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Parenting Groups

Connect Parent Program

This program is for parents/caregivers looking to:

  • Understand and respond to difficult pre-teen and teen behaviours
  • Explore attachment, mental health, and social well-being
  • Learn current information about adolescent development 
  • Explore choices that support healthy relationships

To register, or for more information about this program, please contact Gary Swift or Lorel Brown at (250) 545-3572.

Next Group:

  • Starts February 14th, 2012

Fathering Program

This group is for fathers looking to: 

  • Explore the role of today’s fathers
  • Build positive relationships and open communication with their children
  • Gain an understanding of children’s developmental stages
  • Learn and practice being an inclusive and active father

To register, or for more information about this group, please contact Rob LeNoury at (250) 545-3572.

Managing Conflict in the Family

This group is for women, men, and couples looking to: 

  • Reduce the amount of conflict in the home
  • Explore personal and family patterns of anger and conflict
  • Improve communication and problem solving skills
  • Create new responses to anger and conflict

To register, or for more information about this group, please contact Shelly Chvala at (250) 545-3572.

Next Group:

  • Women's Group - starts January 17th, 2012
  • Men's Group - starts February 20th, 2012
  • Couples Group - starts March 18th, 2012

Parenting a Child with ADD/ADHD

This group is for parents of a child age 4 to 12 with ADD/ADHD looking to:

  • Understand the diagnosis: strengths and challenges
  • Explore the behaviours and the reasons behind them
  • Review development and identify how to support and advocate for your child
  • Develop strategies for parents and children to reduce ADD/ADHD challenges

To register, or for more information about this group, please contact Shelly Chvala at (250) 545-3572.

Next Group:

  • Starts January 30th, 2012 from 6:30-8:30pm

Parenting After Separation

A 3 hour information session for parents prior to, during or after a separation or divorce. Parents learn to:

  • Understand children’s needs during a separation
  • Help children adjust to the changes
  • Explore the changing relationship between separating parents

A Family Justice Counsellor will present information about: custody, access, child support guidelines and options available to resolve legal and parenting issues.

Next Group:

January 11th, 2012 from 6-9pm

January 25th from 9-12pm

February 8th from 6-9pm

February 22nd from 6-9pm

March 7th from 9-12pm

March 21st from 6-9pm

To register, or for more information, please contact Becky Marshall at (250) 545-3572.

Parents of Children With Special Needs Support

For parents of children with special needs looking to:

  • Connect with other families in the community
  • Explore community resources
  • Discuss parenting concerns/issues and behaviour challenges

To register, or for more information about this group, please contact Ben McLean or Kim Hanson at (250) 545-3572.

Next Group:

  • every second Wednesday, 12:30-2:30pm

Parent-Teen Conflict Group and Parent-Teen Support Group for Parents:

A session-based group program for parents, followed by a support group for parents of teens experiencing a high degree of conflict

  • Connect with other parents who are dealing with similar issues
  • Learn skills for supporting and encouraging teens
  • Gain a better understanding of adolescent development

To register, or for more information about this group, please contact Craeg Pohorelic or Leah Willinger at (250) 545-3572.

Next Group:

  • January 26th to March 15th, 2012 from 6:30-8:30pm
  • Support group is every second Tuesday from 7-8:30pm

The Nurturing Parenting Program

For parents of children who:

  • Wish to learn positive parenting strategies
  • Are looking for group support with other parents experiencing similar challenges

To register, or for more information about this program, please contact Becky Marshall at (250) 545-3572.

Next Group:

  • January 10th to March 7th, 2012  (5-11 year olds)
  • March 20th to May 15th, 2012 (5-11 year olds)
  • January 23rd to March 19th, 2012  (0-5 year olds)

Infant Massage

For moms and dads to help support your connection with your baby (0-12 months) through touch

To register, or for more information about this program, please contact Megan McDonnell at (250) 545-3572

Next Group:

  • January 19th to February 23rd, 2012 (Thursdays, 10:30-11:30am)

My Tween and Me

For parents of children aged 7-12 who:

  • Learn skills for supporting and encouraging teens
  • Gain a better understanding of adolescent development 

To register, or for more information about this program, please contact Naomi Sturtridge or Rob LeNoury at (250) 545-3572.

Next Group:

  • March 2012

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North Okanagan Youth and Family Services Society
3100 - 32nd Avenue, Vernon, BC V1T 2L9
ph: (250) 545-3572 fax: (250) 545-1510
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