Groups
Children & Youth Groups
Please note that group times and dates often change based on capacity and schedules. NOYFSS will make every effort to notify all registrants if there is a change to date and/or time.
ACE - Adolescents Coping with Emotion
A group to help adolescents aged 14-16 develop skills to cope with difficult situations. Teens will learn to better understand themselves, while also incorporating daily practices that can over time, lead to improved general wellbeing. ACE is particularly helpful for teens experiencing symptoms of depression, although the material can be used to help cope with other emotions as well. Through activity-based learning teens will begin paying attention to their inner self-talk, practice self-regulation strategies and learn skills to help themselves feel better when they are feeling down.
Spring Group Dates Coming Soon!
Core Connections
A group for youth grades seven to nine who identify as female, designed to help teenagers balance acceptance of themselves and others. Teens will learn skills on how to build positive relationships with both peers and parents. We will also learn about safety surrounding substance use and protecting yourself on social media. Teens will explore skills on how to navigate body image and self-confidence and will participate in discussions around sexual health, including the importance of consent and respect.
This group runs
Jan 18-Feb 8, 2024
Thursdays from 3:30-5:00pm
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Changes
A group for children who have experienced big changes in their lives (such as divorce, loss of a loved one, or a move for example) who would like to gain the skills to help them work through the big feelings that surround change with other kids facing similar challenges. This group is offered in a small group setting of no more than 10 kids ages 9-12.
Spring group dates coming soon!
Kids Connect
A group for kids to connect with peers, build self-esteem, learn how to create and maintain friendships, use their voices to be kind and heard, and gather skills to have respectful relationships with others. This group is offered in a small group setting of no more than 10 kids. Ages 9-11 years.
This Group Runs
Nov 14 to Dec 19, 2023
Tuesdays from 3pm-4pm
This group is now full. Spring dates coming soon!
Shake it Out
A group for kids age 6-8 years old which helps children regulate their emotions through activities, nature, and connection. Some of things your kids will learn include:
- Children learn to express their feelings in a positive way.
- Teaching children how to name their feelings.
- Teaching children about mindfulness and how to be present in nature.
Summer 2024 group dates coming soon!
Friendship Foundations
A group for children ages 7-9 that focuses on fostering emotional intelligence, interpersonal relationships and overall well-being through various activities. Children have the opportunity to learn about and practice self-awareness, emotional regulation and relationship skills in a supportive environment with their peers.
This group runs
Feb 21 to March 13
Wednesdays
3:00pm-4:30pm
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Please note that group times and dates often change based on capacity and schedules. NOYFSS will make every effort to notify all registrants if there is a change to date and/or time.
Parenting a Child with ADHD
Children with ADHD may be sensitive, or intelligent, but they may also be impulsive, easily distracted and unorganized. Parents of children with this disorder often feel confused and challenged by their children’s behaviours and reactions.
This 12 hour program for parents (of children 4 – 12 yrs) allows parents to:
- explore the diagnosis of ADHD
- review typical vs. ADHD behaviours
- learn about development and behaviours
- learn effective parenting tools
- learn helpful strategies for success at school
This group runs
Nov 9 to Dec 14, 2023
Thursdays from 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Fall Group is now Full. Spring Group Dates Coming Soon!
Connect Parent
Connect Parent is designed for parents with children and youth between 8 and 18 years of age. It addresses changes that occur between parents and teens and helps them keep their relationship strong and positive. Connect is for all parents – it helps protect teens as they move forward in their journey to adulthood. Parents who complete the group often feel better equipped to understand their child and themselves as a parent and often see positive changes in their relationship with their child as a result of applying what they learned.
Click here to learn more about the Connect Program.
This group runs
Jan 18 – March 14, 2024
Thursdays from 5:45pm-7:30pm
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Young Parents
A group for parents aged 25 and under. Parents have the opportunity to connect with one another to share successes and struggles. The weekly group is a combination of parent education and/or a community activity.
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Parent-Teen Conflict
Conflict between parents and teenagers is normal because the parental desire to guide and protect bumps up against the teens instinctual and normal drive to take control of their own lives.The intensity of this conflict depends upon personality types, family dynamic sand how communication is deployed to reduce conflict.
This program helps parents better understand this tumultuous developmental stage, adolescence, and how to promote growth by maintaining a supportive, encouraging and empowering relationship with teens; how to treat teens with a high degree of respect no matter how difficult they make this at times.
This phase in family development can feel overwhelming sometimes. Learn how to make the parental role both easier and more productive. Teenagers are amazing, and parents are, too.
This group runs
January 23 – March 12, 2024
Tuesdays from 6:30pm to 8:30pm
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Successful Co-Parenting
Group to help parents explore their child(ren)’s needs during the transition period associated with the separation and divorce, and assists the parents in examining the ways their parenting choices affect their child(ren). The program is not therapy-based, but rather educational, offering skills, strategies, resources and support for participants who are in the process of separation or divorce.
Spring Group dates coming soon!
Managing Conflict in the Family
Conflict and anger are normal parts of family relationships at times. This program provides information, skills, and practice for parents wanting to decrease conflict in their home. We will focus on managing our own anger, understanding our children’s anger, learning and practicing communication skills and resolving conflict. Register as an individual or as a couple.
This Group Runs
**In Person**
Jan 24-Mar 6, 2024
Wednesdays from 6:30pm-8:30pm *No Session Feb 14*
Register Here**ONLINE Group**
Wednesdays from April 24-May 29 – 6:30pm-8:30pm
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Active Parenting
Learn to create a positive home environment through activities, videos and education. Topics will include brain development, active communication, discipline, self-esteem building, family talks and stopping power struggles between parent and child. For parents of children ages 5 to 12.
Spring group dates coming soon.
Active Parenting: The First 5 Years
Your child’s first few years are so important! Explore the joys and struggles of parenting children ages 0 – 5.
Here is what you’ll learn:
- What a baby’s cry means
- Ages and stages of development
- Building a strong bond
- Your child’s growing brain
- Using mindfulness to keep your cool
- Choices and consequences
- And much much more!
This group runs
Jan 31-Feb 21, 2024
Wednesdays from 6:00pm to 8:00pm
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Kinship Connections
A support group for extended family members who have become primary caregivers. More and more, we are seeing grandparents, aunts, uncles, and other family members becoming the caregivers of children within their family. This can be a difficult transition for kids and for the caregivers. Kinship Connections will assist caregivers in navigating the challenges that can sometimes seem overwhelming with taking on an unexpected parenting role as well as explore important topics related to raising a family member’s child.
A monthly support group will also be offered to stay connected after the course.
This Group Runs
Jan 30 – Mar 5, 2024
Tuesdays from 12:30-2:00pm
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