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 facilitators at Family Services à la famille Ottawa, this five-week course offers an informative and interactive exploration of the challenges and opportunities [ read more... ]
How can I help my child manage their anxiety? Is this normal behaviour? What can I do to reduce the factors that add to my child’s anxiety? Under the expert direction of facilitators at Family Services à la famille Ottawa, this three-week course offers an informative and interactive exploration of the challenges and opportunities facing [ read more... ]
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... ]
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... ]
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... ]
Do you wish that you were able to talk to your child(ren) about suicide prevention? If you are like most parents, you probably feel uncomfortable with the topic of suicide. You likely worry about it; but don’t know how to talk about it. We may be able to help. Family Services Ottawa is pleased to [ read more... ]
What is “typical” behaviour for children in this age group? How can I help my child build self-esteem? How can I set reasonable behaviour limits for my child? Under the expert direction of facilitators at Family Services à la familleOttawa, this five-week course offers an informative and interactive exploration of the challenges and opportunities facing [ read more... ]
How can I help my child manage their anxiety? Is this normal behaviour? What can I do to reduce the factors that add to my child’s anxiety? Under the expert direction of Betsy Mann at Family Services à la famille Ottawa, this one night workshop offers an informative and interactive exploration of the challenges and [ read more... ]
Under the expert direction of facilitators at Family Services à la famille Ottawa, this five-week course offers an informative and interactive exploration of the challenges and opportunities when parenting through separation and divorce. Topics include: coping with stress, understanding conflict and how it affects your family, problem solving, cooperative communication, effective discipline, co-parenting and parenting [ read more... ]
The MOMS group is a 10 week group program for mothers who are experiencing postpartum depression and/or anxiety. This group is designed for women who are noting the signs and symptoms of distress that go beyond the short-term “baby blues” that many women experience after birth. Common symptoms of this level of distress may include: [ read more... ]