Family Supports

Amendments to Canada’s Divorce Act: Changes to Canada’s federal Divorce Act came into effect in March of 2021. Come join YW’s Family Access Services team to learn more about these changes and the impact they may have on Canadian families experiencing separation and divorce. Participants will learn more about the impact of family conflict on […]

Building Your Positive Behaviour Toolbox: 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 […]

Talking to Children About Divorce:  This workshop equips parents with tools and strategies to navigate conversations about separation and divorce with their children in an age-appropriate and honest manner. Participants will learn how to foster open communication, address children’s questions with clarity and sensitivity, and minimize the impact of toxic stress. The session also explores […]

Family Conflict and the Developing Brain: Conflict can have a profound impact on children’s physical, social, emotional and cognitive development. In this workshop we will explore the impacts of family conflict on the developing brain, and how we, as important adults in a child’s life, can resolve family conflict in ways that help children learn […]

The Influence of Stress on Children’s Development: This workshop will explore the impact of family violence and other family conflict on children’s developing brains. Stress and anxiety can be healthy responses to difficult situations for children, but when stress and anxiety is prolonged and frequent it can lead to negative health outcomes for children as […]

Techniques for Navigating Stressful Times: This workshop focuses on equipping parents with mindfulness tools to navigate stressful situations like separation, divorce and family restructuring. Participants will learn about the benefits of mindfulness for mental, emotional, and physical well-being, practical strategies for mindful parenting, and techniques to teach mindfulness to their children. The workshop also explores […]