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.
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
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.
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 - Youth, 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.
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This group of parents with neurodiverse children meets weekly to access peer support and work on building up positive self-care routines!
Hosted by Kassandra Richardson
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, RP-Q
Group meets in Waterloo, ON N2V
This group of parents with neurodiverse children meets weekly to access peer support and work on building up positive self-care routines!
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.
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 Couples And Family Counsellor Machalitza
Registered Psychotherapist, BSc, MA, RP
Group meets in Waterloo, ON N2K
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.
For the latest Wholehearted Mothering group offering details, please see the website: tapestrycc.com/wholehearted-mothering
For the latest Wholehearted Mothering group offering details, please see the website: tapestrycc.com/wholehearted-mothering
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
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 .
This workshop is for families with teens between the ages of 12 and 16. We are only accepting 4 families due to space, at introductory fee of $400. Its a two day ONLINE workshop: Friday evening (parents only) & Saturday (parents and teens) from all over Ontario. Drs. Paul and Nancy Aikin, clinical psychologists and Directors of the Sacramento-Davis EFT Center, created this educational workshop to strengthen the bonds between teens and parents. With the help of structured conversations, families will grow an appreciation of how to rely on each other to figure out how to work better together.
Hosted by Connecting Families Therapy
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Group meets in Orangeville, ON L9W
This workshop is for families with teens between the ages of 12 and 16. We are only accepting 4 families due to space, at introductory fee of $400. Its a two day ONLINE workshop: Friday evening (parents only) & Saturday (parents and teens) from all over Ontario. Drs. Paul and Nancy Aikin, clinical psychologists and Directors of the Sacramento-Davis EFT Center, created this educational workshop to strengthen the bonds between teens and parents. With the help of structured conversations, families will grow an appreciation of how to rely on each other to figure out how to work better together.
Focuses on EMPOWERING and helping parents to UNDERSTAND THE GOAL of the behaviour/s being displayed.LEARN STRATEGIES to eliminate the behaviour/s and HELP the child to replace negetive behaviour/s with POSITIVE, PRODUCTIVE BEHAVIOUR/S. Children need to be empowered within their place as children. When both parents and children are appropriately empowered then there is harmony.A parent who feels helpless/powerless due to their child's negative behaviour has a child who has power that does not belong to them. " PARENTING THE STRONG WILLED CHILD" is a group that will help both parents and child achieve harmony.
Hosted by Little Black Rose Family Services
Registered Psychotherapist
Group meets in Brampton, ON L6X
Focuses on EMPOWERING and helping parents to UNDERSTAND THE GOAL of the behaviour/s being displayed.LEARN STRATEGIES to eliminate the behaviour/s and HELP the child to replace negetive behaviour/s with POSITIVE, PRODUCTIVE BEHAVIOUR/S. Children need to be empowered within their place as children. When both parents and children are appropriately empowered then there is harmony.A parent who feels helpless/powerless due to their child's negative behaviour has a child who has power that does not belong to them. " PARENTING THE STRONG WILLED CHILD" is a group that will help both parents and child achieve harmony.
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.
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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.
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.
Whether you are trying to conceive, knee deep in parenting, or heading into retirement there is a place for you here.
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.
This 9-session weekly group is designed to help parents find new ways to integrate faith into every day parenting moments, plus create an environment where they can shoulder burdens together, celebrate breakthroughs, and relate to one another’s day-to-day parenting journey. This group will help families strengthen and transform their relationships, specifically how to establish Christian values in their home by focusing on four crucial elements in their children's lives: Identity, Character, Relationships, and Mission. The goal is to give your children a foundation they can build upon for the rest of their lives.
This 9-session weekly group is designed to help parents find new ways to integrate faith into every day parenting moments, plus create an environment where they can shoulder burdens together, celebrate breakthroughs, and relate to one another’s day-to-day parenting journey. This group will help families strengthen and transform their relationships, specifically how to establish Christian values in their home by focusing on four crucial elements in their children's lives: Identity, Character, Relationships, and Mission. The goal is to give your children a foundation they can build upon for the rest of their lives.
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
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.
The group is for parents who have children ages 0-6 years old and want to foster attachment and connection with their child(ren). The group meets weekly for 2 hours in person on Monday mornings. The group is led by a Registered Psychotherapist (Q). Start of group to be determined. Contact the office for more details.
Hosted by Bloom Child & Family Therapy
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, MA, PhD
Group meets in Waterloo, ON N2J
The group is for parents who have children ages 0-6 years old and want to foster attachment and connection with their child(ren). The group meets weekly for 2 hours in person on Monday mornings. The group is led by a Registered Psychotherapist (Q). Start of group to be determined. Contact the office for more details.
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.
Online parent group meeting on Mondays for 4 weeks starting in September 2022 (Dates to be determined). For parents of children 8+ years old living with ADHD. Group led by a Registered Social Worker and Registered Psychotherapist who specialize in ADHD and neurodiversity.
Hosted by Bloom Child & Family Therapy
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, MA, PhD
Group meets in Waterloo, ON N2J
Online parent group meeting on Mondays for 4 weeks starting in September 2022 (Dates to be determined). For parents of children 8+ years old living with ADHD. Group led by a Registered Social Worker and Registered Psychotherapist who specialize in ADHD and neurodiversity.
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Parenting Support Groups
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.