Learning Opportunities

Date: Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Time: 4:30 - 5:00 pm PT
Location: Online

In this introductory class, we explore gratitude as a simple yet powerful daily practice that boosts well-being and resilience. It begins with recognizing and appreciating the good in our lives—people, experiences, and even the challenges that help us grow. Through guided reflection and a seven-day series of prompts, participants learn how gratitude can help shift focus from what kidney disease takes away to moments of meaning, connection, and everyday wins.

Gratitude is a well-studied tool that supports mental, emotional, and physical health. Practiced regularly, it shifts our attention toward abundance, connection, and possibility, while reducing stress and anxiety, improving sleep, and lifting mood.

Cultivating gratitude doesn’t just change our thoughts; it can transform how we move through the world, allowing us to become more grounded and connected.

Date: April 15 and 22, 2026 (Wednesdays)
Time: 5:30-7:00 pm PST
Location: online

This is a two-part series for those just starting or are already on their journey to finding a living kidney donor. Family and friends who are interested in learning how they can help are welcome to register and join too.

Date: Tuesdays, April 28, May 5, 12, 19
Time: Noon-12:45pm PT
Location: online

Laughter is fun, therapeutic and contagious! Enjoy one or all four of these playshops that teach you how to use laughing yoga. Learn this life tool to better assist you in building resilience and navigating life’s challenges with a positive mental attitude. It’s a great way to reduce anxiety, stress and even depression.

In these playshops, Sylvie will guide us through easy laughing yoga, a feel-good practice that combines intentional laughter with simple breathing and light movement. You don’t need any special skills or even a sense of humour, just a willingness to try.

Laughing yoga is welcoming, inclusive, and creates a sense of connection. It is suitable for people living with chronic illness, care partners, and anyone looking for a simple way to add joy and stress relief to their day. You can participate standing or seated, and you’re always encouraged to listen to your body.

Date: Tuesday, June 2
Time: 5:30-7:00 pm PT
Location: online

This session is for people who have started doing donor outreach but have not yet found a living kidney donor. It’s common for people in this situation to feel stuck, discouraged, or just unsure of what to do next. In this session, we’ll offer ideas on how to continue with donor outreach as well as ways to handle the emotions that come with this process.