Workshops for Caregivers

Parenting Your Anxious Child (2 session workshop) (for parents and caregivers of children/youth ages 0-17)

Learn more about what children’s emotions are telling us and how anxiety affects their feelings, bodies, thoughts and behaviours. Explore helpful and unhelpful parenting strategies to support children to manage anxiety.

• Tuesday, July 7 & Jul 14, 6pm-8pm – In Person at 85A Aventura Court, Mississauga
• Wednesday, August 5 & 12, 10am-12pm – Virtual via Zoom

The Value of Being With (for parents and caregivers of children/youth ages 0-8)

Based on the Circle of Security philosophy, this workshop will help parents understand that Being With isn’t a technique but a state of mind of empathy for their child. Caregivers will learn that creating a relationship with their child in which feelings can be shared helps build a solid emotional foundation for their child and helps develop a secure attachment.

• • Tuesday, July 7, 6pm-8pm – Virtual via Zoom
  • Thursday, July 23, 10am-12pm – Virtual via Zoom

Dealing with Family Conflict (for parents and caregivers of children/youth ages 6-17)

Conflict happens in every family. Learn what triggers conflict in your family and how to resolve conflicts between siblings, and between parents and their children. Learn how to avoid conflicts and create a peaceful home environment.

• Wednesday, July 8, 10am-12pm – Virtual via Zoom

Managing Challenging Behaviour (for parents and caregivers of children/youth ages 6-12)

Some childhood behaviours present significant challenges for parents to manage. This workshop will teach you how to effectively respond to noncompliant, aggressive, disruptive and disrespectful behavior.

• Wednesday, July 15, 6pm-8pm – In-person at 85A Aventura Court, Mississauga
• Friday, August 7, 10am-12pm – Virtual via Zoom

Positive Parenting Strategies (for parents and caregivers of children/youth ages 0-17)

As a parent, balancing nurturing and understanding with setting reasonable expectations and discipline can be challenging. Learn positive parenting strategies that will encourage cooperation and responsibility while promoting self esteem and self-confidence.

• Thursday, July 9, 6pm-8pm – In-person at 85A Aventura Court, Mississauga
• Friday, July 31, 10am-12pm – Virtual via Zoom

Supporting Kids Through Stress & Uncertainty (for parents and caregivers of children/youth ages 4-17)

Our children have been greatly impacted by the world around them. In this workshop parents will learn how to talk with their children about their feelings; how to share age appropriate information; how to be present and enjoy time together and how to create routines.

• Friday, July 17, 10am-12pm – Virtual via Zoom

Gaming & Internet Challenges (for parents and caregivers of children/youth ages 5-17)

This workshop will look at what makes gaming addictive and highlight youth who are most vulnerable to becoming addicted. It will also discuss the connections between gaming addictions, excessive internet use and mental health disorders. Additionally, the workshop will also provide parents with effective strategies for parenting young people who develop a gaming addiction and who also have mental health challenges. Parents will have an opportunity to share their experiences and discuss any concerns they have regarding gaming and their children.

• Monday, August 10, 6pm-7:30pm – Virtual via Zoom

Just for Moms (for parents and caregivers of children/youth ages 0-17)

Being a mother can be very stressful, and it is important to take care of yourself! Learn how to manage stress in order to bring balance to your life, celebrate your strengths and feel good about being you!

• Monday, July 6, 10am-12pm – In-person at 85A Aventura Court, Mississauga
• Monday, July 20, 10am-12pm – Virtual via Zoom

Just for Dads (for parents and caregivers of children/youth ages 0-17)

Fathers experience many pressures and stressors in their role in today’s family. In this workshop you will learn how to manage the challenges of fathering and celebrate the important role you play in your children’s lives!

• Thursday, August 6, 6pm-8pm – In-person at 85A Aventura Court, Mississauga

Just for Grandparents (forcaregivers of children/youth ages 0-17)

When grandparents find themselves raising their grandchild it can be confusing and overwhelming.  This workshop will allow grandparents to come together to support each other in this journey.

• Thursday, July 30, 10am-12pm – In-person at 85A Aventura Court, Mississauga

Strategies for Children with ADHD (for parents and caregivers of children/youth ages 4-12)

ADHD can impact the social, emotional, behavioural and academic areas of a child’s life. Learn specific strategies to help manage the symptoms of ADHD and increase your child’s ability to be more successful in all areas of their life.

• Friday, July 10, 10am-12pm – In-person at 85A Aventura Court, Mississauga
• Monday, July 27, 6pm-8pm – Virtual via Zoom
• Wednesday, August 5, 10am-12pm – Virtual via Zoom

Helping Kids Manage Anger (for parents and caregivers of children/youth ages 6-17)

Managing one’s anger is a skill all children must develop. Learn how to help your child use relaxation techniques, problem-solving strategies and effective communication skills so they can manage their anger and frustration successfully.

• Tuesday. July 14, 10am-12pm – Virtual via Zoom
• Tuesday, August 4, 6pm-8pm – In-person at 85A Aventura Court, Mississauga
• Friday, August 14, 10am-12pm – Virtual via Zoom

Fostering Healthy Self Esteem in Families (for parents and caregivers of children/youth ages 0-17)

Children who feel good about themselves have an easier time handling conflicts and resisting negative pressures. In this workshop you will learn practical strategies to build your child’s self-esteem and self-confidence.

• Tuesday, July 28, 10am-12pm – In-person at 85A Aventura Court, Mississauga

Fostering Your Child’s Development – The Many Benefits of Play (for parents and caregivers of children/youth ages 0-8)

Young children learn skills like cooperation, taking turns and patience through play. Play also provides parents with important opportunities to coach, model and encourage their child’s appropriate behaviour. Learn how to be involved in your child’s play in order to reinforce these skills, increase cooperation and reduce behavioural challenges.

• Tuesday, July 8, 1pm-2.30pm – Virtual via Zoom

Parenting in the Early Teen Years (for parents and caregivers of children/youth ages 12-14)

Developmental changes in the early teen years impact a young person’s needs and behaviours; these changes can also present challenges for parents. Learn strategies to cope with your teen’s struggles for independence and how to maintain a healthy relationship with them.

• Monday, July 27, 6pm-8pm – In-person at 85A Aventura Court, Mississauga

Creating Connections (for Mothers and Daughters ages 11-14)

During the adolescent years, sometimes mother-daughter relationships can become strained. The goal of this workshop is to provides mothers and daughters with an opportunity to practice respectful communication by using reflective listening, “I” statements and affirmations. Creative interactive activities that mothers and daughters will work on together will generate visual reinforcements of their communication goals. Mothers and daughters will attend this workshop together.

• Monday, July 27, 6pm-8pm – Virtual via Zoom

Managing Explosive Behaviour in Young Children (for parents and caregivers of children/youth ages 4-7)

Some children have difficulty tolerating frustration and solving problems. In this workshop you will learn how to prevent meltdowns, set realistic behavioural expectations, and help your child learn to problem-solve with you to manage their emotions and behaviors.

• Wednesday, July 29, 6pm-8pm – Virtual via Zoom
• Tuesday, August 11, 10am-12pm – Virtual via Zoom

Calming Big Feelings with Mindfulness (for parents and caregivers of children/youth ages 6-12)

Learn how to manage your children big emotional experience by using mindfulness-based strategies to reduce the intensity. Mindfulness techniques encourage children to learn how to be present with their emotions rather than be overcome by them. These techniques provide an opportunity for caregivers to connect and model them with their children by adding them into daily practice.

• Monday, July 13, 10am-12pm – Virtual via Zoom

Solo Parenting (for parents and caregivers of children/youth ages 0-17)

Single parenting comes with its own set of challenges for both the child and the parent. Learn parenting strategies to help balance your needs with those of your children, cope with stress and develop an effective support network for your family.

• Tuesday, August 4, 6pm-8pm – Virtual via Zoom

Self Compassion for Caregivers (for parents and caregivers of children/youth ages 0-17)

This workshop has been created to help caregivers learn about emotional resilience, how to reduce stress, prevent caregiver fatigue and learn what it means to be self-compassionate. You will be introduced to the practice of directing empathy towards yourself, what gets in the way, and how to cultivate this important skill for mental well-being as you navigate parenting.

• Thursday, July 16, 10am-12pm – In-person at 85A Aventura Court, Mississauga

Connecting with Your Teen (for parents and caregivers of youth ages 14-17)

This workshop will explore simple ways to create emotional safety at home, open conversations without pressure, and stay connected even when teens seem distant or stressed. We will discuss practical communication tools that strengthen trust, reduce misunderstandings, and make daily interactions feel easier.

• Thursday, July 23, 6pm-8pm – Virtual via Zoom

Stratégies parentales positives (pour parents avec enfants de 0 à 17 ans)

En tant que parent, il peut être difficile d’établir un équilibre entre la compréhension avec compassion et l’établissement d’attentes raisonnables avec la discipline. Apprenez des stratégies parentales positives qui encouragent la coopération et la responsabilité tout en favorisant l’estime de soi et la confiance en soi.

• Mercredi, 19 juillet 2024 de 18h à 20h – en ligne via Zoom

Aider les enfants et les jeunes à surmonter le stress et l’incertitude (pour parents avec enfants de 4 à 17 ans)

Nos enfants ont été grandement touchés par le monde qui les entoure.  Dans cet atelier, les parents apprendront à parler avec leurs enfants de leurs sentiments; comment partager des informations appropriées à leur âge; comment être présent et profiter du temps ensemble et comment créer des routines.

• Mardi, 11 août 2024 de 10h à 12h – en ligne via Zoom