Newcomer Parents in Waterloo Region who currently have refugee/protected person status Do you find parenting in a new culture stressful? Are you looking for ways to connect with your child? Join us to Talk it Through with parents just like you where you can learn and share strategies. In-person: Carizon, 400 Queen St. S. Kitchener… Read more »
Newcomer adults in Waterloo Region who are experiencing trauma symptoms and who currently have refugee/protected person status A supportive space for members with similar experiences to identify what triggers their trauma reactions and practice the skills necessary to cope and feel grounded. Discussion includes effect of trauma on brain and body; self-care; mindfulness; emotion regulation;… Read more »
Adults in Waterloo Region who have refugee or protected person status Looking for a way to connect? Come join our Newcomer Mental Health and Well-being program’s free women’s group that supports and promotes holistic well-being and belonging in the community. Participants will learn and discuss topics that impact participants lives, learn about resources and activities… Read more »
Parents/caregivers of children from birth to age 11 and expecting parents. Multiple Sessions (8-weeks): Birth to Age 11: April 19- June 7, Wednesdays, 6:00-7:30pm (Virtual) Birth to Age 11: April 11-May 30, Tuesdays, 1:00-2:30pm (Virtual) Prenatal to 6 years: April 19-June 7, Wednesdays, 10:00-11:30am (In-person) The Circle of Security® Parenting™ program is based on decades… Read more »
Women with experiences with emotional or physical abuse A group for women who have experienced emotional or physical abuse, focusing on safety, building self-esteem, ending the cycle of violence, and learning how to be healthy in relationships. Understanding Me is a pre-requisite for this group. In person: Carizon, 400 Queen St. S. Kitchener.
Adults, Waterloo Region and surrounding area Join other survivors of intimate partner violence and abuse for peer support, tools of empowerment, and mindfulness practices. VoicesWR humbly offers the community of Waterloo Region an in-person support group that was uniquely built for survivors, by survivors. In-person: Carizon, 400 Queen St. S. Kitchener. There is also a… Read more »
Parents/caregivers These workshops are offered for parents/caregivers of children who have experienced trauma. The purpose is to assist caregivers with understanding trauma and what it means to parent their child from a trauma-informed perspective. There are two sessions in the series: Part one focuses on defining trauma and its symptoms. Part Two provides strategies and… Read more »
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