Group Services

York Hills offers a variety of groups designed to meet the needs of children, youth and families.
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 6 week 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 | November 1, 2023 – December 6, 2023

} 6:30 – 8:30 PM
Group Facilitators: Sue Browne (CCAAS Coordinator) and Abigail  Quaye (Intake Worker)
Zoom Meeting

Take Action Group

This 9 week parent child group supports children (8- 14 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).

  Monday | October 2, 2023 – December 4, 2023

Currently accepting referrals on Wait List for this group

} 6:30 – 8:30 PM
Group Facilitators: Davina Mukinav (Child and Family Therapist) and Megan Mootoo (Child and Family Therapist)
402 Bloomington Road, Aurora

Breathe In Breathe Out – Group for Teens (13-17 years)

“Mindfulness means paying attention in a particular way: on purpose, in the present moment, and nonjudgmentally. This kind of attention nurtures greater awareness, clarity, and acceptance of present-moment reality. It wakes us up to the fact that our lives unfold only in moments.” – Jon Kabat-Zinn

Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) is an 8-week, evidence-based program that will empower youth to take control of their well-being, increase their confidence and live a fuller life. At the conclusion of this program, youth will be able to learn, practice and share strategies that can reduce stress and improve their mental health and overall well-being.

  Tuesdays | October 3, 2023 – November 28, 2023

} 4:30 – 6:00 PM
Group Facilitators: Terri Keay (Front Door Service Coordinator) and TBD
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”.

  Thursdays | October 26, 2023 – November 23, 2023

} 6:30 – 8:30 PM
Group Facilitators: Alyssa Fallone (Community Outreach) and Laurie Blow (PATH Worker)
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.
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