Groups for Children and Youth

Throwing Stress Away (For ages 13-17)

Exploring coping strategies that they utilize when under stress as well as discussing ways to cope with stress in healthy positive ways.

Thursday (In-person at 85A Aventura Court, Mississauga)
Jul 16, 2:00pm – 3:30pm

Self-Care Tool Kit for Kids (For ages 10-13)

Children will build a Self-Care Toolkit, which will include DIY items and individual self-care supports. Children will also learn how to use mindfulness and meditation to manage stress and discover their strength and resilience.

Thursday (In-person at 85A Aventura Court, Mississauga)
Aug 13, 2:00pm – 3:30pm

Healthy Relationships (For ages 14-17)

This group will provide an opportunity for participants to ask questions and participate in a discussion about relationships (friendships and romantic/intimate). The aim is to engage participants in challenging societal expectations of how we relate to our relationships and to identify the characteristics of a healthy relationship.

Wednesday (In-person at 85A Aventura Court, Mississauga)
Jul 15, 2:00pm – 3:30pm

Being in the Here and Now (For ages 12-16)

o Do you find yourself often on autopilot, constantly doing multiple things at the same time and feeling disconnected?

o Do you find yourself focused on the past or the future instead of being in the present moment?

Learn skills to help you be more present and reduce self criticism. Learn and practice “being mode” instead of “doing mode”.

Monday (In-person at 85A Aventura Court, Mississauga)
Jul 20, 2:00pm – 3:30pm

Sitting in the “ugh” (For ages 12-16)

o Do you ever find yourself struggling with stress, emotions and urges, or have difficulty managing these emotions?

o Do you feel emotions more intensely or easily than most people?

Learn helpful strategies to calm yourself down from hard emotions such as anger, sadness, and /or anxiety.

Tuesday (In-person at 85A Aventura Court, Mississauga)
Jul 21, 2:00pm – 3:30pm

You’re Right, I’m Right  (For ages 12-16)

o Do you find yourself often in conflict with family and friends?

o Want to learn how to navigate difficult conversations?

Learn to navigate conflict. Find ways to balance acceptance and change.

Wednesday (In-person at 85A Aventura Court, Mississauga)
Jul 22, 2:00pm – 3:30pm

Feelings First Aid  (For ages 12-16)

o Do your emotions often get the best of you?

o Want to learn about how to respond instead of react to them?

Learn to sit with and cope with difficult emotions and reduce the negative impacts of these emotions. Learn about the purpose of emotions, how to respond instead of reacting, and how to move from dysregulation to regulation.

Thursday (In-person at 85A Aventura Court, Mississauga)
Jul 23, 2:00pm – 3:30pm

Respect & Protect (For ages 12-16)

o Do you have difficulty with communicating with others?

o Are you struggling to maintain self-respect and assertiveness in relationships?

Learn how to ask for what you want and say no. Learn to manage conflict and repair relationships.

Friday (In-person at 85A Aventura Court, Mississauga)
Jul 24, 2:00pm – 3:30pm

Helpful Reminders:

• EveryMind is committed to providing a barrier-free environment for all children, youth and families who use our services, and we respect and uphold the requirements set forth under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We will ask you to tell us how we can make your experience better when you register.
• Children, youth and caregivers can participate in multiple groups but due to high demand, each individual group may only be attended once.
• These groups are designed to support children and youth, and space is limited. If you are a professional, please consider attending one of our caregiver groups.