FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION PROGRAMS

 

CHILDREN EXPOSED TO VIOLENCE IN FAMILIES

 

This 8 week program aims to reduce the effects of violence by providing a safe, supportive environment to:

1)        Assist children to process and understand the violence and abuse they have witnessed or experienced

2)        Help them understand that all types of abuse and violence are unacceptable and involve a choice for which the abuser must take responsibility

3)     Learn skills to a) boost their self-esteem; b) manage anger; c) problem solve effectively; d) express feelings appropriately.

 

Parenting Component: Parents are expected to attend the parent’s group, which runs simultaneously with the children’s group.

The sessions will help parents to:

1)        Understand the effects of violence and abuse on their children

2)        Understand the resulting behaviors of their children

3)        Help their children practice and use the skills they have learned at home

4)        Learn some parenting skills to meet their own needs.

 

This program is funded by Sask. Justice and offered 3 times a year.  There is no registration fee.  Parents and children are required to attend an interview to determine eligibility for enrolment in this program 

 

DATE: Tuesday, October 14- December 2, 2008

TIME:  6:30-8:00 p.m.

FACILITATORS:  Tricia Lucyshyn, Allison Nagy, & Rhea Lavoie

LOCATION:  Wesmor Community School, 1819 14th Avenue West

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: October 8, 2008

 

CLIMBING THE ROCK: FOR TEENS EXPOSED TO INTERPERSONAL VIOLENCE

 

Climbing the Rock is an 8 week youth-friendly teen program that uses behavioral and skills oriented strategies to help young people overcome the personal struggles they encounter after being exposed to any form of interpersonal violence.  At its core, the program is interventionist in nature; however several themes of prevention appear through-out the curriculum.  The program uses a variety of weekly activities that are designed to improve self-esteem, help young people make positive life choices, avoid unhealthy situations, and reduce personal and environmental risk factors that may lead to further exposure to violence.  Assisting in the achievement of these endeavors is one-on-one casework between the coordinator and participants as well as mentoring with positive volunteer-based role models.  Group sessions held once a week for 8 weeks ensure that particpants learn and have fun at the same time.

 

This program is funded by Sask. Justice.  There is no registration fee.

 

DATE:  Tuesday, October 14 - December 16, 2008 (female group)

              Thursday, October 16 - December 18, 2008 (male group)

TIME:  7:00 - 9:30 p.m.

FACILITATORS:  Amy Nilson

LOCATION:  To be announced

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: October 7, 2008  

 

TAMING THE TIGER 

 

The goal of this  6 week program is to provide children (ages 6-13) and their parents with a safe, supportive environment in which to learn how to deal with anger.

 

Participants will learn the fundamentals of anger, how they react physically and emotionally when angry, and strategies to work through their anger in healthy ways.  The parenting component provides parents with effective techniques to deal with aggressive behavior. 

 

This program is funded by Sask. Justice.  There is no registration fee.

 

DATE:  Wednesday, October 15 - November 19, 2008

TIME:  6:30 - 8:00 p.m.

FACILITATORS:  Tricia Lucyshyn, Angela DiPaolo & Rhea Lavoie

LOCATION:  Wesmor High School, 1819 - 14th Ave. W.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: October 7, 2008  

 

HOW TO TALK SO KIDS WILL LISTEN

 

Every other occupation from driving truck to performing surgery, requires months or years of training.  Only for the job of raising children is there the expectation that love will be enough.  Here is the program that gives parents the "know-how" to be helpful to their children and helpful to themselves.  The program focuses on parenting of young children at the preschool and elementary school age level.

 

DATE:  Thursday, October 16 - November 20, 2008 (6 weeks) 

TIME:  7:00– 9:00 p.m. 

FACILITATOR: Lori Ann Hendricks-Billo

 LOCATION:  Catholic Family Services, 1008 - 1st Ave West, 3rd Floor

 COST: $55.00/person

 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: October 9, 2008

  

ANGER MANAGEMENT FOR ADULTS  

 

Are you one of those people who feel a lot of anger?  Are you often at a loss as how to deal with it?  This program will help you cope with your anger by helping you to identify the sources of your anger; by assisting you to acknowledge the importance of these feelings; and by offering strategies for coping with anger so it does not dominate your life.  The following 5 steps of the anger cycle will be used: 1) Triggers 2) Thoughts 3) Feelings 4) Behaviors 5) Consequences.  The class will offer participants safe and effective ways to express and release anger.  The six week sessions allow time for group sharing and practicing of techniques.

 

This program is partially funded by the United Way of Saskatoon & Area.

 

DATE:  Thursday, October 16 - November 20, 2008 (6 weeks) 

TIME:  7:30-9:00 p.m.

 FACILITATOR:  Angela DiPaolo 

LOCATION:  Catholic Family Services, 1008 - 1st Ave West, 3rd Floor 

COST:  $30.00/person

 REGISTRATION DEADLINE:  October 9, 2008

  

BANANA SPLITS

This is a   group for children to help them heal from separation and divorce.  It offers a mix of play and art therapy, along with games and storytelling, to help them understand divorce, express their feelings, and learn coping strategies. 

 

This program is funded by the United Way of Saskatoon & Area.

 

DATE: Thursday, October 16 - December 4, 2008 (8 weeks) (5-8 yrs old) 

TIME: 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.

FACILITATORS: Ysanne Halliwell & Gord Hein

LOCATION:Catholic Family Services, 1008 - 1st Ave West, 3rd Floor

REGISTRATION DEADLINE:  October 9, 2008

                                                 

 

SELF ESTEEM FOR ADULTS

 Self esteem is important because it affects the thoughts, feelings, and actions in our daily lives.  Individuals with high self esteem tend to behave constructively because they think positively, see the strengths in people and recognize opportunities in situations.  Individuals with low self esteem often engage in self defeating behaviors because they think negatively about themselves and others.  This program consists of group activities and discussion designed to help you grow in positive self esteem, to enjoy life.

 

DATE: Monday, October 20 - December 1, 2008 (7 weeks)

TIME:   7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

FACILITATOR:   Chris Letkeman

LOCATION:Catholic Family Services, 1008 - 1st Ave West, 3rd Floor

COST: $60.00/person

REGISTRATION DEADLINE:  October 14, 2008

 

 

PARENTING ADD/ADHD

This 6 week program motivates and helps parents to effectively parent your ADD/ADHD child.   Topics covered include Diet and Nutrition, Structure, Consistency, Effective Communication.

 

DATE: Wednesday, October 15 - November 19, 2008 (6 weeks)

TIME: 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.

FACILITATORS: Angela DiPaolo

LOCATION:Catholic Family Services, 1008 - 1st Ave West, 3rd Floor

COST: $55.00/person

REGISTRATION DEADLINE:  October 8, 2008

 

 

PARENTING YOUR TEEN - ARE YOU READY??

                        One day workshop

Learn what to expect as your child moves from childhood through to adolescence.

Take the opportunity to share your parenting experiences with other parents.

 

                                             Discussion Topics:

1.  An overview of adolescent behaviour        

2.  Goals of teen misbehaviour

3.  Parent/teen communication                        

4.   Teens/sexuality/dating

5.  Violence/safety                                             

6.   School/homework/curfew

7.  Drugs/alcohol/smoiking                               

8.   Body image

9.  Suicide

 

Gain confidence and knowledge as you meet with other parents in this "parent survival" workshop.

DATE:   Saturday, November 15, 2008

TIME:    9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

FACILITATOR:   Lori Ann Hendricks-Billo

LOCATION:  Catholic Family Services, #300, 1008 - 1st Ave West

COST:   $30.00 per person (includes lunch)

This workshop is jointly sponsored by Date Smart Educational Resources and Catholic Family Services.

 

 REGISTRATION POLICIES

 ·          Please register at least one week before the program starting date as classes are filled on a first come—first serve basis.

·          Payment is required to confirm registration.

·          We reserve the right to cancel or postpone programs due to low registrations.  A full refund will be issued.

·          If the participant cancels less than one week prior to class, a $10.00 fee will be retained.

·          To register, mail or deliver in person your registration fee to Catholic Family Services, #300, 1008 - 1st Ave West,         Prince Albert, SK  S6V 4Y4.  If applicable, check with your Employee Assistance Program as registration fees are sometimes covered.  For more information call 922-3202.

 

All of these educational sessions involve sharing and discussion.  If you are looking for personal counseling, please contact a counselor.

For people who have criminal charges pending or are awaiting sentencing, participation in program(s) does not replace personal counselling or therapeutic treatment.  Letters indicating proof of attendance will not be issued.