- No events scheduled for May 13, 2023.
- No events scheduled for May 14, 2023.
Week of Events
Managing Stress and Anxiety (Ages 0-17)
Managing Stress and Anxiety (Ages 0-17)
Each and every one of us experiences stress and anxiety at some point throughout our lives. This workshop explores the difference between normal stress and anxiety, and anxiety disorders. You will learn about different types of anxiety, where you can turn to if you are struggling with anxiety, and how you can incorporate healthy coping [...]
Creating Consistency
Creating Consistency
This workshop will provide parents and caregivers with evidence-based information, support and resources that will help build the skills too positively, effectively guide, and support children’s behaviours. Participants will learn new and innovative strategies for positive behaviour guidance and understand the impact of separation, divorce and other family conflict has on children’s development, and will [...]
Strides Forward
Strides Forward
Learning how to move forward and navigate a co-parenting arrangement amongst changing relationships can be difficult. Join us to learn more about common challenges associated to co-parenting, the benefits of establishing a healthy co-parenting arrangement and different strategies and ideas for making co-parenting more manageable. This program is free of charge and open to parents [...]
Healthy Boundaries (ages 0-17)
Healthy Boundaries (ages 0-17)
The ability to set healthy boundaries is a skill that adults and children alike can benefit from. Healthy boundaries allow us to ask for what we need and set limits in a way that is respectful of ourselves and others in our life. This session will focus on identifying, strategizing and practicing setting healthy boundaries. [...]
Navigating School Options (ages 4-17)
Navigating School Options (ages 4-17)
Do you have a child who will be entering school for the first time this year, moving up to the next phase in school, or are you new to the city? Then this workshop is for you! We will explore all the different educational options in Calgary, and discuss things to consider when choosing a [...]
Changing Families
Changing Families
Changes to Canada’s federal Divorce Act came into effect in March of 2021. Come join us to learn more about these changes and the impact they may have on Canadian families experiencing separation and divorce. Participants will learn more about the impact of family conflict on children, describe how the changes can help keep families [...]
Taking Care
Taking Care
This workshop will examine the specific challenges that family restructuring can bring and focus on strategies to promote self-care in adults and children to enhance overall family well-being during separation and divorce. Participants will learn strategies and develop tools to keep themselves and their children emotionally safer through family transitions, as well as recognizing the [...]
Coffee and Connection (ages 0 – 17)
Coffee and Connection (ages 0 – 17)
Coffee and Connection is a program that provides a safe and supportive environment where caregivers can come together to discuss their challenges, share their experiences, and learn from one another. During each session, participants will be provided with a warm cup of coffee to enjoy while they engage in discussions and activities. The program will [...]
Recognize and Respond
Recognize and Respond
Separation, divorce and family restructuring can bring about a variety of different changes and challenges for both children and their families. Participants in this workshop will learn more about recognizing and understanding children’s needs and emotions during difficult times. Additionally, participant will explore different strategies and skills to be able to respond to their children’s [...]
Learn about STEAM (Ages 2 – 6)
Learn about STEAM (Ages 2 – 6)
This workshop will help introduce you to science, technology, engineering, art and math and how the exposing your child to STEAM supports all areas of their development. Register
Understanding Influences
Understanding Influences
Separation, divorce, and family restructuring can bring about a variety of different changes and challenges for both children and their families. Participants in this workshop will learn more about recognizing and understanding children’s needs and emotions during difficult times. Additionally, participant will recognize positive conflict management skills to support their children through difficult times. This [...]
Early Experiences
Early Experiences
This workshop will explore the impact of family violence and other family conflict on children is developing brains. Stress and anxiety can be healthy responses to difficult situations for children, but when stress and anxiety is prolonged and frequent it can lead to negative health outcomes for children as they grow. Participants in this workshop [...]
Loose Parts Play (ages 0-6)
Loose Parts Play (ages 0-6)
Fuel your child’s creativity and sense of exploration with us. We are exploring loose parts together which are open-ended materials that have unlimited possibilities. Then bring these ideas home with you for extended play at home. Register
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