GROUP CALENDAR
January 2008 - June 2008

COUNSELLING GROUPS

Interpersonal Relationships
A group for people who recognise they have problems relating to others. In a small group, participants share their struggles and receive feedback and support.
Central Toronto Office, $20.00 per session.*
Tuesdays, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. (Ongoing)

Reducing Stress Using Mindfulness Approaches
This 9-week group will assist you to reduce your reactions to stress encountered in daily life. Learn relaxation and meditation practices to assist you to become more self-observant and self-aware of your reactions to stress.
Thursdays, 6:30 - 8:30 PM, Central Office - $180.00*
January 31st to April 3rd

WELLNESS GROUPS

WELLNESS GROUPS FOR WOMEN

The Self-Confident Woman
A group designed to help women to become aware of their own giftedness and resourcefulness and to enhance their self-esteem.
$180.00 for 12-session program.*
Central Toronto Office, 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Group 1: Jan 8th to April 1st (no session on March 11th)
Group 2: April 8th to June 24th

Demystifying Anger
A 10-session group in which women will be given the opportunity to learn to deal with their anger in a positive, healthy fashion.
North Office, $200.00, 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Fee includes 10 sessions and pre & post group interviews.
Mondays, January 28th to April 7th
Note - Screening interview required

WELLNESS GROUPS FOR MEN

Choosing To Change
A 12-week counselling group for men who have been emotionally or physically abusive in their relationships with women & wish to change. Men attending the program must not have pre-adjudicated charges before the criminal court.
North Toronto Office, fees individually assessed.
Tuesdays, 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Group 1: Jan 22nd to April 8th
Group 2: April 22nd to July 8th

Being A Dad
A program to assist fathers to end their abusive behaviour and affect positive changes in their parenting skills.
Offered at Catholic Children's Aid Offices
Wednesdays, January 9th to February 27th
Tuesdays, February 12th to April 1st
Please call for further details

Men and Anger
This educational group will assist you to tune into the source of your anger and the behaviour it brings and, to learn proven strategies for solving anger-specific problems.
North Toronto Office, $200 for 10 session program.*, 6:30 - 8:30
Mondays, January 28th to April 7th
Ongoing intake, please call Carl Naraine at 416-222-0048
Note - Screening interview required

GROUPS FOR ABUSED WOMEN & THEIR CHILDREN
(For More Information And To Register Call 416-222-0048)

Safe To Share: Women's Support Group
An on-going, open group for women who have experienced abuse in their relationships. No Fee. Child Care Provided. Program is ongoing.

Understanding Abuse
This is our core group for women who have experienced intimate partner abuse in their relationships. $10.00 per session.*
Winter & Spring Sessions.

Changing Relationship Patterns
An 8-week group for women who have chosen to leave an abusive relationship and are ready to move beyond the abuse. $10.00 per session.*

Here To Help
This group is for women and their children who have been exposed to intimate partner abuse. Groups are offered for children 4 -16 years of age. This is an on-going joint project of the North York Violence Against Women agencies. No fee, 10 sessions.
Winter & Spring Sessions.

Group For Survivors Of Sexual Abuse
A group to support women in developing healthy coping skills and boundaries in relationships. $10.00 per session.*

Self Esteem Group For Women
This is a group for women who have experienced intimate partner abuse in their relationships and will focus on self care and building self esteem. $10 per session.*
Call Kelly Thorarinson for further details.

GROUPS FOR FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING SEPARATION OR DIVORCE

Living With Separation and Divorce
A group for recently separated or divorced adults who are looking for a support group to help them cope with the difficult transition of being separated or divorced.
$150.00 for 10 weeks.*
North Toronto Office
Tuesdays, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Group 1: Feb. 12th to April 21st
Group 2: May 6th to July 8th
Central Toronto Office
Thursdays, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Group 1: Feb. 21st to April 24th
Group 2: May 8th to July 10th

Because Kids Are Worth It!
Groups for children, youth and pre-teens dealing with issues of family break-up, loss and grief. Concerns are handled in a safe and accepting environment. $150.00.*
Please note that screening will be done prior to commencement
North Toronto Office.
Young School Age Group (YSAG) Thursdays, 6PM - 7PM
Group 1: Jan. 10th to Mar. 13th
Group 2: Apr. 17th to June 19th
Older School Age Group (OSAG) Thursdays, 7PM-8PM
January 10th to March 13th