Talking to Children about Divorce

Virtual- Strengthening Families

How we talk to children about divorce matters! Come learn how to approach the subject and how to talk to kids of all ages about it! This program is free of charge and open to parents and caregivers across Canada. All participants will receive a certificate of completion for each workshop they participate in. Register […]

Haven Series: Boundaries During Family Restructuring

YW Calgary Hub 1715 17 Avenue SE, Calgary, AB, Canada

Boundaries are tough! Especially when working with someone who you don’t see eye to eye with. This workshop talks about things that are within our control and outside of our control, and gives strategies to communicate our boundaries gently and effectively. This program is free of charge and open to parents and caregivers across Canada. […]

Starting Over Post-Divorce/Separation

Virtual- Strengthening Families

“They always took care of the bills and budget and whatnot. I don’t know how to do that!” “We always watched this TV show because they liked it. I’m not sure that I do though” Let’s talk about those things! How do you take care of yourself now? Who are you without them? How will […]

Changing Families

Virtual- Strengthening Families

Come join us to learn more about the Divorce Act and the impact it has on Canadian families experiencing separation and divorce. Participants will learn more about the impact of family conflict on children, describe how it can help keep families safer and apply this knowledge to improve navigation of the family justice system. This […]

Recurring

Mindful Parents Series

Virtual- Strengthening Families

Welcome to our new mindfulness series! On the first Wednesday of the month, we will take a look at what mindfulness is, its benefits, how to practice it, and how it can help you as a parent. Then we will have a brief mindfulness practice. The series continues Wednesdays at noon where we will practice […]

Recognize and Respond

Virtual- Strengthening Families

Separation, divorce and family restructuring can bring about a variety of different changes and challenges for both children and their families. Participants in this workshop will learn more about recognizing and understanding children’s needs and emotions during difficult times. Additionally, participant will explore different strategies and skills to be able to respond to their children’s […]

Creating Consistency

Virtual- Strengthening Families

This workshop will provide parents and caregivers with evidence-based information, support and resources that will help build the skills too positively, effectively guide, and support children’s behaviours. Participants will learn new and innovative strategies for positive behaviour guidance and understand the impact of separation, divorce and other family conflict has on children’s development, and will […]

Taking Care

Virtual- Strengthening Families

This workshop will examine the specific challenges that family restructuring can bring and focus on strategies to promote self-care in adults and children to enhance overall family well-being during separation and divorce. Participants will learn strategies and develop tools to keep themselves and their children emotionally safer through family transitions, as well as recognizing the […]

Understanding Influences

Virtual- Strengthening Families

Separation, divorce, and family restructuring can bring about a variety of different changes and challenges for both children and their families. Participants in this workshop will learn more about recognizing and understanding children’s needs and emotions during difficult times. Additionally, participant will recognize positive conflict management skills to support their children through difficult times. This […]

Recurring

What to Expect: Supervised Parenting Time

Virtual- Strengthening Families

This session is designed for parents who are involved in any supervised access parenting program. In this workshop we go over navigating our emotions about supervised parenting time, navigating our children's emotions, how missed parenting time affect our children, and how to prepare ourselves and our children for our time together. This workshop is suitable […]