At times all parents feel lost about what our child might need from us. Imagine what it might feel like if you were able to make sense of what your child was really asking from you. The Circle of Security Parenting™ program is based on decades of research about how secure parent-child relationships can be supported and strengthened. Learning Objectives COSP: •Understand your child’s emotional world by learning to read the emotional needs •Support your child’s ability to successfully manage emotions •Enhance the development of your child's self esteem •Honour your innate wisdom and desire for your child to be secure
At times all parents feel lost about what our child might need from us. Imagine what it might feel like if you were able to make sense of what your child was really asking from you. The Circle of Security Parenting™ program is based on decades of research about how secure parent-child relationships can be supported and strengthened. Learning Objectives COSP: •Understand your child’s emotional world by learning to read the emotional needs •Support your child’s ability to successfully manage emotions •Enhance the development of your child's self esteem •Honour your innate wisdom and desire for your child to be secure
Our subconscious mind is a database where all of our experiences are stored and sorted to create the program that we live our lives by. There are positive programs and also some corrupt files that block healing and healthy living. Nicole will identify some universal beliefs to wellness and provide a powerful healing tool to clear limiting beliefs and strengthen preferred ones. No major disclosure of past experiences required.
Hosted by Nicole Morrison - Teens, Young Adults, & Adults
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW, CH
Group meets in Guelph, ON N1E
Our subconscious mind is a database where all of our experiences are stored and sorted to create the program that we live our lives by. There are positive programs and also some corrupt files that block healing and healthy living. Nicole will identify some universal beliefs to wellness and provide a powerful healing tool to clear limiting beliefs and strengthen preferred ones. No major disclosure of past experiences required.
A seven to eight week parenting program to increase reflective capacity and positive relationships with your children. Attachment based theory
A seven to eight week parenting program to increase reflective capacity and positive relationships with your children. Attachment based theory
there are tons of resources out there for parents, but when it comes to dads specifically? Not so much. It’s like we’re just expected to figure it all out on our own. This is an in-person, 3-night course covering the exact topics that so many dads bring up in therapy. We’re talking about things like: Defining your core values and what kind of father you want to be, Men’s mental health and breaking the stigma, Emotional regulation skills to handle stress better, And common fears we all face as parents.
there are tons of resources out there for parents, but when it comes to dads specifically? Not so much. It’s like we’re just expected to figure it all out on our own. This is an in-person, 3-night course covering the exact topics that so many dads bring up in therapy. We’re talking about things like: Defining your core values and what kind of father you want to be, Men’s mental health and breaking the stigma, Emotional regulation skills to handle stress better, And common fears we all face as parents.
The SPACE Program (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions) is a theory-driven intervention for the symptoms of childhood anxiety and by the biology of mammalian parental behaviour. SPACE teaches parents to recognize their accommodating behaviours, and to implement specific plans for reducing the accommodation while maintaining an empathic and supportive attitude towards the child. The treatment also includes tools for: Increasing parents' ability to work cooperatively together; coping with responses to the reduced accommodation, including anger and distress; and for enlisting the support of family and friends in what can sometimes be a difficult process.
The SPACE Program (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions) is a theory-driven intervention for the symptoms of childhood anxiety and by the biology of mammalian parental behaviour. SPACE teaches parents to recognize their accommodating behaviours, and to implement specific plans for reducing the accommodation while maintaining an empathic and supportive attitude towards the child. The treatment also includes tools for: Increasing parents' ability to work cooperatively together; coping with responses to the reduced accommodation, including anger and distress; and for enlisting the support of family and friends in what can sometimes be a difficult process.
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A parenting model based on 30 years of research . Specifically for Parents who wish to increase positive attachment their children . Circle of Security is a reflective group parenting model that will increase your child's ability to feel safe , secure , and therefore navigate the tough roads ahead . This parenting model is also helpful for newly forming families , be it through adoption , kinship care , foster care or newly blended families .
Hosted by Child and Family Pathways
Registered Psychotherapist, CYW, RP
Group meets in Burlington, ON L7M
certification in trauma and attachment , expertise in parent coaching, working with adolescent youth, youth in transition adulthood/post secondary.
A parenting model based on 30 years of research . Specifically for Parents who wish to increase positive attachment their children . Circle of Security is a reflective group parenting model that will increase your child's ability to feel safe , secure , and therefore navigate the tough roads ahead . This parenting model is also helpful for newly forming families , be it through adoption , kinship care , foster care or newly blended families .
EDP Group Workshop for Caregivers of Children and Teens Supporting a child or teenager with an eating disorder can be overwhelming and isolating. Our EDP Group Workshop for Caregivers is designed to provide education, tools, and community for parents and caregivers navigating this challenging journey. Grounded in evidence-based approaches such as Family-Based Treatment (FBT) and Medically-informed DBT (MedDBT), this interactive group offers practical strategies for meal support, communication, and emotion regulation. Led by experienced psychologists, the workshop creates a compassionate space for caregivers to connect, ask questions, and gain confidence in their role.
EDP Group Workshop for Caregivers of Children and Teens Supporting a child or teenager with an eating disorder can be overwhelming and isolating. Our EDP Group Workshop for Caregivers is designed to provide education, tools, and community for parents and caregivers navigating this challenging journey. Grounded in evidence-based approaches such as Family-Based Treatment (FBT) and Medically-informed DBT (MedDBT), this interactive group offers practical strategies for meal support, communication, and emotion regulation. Led by experienced psychologists, the workshop creates a compassionate space for caregivers to connect, ask questions, and gain confidence in their role.
The journey through a mental disorder is not easy, as setbacks are often more likely than we want. The challenge is not only for the individual but also for the families. We remain hopeful, and our "Mental Health & You" support group can help provide warmth, acceptance, care and contact with reality. Join us every Thursday at 2 pm &/or at 4 pm. Registration is required.
The journey through a mental disorder is not easy, as setbacks are often more likely than we want. The challenge is not only for the individual but also for the families. We remain hopeful, and our "Mental Health & You" support group can help provide warmth, acceptance, care and contact with reality. Join us every Thursday at 2 pm &/or at 4 pm. Registration is required.
This counselling group is for all single parents, who want to raise their children (approx. until 12yo) need-oriented, using gentle guidance or attachment parenting and the wonderful outcome of the attachment theory. You will learn about this in the group. We will talk about existing struggles with sleep, feeding, temper tantrum, loneliness, anxiety, couple-issues etc., while ensuring to staying healthy, given the immense load of responsibility and self-abandonment and being the best parents possible for our fun and active children. Please email me if you are interested in this group.
Hosted by Astrid Christian Coupl. Family Couns Machalitza
Registered Psychotherapist, BSc, MA, RP
Group meets in Waterloo, ON N2K
for Couples, Families, Single Parents ...
This counselling group is for all single parents, who want to raise their children (approx. until 12yo) need-oriented, using gentle guidance or attachment parenting and the wonderful outcome of the attachment theory. You will learn about this in the group. We will talk about existing struggles with sleep, feeding, temper tantrum, loneliness, anxiety, couple-issues etc., while ensuring to staying healthy, given the immense load of responsibility and self-abandonment and being the best parents possible for our fun and active children. Please email me if you are interested in this group.
A multi-week group for parent and baby that incorporates infant massage from a certified practitioner through the International Association of Infant Massage (IAIM). Facilitated by Laura Archer (MSW/RSW), incorporating Infant massage techniques from IAIM that focuses on supporting families to bond with their babies through massage and nurturing touch. Please contact me for more individualized details and how to set up your own group. More detailed information is available at: http://www.lauraarchermsw.com
I have a range of expertise in Child Development and Social Work to support you as you navigate motherhood, parenting, and supporting your child(ren) to maximize their emotional wellness and live with less worry and dysregulation.
A multi-week group for parent and baby that incorporates infant massage from a certified practitioner through the International Association of Infant Massage (IAIM). Facilitated by Laura Archer (MSW/RSW), incorporating Infant massage techniques from IAIM that focuses on supporting families to bond with their babies through massage and nurturing touch. Please contact me for more individualized details and how to set up your own group. More detailed information is available at: http://www.lauraarchermsw.com
This is an eight week psycho-educational program consisting of once-weekly, two-hour sessions. The group is suitable for those co- parents with minimal to moderate conflict in their relationship. The course can be taken by one or both parents. Upon completion of the program, you will get a court approved certificate of attendance.
This is an eight week psycho-educational program consisting of once-weekly, two-hour sessions. The group is suitable for those co- parents with minimal to moderate conflict in their relationship. The course can be taken by one or both parents. Upon completion of the program, you will get a court approved certificate of attendance.
Use the Anxiety Management Method to IDENTIFY, DEESCALATE and TAKE CONTROL of anxiety in your home. This 6 module, online course is a self-paced, step-by-step blueprint that takes the guesswork out of supporting your anxious child.
Hosted by Liz Khalighi
Registered Social Service Worker, MA, RSSW, OAMHP
Group meets in Milton, ON L9T
Use the Anxiety Management Method to IDENTIFY, DEESCALATE and TAKE CONTROL of anxiety in your home. This 6 module, online course is a self-paced, step-by-step blueprint that takes the guesswork out of supporting your anxious child.
As the school year settles in, many parents face stress, shifting routines, and emotional overwhelm. This session, part of our ongoing parenting series on raising resilient children, isn’t about prepping; it’s a chance to pause, reflect, and reconnect. Together, we’ll explore the emotional challenges that follow the back-to-school rush, and share strategies for resilience. Led by Dr. Michelle Sala and her team, this session offers practical tools, honest conversation, and connection with fellow parents.
Hosted by Dr. Michelle Sala & Associates
Psychologist, PhD, C, Psych
Group meets in Hamilton, ON L0R
As the school year settles in, many parents face stress, shifting routines, and emotional overwhelm. This session, part of our ongoing parenting series on raising resilient children, isn’t about prepping; it’s a chance to pause, reflect, and reconnect. Together, we’ll explore the emotional challenges that follow the back-to-school rush, and share strategies for resilience. Led by Dr. Michelle Sala and her team, this session offers practical tools, honest conversation, and connection with fellow parents.
A group practice of highly skilled clinicians who provide treatment to children, adolescents, families and adults, for a range of mental health and developmental concerns
A group practice of highly skilled clinicians who provide treatment to children, adolescents, families and adults, for a range of mental health and developmental concerns
Join Rochelle at Fireside Haven in Cambridge for group therapy sessions all about motherhood. We will be reading the book Mothershift by Jessie Harrold. This book provides a roadmap for traversing the changes that motherhood brings. Motherhood is so beautiful, but it comes with a lot of change. Many moms feel lost as they say goodbye to the previous version of themselves and learn to embrace their new identity. We will be exploring matrescence and learning how to support our mental health in this turbulent time. Register by May 23, 2025! Group starts May 29, 2025.
Parents often reach out for support because they feel lost in the busyness of life.
Join Rochelle at Fireside Haven in Cambridge for group therapy sessions all about motherhood. We will be reading the book Mothershift by Jessie Harrold. This book provides a roadmap for traversing the changes that motherhood brings. Motherhood is so beautiful, but it comes with a lot of change. Many moms feel lost as they say goodbye to the previous version of themselves and learn to embrace their new identity. We will be exploring matrescence and learning how to support our mental health in this turbulent time. Register by May 23, 2025! Group starts May 29, 2025.
Running weekly on Wednesdays beginning on October 8th until November 12th, this 90 minute group for young people between the ages of 12 - 18 focuses on mental health strategies, healthy relationships and friendships, emotion regulation, goal setting and much more! We use a fun and interactive model to engage young people in interesting sessions and help build lasting skills and positive memories. Simultaneously, a group we are offering a group for caregivers to nurture emotional support, validation, connection and understanding between youth and their caregivers. Join this group if you are hoping to strengthen your bond with your loved one.
Running weekly on Wednesdays beginning on October 8th until November 12th, this 90 minute group for young people between the ages of 12 - 18 focuses on mental health strategies, healthy relationships and friendships, emotion regulation, goal setting and much more! We use a fun and interactive model to engage young people in interesting sessions and help build lasting skills and positive memories. Simultaneously, a group we are offering a group for caregivers to nurture emotional support, validation, connection and understanding between youth and their caregivers. Join this group if you are hoping to strengthen your bond with your loved one.
We believe the best gift you can give your children is being a healthy and happy parent because studies suggest that parents who are happy and healthy will raise healthy and happy children. If you want to see your children flourish, it’s important that you take care of yourself. Why? Because children learn more from what is caught than what is taught, they model You. you will be learning in this parenting program, wherein you will learn evidence-based strategies to facilitate your child’s growth and help you balance on your parenting journey.
We specialise in EMDR,ART, Somatic Therapy, Islamic Psychology, TIIP, & Positive Parenting, woven into a personalised plan built around your story.
We believe the best gift you can give your children is being a healthy and happy parent because studies suggest that parents who are happy and healthy will raise healthy and happy children. If you want to see your children flourish, it’s important that you take care of yourself. Why? Because children learn more from what is caught than what is taught, they model You. you will be learning in this parenting program, wherein you will learn evidence-based strategies to facilitate your child’s growth and help you balance on your parenting journey.
Parenting is a lot of work and could be stressful especially if there are additional layers of stressors such as - moving to a new country, parenting in a new culture, parenting adopted children, even having additional children, or parenting a child in transition from one developmental stage to another. Here at Springs, we have over twenty years of experience working with children and their parents/caregivers. This group is designed to provide practical tools that parents can start using with their kids right from the first day to make parenting an enjoyable and successful experience for both you and your children.
Hosted by Springs Christian Counselling
Registered Social Worker, BA(Hon), MSW, RSW
Group meets in Kitchener, ON N2C
I work with couples who may be struggling with communication or conflict in their relationship and with parents who are having difficulties with parenting.
Parenting is a lot of work and could be stressful especially if there are additional layers of stressors such as - moving to a new country, parenting in a new culture, parenting adopted children, even having additional children, or parenting a child in transition from one developmental stage to another. Here at Springs, we have over twenty years of experience working with children and their parents/caregivers. This group is designed to provide practical tools that parents can start using with their kids right from the first day to make parenting an enjoyable and successful experience for both you and your children.
Rewire 30 is a daytime program (9 am- 4 pm daily) for youth (ages 17–22) that provides the structure, accountability, and support needed to interrupt harmful patterns and build healthier ones—while allowing clients to continue living at home. This is not a passive or talk-only program. Each day is intentionally designed to help participants: Understand what is driving their behaviour, learn how to manage urges and emotions, build structure and consistency, practice new skills in real time, and plan for the future (relationships, career, education).
Rewire 30 is a daytime program (9 am- 4 pm daily) for youth (ages 17–22) that provides the structure, accountability, and support needed to interrupt harmful patterns and build healthier ones—while allowing clients to continue living at home. This is not a passive or talk-only program. Each day is intentionally designed to help participants: Understand what is driving their behaviour, learn how to manage urges and emotions, build structure and consistency, practice new skills in real time, and plan for the future (relationships, career, education).
Parents and their children benefit when they are in control of themselves and able to role model what they want from their children. Being able to shift your lens from a punishment model to a strength based positive parenting model can make all the difference in your family life. Please call if you are interested in more information.
Parents and their children benefit when they are in control of themselves and able to role model what they want from their children. Being able to shift your lens from a punishment model to a strength based positive parenting model can make all the difference in your family life. Please call if you are interested in more information.
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What does therapy for parenting look like?
Therapists may work with parents individually, together, or include the whole family to find solutions for the problems a parent faces. Many parent-based therapies work on a parent’s relationship with their children, problem-solving within the family, and analysis of family dynamics. Therapy conducted remotely by video may be helpful in allowing a therapist to observe how families interact in their own homes.
When should a parent seek therapy?
When behavioral problems begin to disrupt the healthy functioning of a family, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If parents find that children are acting out in school, have started using drugs or alcohol, have developed eating disorders, or other similar red flags, a therapist may be able to help.
How long does therapy take for parenting problems?
Depending on the severity of a family’s challenges and the type of treatment utilized, therapy for parenting can last from weeks to months. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a pragmatic therapy type that can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. Structural family therapy, which inspects family dynamics, often takes several months. Parent-child interaction therapy is typically shorter-term, lasting between 10 and 20 sessions. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
Can therapy help parents dealing with burnout or stress?
Parenting is difficult. Parents may dismiss or conceal feelings of exhaustion, overwhelm, or escape ideation—imagining withdrawing from their parental obligations altogether. but left unattended, these feelings can have negative effects on the whole family. A therapist can help parents work on the skills they might need to better cope with the burdens of parenting and help them be the best parents they can be.