of Toronto
Calendar of Activities
July to December 2009
Register Early! Space is limited for some groups.
GROUPS FOR MEN AND WOMEN
Reducing Stress Using Mindfulness Approaches
This 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. $270 for 9 sessions.
Central Toronto Office, 6:30 to 8:30 PM
Tuesdays, October 20th to December 8th
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.
$360 for 12 sessions.
Central Toronto Office, 6:30 to 8:30 PM
Tuesdays, September 15th to December 1st
Demystifying Anger
A group in which women will be given the opportunity to learn to deal with their anger in a positive, healthy fashion.
$300 for 10 sessions and pre & post group interviews.
North Toronto Office, 6:30 to 8:30 PM.
Thursdays, October 1st to December 3rd
Note - Screening interview required
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 and wish to change. Men attending the program must not have pre-adjudicated charges before the criminal court.
North Toronto Office, fees individually assessed.
Tuesdays, September 15th to December 1st
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 Office Locations
8 sessions, 6:30PM to 8:30 PM
Tuesdays, September 9th to October 28th
Tuesdays, November 4th to December 23rd
Please call 416-222-0048 for further details
Men and Anger
This educational group will assist you to tune into the source of your anger, the behaviour it brings and to learn proven strategies for solving anger-specific problems.
$300 for 10 sessions.
North Toronto Office, 6:30 to 8:30 PM
Mondays, September 14th to November 23rd
Ongoing intake, please call Carl 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 ongoing, open group for women who have experienced abuse in their relationships. No fee. Child care provided
Contact Angie
Understanding Abuse
A group for women who have experienced abuse in their intimate partner relationship. This group explores the impact of the abuse in a safe supportive environment
10 week program. $10 per session.
Fall sessions.
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 ongoing joint project of the North York Violence Against Women agencies.
Fall Sessions. No fee. 10 sessions per group.
Group for Survivors of Sexual Abuse A group to support women in developing healthy coping skills and boundaries in relationships. Program offered in partnership with St. Joseph’s Health Centre.
Parenting After Abuse
A group for women who have left an abusive relationship and have children under the age of 12. This group will explore how the abuse has affected the family and how to build on parenting strengths to encourage a healthy parent-child relationship.
8 week program. Fall sessions.
$10 per session.
Call Jennifer
GROUPS FOR FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING SEPARATION OR DIVORCE
Living With Separation and DivorceA 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.
$300 for 10 weeks
North Toronto Office, 10:00 AM to 12:00 NOON
Tuesdays, October 13th to December 15th
North Toronto Office, 6:30 to 8:30 PM
Tuesdays, October 6th to December 8th
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.
$300 for 10 sessions.
Please note that screening will be done prior to commencement.
Young School Age Group (YSAG)
North Toronto Office, 6PM to 7PM
Thursdays, October 1st to December 10th
Older School Age Group (OSAG)
North Toronto Office, 7PM to 8PM
Thursdays, October 1st to December 10th