Must be registered by Monday (of that week) by 4:00 PM

DETAILS: 
Starting with a mindful meditation, these interactive and engaging live sessions produce a unique learning space, where coming together to explore our life’s purpose, and our soul’s desire to create a life rich in abundance and love, is our focus. All you need is a book, a pen, and a willingness to see change in your life. 

• Scheduled Time: 60 minutes (Monday Evenings 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM) 
• Price: $65/person ($390 total for 6 classes) 
• Must be registered by Monday (of that week) by 4:00 PM 
• “Please arrive 10 minutes prior to session” 
• Min 4 people per session & Max 6 people per session (for session to run) 

DETAILS: 
If you are living with symptoms like vocal fatigue, frequent laryngitis, undesired changes in pitch, or voice breaks, this group can be incredibly beneficial for you. Throughout the sessions, the focus will be on various essential aspects, including relaxation techniques, voice projection techniques, vocal hygiene, and identifying potential causes and solutions for the changes in your voice.

To ensure comprehensive care it is strongly recommended to obtain a referral from an Otolaryngologist (Ear, Nose, and Throat Specialist – ENT) to rule out any anatomical or medical issues concerning your throat or vocal cords. If you have not received such a referral yet, you can request one from your family physician and share this information with the SLP conducting the group.

At Joshua Tree Learning Centre we are committed to providing a supportive and constructive environment for your voice therapy journey. Join us as we take a step towards reclaiming the strength and clarity of your voice.

• Scheduled time: Tuesdays 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM 
• Price: $250 
• Must be registered by Monday (of that week) by 4:00 PM 
• “Please arrive 10 minutes prior to session” 
• Min 5 people & Max 10 people (for group to run) 

DETAILS: 
When adults experience communication difficulties, they often find themselves heavily dependent on their partners, family, or caregivers for support. Our group focuses on empowering participants to engage in independent communication through a multimodality approach. Using written language, props, games, and visual supports, we create an inclusive and interactive environment that fosters active participation. 

Our primary goal is to help individuals improve their communication abilities and enhance their confidence in expressing themselves. Join us to embark on a journey towards increased social interaction and greater communication independence in a caring and understanding setting. 

1) Kids Grief Group (With Brittany Doncaster MA Canadian Certified Counsellor)

• Ages 6 – 12
• Scheduled Time: Wednesdays (4:30 PM – 5:30 PM)
• Price: $25 (8 sessions included)
• Ongoing throughout the year
• Pre-register by Monday (of that week) at 4:00 PM
• Min 4 people & Max 6 people (for session to run)

DETAILS: 
Children will gather once a week to learn skills to help them cope with grief and loss due to the death of a loved one. Grief is different for everyone, therefore we have created groups to meet your child/teen with where they are at. Some may need/want more group time and others not so much. Groups are ongoing throughout the year and children/teens can attend as little or as often as they would like to.

2) Teen Grief Group (With Stacey Adelman M.Ed. Registered Psychologist)

• Ages 13-18
• Scheduled Time: Wednesdays (4:30 PM – 5:30 PM)
• Price: $25 (8 sessions included)
• Ongoing throughout the year
• Preregister by Monday (of that week) at 4:00 PM
• Min 4 people & Max 6 people (for session to run)

DETAILS: 
Teens will gather once a week to learn skills to help them cope with grief and loss due to the death of a loved one. Grief is different for everyone, therefore we have created groups to meet your child/teen with where they are at. Some may need/want more group time and others not so much. Groups are ongoing throughout the year and children/teens can attend as little or as often as they would like to.