THE FAMILY EDUCATION AND SUPPORT CENTRE ANTI-RACISM STATEMENT
June 5, 2020
In recent days, we have witnessed the news coverage of Anti-Racism protests around the world. The events leading up to these protests along with many acts of racism experiences every day by many people in our society, remind us that we must speak up against racism in all its forms.
These powerful protests that we are witnessing right now can help us understand that we need to listen and believe and learn and accept the truth of those experiencing racism.
Our agency is committed to listening, believing and standing up against any form of racism and discrimination and will work tirelessly to combat racist behaviours practices wherever and whenever we can.
It is critical that we continue to work together to embrace diversity and multiculturalism. Now and moving forward, we stand together to support those experiencing racism around the globe.
To learn move about the laws against hate crime in British Columbia, please visit
For those who witness such acts, we urge you to respond safely by providing or asking for assistance and offering support. To report a hate crime, dial 9-1-1, ask to speak with a member of law enforcement, and tell them that you are reporting a hate crime.
If you are suffering as a result of the current events or would like to talk to somebody about them please contact Carolina Echeverri at
HEALTH & WELLNESS UPDATE
Family Education & Support Centre wants you to know...
DUE TO THE RECENT COVID-19 OUTBREAK
June 2nd, 2020
The Family Education & Support Centre hope you and your loved ones are keeping healthy and feel well supported during this time. As of June 1st, we have slowly started reopening and a few of our programs are now being taken in person while some also remain over Zoom. The centre is following the guide lines of Dr Bonnie Henry and Fraser Health to ensure the safest environment for our clients. Please note, social distancing and hand sanitization is strictly enforced within the centre. For more information on programs, questions or concerns please do not hesitate to call or email our office at (604) 467 - 6055 or email .
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 for children ages 0-6. Programming for children 0-6 is available.
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. This group is currently running online, through Zoom.
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.
IMMIGRANT PARENTING PROGRAM
A FREE program. This program will inform and educate parents and caregivers about parenting as immigrants to Canada.
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.
CARING DADS
A 17 week program. Helping fathers working to repair their relationships with their families.This program is currently running online, through Zoom network.
For more information about this fantastic program check out this link: www.caringdads.org
Price: No Cost.
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.
Price: No Cost
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: No Cost
CHILDREN'S PROGRAMMING
ANGER MONSTERS
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: Free
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
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: Free
Tuesday 10-12pm, May 12
or
Tuesday 10-12pm, June 2
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. This program will run online, through Zoom.
Price: Free
Tuesday 9-11am, May 5
or
Tuesday 9-11am, May 26
CONFLICT RESOLUTION FOR PARENTS
Learn how to use “I” statements, Conflict management parenting style, trigger scale, active listening, paraphrasing and open questions for parenting. This program will run online, through Zoom network.
Price: Free
Tuesday 10-12pm, April 28
or
Tuesday 10-12pm, May 19
HAPPILY DIVORCED
This workshop looks at communication styles, boundaries, expectations, goals and commonalities between you and your ex partner.
Price $30.
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, 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, 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 GROUP
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
