FRIENDS for Life is an evidence-based prevention program proven to be effective in building emotional resilience and teaching strategies that are practical and useful for coping with times of worry and change. These are important skills that can help children cope with stress which they can use throughout their life. The FRIENDS program was developed [ read more... ]

Gathering Strength is a group for Women 55+ who have experience controlling and/or other abusive behaviour by their partner and/or children. The group gives women an opportunity to learn from one another in a safe, supportive environment about: possible effects of these experiences on mind, body and spirit how our responses to this mistreatment can [ read more... ]

Family Services à la famille Ottawa presents another series of parenting workshops for clients of the Children’s Aid Society of Ottawa. This 10-week course explores the challenges and opportunities of parenting children who are between the ages of 6 and 12 years old. The workshops are highly interactive and the participants will have an opportunity [ read more... ]

Covering the following topics: • Making sense of emotions • Emotions and mental health • Changing how we relate to emotions   Tuesday 1:30 -3:30 pm April 10th, 2012 312 Parkdale Ave. Room 2

A dynamic workshop exploring the many challenges and opportunities facing parents of teenagers.  Offers techniques for effective discipline, coping skills and strategies to help you and your teen succeed.  Thursdays, April 5 to May 3, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.  Call 725-3601 ext. 207 for information and registration  When:  Thursdays, April 5th to May 3rd, 2011 6:30 [ read more... ]