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March 2024

We’re Having a Baby!

March 18 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Family Connection Centre, 5600 50 Street, Stony Plain, AB T7Z 1P8
Stony Plain, T7Z 1P8 CA
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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 expectations Actual preparation - what do you really need to care for a baby How will your dynamic change - honour all roles in the child’s life Communication - managing…

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Outdoor Adventures

March 21 @ 1:15 pm - 2:15 pm

Enjoy all of the natural beauty the Parkland County area has to offer!Come and join us for some winter fun as we walk through nature’s winter wonderlands in various parks within the Tri-Region. We will announce the location the day before. For parents/caregivers and their children aged 0-5.

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Rock Your Socks for Down Syndrome

March 21 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Family Connection Centre, 5600 50 Street, Stony Plain, AB T7Z 1P8
Stony Plain, T7Z 1P8 CA
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A celebration for World Down Syndrome Day Join us on World Down Syndrome Day for an evening of activities, dance, and connection. Please bring an item to share during the potluck portion and wear your mismatched socks! Doors open at 5:30pm and dinner will be at 6pm.

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April 2024

“I’m Fine”: Pregnancy and Infant Loss

April 2 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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An event every month that begins at 6:30 pm on day First of the month, repeating until April 2, 2024

Family Connection Centre, 5600 50 Street, Stony Plain, AB T7Z 1P8
Stony Plain, T7Z 1P8 CA
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Support group for those who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss. Sometimes we say we are fine when we really aren't. You are not alone, please join us for an opportunity to connect, share and heal after the loss of a baby during pregnancy or early infancy. Spouses, partners or other supporters are welcome to attend with you, but please register for all attending. This is a safe, non-judgmental, welcoming group led by a trained facilitator. This group meets the…

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Hanging With My Super Dad – Kids Spell Love T-I-M-E

April 5 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Family Connection Centre, 5600 50 Street, Stony Plain, AB T7Z 1P8
Stony Plain, T7Z 1P8 CA
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Children 4 plus and their "Super Dads" or other "Super Male" caregiver enjoy a light supper and fun interactive activities.We will spend time together building individual wood craft kits.

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Sibshop

April 6 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Family Connection Centre, 5600 50 Street, Stony Plain, AB T7Z 1P8
Stony Plain, T7Z 1P8 CA
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Peer support for siblings of children with disabilities or chronic illness.Sibshop is for brothers and sisters, ages 7-14, whose siblings have Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities or chronic and/or life limiting illnesses. Siblings are provided with peer support and information around their siblings’ disability in a safe setting. A light meal is included.Join us to Meet other sibs!Have fun with activities and gamesTalk about the good and not-so-good parts of having a sib with special needs with others who “get it”.Explore…

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Supporting Children Through Grief

April 9 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 4:00 pm on Tuesday, repeating until May 21, 2024

Family Life Psychology & Wellness, 20 Westwind Drive #Unit #226, Spruce Grove, AB T7X 0B9
Spruce Grove, T7X 0B9 CA
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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…

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Strong Families: Transitional Support Information Night – Part 3

April 10 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Family Connection Centre, 5600 50 Street, Stony Plain, AB T7Z 1P8
Stony Plain, T7Z 1P8 CA
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The ins and outs of applying for supports.This transitional support information night is part 3 of a 3 part series. During this third and final info night, laptops will be set up for families to fill out applications if at this point there are any in need of support to do this. We will have staff members here to help. Gateway will field any questions that may arise and offer guidance to families as requested, or needed.Reminder to families to…

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We’re Having a Baby!

April 15 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Family Connection Centre, 5600 50 Street, Stony Plain, AB T7Z 1P8
Stony Plain, T7Z 1P8 CA
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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…

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Supporting Children Through Grief

April 16 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 4:00 pm on Tuesday, repeating until May 21, 2024

Family Life Psychology & Wellness, 20 Westwind Drive #Unit #226, Spruce Grove, AB T7X 0B9
Spruce Grove, T7X 0B9 CA
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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…

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Supporting Children Through Grief

April 23 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 4:00 pm on Tuesday, repeating until May 21, 2024

Family Life Psychology & Wellness, 20 Westwind Drive #Unit #226, Spruce Grove, AB T7X 0B9
Spruce Grove, T7X 0B9 CA
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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…

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Supporting Social Skill Development in Your Child with ADHD

April 24 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Family Connection Centre, 5600 50 Street, Stony Plain, AB T7Z 1P8
Stony Plain, T7Z 1P8 CA
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Strategies for supporting your child in social situations. A presentation for caregivers of children with ADHD and the social skills difficulties that can exist. Corrine Eckert and Leah Matthew will provide many approaches on how caregivers can support their children within a variety of social environments.

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ADHD Workshop: Supporting Social Skill Development in Your Child with ADHD

April 24 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Family Connection Centre, 5600 50 Street, Stony Plain, AB T7Z 1P8
Stony Plain, T7Z 1P8 CA
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Exploring the difficulties and approaches of social skill development.Join us for an informative presentation for caregivers of children with ADHD as we explore the social skills difficulties that can exist. Facilitators, Corinne Eckert and Leah Matthew, will provide many approaches on how caregivers can support their child in varying social environments.

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Supporting Children Through Grief

April 30 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 4:00 pm on Tuesday, repeating until May 21, 2024

Family Life Psychology & Wellness, 20 Westwind Drive #Unit #226, Spruce Grove, AB T7X 0B9
Spruce Grove, T7X 0B9 CA
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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…

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May 2024

ADHD Workshop: Challenging Behaviours and ADHD

May 2 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Family Connection Centre, 5600 50 Street, Stony Plain, AB T7Z 1P8
Stony Plain, T7Z 1P8 CA
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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…

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Supporting Children Through Grief

May 7 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 4:00 pm on Tuesday, repeating until May 21, 2024

Family Life Psychology & Wellness, 20 Westwind Drive #Unit #226, Spruce Grove, AB T7X 0B9
Spruce Grove, T7X 0B9 CA
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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…

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We’re Having a Baby!

May 13 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Family Connection Centre, 5600 50 Street, Stony Plain, AB T7Z 1P8
Stony Plain, T7Z 1P8 CA
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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…

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Supporting Children Through Grief

May 14 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every week that begins at 4:00 pm on Tuesday, repeating until May 21, 2024

Family Life Psychology & Wellness, 20 Westwind Drive #Unit #226, Spruce Grove, AB T7X 0B9
Spruce Grove, T7X 0B9 CA
+ Google Map

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…

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Supporting Children Through Grief

May 21 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every week that begins at 4:00 pm on Tuesday, repeating until May 21, 2024

Family Life Psychology & Wellness, 20 Westwind Drive #Unit #226, Spruce Grove, AB T7X 0B9
Spruce Grove, T7X 0B9 CA
+ Google Map

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…

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ADHD Workshop – Mother’s Day Yoga

May 21 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Family Connection Centre, 5600 50 Street, Stony Plain, AB T7Z 1P8
Stony Plain, T7Z 1P8 CA
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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.

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June 2024

We’re Having a Baby!

June 17 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Family Connection Centre, 5600 50 Street, Stony Plain, AB T7Z 1P8
Stony Plain, T7Z 1P8 CA
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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…

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