Information & Resources
Building into our community
Education and connection is a great way to give back to our community. It involves sharing knowledge and skills through workshops and classes, creating opportunities for personal growth. This helps build a stronger, more connected community and leaves a positive impact for the future.
Mainsprings is committed to providing free and confidential services, aiming to empower teens and adults with evidence-based information, critical thinking skills and support as needed.
Take Charge at Home Newsletter
Our Take Charge at Home, Tip of the Month newsletter includes tips and ideas on how to build healthy connections with your teens or young children. Topics include Internet safety, building healthy relationships, smart decision-making, family activities and more!
Post Abortion Facilitator Training
Living in Color Program
Living in Color is a program developed for women who are struggling with a past abortion experience. This 8-week program has been designed for use in a small, facilitator-led support group; however, it is suitable for small groups, mini-groups or on a one-to-one basis.
While each woman’s experience is different, some women experience strong negative emotions following an abortion. These may show up at different times in life. The program assists women as they process any unresolved grief and emerge into a life full of colour.
For more information contact info@mainsprings.com or (403) 269-3110.
Living in Color Facilitator Training
The Living in Color training seminar is designed to equip individuals with the skills needed to confidently support those who are struggling with a past abortion experience.
Topics discussed include:
- Grief
- Depression
- Loss
- Trauma
- Forgiveness
- Reconciliation
For more information about our facilitator training, please contact info@mainsprings.com or 403 269-3110
About the Facilitators
Jenny McDermid
Author of Living in Color: the goal of post-abortion recovery. Jenny has been active in post-abortion grief support at Mainsprings for more than two decades. Jenny’s greatest reward is in supporting women through their grief and loss journey after abortion. A former educator and business entrepreneur, Jenny’s passion is to equip facilitators with inspiration, knowledge and confidence.
Jutta Wittmeier
Executive Director of Mainsprings and co-author of Affirming the Birthmother’s Journey: A peer counsellor’s guide to adoption counselling. Jutta is energized by sharing her research, wisdom and experience. She has a special interest in grief and trauma awareness, counselling, and a firm commitment to providing relevant, sensitive and meaningful opportunities for healing.