| Program: | Parent and Caregiver Group Programs | ||
| Organizations: |
Wellkin Child and Youth Mental Wellness (Oxford County) |
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| Phone Numbers: | 519-539-0463 | ||
| Toll-Free: | 1-877-539-0463 | ||
| Crisis: | 1-877-539-0463 | ||
| After Hours: | 1-877-539-0463 | ||
| Fax: | 519-539-7058 | ||
| Email: | info@wellkin.ca | ||
| Website: | www.wellkin.ca | ||
| Address: |
912 Dundas St Woodstock, ON N4S 1H1 |
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| Intersection: | Clarke St S and Dundas St | ||
| Location: | Central Oxford | ||
| Accessibility: |
Wheelchair Accessible
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| Hours: | Hours vary. | ||
| Executives: |
Kelly Baker - Executive Director Chantal Dubois - Clinical Director |
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| Service Description: |
LEGO Social Skills Group - Program for children between the ages of 7 and 11 * allows kids to work collaboratively in small groups with tasks defined and roles identified to support social interaction * communication, support, problem-solving, and conflict resolution are explored Dialectic Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Skills Group - Currently being offered virtually * for youth between the ages of 14 and 17, as well as for their parent/caregiver or support person* this group is designed to assist teens in learning about their feelings, thoughts and behaviours through a mindful approach to increase positive coping skills * youth must commit to attending each 4 week segment of the program Circle of Security Parenting Group - Currently being offered virtually * a user-friendly education program for parents/caregivers of children between the ages of 0 and 6 that helps them better understand the needs of their children * this program is based on years of attachment research about how secure parent/caregiver-child relationships can be supported and strengthened * sessions stress the importance of parents/caregivers forming secure attachments with their child(ren) by: focusing on the caregiver and child interactions; being responsive to their child’s needs; and reflecting on their parent/caregiver strengths and challenges * series aims to help parents and caregivers share the best of themselves with their young children * in group-based sessions, parents/caregivers learn how to better understand and respond to their child’s emotional needs; help their child manage their feelings and behaviours; and help build a stronger relationship with their child Roadmap for Parenting Group - Currently being offered virtually * education program for parents/caregivers of children between the ages 7 and 17 * participants will explore some of the key components of Attachment Theory, to gain knowledge that will assist them in developing a roadmap to understanding what is underneath some of their child’s behaviours; understanding why our child’s behaviours may be occurring; and exploring how to support themselves as parents/caregivers, and their child(ren) in difficult moments |
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| Fees: | Free | ||
| Application: | Sign up through Walk In on Tuesdays from 10am-6pm | ||
| Eligibility - Population(s) Served: | Newborn to youth 18 years and their parents/caregivers | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
| Area(s) Served: | Oxford and Elgin | ||
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This information was last completely updated on: 5-8-2024 |
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