Dads, Dads-to-Be, and other male identified caregivers and their children ages 0-6 years. This program will help you to: – Relate better to and connect with your child – Commit more quality time with your child – Teach your children about important topics like emotions, health, and communication In-person: Downtown community centre, 35 Weber Street… Read more »
Prenatal people and their support persons Join our Program Coordinator, Registered Dietitian, other pregnant individuals, and their support people, to talk about your healthy pregnancy! We offer: Prenatal Vitamins, Vitamin D Drops, Grocery Gift Cards, Breast Feeding Support, Referrals to other community supports, Information about healthy eating during pregnancy, Tips on cooking healthy meals, budgeting… Read more »
Women who have experienced abuse in their intimate relationships This group provides education and support for women who have experienced emotional or physical abuse within their intimate relationships. In-person: Carizon, 400 Queen St. S. Kitchener or Virtual
Adults, Waterloo Region and surrounding area An engaging, interactive, skills-based group for adults struggling with anxiety. Group members will learn how certain behaviours reinforce anxiety, develop tools to better tolerate and accept uncomfortable emotions, and practice new ways to move towards the things that matter in their lives. Virtual.
Adults, Waterloo Region and surrounding area Would you like to feel more confident about managing your money? Does thinking about money make you feel stressed and worried? This 6-week group is for you! Facilitators are experienced in the emotional piece that goes along with thinking about finances. Virtual.
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 Youth, 7-9 years old who hold refugee or protected person status. Looking for a place to meet new friends and have fun? Come join our Fabulous Kids group! We will play games, read books, create together, and learn ways to care for yourself. In-person: Forest Heights Community Centre, 1700 Queen’s Blvd, Kitchener
Newcomer Youth in Waterloo Region ages 10-13, who currently have refugee/protected person status Connect with other youth in our in-person group through games, art, play, and conversation. We will explore a wide range of issues that are important to you and explore new ways to connect with others! In-person: Forest Heights Community Centre, 1700 Queen’s… Read more »
Children ages 7-9, in Waterloo Region Children will have an opportunity to learn skills to pay attention, with care, to their surroundings one moment at a time and avoid distractions. With practice, children will be able to focus on their “present” and calm their bodies when stressed through hands on activities and discussions. In-person: Carizon,… Read more »
Children ages 9-11 and their caregivers, in Waterloo Region Join us to increase understanding of anxiety and learn strategies to help manage the challenging thoughts and feelings often associated with anxiety. Caregivers and children will learn how to use mindfulness-based tools to manage stress, develop emotional regulation skills, and build self-awareness in this activity-based group…. Read more »
We hope you find some of the these archived blog posts useful as we all look to manage and find the joy in daily living.