Upcoming Events
April 2024
Strong Families: Stress, Trauma and Addictions
Trauma and AddictionsIn our upcoming session, we will be joined by professional counselor Jenn Banas who will walk participants through the nature of trauma, how it can manifest in the brain and our behaviours. You’ll discover how unprocessed trauma, which includes attachment trauma, can predispose children to addictive behaviours. Attendees will also learn how to spot the signs of addiction and what tools are available for support.You may attend this session virtually over Zoom OR in-person at the Parkland School…
Find out more »Supporting Children Through Grief
Grief can be an overwhelming experience for children, and it is crucial to provide them with the necessary support. Supporting Children Through Grief The group will be held at Family Life Psychology & Wellness in Spruce Grove. Facilitated by Harmony Nimchuk, Registered Provisional Psychologist, the support group will help children manage their grief through psychoeducation and emotion mapping while teaching them practical strategies to grieve. This FREE group is for children 10 - 13 years of age. This is…
Find out more »May 2024
ADHD Workshop: Challenging Behaviours and ADHD
Understanding the motivations behind challenging behaviours.This 2-part workshop is designed to help you support your child through big emotions and explosive behaviors. Come prepared to think critically about your child’s temperament, strengths, emotional and behavioral challenges. You will have opportunities to brainstorm and practice ways to be a source of co-regulation for your child. With effective use of these strategies, parents and caregivers are likely to see improvements in their children’s appropriate behaviors, self-regulation and resilience.The second part will be…
Find out more »Supporting Children Through Grief
Grief can be an overwhelming experience for children, and it is crucial to provide them with the necessary support. Supporting Children Through Grief The group will be held at Family Life Psychology & Wellness in Spruce Grove. Facilitated by Harmony Nimchuk, Registered Provisional Psychologist, the support group will help children manage their grief through psychoeducation and emotion mapping while teaching them practical strategies to grieve. This FREE group is for children 10 - 13 years of age. This is…
Find out more »Becoming Conscious Allies
A presentation offered by the Fyrefly Institute for Sexual & Gender Diversity, this session will walk participantBecoming Conscious Allies is a presentation offered by the Fyrefly Institute for Sexual & Gender Diversity. This session will walk participants through the nuances of sexual and gender diversity. Participants will leave the workshop with a better understanding to 2SLGBTQ+ terminology, the difference between sex assigned at birth and gender identity, and actionable practices for allyship. In this session, curiosity is encouraged and participants…
Find out more »Sibshop
Peer support for siblings of children with disabilities or chronic illness. Sibshop is for brothers and sisters, ages 6-14, whose siblings have a disability, neurodiversity, special health, or a developmental concern. Siblings are provided peer support and information in a safe setting, facilitated by staff who are passionate and knowledgeable. Lunch is provided. Come and meet other sibs! Have fun with activities and games. Talk about the good and not-so-good parts of having a sib with special needs with others…
Find out more »We’re Having a Baby!
Dinner and information for pregnant women and their partners.An evening for first time pregnant women and their support partners. Following a light supper, the group will explore topics on how to prepare yourselves to welcome a baby. These include:Mental health challenges pre and post natal and setting realistic expectationsActual preparation - what do you really need to care for a babyHow will your dynamic change - honour all roles in the child’s lifeCommunication - managing expectationsPre-Registration is required. Only one…
Find out more »Supporting Children Through Grief
Grief can be an overwhelming experience for children, and it is crucial to provide them with the necessary support. Supporting Children Through Grief The group will be held at Family Life Psychology & Wellness in Spruce Grove. Facilitated by Harmony Nimchuk, Registered Provisional Psychologist, the support group will help children manage their grief through psychoeducation and emotion mapping while teaching them practical strategies to grieve. This FREE group is for children 10 - 13 years of age. This is…
Find out more »Community Kitchen
Learning opportunity for budgeting, safe food handling, and creating nutritious food to take home in a fun environment.Our Community Kitchen will begin with menu planning and budgeting followed by hands on food safe meal preparation. At the end all participants will take home three meals for their family.Childcare is available for those with children aged 0 - 5 years.Our Community Kitchen is sponsored by The United Way.
Find out more »Supporting Children Through Grief
Grief can be an overwhelming experience for children, and it is crucial to provide them with the necessary support. Supporting Children Through Grief The group will be held at Family Life Psychology & Wellness in Spruce Grove. Facilitated by Harmony Nimchuk, Registered Provisional Psychologist, the support group will help children manage their grief through psychoeducation and emotion mapping while teaching them practical strategies to grieve. This FREE group is for children 10 - 13 years of age. This is…
Find out more »ADHD Workshop – Mother’s Day Yoga
Exercise for mom and her children!Glow Yoga Kids is leading a family yoga session! Explore the opportunities yoga can provide with physical movement and emotional regulation in a welcoming environment. Glow Yoga Kids will provide insight and ideas on how yoga can be a part of exercise in your very own family!For parents / caregivers and children ages 5-12. Pre-registration is required.
Find out more »Positive Parenting for Children with a Disability
Parenting, made easier! This seminar will introduce parents to the seven core principles of positive parenting. These principles share ways to create safe, engaging, and positive environments, strategies to manage behaviour and ways to support yourself as a parent. For parents and caregivers who have a child with a disability. Pre-registration is required.
Find out more »Supporting Children Through Grief
Grief can be an overwhelming experience for children, and it is crucial to provide them with the necessary support. Supporting Children Through Grief The group will be held at Family Life Psychology & Wellness in Spruce Grove. Facilitated by Harmony Nimchuk, Registered Provisional Psychologist, the support group will help children manage their grief through psychoeducation and emotion mapping while teaching them practical strategies to grieve. This FREE group is for children 10 - 13 years of age. This is…
Find out more »Helping your Child Reach their Potential
Learn 6 key steps to support your child!This seminar demonstrates to parents and caregivers how they can use the positive parenting principles to promote their child’s development by teaching them new skills and behaviours. It focuses on six key steps to support their children as they navigate new skills effectively. For parents and caregivers who have a child with a disability. Pre-registration is required.
Find out more »June 2024
Supporting Children Through Grief
Grief can be an overwhelming experience for children, and it is crucial to provide them with the necessary support. Supporting Children Through Grief The group will be held at Family Life Psychology & Wellness in Spruce Grove. Facilitated by Harmony Nimchuk, Registered Provisional Psychologist, the support group will help children manage their grief through psychoeducation and emotion mapping while teaching them practical strategies to grieve. This FREE group is for children 10 - 13 years of age. This is…
Find out more »Changing Problem Behaviour into Positive Behaviour
Learn strategies to manage behaviours!Parents are often uncertain how to manage problem behaviour in ways that help children learn alternative and more adaptive behaviour to take its place. This seminar shares why misbehaviour happens, ways to encourage the behaviour we want to see and strategies to manage the behaviour we don't.For parents and caregivers who have a child with a disability.Pre-registration is required.
Find out more »Movie Night with Dad
Free event for male caregivers and their children ages 4 and olderMovie Night with Dad is a free event for Dads, Step-Dads, Grandpas, Uncles, or other Male Caregivers and children ages 4 and older. The evening includes a themed supper and activities related to the chosen movie, plus the movie viewing itself. The movie is always kept a secret (it makes it so much more fun!) but it will be rated PG or lower.
Find out more »We’re Having a Baby!
Dinner and information for pregnant women and their partners.An evening for first time pregnant women and their support partners. Following a light supper, the group will explore topics on how to prepare yourselves to welcome a baby. These include:Mental health challenges pre and post natal and setting realistic expectationsActual preparation - what do you really need to care for a babyHow will your dynamic change - honour all roles in the child’s lifeCommunication - managing expectationsPre-Registration is required. Only one…
Find out more »Community Kitchen
Learning opportunity for budgeting, safe food handling, and creating nutritious food to take home in a fun environment.Our Community Kitchen will begin with menu planning and budgeting followed by hands on food safe meal preparation. At the end all participants will take home three meals for their family.Childcare is available for those with children 0 - 5 years old.Our Community Kitchen is sponsored by The United Way.
Find out more »Hanging with My Super Dad: The Great Outdoors
An overnight outdoor adventure!Calling all Dads/Male caregivers and kids! Join us for an outdoor adventure. The fun will start Friday at 6pm with supper, and the fun will end with breakfast on Saturday morning. Participants need to supply tents, sleeping bags and pillows. We will supply all the food, fun and adventure! For dads/male caregivers and their children aged 4 and over. No trailers allowed, tents ONLY.Pre-registration is required.
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