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(120 Results Found)10:00 AM| Parent Resource Centre, 300 Goulburn Avenue, Ottawa, ON, K1N 1C9
No group on February 19, March 11 or April 1. Are you experiencing post partum distress, depression and/or anxious moods during pregnancy, after birth or adoption of your baby? In this 8 week group, you will learn and practice tools for coping with post partum depression and/or anxiety, stress and emotions. Develop skills to relax and increase positive thoughts while decreasing negative thoughts. Develop skills to think less about the past and feel less anxious about the future. Participation is by self-referral. Onsite childcare is available.
3:00 PM| virtual
Virtual groups in spring/summer 2024 for children and youth. This group is NOT free. Please e-mail agency for additional details.
- Don't Flip your lid! Emotional regulation group (grades 4 to 6)
- Anxiety group for teens (grae 9 to 12)
- DBT Skills family group (teen participates with caregiver(s)) for teens with depression, anxiety, intense emotions, implulsive behaviors, family and peer conflict (grades 9 to 12)
3:00 PM| virtual
Virtual groups for parents (Sping/summer 2024). This group is NOT free. Please e-mail agency for additional details.
- Supportive parenting for anxious childhood emotions (S.P.A.C.E.) group for parents of children and teens with anxiety
- Correction through connection group for parents of children and teens with intense emotions
4:00 PM| 1815 Alta Vista Drive, Ottawa
In person groups: Cool Kids (spring/summer 2024). Two groups offered...one for grades 3 to 5 and one for grades 6 to 8. See website for additional details.
This group is NOT free. Please e-mail agency for additional details.
6:00 PM| 2305 St. Laurent Blvd, unit 300 B
Learn new ways to cope with stress and express yourself through art: painting, drawing, sculpture, poetry and more. Free program for youth 13 to 20 years of age.
6:30 PM| zoom
$135.00
We all experience some level of anxiety but as a parent it can be hard to figure how to support our children through their anxiety.
This three week course is for parents of children ages 4-14 years old. With the guidance and knowledge of a qualified parent educator, come and meet with other parents to understand anxiety and discover child friendly strategies to reduce anxiety and support you and your child with ways to cope.
3:00 PM| virtual
Virtual groups in spring/summer 2024 for children and youth. This group is NOT free. Please e-mail agency for additional details.
- Don't Flip your lid! Emotional regulation group (grades 4 to 6)
- Anxiety group for teens (grae 9 to 12)
- DBT Skills family group (teen participates with caregiver(s)) for teens with depression, anxiety, intense emotions, implulsive behaviors, family and peer conflict (grades 9 to 12)
3:00 PM| virtual
Virtual groups for parents (Sping/summer 2024). This group is NOT free. Please e-mail agency for additional details.
- Supportive parenting for anxious childhood emotions (S.P.A.C.E.) group for parents of children and teens with anxiety
- Correction through connection group for parents of children and teens with intense emotions
4:00 PM| 1815 Alta Vista Drive, Ottawa
In person groups: Cool Kids (spring/summer 2024). Two groups offered...one for grades 3 to 5 and one for grades 6 to 8. See website for additional details.
This group is NOT free. Please e-mail agency for additional details.
6:30 PM| 464 Isabella Street, Room 203 (use Munro Street entrance)
Peer support for 2SLGBTQ+. Pembroke - First tuesday of the month from 6:30 to 7:30 PM. Zoom option available.
6:30 PM| zoom
$0.00 for CAS clients / $175.00 for non-CAS client
Fathers matter. Children with involved fathers are more likely to do better in school, handle stress better and get along better with others. This group offers dads a safe space to learn from one another and get parenting information.
6:30 PM| zoom
For clients of the Children's Aid Society. $0.00.
This course explores the challenges and opportunities of parenting children who are between the ages of 6 and 16 years old. The workshops are highly interactive and the participants will have an opportunity to learn specific techniques while being given a chance to practice them in a supportive way.
This 10 week group is for families who are involved with Children’s Aid Society of Ottawa. This group is for parents who are now caring for their children or who are expecting to be caring for their child in the near future.
Topics include: stress management, child development, effective discipline, health and safety, managing anger, successful communication, impact of abuse on children, problem solving, and building self-esteem.
9:00 AM| 1755 Courtwood Crescent, Ottawa
9:30 AM| zoom
Free group. 7 weeks online group aims to support parents by providing a space to connect about perinatal mental health, parenting anxiety and the changes that come with being a parent. This group is specific to families identifying as 2SLGBTQIA+ in order to provide a space that addresses the unique challenges Queer and/or Trans parents face. This group is open to all forms of parenting and family formations. Participation is by self-referral. Registration or inquiries:
parenting@familyservicesottawa.org
3:00 PM| virtual
Virtual groups in spring/summer 2024 for children and youth. This group is NOT free. Please e-mail agency for additional details.
- Don't Flip your lid! Emotional regulation group (grades 4 to 6)
- Anxiety group for teens (grae 9 to 12)
- DBT Skills family group (teen participates with caregiver(s)) for teens with depression, anxiety, intense emotions, implulsive behaviors, family and peer conflict (grades 9 to 12)
3:00 PM| virtual
Virtual groups for parents (Sping/summer 2024). This group is NOT free. Please e-mail agency for additional details.
- Supportive parenting for anxious childhood emotions (S.P.A.C.E.) group for parents of children and teens with anxiety
- Correction through connection group for parents of children and teens with intense emotions
4:00 PM| 1815 Alta Vista Drive, Ottawa
In person groups: Cool Kids (spring/summer 2024). Two groups offered...one for grades 3 to 5 and one for grades 6 to 8. See website for additional details.
This group is NOT free. Please e-mail agency for additional details.
10:00 AM| 312 Parkdale Avenue - Family Services Ottawa
Creativity and art workshop for 12 weeks. This workshop is free and supplies are provided. For people living with mental health challenges who do not want to be defined by them.
12:00 PM| 1755 Courtwood Crescent, Ottawa
12:00 PM| 300-1355 Bank Street
Tuesdays 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM (last session starts at 6:00 PM).
For youth ages 12 to 20 and/or their parents and caregivers.
12:00 PM| 2225 Mer Bleue Road
Thursdays 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM (last session starts at 6:00 PM).
For youth ages 12 to 20 and/or their parents and caregivers.
3:00 PM| virtual
Virtual groups in spring/summer 2024 for children and youth. This group is NOT free. Please e-mail agency for additional details.
- Don't Flip your lid! Emotional regulation group (grades 4 to 6)
- Anxiety group for teens (grae 9 to 12)
- DBT Skills family group (teen participates with caregiver(s)) for teens with depression, anxiety, intense emotions, implulsive behaviors, family and peer conflict (grades 9 to 12)
3:00 PM| virtual
Virtual groups for parents (Sping/summer 2024). This group is NOT free. Please e-mail agency for additional details.
- Supportive parenting for anxious childhood emotions (S.P.A.C.E.) group for parents of children and teens with anxiety
- Correction through connection group for parents of children and teens with intense emotions
4:00 PM| 1815 Alta Vista Drive, Ottawa
In person groups: Cool Kids (spring/summer 2024). Two groups offered...one for grades 3 to 5 and one for grades 6 to 8. See website for additional details.
This group is NOT free. Please e-mail agency for additional details.
5:30 PM| Jewish Family Services - 2255 Carling Avenue, Ottawa, 3rd floor
An 8-week (1.5 hours each session) social skills group for kids aged 9 to 11 and their parents/guardians focused on helping young people to break down barriers in making friends and socializing.