{"id":18,"date":"2022-05-20T19:49:09","date_gmt":"2022-05-20T19:49:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/heartwoodcentre.ca\/?page_id=18"},"modified":"2024-04-23T15:09:05","modified_gmt":"2024-04-23T15:09:05","slug":"our-story","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/heartwoodcentre.ca\/about-us\/our-story\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Story"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id18_615999-46 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id18_615999-46 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id18_615999-46 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:50px;padding-bottom:50px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(55% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2))) minmax(0, calc(45% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)));}.kb-row-layout-id18_615999-46 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id18_615999-46 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id18_615999-46 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id18_615999-46 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column18_9086b0-4d > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-right:100px;}.kadence-column18_9086b0-4d > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column18_9086b0-4d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column18_9086b0-4d > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column18_9086b0-4d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column18_9086b0-4d > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column18_9086b0-4d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column18_9086b0-4d{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column18_9086b0-4d > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-right:75px;flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column18_9086b0-4d > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-right:0px;flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column18_9086b0-4d inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who We Are<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Heartwood Healing Centre is the only organization in Manitoba whose mission is entirely dedicated to childhood sexual abuse. Childhood sexual abuse is a societal issue that affects people of all genders and lived experience.&nbsp;&nbsp; We aim to be an accessible, safe(r) space for healing and a respected community partner, providing leadership in addressing the individual and societal impact of childhood sexual abuse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Name<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2020, we began a rebranding process to better reflect our growth and our future.&nbsp; The process, that included gathering feedback from our community (staff, Board, clients, and community agencies), highlighted the need for a new name that carried forward the imagery of nature and trees from our previous brand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Heartwood is the strong wood at the core of the tree that supports the growth of the outer layers of the tree.&nbsp; We see and honour the strength of all who have experienced childhood sexual abuse.&nbsp; We are here to support you as you connect to your inner strength and grow.&nbsp; Together we are Heartwood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><em><strong><em>\u201c<\/em>It took two,\u201d I said. \u201cTwo different people to make the Heartwood what it is. Two different experiences, grief and joy, combined\u2026\u201d<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u2013 Cameron Dokey<\/em><br> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-dark-salmon-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/heartwoodcentre.ca\/about-us\/our-approach\/\">OUR APPROACH<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column18_0c8aa6-cf, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column18_0c8aa6-cf:not(.specificity){margin-right:-450px;}.kadence-column18_0c8aa6-cf > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-right:450px;}.kadence-column18_0c8aa6-cf > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column18_0c8aa6-cf > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column18_0c8aa6-cf > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column18_0c8aa6-cf > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column18_0c8aa6-cf > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column18_0c8aa6-cf > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:#00808E;}.kadence-column18_0c8aa6-cf > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column18_0c8aa6-cf{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column18_0c8aa6-cf, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column18_0c8aa6-cf:not(.specificity){margin-right:-250px;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column18_0c8aa6-cf > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-right:250px;flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column18_0c8aa6-cf, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column18_0c8aa6-cf:not(.specificity){margin-right:0px;}.kadence-column18_0c8aa6-cf > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-right:0px;flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column18_0c8aa6-cf inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-row-layout-id18_9d662b-07 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id18_9d662b-07 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id18_9d662b-07 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );padding-top:50px;padding-bottom:25px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(20% - 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We do this by providing therapeutic services, strengthening support systems, exchanging knowledge, and raising awareness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator alignwide has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide mision-separator\"\/>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id18_2b2578-25 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id18_2b2578-25 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id18_2b2578-25 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:50px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(20% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2))) minmax(0, calc(80% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)));}.kb-row-layout-id18_2b2578-25 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id18_2b2578-25 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media 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.kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column18_db2920-cf > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-image:url('https:\/\/heartwoodcentre.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/background-image.png');background-size:contain;background-position:center center;background-attachment:scroll;background-repeat:no-repeat;}.kadence-column18_db2920-cf > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column18_db2920-cf{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column18_db2920-cf > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column18_db2920-cf, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column18_db2920-cf:not(.specificity){margin-left:0px;}.kadence-column18_db2920-cf > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column18_db2920-cf inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><div class=\"wp-block-image small-icon\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"402\" height=\"402\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/heartwoodcentre.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/43688-Heartwood-Icon_our_vision.png?resize=402%2C402&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"VISION\" class=\"wp-image-1378\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/heartwoodcentre.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/43688-Heartwood-Icon_our_vision.png?w=402&amp;ssl=1 402w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/heartwoodcentre.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/43688-Heartwood-Icon_our_vision.png?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/heartwoodcentre.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/43688-Heartwood-Icon_our_vision.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 402px) 100vw, 402px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column18_76fd86-31 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column18_76fd86-31 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column18_76fd86-31 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column18_76fd86-31 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column18_76fd86-31 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column18_76fd86-31 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column18_76fd86-31, .kadence-column18_76fd86-31 h1, .kadence-column18_76fd86-31 h2, .kadence-column18_76fd86-31 h3, .kadence-column18_76fd86-31 h4, .kadence-column18_76fd86-31 h5, .kadence-column18_76fd86-31 h6{color:#ffffff;}.kadence-column18_76fd86-31{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column18_76fd86-31 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column18_76fd86-31 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-left:15px;flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column18_76fd86-31 inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-open-sans has-porcelain-color has-text-color\"><strong>Vision<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>We envision a society without childhood sexual abuse and a Manitoba where all who have experienced this trauma have access to the resources they need to lead fulfilling and meaningful lives.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id18_d59640-ae > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id18_d59640-ae > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id18_d59640-ae > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id18_d59640-ae > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id18_d59640-ae > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id18_d59640-ae > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id18_d59640-ae alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column18_cc5f83-c0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-right:35px;}.kadence-column18_cc5f83-c0 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column18_cc5f83-c0 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column18_cc5f83-c0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column18_cc5f83-c0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column18_cc5f83-c0 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column18_cc5f83-c0 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column18_cc5f83-c0{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column18_cc5f83-c0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column18_cc5f83-c0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column18_cc5f83-c0 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Remembering Our Past<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-block Cool-Content-Timeline\"><div class=\"cool-timeline-block-52287822-e38c-4967-b719-71c44970d635\"><style>.cool-timeline-block-52287822-e38c-4967-b719-71c44970d635 .cool-vertical-timeline-body{--ctlb-date-color: #00564c;--ctlb-heading-color: #00564c;--ctlb-sub-heading-color: #00564c;--ctlb-line-color: #00564c;--ctlb-icon-bg: #00564c;--ctlb-story-border-color: #fff;}<\/style><div class=\"cool-vertical-timeline-body ctlb-wrapper both-sided right\"><div class=\"cool-timeline-block-list\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-block-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-right ctl_timeFalse\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ctlb-block-title\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">1984<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ctlb-block-desc\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">Several counsellors working in the addiction field shared concerns that their female clients were struggling to come to terms with past experiences of childhood and\/or adolescent sexual abuse. They recognized the need for an aftercare program in the community to assist women in dealing with the impact of their abuse. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-block-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-left ctl_timeFalse\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ctlb-block-title\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">1985<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ctlb-block-desc\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">Women\u2019 Post Treatment Centre began offering post addiction treatment counselling in the community for women who have experienced childhood sexual abuse.  Start-up funding through the Winnipeg Core Area Initiatives supported the hiring of two part-time counsellors and space was provided by the Salvation Army Harbour Light Corps.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-block-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-right ctl_timeFalse\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\"><div class=\"wp-block-image ctlb-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/heartwoodcentre.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/logo_-line.png?w=640&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ctlb-block-title\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">1997<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ctlb-block-desc\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">Women&#8217;s Post Treatment Centre changed their name to The Laurel Centre.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-block-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-left ctl_timeFalse\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ctlb-block-title\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">2010<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ctlb-block-desc\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">The Men\u2019s Resource Centre (MRC), established in 2001 under the umbrella of the University of Manitoba\u2019s Department of Social Work, became a program of The Laurel Centre.  MRC programming included drop-in services, individual and group counselling, and an Emergency Shelter Program for men fleeing domestic violence.   <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-block-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-right ctl_timeFalse\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ctlb-block-title\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">2011<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ctlb-block-desc\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">With the support of the Winnipeg Foundation, The Laurel Centre successfully piloted a program for men who had experienced childhood sexual abuse.   Ongoing funding was later secured from Family Violence Prevention Program to make the Male Childhood Sexual Abuse Program a permanent program of the Men\u2019s Resource Centre.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-block-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-left ctl_timeFalse\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ctlb-block-title\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">2019<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ctlb-block-desc\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">The Laurel Centre initiated an organizational development project that started with gathering feedback from various stakeholders and assessing our current structure.  This discovery phase led to a decision to become one organization that serves all people who have experienced childhood sexual abuse.  Discussions began with Family Violence Prevention Program around the transition of MRC services not related to Childhood Sexual Abuse. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-block-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-right ctl_timeFalse\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ctlb-block-title\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">2021<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ctlb-block-desc\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">MRC\u2019s Emergency Shelter Program and support services for men fleeing intimate partner violence transitioned to Wahbung Abinoonjiiag.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-block-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-left ctl_timeFalse\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ctlb-block-title\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">2021<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ctlb-block-desc\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">A visioning and strategic planning process with Board and staff led to a new vision and mission statement.  We identified our strategic priorities and began the processes of rebranding and expanding and re-structuring our services to better meet the needs of the community.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-block-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-right ctl_timeFalse\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\"><div class=\"wp-block-image ctlb-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/heartwoodcentre.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/43282-Heartwood-Logo-Horizontal-RGB.png?w=640&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ctlb-block-title\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ctlb-block-desc\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">With the support of Relish\u2019s Change in the Making Community Grant, The Laurel Centre became Heartwood Healing Centre.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id18_5f71f0-df > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id18_5f71f0-df > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id18_5f71f0-df > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id18_5f71f0-df > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (min-width: 1025px){.kb-row-layout-id18_5f71f0-df{display:none !important;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id18_5f71f0-df > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id18_5f71f0-df{display:none !important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id18_5f71f0-df > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id18_5f71f0-df{display:none !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id18_5f71f0-df alignnone kb-v-lg-hidden kb-v-md-hidden kb-v-sm-hidden wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column18_54a9ee-30 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-right:35px;}.kadence-column18_54a9ee-30 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column18_54a9ee-30 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column18_54a9ee-30 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column18_54a9ee-30 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column18_54a9ee-30 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column18_54a9ee-30 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column18_54a9ee-30{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column18_54a9ee-30 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column18_54a9ee-30 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column18_54a9ee-30 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Remembering Our Past<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-block Cool-Content-Timeline\"><div class=\"cool-timeline-block-c4532027-0116-42ce-99a6-49812c90d248\"><style>.cool-timeline-block-c4532027-0116-42ce-99a6-49812c90d248 .cool-vertical-timeline-body{--ctlb-date-color: #00564c;--ctlb-heading-color: #ffffff;--ctlb-sub-heading-color: #00564c;--ctlb-line-color: #00564c;--ctlb-icon-bg: #00564c;--ctlb-story-border-color: #00564c;}<\/style><div class=\"cool-vertical-timeline-body ctlb-wrapper both-sided right\"><div class=\"cool-timeline-block-list\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-block-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-right ctl_timeFalse\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ctlb-block-title\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">1984<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ctlb-block-desc\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">Several counsellors working in the addiction field shared concerns that their female clients were struggling to come to terms with past experiences of childhood and\/or adolescent sexual abuse. They recognized the need for an aftercare program in the community to assist women in dealing with the impact of their abuse. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-block-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-left ctl_timeFalse\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ctlb-block-title\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">1985<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ctlb-block-desc\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">Women\u2019 Post Treatment Centre began offering post addiction treatment counselling in the community for women who have experienced childhood sexual abuse.  Start-up funding through the Winnipeg Core Area Initiatives supported the hiring of two part-time counsellors and space was provided by the Salvation Army Harbour Light Corps.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-block-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-right ctl_timeFalse\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ctlb-block-title\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">2010<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ctlb-block-desc\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">The Men\u2019s Resource Centre (MRC), established in 2001 under the umbrella of the University of Manitoba\u2019s Department of Social Work, became a program of The Laurel Centre.  MRC programming included drop-in services, individual and group counselling, and an Emergency Shelter Program for men fleeing domestic violence.   <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-block-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-left ctl_timeFalse\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ctlb-block-title\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">2011<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ctlb-block-desc\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">With the support of the Winnipeg Foundation, The Laurel Centre successfully piloted a program for men who had experienced childhood sexual abuse.   Ongoing funding was later secured from Family Violence Prevention Program to make the Male Childhood Sexual Abuse Program a permanent program of the Men\u2019s Resource Centre.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-block-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-right ctl_timeFalse\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ctlb-block-title\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">2019<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ctlb-block-desc\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">The Laurel Centre initiated an organizational development project that started with gathering feedback from various stakeholders and assessing our current structure.  This discovery phase led to a decision to become one organization that serves all people who have experienced childhood sexual abuse.  Discussions began with Family Violence Prevention Program around the transition of MRC services not related to Childhood Sexual Abuse. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-block-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-left ctl_timeFalse\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ctlb-block-title\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">2021<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ctlb-block-desc\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">MRC\u2019s Emergency Shelter Program and support services for men fleeing intimate partner violence transitioned to Wahbung Abinoonjiiag.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-block-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-right ctl_timeFalse\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ctlb-block-title\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">2021<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ctlb-block-desc\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">A visioning and strategic planning process with Board and staff led to a new vision and mission statement.  We identified our strategic priorities and began the processes of rebranding and expanding and re-structuring our services to better meet the needs of the community.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-block-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-left ctl_timeFalse\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ctlb-block-title\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ctlb-block-desc\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">With the support of Relish\u2019s Change in the Making Community Grant, The Laurel Centre became Heartwood Healing Centre.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1984<\/strong> \u2013 Several counsellors working in the addiction field shared concerns that their female clients were struggling to come to terms with past experiences of childhood and\/or adolescent sexual abuse. They recognized the need for an aftercare program in the community to assist women in dealing with the impact of their abuse.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1985<\/strong> \u2013 Women\u2019 Post Treatment Centre began offering post addiction treatment counselling in the community for women who have experienced childhood sexual abuse.&nbsp; Start-up funding through the Winnipeg Core Area Initiatives supported the hiring of two part-time counsellors and space was provided by the Salvation Army Harbour Light Corps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1997<\/strong> &#8211; Women\u2019s Post Treatment Centre changed their name to The Laurel Centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2010<\/strong> &#8211; The Men&#8217;s Resource Centre (MRC), established in 2001 under the umbrella of the University of Manitoba\u2019s Department of Social Work, became a program of The Laurel Centre. &nbsp;MRC programming included drop-in services, individual and group counselling, and an Emergency Shelter Program for men fleeing domestic violence. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2011<\/strong> \u2013 With the support of the Winnipeg Foundation, The Laurel Centre successfully piloted a program for men who had experienced childhood sexual abuse.&nbsp; &nbsp;Ongoing funding was later secured from Family Violence Prevention Program to make the Male Childhood Sexual Abuse Program a permanent program of the Men\u2019s Resource Centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2019<\/strong> &#8211; The Laurel Centre initiated an organizational development project that started with gathering feedback from various stakeholders and assessing our current structure.&nbsp; This discovery phase led to a decision to become one organization that serves all people who have experienced childhood sexual abuse.&nbsp; Discussions began with Family Violence Prevention Program around the transition of MRC services not related to Childhood Sexual Abuse.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2021<\/strong> \u2013 MRC\u2019s Emergency Shelter Program and support services for men fleeing intimate partner violence transitioned to Wahbung Abinoonjiiag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2021<\/strong> \u2013 A visioning and strategic planning process with Board and staff led to a new vision and mission statement. &nbsp;We identified our strategic priorities and began the processes of rebranding and expanding and re-structuring our services to better meet the needs of the community.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2022<\/strong> &#8211; With the support of Relish\u2019s <em>Change in the Making<\/em> Community Grant, The Laurel Centre became Heartwood Healing Centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-dark-salmon-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/heartwoodcentre.ca\/our-approach\/\">OUR APPROACH<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Who We Are Heartwood Healing Centre is the only organization in Manitoba whose mission is entirely dedicated to childhood sexual abuse. 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