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changing family
(separation and divorce)
All programs are conducted by professional facilitators. Fees are available on a sliding scale.
We welcome all people regardless of cultural, religious and/or racial background or affiliation.
JF&CS strives for inclusivity in all its programs, serving community members of any income, family structure, ability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious affiliation, level of observance, race, ethnicity, cultural identity and place of origin.
To inquire, please call 416.638.7800 x 6627 or email moerbach@jfandcs.com
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When You're About to Separate - What to Tell the Kids
Please click 'Inquiry' to book a session.
Topics include:
- how and when to tell children about the upcoming separation
- factors impacting on positive adjustment of children
- how to deal with “moving out” day
-when to seek professional help.
1 session
Free
High Conflict
Divorce
Wednesday March 22 | 7-9 p.m. | ZOOM
Monday June 19 | 7-9 p.m. | ZOOM
Topics will include:
- impact of conflict on children
- different interaction models for different levels of conflict
- how to avoid being triggered by ex-partner
- different parenting strategies for higher conflict families
1 session
Free
Successful
Step Parenting
Monday April 17 | 7-9 p.m. | ZOOM
Topics include:
- myths and realities of step families
- blending your parenting styles
- role of discipline in a blended family
- building and maintaining a strong couple relationship
4 sessions
Free
Mastering your
Separation
Sunday April 23 | 9:30am-1:30 p.m | ZOOM
Topics will include:
- Understanding separation concerns
- Discovering your own emotional triggers
- Creating self worth and self awareness during the separation process
- Learning strategies for maintaining emotional control
- Becoming a better you
- Creating your own mindfulness toolbox
- Differentiating between the legal separation and the emotional separation
1 session
Free
1 Family,2 Homes, Parents and Children
One parent required to be in attendance
Tuesday May 16 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Lipa Green Centre
This is a six week program, for children ages 5-13, experiencing separation and divorce.
CHILDREN SESSIONS WILL INCLUDE:
- “Do other children going through divorce
feel the same way I do?”
- “How do I make myself feel better?”
- "Problems I can and cannot solve"
- The myths about divorce
PARENT GROUP:
Sessions for parents will include tips for keeping children out of the conflict; how to actively listen to your children; the impact of separation and divorce on children.
5 sessions
Free
Looking Ahead; Life After Separation
Thursday May 4 | 7:30-9 p.m. | ZOOM
Topics will include:
- coping with change
- feelings of anger or loss
- living alone and loneliness
- resources for a new lifestyle
6 sessions
Free