FAMILY PROGRAMS
CONNECT PARENT
FREE PROGRAM. CONNECT© is a strength- and evidence-based group program for parents and caregivers of pre-teens and teens who struggle with behaviour challenges and mental health issues. The program focuses on attachment needs, and is consistent with trauma-informed practice, to promote social, emotional and behavioural adjustment. Parents are taught helpful parenting approaches they can apply across a broad range of situations and relational contexts. Learn more here: www.connectparentgroup.org
Location: John Tod Centre Main Club, 150 Wood St, Family Room
Hours: To be determined
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Daily Details: The program runs weekly for 9 weeks. Dinner provided.
How to Register: To register for a future session, please contact Jaimie at 250-554-5437, ext 206
Waitlist Information: Connect is taking names for future sessions.
CIRCLE OF SECURITY
FREE PROGRAM. At times all parents feel lost or without a clue about what our child might need from us. Imagine what it might feel like if you were able to make sense of what your child was really asking from you. The Circle of Security® Parenting™ program is based on decades of research about how secure parent-child relationships can be supported and strengthened.
Using the COSP™ model developed by the Circle of Security originators, our trained Facilitators work with parents and care-givers to help them to:
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Understand their child’s emotional world by learning to read emotional needs
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Support their child’s ability to successfully manage emotions
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Enhance the development of their child's self-esteem
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Honor the innate wisdom and desire for their child to be secure
Location: John Tod Centre Main Club, 150 Wood St, Family Room
Hours: Join our waitlist
Daily Details: The program meets once weekly for 8 consecutive weeks. Dinner and childcare are provided.
How to Register: To register for a future session, please call the Club at 250-554-5437
Waitlist Information: Circle of Security is taking names for future sessions.
CIRCLE OF FRIENDS
Circle of Friends provides a safe place for children between 6 and 12-years-old to talk with others and navigate the stages and pain of loss. "Loss" is defined as separation or divorce, the death of a loved one, loss of a pet, moving, changing schools, and/or peer challenges. Children are supported with identifying healthy coping strategies to manage their feelings and frustrations as they move through their daily lives at home, school, and in the community.
Location: John Tod Centre Main Club, 150 Wood St.
Hours: Join our waitlist
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Daily Details: Cost is $10 per child. A nutritious snack is provided and children participate in a variety of structured activities.
How to Register: To register for a future session, please contact Jaimie at 250-554-5437, ext 206
Waitlist Information: Circle of Friends registration is accepting names for future sessions.
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FAMILY SOCIAL
FREE PROGRAM. This is a space for young families to meet other young families, access parenting supports, connect with others, enjoy crafts, activities & conversations, and take a meal to go. This program is for families with children under 6 years of age.
Location: John Tod Centre Main Club, 150 Wood Street
Hours: 4:30pm to 6:30pm, Fridays (except holidays)
Registration is required.
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Details: 4:30 - 5:00 pm: Space is open for families to come, settle into the space, and connect with staff
5:00 - 6:30 pm: Programming, activities, conversation topics, and snacks
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How to Register: Registration or cancellation is required before Wednesday at 4:00 PM each week. You can sign up starting Monday mornings by contacting Jaimie at 778-220-7346
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Waitlist Information: Sign-up is first-come, first-serve. Registration closes each Wednesday at 4pm OR when we have reached capacity, whichever comes first. Please provide 24-hour notice if you cannot attend.