The Special Workshop Association was founded in September 1956 at a public meeting called by the mayor of Christchurch. In April 1958, it opened its doors in the committee room of the NZ Crippled Children Society at 254 Antigua Street. It started out with a handful of volunteers and six trainees. Its early years followed a standard path for disability services. Despite its modest beginnings, the Kilmarnock Special Workshop Assembly eventually gained its first commercial contract with Suckling Brothers.
Spinning Babies
The Spinning Babies workshop is open to midwives, childbirth educators, nurses, and obstetricians who are interested in learning more about the best ways to support new mothers. The course matches birth positions and labor progress techniques with the baby’s specific location in the pelvis. The workshop also addresses the changing pelvic size. In addition to offering practical skills, the course also provides seven CEU credits, which midwives and doulas can use to obtain their continuing education.
In the class, expectant parents learn to support their baby’s position during labor by using pelvic massage techniques. These techniques help to relax the pelvic muscles and help the baby’s head to enter the world more easily. The course also introduces specific techniques for fetal positioning and teaches when to engage and descend the baby during labor. Whether you are a first-time parent, want to learn more about birth positions and care, or would like to become a skilled practitioner, the Spinning Babies workshop in Christchurch has something for you.
If you are planning on attending a Spinning Babies workshop, make sure you get your spot booked early! These workshops are very popular and tend to sell out.
Wim Hof Method
If you want to improve your physical performance and reduce the symptoms of illness, then you should consider attending a Wim Hof Method workshop. It’s a safe and effective method that is suitable for everyone, although people with certain medical conditions are advised to consult a doctor before beginning. The basic workshop focuses on breathing techniques and mindset training.
The workshop is led by a certified instructor who is knowledgeable and experienced in the Wim Hof Method. These instructors offer personalized guidance and feedback, as well as a supportive environment that fosters a sense of community. They will teach you the breathing techniques and other exercises, including ice baths and yoga poses. You’ll also get plenty of time for reflection. You’ll receive a detailed program outline after registering.
Participants will learn the three pillars of the Wim Hof Method, including the use of cold exposure, breathing technique, and commitment. The workshop is limited to 30 participants, which means plenty of personalized attention. You’ll also get feedback from a certified instructor to help you get the most out of the workshop. A Wim Hof Method workshop is a unique experience for anyone who’s interested in improving their physical and mental performance.
Psychodrama
If you’re looking for a workshop in psychodrama, you’ve come to the right place. This workshop is taught by Marcia Karp, a leading pioneer of psychodrama. She trained in the USA and has been a leading trainer in England for the past 30 years. She now runs a private practice in London and teaches internationally. Recently, she taught psychodrama to 40 people in Estonia.
More than thirty people attended the workshop, and there were many participants from all walks of life. The workshop was attended by former SPED chairman, who expressed interest in learning psychodrama internationally and eventually getting certified. He also asked about the supervision he’d receive for incorporating action methods into his psychodrama practice.
The workshop featured 5 concurrent workshops, ranging from health care providers to educators to community organizers. The workshops also included organizational and industrial applications of psychodrama.
Kilmarnock
The Kilmarnock workshop Christchurch is a social enterprise for disabled people, whose mission is to create employment opportunities. It was founded in September 1956 by a group of community volunteers, including Mayor of Christchurch Rosemary Bruce. The project was expanded in 1981 to a new facility on Riccarton Road. In its first few years, the Kilmarnock workshop had very little work, but eventually it gained a commercial contract with Suckling Brothers.
From Tuesday 22 September, Christchurch drivers will have to take an alternate route, due to the work. McConnell Dowell has a team of workers working on repairing the Kahu Road bridge, which collapsed in the Christchurch earthquakes. It has cracks, making it dangerous for workers to work under it, especially if they are carrying heavy loads.
On November 8, the Kiwanis Club of the Northern Neck will host a barbecue fundraiser at the St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 435 East Church Street, in Kilmarnock. The fundraiser will include meals from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., as well as an ice cream bar.