PARENT SUPPORT PROGRAMS

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It Starts With Hope parent support group

Parenting is challenging and sometimes leaves us thinking we are the only ones struggling as we try to figure it all out. Join us in this safe and caring environment for discussion, information sharing, and support. This program is offered in partnership with Successful Families-Successful Kids.

Dates: April 21 & May 19 Time: 7 - 8:30 pm Location: Bold Center Cost: Free Ages: Parents and caregivers of all ages

The Art of Conversation

Participants will complete a different art piece each week, as a Wellness Coach from Successful Families-Successful Kids leads a conversation on a variety of topics that will help you connect and strengthen your relationship.

Dates: July 13, 20 ,27 Time: 7 - 8:30 pm Location: McArthur Place Cost: Free Ages: Teens and a caregiver

Raising Teens – What Has Changed Since Our Parents Raised Us?

Join Alison Zalasky, RN, BScN, as we explore the challenges parents face as they try to transfer their principles and values to a teen who is growing up in a different world. Includes the book, Raising Teens in a Contrary Culture by Mark Gregston.

Dates: May 10, 17, 24, 31 – must register for all 4 sessions Time: 7-9 pm Location: Bold Center Cost: Free Ages: Parents and caregivers of teenagers TRIPLE P PARENTING

The Triple P – Positive Parenting Programming is one of the most effective evidence-based parenting programs in the world backed by more than 35 years of ongoing research. Triple P gives parents simple and practical strategies to help them build strong, healthy relationships, confidently manage their children’s behaviour, and prevent problems from developing.

Triple P Café:

A drop-in group that looks at different Triple P tip sheets every month, to help caregivers understand what they can do to support their youth. Last Thursday of each month. For Caregivers with Children/ youth 6-16 years of age.

Other Triple P programs:

Gives parents the skills they need to build strong family relationships, manage misbehaviour, and prevent problems from happening in the first place. Discussions Groups on; 1. Getting teenagers to cooperate, 2. Coping with teenagers’ emotions, 3. Building teenagers’ survival skills, 4. Reducing family conflict. For Caregivers with children/ youth 10-16 years of age. Time: TBA