The Laurel Centre provides individual and group counselling to women who have experienced childhood and / or adolescent sexual abuse.Significance of the Laurel TreeIn Greek mythology, there is the story of a wood nymph named Daphne who is much like the Greek goddess Diana - independent, athletic - a huntress. In the myth, the god Apollo pursued Daphne in what would be interpreted today as a sexual attack. Daphne called to the river god for help and was transformed into a laurel tree - a symbol of victory and triumph.The Laurel Centre represents the transformation and triumph of its clients. The laurel leaf is a symbol featured in the Centrés logo.History of The Laurel CentreIn the early 1980's those working in the addictions field realized that many addicted women - up to 80% - were also struggling to overcome the trauma resulting from childhood sexual abuse. Many were unable to deal with their addictions because their lives were too painful.At the time there were no services for women that treated addictions and abuse together.
Welcome to theSeniors Resource Networkof Manitoba! This is the home page for senior citizens' access to activities, services, resources, communication tools and history. These pages are the gateway to Winnipeg and Manitoban seniors information via the Internet. You are welcome toabout suggestions for additions or improvements for this site.Seniors and Elders Month 2014The Seniors' and Elders' Day Community Planning Committee is very excited to announce that Seniors' and Elders' Day 2014 will take place on Tuesday September 30th 2014, at the RBC Winnipeg Convention Centre, 375 York (Main Floor), celebrating the energy, vitality, and strength of seniors in Manitoba!The Seniors Resource Network supports Age Friendly Manitoba led by the Seniors & Healthy Aging Secretariat . The Centre on Aging at the University of Manitoba is conducting the Age-Friendly Communities Research Alliance . This project supports seniors in leading active, socially engaged, independent lives that contribute to healthy aging