For BCT Talks, the BCT invites speakers who are experts in their field to present and discuss a wide range of family-related subjects in a series of information talks for adults.
From picky eating and multilingualism in parenting to estate planning, job and parenting skills, these talks cover a variety of issues in a one-off session or in a series of workshops over several weeks.
BCT Talks are always live events and are held either at our Clubhouse on Chaussee de Waterloo 620 in 1050 Ixelles or online.
BCT Talks/Workshops are:
- free for BCT members (unless specified). Join us now!
- open to non-members as well, for a participation fee of 10€ (unless indicated differently)
- for questions email talks@bctbelgium.org
If the talk description says Registration via Twizzit:
- non-members please use this link: app.twizzit.com/go/bct-talks
- members please use your Twizzit app (on the home screen find 'Offer' at the top centre, scroll down to find the talks form) or the website (use the link above but remember to log in before you register!)
Check out our upcoming talks:
Making the most of your family holiday season @ Online
10 December, 10-11h, online
The next in our series of Talks for mom support and Q&A with Eszter is dedicated to the upcoming winter holidays.
While holidays are a blissful recharging time, the stress around organisation and expectations can take away from enjoying them.
- Learn more about how setting realistic expectations while being mindful of rest
- Learn more about how to prepare in advance with involving others
- Learn more about how to avoid recurring family conflicts
This online talk will be given by member Eszter B. Szabo, a LCS coach, who mainly works on mindset and emotional management. Eszter has worked with over 100 mums from all over the world, helping them create their own unique ways in motherhood.
Registration: via Twizzit/Offers/Talks forms
COST: Free for BCT members / non-members may attend for a fee of 10€
For questions, contact talks@bctbelgium.org.
UNPACK, a guide to life as an expat spouse @ Online
11 December, 12:15-13:30
Adapting to a new culture and finding your place in your new world is a challenge at best, especially when motherhood and a new baby are part of the picture. Expat spouses face a mountain of challenges and UNPACK - a guide to life as an expat spouse is designed to offer straightforward answers, inspiration and wisdom to help handle your expat dilemmas, so you can find your place and rebuild your life more easily.
In this talk we welcome Tanya Arler, seasoned expat spouse, founder of A Happy Expat and co-author of Unpack, who will share some of her top tips on how to navigate the adventure called expat life.
Registration: via Twizzit > Offer > Talks.
Cost: Free for BCT members / non-members may attend for a fee of 10€
For questions, contact talks@bctbelgium.org
Family Food Connections @ Online
12 December, 13:-14:30
In this talk, Family Dietitian Sofie De Niet will explore the most common reasons why food often becomes a battlefield at home, including discussions, frustration and refusals. Sofie will discuss how you can cope with these challenges and the first steps to create more peaceful family meals. This is a casual lecture inspired by both her perspective as a dietitian and a mother of two boys. Her talk will be followed by a Q&A session where you share your experiences and receive practical answers.
Sofie De Niet is a Brussels-based family dietitian for adults and children (sofiedeniet.be). Her mission is to support your family’s eating habits in a positive and nurturing way, helping to create happier, healthier mealtime experiences. Aside from private consultations, she also offers a monthly family membership.
COST: Free for BCT members / non-members may attend for a fee of 10€
Registration via Twizzit/Offer/Talks
For questions, contact : talks@bctbelgium.org
High Sensitivity - how it affects daily life @ Clubhouse
20 January, 19:00-20:30
Join us for a transformative event exploring the unique traits of high sensitivity and how it affects our daily life, as a parent but also for parents who are not highly sensitive but have a child who is. We will also look at the journey of inner growth by gaining insights, tools and inspiration to support personal and collective evolution.
This talk will be given by member, Stefany Salas (IG: @awakening.coach), who is specialized in high sensitivity, as a life coach and an experienced facilitator of inner evolution retreats. This space is an opportunity to connect, learn and grow.
COST: Free for BCT members / non-members may attend for a fee of 10€
Registration via Twizzit/Offer/Talks forms
For questions, contact : talks@bctbelgium.org
How to Talk About and Deal with Death @ Clubhouse
Coming up in Spring:
Wednesday, 12 March, 20:00-21:30 TBC
Losing a loved one can be a devastating experience for families, and for expats, being geographically distant from their extended families can add to the emotional strain. Preparing in advance is vital to building resilience for when it's needed most.
Death is a universal experience that affects us all, yet it is a topic that many adults avoid discussing, fearing it may upset their children. However, children are naturally curious about the cycle of life and death. If they sense that the topic is uncomfortable for adults, they may hesitate to ask questions, leaving them with unanswered concerns and unprocessed emotions.
This talk is designed to help you navigate these difficult conversations with your child. You will learn:
* How children of different ages perceive and understand death
* How to initiate and facilitate open and honest conversations about death with your child
* How to support your child(ren) as they cope with the loss of a loved one
This talk will be given by member Sabrina Lengert, a social worker, grief counselor, and dance therapist with extensive experience working with children and families. She has worked on a children's oncology ward and a children's hospice, providing emotional support to families during the illness and after the loss of a child. Sabrina has also organised grieving groups for children who have lost a parent.
Registration: via Twizzit/Offer/Talks
COST: Free for BCT members / non-members may attend for a fee of 10€
For questions, please contact talks@bctbelgium.org
Family Language Planning @ Online
Coming up in 2025
Cost: Free for BCT members (non-members may attend for a fee of 10 euros)
