Day 1: Basic Training - An Introduction to FGC/FGDM
A full day that will provide you with an understanding of the history, philosophy, benefits of FGC/FGDM and a description of the conferencing process. Suitable for prospective FGC coordinators, child welfare staff, OCL and other interested community service providers who want to increase their knowledge of FGC.

Day 2: Advanced Training – Skills Building in FGC/FGDM (Basic Training is a prerequisite)
A full day that enables participants to further their knowledge and skills as referring professionals or in preparation for the role of FGC coordinator. This training is suitable for prospective coordinators, child welfare staff and other interested community partners.
When:  Friday June 21st, 2013, 9:00 – 4:00 and Saturday June 22nd, 2013, 9:00 – 4:00

Where:  Family Services Ottawa, 312 Parkdale Avenue, Ottawa

Registration Fee:  $125 for Day 1 or $250.00 for 2 days (Please make cheque payable to Family Services Ottawa)

Snacks and lunch will be provided

For more information or to register contact Phyllis O’Neil at poneil@familyservicesottawa.org or 613-725-3601 ext. 221.

The Sexual Assault Network is offering a professional development day on Non-Violent Communication.

Compassionate communication, also known as Nonviolent Communication (NVC), was developed by clinical psychologist and Nobel Peace Prize nominee Dr. Marshall Rosenberg (www.nonviolentcommunication.com). NVC is a process and a paradigm for communication that focuses on the needs that are alive in each of us, thus fostering a shift from “right/wrong thinking” and defensiveness (both inner and outer) to connection with self and others. Communicating with a focus on needs leads to outcomes that enrich life and nurture the natural human impulse toward joyous giving. The skills learned in the workshop can be used in both our personal lives as well as the counselling process.

This introductory workshop includes experiential activities and presentation of theory. At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will have had introductory exposure to:

• The heart of the NVC process and paradigm:  Needing
• The context and four elements of the NVC process:  Observing, Feeling, Needing and Requesting
• Two NVC dialogue processes

When: May 27, 2013 9:00 – 4:00

Where:  Ruth E. Dickinson Library (100 Malvern St.)

Cost: $50.00 for SAN Members or $70.00 for Non-Members

Registration by phone: 613-725-3601 ext. 104 or by email:  sanottawa@familyservicesottawa.org

Can you imagine the positive change that affordable housing can make in people’s lives?  Good housing leads to good health, stable housing leads to success in school and jobs. Safe and secure housing leads to a higher quality of life at all ages.  Better housing leads to a better Ontario.

Housing Opens Doors is a multi-year campaign to make affordable housing a priority for Ontario.  Led by the Ontario Non-Profit Housing Association, the campaing has many supporters, including housing providers and tenants, organizations serving the public good, corporate sponsors and concerned people like you.

Here is how you can participate:

Step one: go to the campaign website (www.housingopensdoors.ca) and ring the bell (then go to another computer and ring it again!)

Step two: come to the Byward Market on Saturday May 25 and ring the bells on our real live doors! Bring tenants & members, bring clients, bring your stories and bring a loud voice. We want to show the whole city and the whole province that housing really does open doors.

Step three:  Help us spread the word by downloading posters, adding the campaign banner to your e-mail and website, and sharing the campaign through your social media networks: www.onpha.on.ca/content/HousingOpensDoors/digitalToolkit/

•  Why do my children misbehave anyway? Is it me?
•  What’s the difference between discipline and punishment?
•  How can I make discipline work for my children and for me?

Under the expert direction of Susan Duke at Family Services à la famille Ottawa, this five-week course offers an informative and interactive exploration of the challenges and opportunities facing all parents – every day.

This course is open to parents of children all ages. Come and meet with other parents to discover new strategies for making parenting more effective, less stressful and more rewarding – for everyone.

Topics include: reasons for misbehaviour, communication skills, building positive relationships, discipline vs. punishment, effective discipline techniques…

When: Thursdays – May 16 to June 13, 2013 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Where: Family Services à la famille Ottawa, 312 Parkdale Avenue

Cost: $125.00 per person or $225.00 per couple. Subsidies are available.

For information and registration, please contact us at 613-725-3601 extension 207

For a complete list of parenting courses please feel free to download/print our year-at-a-glance

Under the expert direction of Betsy Mann at Family Services à la famille Ottawa, this three-week course offers an informative and interactive exploration of the challenges and opportunities facing parents of anxious children. 

 This course is open to parents of children all ages. Come and meet with other parents to discover new strategies for making parenting more effective, less stressful and more rewarding – for everyone. 

Topics include:  understanding anxiety, child-friendly strategies to reduce anxiety, coping strategies for parents, where to go for more resources.

When:  Tuesdays - May 14th, 21st and 28th, 2013 - 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

Where:  Family Services Ottawa, 312 Parkdale Avenue

Cost: $75.00 per person

For information and registration, please contact us at 613-725-3601 extension 207

For a complete list of parenting courses please feel free to download/print our year-at-a-glance

This seminar will present the different types of personalities seen in high conflict divorce and family violence situations.  Family conflict dynamics will be addressed, including how to assess the possibility of abuse, power and control dynamics and how these individuals involve their children in their high-conflict disputes.

Date:  May 13 & 14, 2013

Time:  9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Location:  Sala San Marco, Ottawa, ON

Cost: Early Bird $333 + HST / Group rates available

Register:  MAGentix.ca or call 613-755-6015

In recognition of Mental Health Week, Family Services Ottawa is hosting a workshop that will invite individuals to discover their creativity through dance.

• This workshop provides participants the opportunity to explore a new medium of non-verbal expression.
• The open atmosphere is one that promotes authenticity, connection and communication.
• Each participant is supported in finding and celebrating their own uique movement style.
• Absolutely no dance experience necessary; all body types and abilities are welcome.

Everyone can dance!

Location:  Ottawa Salus Corporation, 2000 Scott Street

Cost:  Participation is Free

Please register by calling 613-725-3601 ext. 149

This workshop is funded by the Community Foundation of Ottawa – Puran Shanti Education Fund.  

Thank you to Ottawa Salus Corporation for donating the space.

Under the expert direction of facilitators at Family Services à la famille Ottawa, this six-week course offers an informative and interactive exploration of the challenges and opportunities for parents when it comes to managing anger – a common emotion in every parent’s life.    

Come and meet with other parents to discover new strategies for making parenting less stressful and more rewarding – for everyone.

When:  Mondays – May 6th to June 17th, 2013 (May 20 excluded), 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

Where:  Family Services Ottawa, 312 Parkdale Avenue

Cost: $150.00 per person.  Subsidies are available.

For information and registration, please contact us at 613-725-3601  extension 207

For a complete list of parenting courses please feel free to download/print our year-at-a-glance

As part of this week, Family Services Ottawa is hosting a workshop on May 7th that will invite individuals to discover their creativity through dance.

For more information on Mental Health Week in Ottawa, visit the Mental Health Week Ottawa Website or the Facebook page email info@MHWeekOttawa.ca