Causeries
The Collectif Bien-Être presents Parlons-en! Les causeries.
We are pleased to offer a series of free conferences, open to everyone, focusing on themes related to well-being, mental and sexual health, and personal and professional development.
Passionate professionals lead each session in a welcoming and accessible environment.
On the agenda:
- Interactive discussions
- Practical advice
- Spaces to ask your questions
Register here to participate in the winter program.
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Winter Program 2026
Breaking Through the Fog: Understanding and Preventing Professional Burnout (in french)
with Maude Drouin-Lépine, social worker
January 30, from 12:00 to 12:45
A moment to put into words what drains us: understanding how exhaustion sets in, recognizing the early signs, and exploring the personal and structural pressures that contribute to it. We will cover practical guidelines to regain clarity, prevent burnout, and restore a healthier balance between our boundaries and commitments.coming soon
Awakenings and Questions: How to Approach Sexuality Education with Primary School Children (in french)
with Audrey Labelle, Sexologist
February 13, from 12:00 to 12:45
This workshop provides clear guidelines for answering questions from elementary-aged children and addressing sexuality in a simple, accurate, and reassuring way. Participants will learn how to tailor information to the child’s age, support healthy curiosity, guide behavior, and promote a solid foundation in consent, boundaries, and respect. The goal is to help adults intervene with confidence and consistency in a modern educational context.
Healing the Invisible: The Impact of Childhood Wounds on Our Relationships (bilingual chat)
with Oumaima Meddeb, psychotherapist (qualifying)
February 27, from 12:00 to 12:45
Explore how childhood wounds influence our behaviors, relationship choices, and communication, and provide practical tools to better understand these patterns and strengthen self-esteem in relationships.
Loving Differently: Introduction to Ethical Non-Monogamy (in french)
with Audrey Labelle, Sexologist
March 13, from 12:00 to 12:45
This workshop offers a clear and nuanced introduction to the various models of ethical non-monogamy. It explores the basic principles, essential relational skills (communication, boundaries, managing jealousy), as well as practical considerations for navigating these relationships in a healthy and consensual way. The goal is to equip participants with a better understanding of these dynamics and to help them reflect on what aligns with their values and their relational reality.
Healthy or Toxic Relationships: Learning to Recognize the Signs (in french)
with Megan Lalumière, Special Educator
March 27, from 12:00 to 12:45
Sometimes, we can sense that something is off in a relationship without really knowing how to put it into words. This activity aims to help participants better understand the difference between a healthy and a toxic dynamic, and to learn how to recognize the signals that reveal what is really happening. Together, we will explore how to identify the signs that indicate whether a relationship is right for us, so we can choose connections that truly benefit our well-being.
When Conflicts Explode: Managing Interpersonal Conflicts (in french)
with Maude Drouin-Lépine, social worker
April 10, from 12:00 to 12:45
A session to better understand what happens when a conflict arises: the needs in tension, the emotions that get triggered, and the dynamics that replay. We explore how to recognize your part without over-responsibilizing yourself, and how to navigate disagreements with greater clarity and respect—for yourself and for the other person.
Fidelity, Jealousy, and Emotional Security: Navigating Sensitive Areas (bilingual chat)
with Laurine Mercéus, Sexologist
April 24, from 12:00 to 12:45
During this small conference, we will explore the nuances of fidelity, jealousy, and emotional security. Through discussion and reflection, we will examine how these emotions influence our romantic relationships, our deeper needs, and our reactions toward one another.
Beyong “Yes”: Understanding Consent in All Its Nuance (in french)
May 8, from 12:00 to 12:45
Consent is a concept we often talk about, yet it can still feel unclear when trying to understand all its nuances. This activity aims to go beyond the simple “yes” to better grasp enthusiasm, clarity, and the gray areas that can influence our interactions—not only in intimacy but in all everyday relationships. Together, we will take the time to demystify what it truly means to give consent and understand, with simplicity and accuracy, all the subtlety it involves.
Reclaiming Your Body: A Journey Towards Self (bilingual chat)
with Laurine Mercéus, Sexologist
May 22, from 12:00 to 12:45
This workshop invites participants on an intimate journey toward reclaiming their body after trauma. We will explore how emotional wounds can leave their mark on the body, disrupt sensations, and shape our perceptions. Gentle approaches to restoring presence, safety, and connection with oneself will be discussed.
Surviving and Rebuilding: Facing a Toxic Parent (bilingual chat)
with Oumaima Meddeb, psychotherapist (qualifying)
June 5, from 12:00 to 12:45
A workshop to understand the emotional and relational impact of a toxic parent, put words to your experience, and begin a process of healing. Through practical tools and therapeutic exercises, participants will learn to free themselves from guilt, set healthy boundaries, and strengthen their self-esteem in order to regain clarity, inner security, and balance in their relationships.
