PAST WORKSHOPS

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Triple P Fear-less - June 22, 2023, 8:00 - 10:00 pm

(In Partnership with Jasper Place Family Resource Centre)

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Developing Children’s Natural Potential - February 9, 2023, 8:00 - 9:00 pm

(Presenter: Heather Gautreau)

This workshop explores how purposeful and responsive parenting can come alongside a child to help develop their natural potential.  

 

Developing Self-Regulation and Self-Control  - January 26, 2023, 8:00 - 9:30 pm

(Presenter: Heather Gautreau)

This seminar will explore the concepts of self-regulation and self control, exploring how their development can be influenced by elements such as self esteem, self-efficacy, and locus of control.

 

Income Tax Basic Concepts - January 19, 2023, 6:00 - 7:00 pm

(In Partnership with Canadian Revenue Agency / Government of Canada)

Canada’s tax system, When you start working, What you’ll need to file your taxes, walk through of the different areas of a tax return – net income, taxable, non-refundable tax credits, total payable

 

Strategies for Effective Parenting - January 12, 2023, 8:00 - 9:30 pm

(Presenter: Heather Gautreau) 

This seminar explores practical strategies for intentional, responsive parenting which positively impacts parents’ interactions with their children.

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You're a Great Dad!

(Presenter: Faisel Ahmed)

Parenting programs for dads that consists of the following topics: Impact of a Dad, Communication, Positive Parenting, Family/work life balance.

Impact of a Dad - October 6, 2022, 8:00pm - 9:30 pm

Communication - November 24, 2022, 8:00pm - 9:30 pm

Positive Parenting - December 16, 2022, 8:00pm - 9:30 pm

Family/work life balance - December 7, 2022, 8:00pm - 9:30 pm

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Triple P Fear-less - October 27, 2022, 8:00 - 10:00pm

(In Partnership with Jasper Place Family Resource Center)

Everyone feels anxious at times, including children and teenagers. Anxiety is a normal and often helpful reaction to danger and usually passes quickly. However, anxiety may cause significant distress and get in the way of everyday life. Learning to manage anxiety effectively is a vital life skill, but it's something we may not have been taught.

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Benefits and Credits for All - October 20, 2022, 6:30pm - 7:30pm + Q&A

(In Partnership with Canada Revenue Agency / Government of Canada)

Canada Child benefit, Child Disability Benefit, Disability Tax Credit, GST, Canada Workers Benefit. Climate Action Incentive.

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Building Emotional Regulation Skills - October 13, 2022, 8:00 - 9:30 pm

(Presenter: Monica Naber) 

This workshop focuses on building caregivers understanding of emotional expression and the role of the developing brain in expressing and regulating emotions. Caregivers will learn practical strategies to help guide their child’s emotional regulation in a manner that also strengthens their parent-child connection.  

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Healthy Homes - September 29, 2022, 8:00pm - 9:00 pm

(In Partnership with Canada Health)

A virtual Healthy Home session on environmental health in the home and how you can reduce the risk of harmful chemicals. The topics covered include mold, lead, radon, cleaning products, air quality, how to be your own risk manager and more. We would like to show you what Health Canada is doing in regards to public awareness of environmental health and share resources on environmental health that are available. 

 

Mindful Moments at Home: Daily Practices for Staying in the Present Moment

September 22, 2022, 8:00pm - 9:30pm

(Presenter: Nallely Alcocer)

In this workshop you will learn about mindfulness and its benefits, and discover a set of simple and effective mindfulness activities that you can introduce to your children at home. You’ll also be introduced to some key guidelines for bringing the practice into your daily routines. This is an ideal workshop for anyone who wants to help children develop a connection with their bodies, minds and emotions and learn to live in the moment. The goal of this workshop is to help parents gather tools and practical ideas to foster mindfulness at home. In this workshop you will:● Learn about mindfulness and its benefits● Explore simple and effective mindfulness activities● Apply key guidelines to introduce mindfulness practices and activities to your children● Identify moments where these practices fit into the rhythm of the day

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Emotion Coaching  - September 15, 2022, 8:00 - 10:00 pm

(In Partnership with Jasper Place Family Resource Center)

This workshop looks at 4 different parenting styles and ways we can support young children to understand and express their emotions (frustration, sadness, fear, excitement, tantrums, anger). Enrollment is limited.

 

Triple P Dealing with Disobedience  - September 8, 2022, 8:00 - 10:00 pm

(In Partnership with Jasper Place Family Resource Center)

Discuss some reasons why children don’t do as they’re told. Develop a personal parenting plan to help deal with disobedience. Enrollment is limited.

 

Triple P Fear-less - June 23, 2022, 8:00 - 10:00 pm

(In Partnership with Jasper Place Family Resource Center)

Everyone feels anxious at times, including children and teenagers. Anxiety is a normal and often helpful reaction to danger and usually passes quickly. However, anxiety may cause significant distress and get in the way of everyday life. Learning to manage anxiety effectively is a vital life skill, but it's something we may not have been taught. Fear-Less Triple P:
*offers parents/caregivers key anxiety-management skills they can teach to their children
*helps understand how anxiety works
*how to help children develop coping skills, face feared situations, and manage children's anxious behavior effectively.

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Triple P Discussion Group: Managing fighting and aggression - June 16, 2022, 8:00 - 10:00 pm

(In Partnership with Jasper Place Family Resource Center)

Covers skills children need to be able to cooperate, solve problems and get along with others, manage those times when children fight, become aggressive or destructive. Enrollment is limited. 

 

Triple P Bedtime Routines  - June 9, 2022, 8:00 - 10:00 pm

(In Partnership with Jasper Place Family Resource Center)

Explore different problems parents commonly face at bedtime. Develop strategies to prevent these problems and a plan to deal with them when they do occur. Enrollment is limited.

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Triple P Dealing with Disobedience  - June 2, 2022, 8:00 - 10:00 pm

(In Partnership with Jasper Place Family Resource Center)

Discuss some reasons why children don’t do as they’re told. Develop a personal parenting plan to help deal with disobedience. Enrollment is limited.

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Kids Have Stress Too! - May 26, 2022, 8:00 - 10:00 pm

(In Partnership with Jasper Place Family Resource Center)

This program helps parents; caregivers understand childhood stress and how to provide children with the tools to deal with stress effectively. It is a broad-based primary prevention program, which provides parents, caregivers, and communities with the knowledge, awareness and skills to help young people become healthier and more resilient through learning how to manage their stress. 
Enrollment is limited.

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Triple P Dealing with Disobedience  - May 19, 2022, 8:00 - 10:00 pm

(In Partnership with Jasper Place Family Resource Center)

Discuss some reasons why children don’t do as they’re told. Develop a personal parenting plan to help deal with disobedience. Enrollment is limited.

 

Emotion Coaching  - May 12, 2022, 8:00 - 10:00 pm

(In Partnership with Jasper Place Family Resource Center)

This workshop looks at 4 different parenting styles and ways we can support young children to understand and express their emotions (frustration, sadness, fear, excitement, tantrums, anger). Enrollment is limited.

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Triple P Seminar 3: Raising Resilient Children - May 5, 2022, 8:00 - 9:30 pm

(In Partnership with Jasper Place Family Resource Center)

How a child’s ability to manage feelings and cope with day to day stresses builds.

 

Triple P Seminar 2: Raising Confident, Competent Children - April 21, 2022, 8:00 - 9:30 pm

(In Partnership with Jasper Place Family Resource Center)

Six key building blocks children need to do well in life. You can help your child become confident and successful – at school and beyond. Find out ways to encourage them to be respectful and considerate, communicate and get on well with others, feel good about themselves and become independent problem solvers.

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Kids Have Stress Too! (For Parents of Teenagers) - April 14, 2022, 8:00 - 10:00 pm

(In Partnership with Jasper Place Family Resource Center)

Many teens are feeling stressed today. Helping young people identify and manage their stress is key to building essential life skills, and to promote positive social and emotional development. Join us as we look at some of the causes of stress and strategies to support teens in dealing with stress. Enrollment is limited.

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Triple P Seminar 1: The Power of Positive Parenting - April 7, 2022, 8:00 - 9:30 pm

(In Partnership with Jasper Place Family Resource Center)

The five core principles of positive parenting.

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Developing Confidence and Self Esteem - March 24, 2022, 8:00-9:30 pm

(Presenter: Heather Gautreau)

This seminar will explore how relationships and life experiences can contribute to the development of children’s confidence and healthy self esteem.

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Responding to Challenging Behaviors, Part 1 and Part 2 - February 24 & March 3, 2022, 8:00 - 9:30 pm (Presenter: Heather Gautreau) 

This two-part series explores some underlying reasons for challenging behaviors, including temper tantrums, sibling rivalry, power struggles, conflict, and aggression. Strategies are explored to help recognize and address the underlying reason for a child's behavior, facilitating efforts to move forward in a positive, collaborative manner.

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Building Emotional Regulation Skills - February 17, 2022, 8:00 - 9:30 pm

(Presenter: Monica Naber) 

This workshop focuses on building caregivers understanding of emotional expression and the role of the developing brain in expressing and regulating emotions. Caregivers will learn practical strategies to help guide their child’s emotional regulation in a manner that also strengthens their parent-child connection.  

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Uplifting Children, Part 2 - February 3, 2022, 8:00 - 9:30 pm

(Presenter: Heather Gautreau) 

This workshop focuses on practical ways that parents and caregivers can create a positive environment that is based in strong relationships and supports emotional well-being, resilience, and growth across all ages and developmental stages.

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Uplifting Children, Part 1 - January 27, 2022, 8:00 - 9:30 pm

(Presenter: Heather Gautreau) 

This workshop focuses on practical ways that parents and caregivers can create a positive environment that is based in strong relationships and supports emotional well-being, resilience, and growth across all ages and developmental stages.

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Parenting with Ease - January 20, 2022, 8:00 - 9:30 pm

(Presenter: Monica Naber) 

In this workshop we will discuss how to use everyday moments to improve communication within the family and your connection with your child. A strong connection helps your words as a parent matter, allowing for parenting with greater ease. You will leave with specific strategies you can use in the moment to help with more challenging behavior that builds a strong connection with your child.