HEALTH & WELLNESS UPDATE
Family Education & Support Centre wants you to know...
DUE TO THE RECENT COVID-19 OUTBREAK
March 26, 2020
The Family Education and Support Centre has made the difficult decision to cancel our groups and in person service as we respond to Covid-19. We will return as soon as possible. Most of our staff are working remotely and are still available by email or phone. Our offices are still open by phone at (604)467-6055. Our staff are working hard to provide support to families in alternative ways such as online. Please watch this site and keep an eye on our Facebook Page for further updates. Thinking of you all at this challenging time.
The Family Education & Support Centre would like to remind you that during this time of uncertainty our phone lines are open. Please contact us and we will do our best to help.
LOOKING FOR A PROGRAM?
PARENTING THROUGH THE AGES AND STAGES
Programming for parents and caregivers
We provide a wide variety of information and discussion based groups, designed to support the unique needs of families in our community. For Registration contact the registrar at 604-467-6055 (ext 101) or email reg@familyed.ca
STEP E PARENTING YOUNG CHILDREN
A FREE program: Developmentally appropriate parenting skills fo children ages 0-6. Programming for children 0-6 is available.
Tues/Fri 9:30-11:30am: Sept 24-Oct 18, 2019
Tues/Fri 9:30-11:30am: Feb 4-28, 2020
Tues/Fri 9:30-11:30am: June 2-26, 2020
CONNECT PARENT GROUP
A FREE 10 week program. Supporting Parents and caregivers with concerns about their child aged 8-17's behaviours and emotional health.
Tues 6-8pm, Sept 17-Nov 19, 2019
Tues 6-8pm, Jan 14-March 17, 2020
MENTAL WELLNESS PARENTING
A FREE program. Designed to meet the specific needs of parents living with mental health challenges including anxiety and/or depression while parenting. No diagnosis needed to attend this program. Programming for children 0-6 is available.
Tues. 7-9pm: Oct 1-Nov 26, 2019
Tues 11:30-1:30pm: April 28-June 16, 2020
IMMIGRANT PARENTING PROGRAM
A FREE program. This program will inform and educate parents and caregivers about parenting as immigrants to Canada.
Starts September 12, 2019
CONFLICT RESOLUTION & ANGER PROGRAMMING
Programming for adults (18+) requiring skills that support healthy boundaries, communications and family life
HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS
This 2-part course looks at the fundamentals of any adult relationship; including the foundations, needs, wants and learning new communication skills.
Price: $45/part or $90 for both- includes registration for 2 adults.
Pt 1: Fri 6-9pm Sept 27 and Sat 10-1pm Sept 28, 2019
Pt 2: Friday 6-9pm Oct 4, and Sat 10-1pm Oct 5, 2019
Pt. 1: Fri 6-9pm, Jan 24, and Sat 10-1pm, Jan 25, 2020
Pt 2: Fri 6-9pm, Jan 31, and Sat 10-1pm, Feb 1, 2020
Pt. 1: Fri 6-9pm, May 1 and Sat 10-1pm, May 2, 2020
Pt 2: Fri 6-9pm, May 8 and Sat 10-1pm, May 9, 2020
CARING DADS
A 17 week program. Helping fathers working to repair their relationships with their families.
For more information about this fantastic program check out this link: www.caringdads.org
Price: No Cost.
Wednesdays 6:30-8:30pm, Oct 16-Dec 18 (break for holidays) continued Jan 8-Feb 19, 2020
Wednesdays 6:30-8:30pm: April 1-Juy 22, 2020
MEN'S ANGER MANAGEMENT
Men’s Anger Management Price: $90. Deals with the complex nature of anger, recognizing triggers, alternative methods of expression, and how to diffuse anger.
Price: $90
Saturday 10-2pm, Oct 19-Nov 16, 2019
Saturday 10-2pm, Feb 15-March 14, 2020
Saturday 10-2pm, May 30-June 27, 2020
BRAVE NEW YOU (WOMEN'S ANGER MANGEMENT)
Women learn about creating and keeping their boundaries, healthy communication, managing challenging conversations, expressing feelings and identifying your needs.
Price: $90
Sat 10-2pm, Oct 19-Nov 16, 2019
Sat 10-2pm, Feb 15-March 14, 2020
Sat 10-2pm, May 30-June 27, 2020
CHILDREN'S PROGRAMMING
ANGER MONSTERS
Children’s program 8 - 12yr old learn what anger is, their triggers and tools for learning to control their anger.
Parent’s program – Features skills from Neufeld Institute, anger cycles, goals of behaviour, how to support their child’s efforts to tame their anger monster, and calming techniques.
Price: $90 for 1 parent and 1 child. $25 per additional person.
Sat 3-5pm, Oct 26-Nov 16,2019
Sat 3-5pm, Feb 22- March 14, 2020
Sat 3-5pm, June 6- June 27, 2020
I AM AWESOME- SPRING AND SUMMER CAMPS
This course is designed to help young individuals with communication styles, triggers, “I” statements, looking at their special inner qualities, how to deal with stress and how to be a friend.
Price $86
6-8y/o Mon-Thurs. 9-1pm March 16-20/2020 and
9-12 y/o Mon.-Thurs 9-1pm March 23-27/2020
Summer dates TBA on www.familyed.bc.ca
HOME ALONE
An Opportunity for parents and 9-12y/o to gain skills and information about being safe and making good choices when home alone.
Price: $30/1parent,1child.
For information on sessions hosted at your child’s school please contact Nikki Nevison
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SCHOOL'S COOL
We are offering 2 sessions of this eight week kindergarten readiness program for children entering school September 2020. Priority will be given to children who have not attended preschool.
Price: No Cost.
Registration begins September 2019 for both January and April programs.
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UNITED WAYS SCHOOL'S OUT PROGRAM
After School Pogramming
This after-school program is sponsored by United Way and developed by The Family Education & Support Centre. The program is run in various schools throughout Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows.
PARENTING & PERSONAL GROWTH WORKSHOPS
2 hour workshops
PARENTING RESILIENT CHILDREN
Understand what resiliency is and how we can foster it in our families.
Price: $30
Tuesday 6-8pm, Nov 26, 2019
Tuesday 6-8pm, May 6, 2020.
CONFLICT RESOLUTION FOR PARENTS
Learn how to use “I” statements, Conflict management parenting style, trigger scale, active listening, paraphrasing and open questions for parenting.
Price: $30.
Wednesday 6-8pm, Nov 27, 2019
Wednesday 6-8pm, April 8, 2020 Wednesday 6-8pm, June 24, 2020
HAPPILY DIVORCED
This workshop looks at communication styles, boundaries, expectations, goals and commonalities between you and your ex partner.
Price $30.
Thursday 6-8pm, Nov 28, 2019
Thursday 6-8pm, April 9, 2020
Thursday 6-8pm, June 25, 2020
AFTER THE ANGER- MEN'S GROUP
A continuation of Anger Management for Men working on anger management, conflict resolution, effective communication skills, stress management.
Price: $30
Saturday 10-12pm, Nov 23, 2019
Saturday 10-12pm, April 4, 2020
Saturday 10-12pm, July 4th,2020
KEEPING THE CHANGE- WOMEN'S GROUP
A continuation of Brave New You are focusing on boundaries, empowerment, self-acceptance and enjoying the person you are.
Price: $30.
Saturday 10-12pm, Nov 23, 2019
Saturday 10-12pm, April 4, 2020
Saturday 10-12pm, July 4th,2020
SUPPORT GROUPS
Are you looking for a place to belong? Support Groups bring community members together to talk through daily living and learn from one another with a trained facilitator. Registration is required for ALL support groups. All Support groups are FREE.
PARENTING YOUNG CHILDREN
For parents of children ages 0-6.
Thursdays 9-11am Sept-June. Play focused programming for children 0-6 is available for this program.
YOUNG PARENTS GROUP
For parents up to age 26.
Wednesdays 12-2pm Sept-June.
Light lunch provided. Play focused programming for children 0-6 is available for this program.
GREAT DADS GROUP
For fathers of children 0-6.
Thursdays 6-8pm Sept- June.
Light dinner provided. Play focused programming for children 0-6 is available for this program.
SINGLE MOM'S GROUP
For mother's of children 0-12.
Mondays 5-7pm Sept.-July
Light dinner provided. Play focused programming for children ages 0-12 available for this program.
MULTICULTURAL WOMEN'S GROUP
For newcomer women.
Wednesdays 10-11:30am, Sept- June.
Play focused programming for children 0-6 is available for this program.
CARE AND SHARE
Support group for family members and friends of people living with a mental illness
3rd Tues of each month 7-8:45pm. Contact Nancy Friesen at 604-720-3935 or
STRENGTHENING FAMILIES TOGETHER
Support group for family of people with serious mental illness, focusing on major psychiatric disorders.
Contact Nancy Friesen @604-720-3935 or
ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURY
Support for individuals suffering from brain injuries that have affected their lives.
1st Wednesday of each month. To attend contact Nora Chambers.
RELAXATION &THERAPEUTIC TOUCH
For people living with cancer, pain, stress and or debilitating illness.
2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month. Featuring relaxation and meditation, sharing, caring and Therapeutic Touch.
Contact Jean.
FIBROMYALGIA SUPPORT GROUP
Drop in support for people living with Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue and other chronic pain.
Last Tuesday of the month from 11-1pm. Contact Peggy Turner @778-878-0650 or Debbie Ewart @ 778-835-0042 to register.
CONTACT THE FAMILY EDUCATION & SUPPORT CENTRE
22554 Lougheed Hwy, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 2V1, Canada
