LIFE: Living In Families Effectively

Upcoming Courses

LIFE Seminars runs regular, in-person and Zoom-based courses. The Gold Standard according to mental health professionals.

Eight Tuesday Evenings: Part One - February 18th to March 11th - Spring Break - Part Two - April 1st to April 22nd/25

Sidestepping the Power Struggle - In Person or Zoom

This popular course applies to children of all ages from tots to teens. Each week is packed with information and supported by printed material and audio handouts. We start off by exploring where challenging behaviours come from and outline individual differences in temperament. Once parents understand why their children behave the way they do, they are then offered strategies for effective discipline.

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Seven Wednesday Evenings - April 2nd to May 14th/25

LIFE as a Couple

A course for couples (formerly called Mad Love) of any kind wanting to nurture their relationship. This course is limited in seating so if you are able to commit to these dates and want to join the course, sign up now.

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In Oak Bay or if you are out of town, Zoom.

Exploring Connection: Two Saturdays - March 1st & March 29th/25

We will explore communication on a deeper level along with conflict resolution, repair and regulating the nervous system. We will identify relationship patterns, practical strategies and touch on somatic experiencing as it relates to triggers.

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Free resources and other courses

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About Allison Rees

Dr. Allison Rees has been teaching LIFE Seminars courses, counselling families, and training other professionals since 1993. She co-hosted a weekly radio show for twelve years, covering the LIFE material and interviewing many other educators in her field.

She is the co-author of two parenting books and countless audio books on parenting, intimate relationships, running and managing educational groups and personal development. She is the trusted voice of parenting in Victoria, B.C.

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