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HEALTH & WELLNESS UPDATE
Family Education & Support Centre wants you to know...
AGENCY UPDATE - COVID 19
April 26, 2021
The Family Education & Support Centre hope you and your loved ones are keeping healthy and feel well supported during this time. As of the announcement from Dr. Henry this afternoon, the agency is assessing all support groups, workshops, and programs to ensure the safety of our staff and clients. If you have any questions about our operations during this time, please give us a call at (604) 467 - 6055.
Walk-in visits remain unavailable at this time. Our reception staff will be available by phone or email for your convenience.
Become a Member
Being a member of The Family Education & Support Centre allows you to become part of the good being done. There is no cost to become a member, just the peace of mind knowing that your are helping the families in our communities.
Join today and make sure your voice is heard on important decisions. We value our members, in fact we couldn't do it without you!
Under the Tree
A place to be, for the whole family!
Under the Tree Childcare Centre provides your child with the opportunity for developing social and emotional skills, problem solving and learning to work together! Our experienced teachers facilitate through the promotion of meaningful investigation, giving your child the best chance to build skills in language, reading, math and science. We are licensed approved! Please visit our website or feel free to contact us. We look forward to speaking with you! Located at 9975 272nd Street, Maple Ridge, BC V2W 1M4.
LOOKING FOR A PROGRAM?
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
PARENTING THROUGH THE AGES AND STAGES
CONFLICT RESOLUTION & ANGER PROGRAMMING
Programming for adults (18+) requiring skills that support healthy boundaries, communications and family life
STEP E PARENTING YOUNG CHILDREN
A FREE program: Developmentally appropriate parenting skills for children ages 0-6. Programming for children 0-6 is available.
Date: June 1 - 25 (Tues/Fri)
Time: 10am - 12pm
Price: FREE
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.
Date: Sept. 14 - Nov. 16 (Tues)
Time: 5:30 - 7:30pm
Price: FREE
FINDING SELF-CARE CHALLENGING DURING THE PANDEMIC?
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.
Dates: May 5 - June 23
Time: 9:30 - 11:30am
Price: FREE
IMMIGRANT PARENTING PROGRAM
A FREE program. This program will inform and educate parents and caregivers about parenting as immigrants to Canada.
Dates: TBA
HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS
This 2-part course looks at the fundamentals of any adult relationship; including the foundations, needs, wants and learning new communication skills.
Part 1
Date: Sept. 10 - 11 (Fri/Sat)
Time: Fri 6 - 9pm and Sat 10am - 1pm
Part 2
Date: Sept. 17 - 18 (Fri/Sat)
Time: Fri 6 - 9pm and Sat 10am - 1pm
Price: $90 (price based on two participants, $45 each, for one part)
CARING DADS
A 17 intensive group intervention program for men who have, or are at risk of abusing, neglecting, or exposing their children to domestic violence.
For more information about this fantastic program check out this link: https://caringdads.org/about-caring-dads-1
Dates: TBA
Price: FREE
MEN'S ANGER MANAGEMENT
Men’s Anger Management deals with the complex nature of anger, recognizing triggers, alternative methods of expression, and how to diffuse anger.
Date: Sept. 19 - Oct. 31
Time: 10am - 1pm
*Please note there will be no class Oct. 10 for Thanksgiving weekend*
Price: $90
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.
Date: Jun. 19 - Jul. 17 (Sat)
Time: 10am - 2pm
Price: $90
CHILDREN'S PROGRAMMING
ANGER MONSTERS
Children's Program - 8-12 year olds 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 behavior, how to support their child’s efforts to tame their anger monster, and calming techniques.
Dates: Oct. 16 - Nov. 6 (Sat)
*No classes on Oct. 9*
Time: 3 - 5pm
Price: $90 (price based on one adult and one child participant)
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.
Dates:
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6-8 years of age Mar. 14 - 17 (Mon - Thurs)
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9-10 years of age Mar. 21 - 27 (Mon - Thurs)
Time: 8am - 12pm
Price: $86
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.
Visit your the SD42 website to see if a workshop in being held in your child's school!
SCHOOL'S COOL
We are offering 2 sessions of this eight week kindergarten readiness program for children entering elementary school. Priority will be given to children who have not attended preschool.
Dates: TBA
Price: FREE
Registration begins September 2020 for both January and April programs.
UNITED WAYS SCHOOL'S OUT PROGRAM
This program is sponsored by United Way and developed by The Family Education & Support Centre. This is an extension of the program that is usually run within the schools of Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows.
Dates: TBA
Price: FREE
UNITED WAYS SCHOOL'S OUT PROGRAM - Spring Break Camp
This program is sponsored by United Way and developed by The Family Education & Support Centre. This is an extension of the program that is usually run within the schools of Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows.
Dates: TBA
Price: TBA
PARENTING & PERSONAL GROWTH WORKSHOPS
2 hour workshops In Person and Zoom options available
PARENTING RESILIENT CHILDREN
Understand what resiliency is and how we can foster it in our families. Please note this workshop will take place online through Zoom.
Dates:
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Oct. 5 (Tues)
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Dec. 7 (Tues)
Time: 10am - 12pm
Price: $15
CONFLICT RESOLUTION FOR PARENTS
Learn how to use “I” statements, Conflict management parenting style, trigger scale, active listening, paraphrasing and open questions for parenting. Please note this workshop will take place online through Zoom.
Date: Nov. 9 (Tues)
Time: 10am - 12pm
Price: $15
AFTER THE ANGER- MEN'S GROUP
A continuation of Anger Management for Men working on anger management, conflict resolution, effective communication skills, stress management.
Date: Nov. 21 (Sun)
Time: 10am - 12pm
Price: $30
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.
Date: Oct. 4 (Sat)
Time: 10am - 12pm
Price: $30
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 GROUP
For parents of children ages 0-6.
Play focused programming for children 0-6 is available for this program.
Dates: Thursdays from 9 - 11am; Sept. - June
YOUNG PARENTS GROUP
For parents up to age 26.
Light lunch provided. Play focused programming for children 0-6 is available for this program.
Dates: Wednesdays from 12 - 2pm; Sept. - June
GREAT DADS GROUP
For fathers of children 0-6.
Light dinner provided. Play focused programming for children 0-6 is available for this program.
Dates: Thursdays from 6 - 8pm; Sept. - June
SINGLE MOM'S GROUP
For mother's of children 0-12.
Light dinner provided. Play focused programming for children ages 0-12 available for this program.
Dates: Mondays from 5 - 7pm; Sept. - July
MULTICULTURAL WOMEN'S GROUP
For newcomer women.
For more information, please contact Galina Petkova at
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.
(B)E-TOGETHER WOMEN'S SUPPORT GROUP
In this women's support group we will find fun ways to stay together but apart. Join us to do some yoga, Zumba, cooking or crafts or simply have a cup of coffee ONLINE & TOGETHER!
Contact Galina Petkova @
MULTICULTURAL SERVICES
Providing multicultural awareness and education programs to the community to help strengthen participation and increase understanding of cultural diversity in Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows and Katzie.
CONTACT THE FAMILY EDUCATION & SUPPORT CENTRE
Location
22554 Lougheed Hwy, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 2V1, Canada
Office Hours
Mon - Wed from 8 am - 5pm
Thurs from 8am - 4pm
Closed 12 - 1pm everyday
Closed all statutory holidays
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