Group Services

This service supports by:

Facilitating learning and helping to increase knowledge and understanding of the mental health challenges that children, youth and families experience.

Building the capacity of parents to respond effectively to mental health challenges experienced by their child/youth.

Helping to increase the child/youth/parents understanding of themselves and others, and assists in developing skills and strategies to improve overall functioning.

Upcoming Groups

Triple P 0-12 Standard Group

The Triple P Positive Parenting Program Group is for parents of children 2—12 years of age. During this 11 week (Lunch time) virtual parenting group you will:

Learn how to create a safe and positive learning environment for your child.
Learn why your child responds the way they do, and how to support them during challenging moments
Learn how to build your children’s self-esteem and sense of self–worth.
Learn how to teach children to become independent problem solvers.

 Wednesdays| January 27, 2027 – April 14, 2026

 12:00 – 1:00 PM (Lunch Time Group)
 Group Facilitators: Facilitated by Positive Parenting Association Ontario
 Zoom Meeting

TRIPLE P FAMILY TRANSITIONS GROUP

“Family Transitions Triple P is a positive parenting program that helps you protect your child from the impact of divorce or separation.

Over five weeks, in small group sessions with a Family Transitions provider, you will explore everything from stress and anger management, to how to communicate better with your ex-partner.

Your Family Transitions Triple P provider will give you new ideas about managing the day-to-day struggles and ongoing trauma of your situation. It is not a mediation program, so you attend without your ex-partner”.

 Tuesdays| February 09, 2027 – March 09, 2027

 6:30 – 8:30 PM
 Group Facilitators: Facilitated by Positive Parenting Association Ontario
 Zoom Meeting

Take Action Group

This 9 week parent child group supports children (8- 12 years) in learning strategies and coping skills to manage anxiety in their lives.

The goal of this group is for children to create an ACTION plan for anxiety. ACTION stands for Aware, Calm, Think, Into action, Options and Never stop taking action. Participants will be provided with a workbook and will engage in play, art and creative activities.

Parents and caregivers will engage in their own learning through the use of a parent handbook, and group participation. Parents/caregivers will also have the opportunity to meet as a group to learn how to support their child(ren).

 Mondays | January 11, 2027 – March 22, 2027

 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
 Group Facilitators: Jeanette Cohen (Child and Family Therapist) and Shelley Halls (Child and Family Therapist)
 402 Bloomington Road, Aurora

THE MINDFUL TEEN GROUP (13-17 years)

“The Mindful Teen” program is designed to equip adolescents with the vital skill of becoming attuned to their thoughts, feelings, and physical sensations in the present moment. Over the course of this 6-week program, teens will harness their innate curiosity to enhance their capacity to notice and observe their reactions to stress. This invaluable self-awareness will empower them to manage their emotions effectively, cultivate compassion and empathy, bolster their relationships with peers and adults, and boost their self-confidence and self-esteem.

Our hope is to foster these benefits, enabling adolescents to lead happier, healthier lives by providing them with the tools to navigate everyday stressors and respond thoughtfully to life’s challenges.

 Thursday | February 04, 2027 – March 11, 2027

 4:30 – 6:00 PM
 Group Facilitators: TBD
 Zoom Meeting

Autism Next Steps: Parent Group

This 6-week parent group is designed to create a supportive community where parents/caregivers can acquire psychoeducational knowledge on ASD and learn from each other. Throughout the groups parents/caregivers will gain practical skills and feel empowered to build the necessary skills and embrace the unique differences, interests and talents of raising a child with ASD. Sessions will cover topics such as brain development, strengthening parental capacity to tackle challenges, exploring sensory differences and anxiety in their child, and delving into social understanding and communication for their child. Additionally, parents will address the significance of boosting their own resilience and managing parenting stress related to raising a child with ASD.

 Wednesday | January 20, 2027 – Feb 24, 2027

 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
 Group Facilitators: Meg Corry (Child and Family Therapist)
 Zoom Meeting

Empowering Families: ADHD Parent Group

A structured 6-week program designed to provide parents with practical insights and tools to transform challenges associated with ADHD into strengths, deepening their understanding of ADHD, and enhancing their parenting techniques. This group aims to empower parents to address their child’s unique needs and face challenging situations with confidence. Set within a supportive community that understands the nuances of raising a child with ADHD, this program seeks to empower parents, equipping them to address their child’s specific needs with confidence and efficacy through evidence-informed strategies and collective wisdom.

 Wednesday | March 03, 2027 – April 1, 2027

 6:30 PM –8:00 PM
 Group Facilitators: Meg Corry
 Zoom Meeting

How do I access the service?

Our group programs listed above are offered to residents of York Region. To express your interest in a group program or if you have any questions, please call our Intake Department at 905-503-9560, prompt 3.