Circle of Security Parentingᵀᴹ – Abbreviated Workshop
For parents/caregivers of children ages 12 and younger.
Single session program. Currently being offered virtually.
The Circle of Security Parenting™ – Abbreviated Workshop is a user-friendly caregiver education program that helps parents/caregivers better understand the needs of their child(ren). This abbreviated workshop will explore some of the core concepts of The Circle of Security Parenting™ Program, explaining the importance of parents/caregivers forming secure attachments with their child(ren) by focusing on the caregiver and child interactions and when possible, providing examples and relevant themes for parents/caregivers.
This session will focus on:
- The introduction of the Circle of Security Parenting™ model, including being the ‘hands’ for our children;
- Looking at behaviours as a form of communication;
- The importance of “Being With” and “Delighting In” at the top and bottom of the circle; and
- Sharing other available programs and supports for parents and caregivers.
Contact
For questions, please contact the Groups Coordinator at 519-320-8034.
To discuss group or workshop registration, please complete the online self-referral form for our Central Intake
Parenting a Child with Worries
For parents/caregivers of children ages 14 and younger.
Single session program. Currently being offered virtually.
The Parenting a Child with Worries Workshop is a user-friendly caregiver education program that helps parents better understand the function of worries or anxiety symptoms and to learn strategies to effectively support their child/youth. The workshop content is based on the core concepts of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) which is an evidenced based treatment for those with anxiety symptoms and/or disorders. By learning through this approach, parents will have an increased confidence in knowing how to recognize when a child may be presenting with anxiety and build their skills as well as the skills of their child or youth.
This session will focus on:
- Teaching parents the function of anxiety and explain its evolutionary purpose.
- Highlighting and practicing effective strategies to support a child with varying levels of worry or anxiety symptoms.
- Reinforcing the role of a caregiver in strategically exposing children to mildly anxiety provoking situations.
- Providing the tools for parents to assess when their child/youth may require a connection to other available programs and supports.
Contact
For questions, please contact the Groups Coordinator at 519-320-8034.
To discuss group or workshop registration, please complete the online self-referral form for our Central Intake