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.
$45 per parent
$75 per two parents
1 Family,
2 Homes
Child(ren) Group
Tuesday May 25 | 4:30-6 p.m. | ZOOM
This is a five week program, for children ages 11-15, experiencing separation and divorce.
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
$200 for one child, $300 for multiple children
Mastering your
Separation
Sunday March 7 | 9:30am-1:30 p.m. | ZOOM
Sunday June 13 | 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
Successful
Step Parenting
Tuesday May 25 | 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
1 Family,
2 Homes
Child(ren) with Parent Group
Thursday May 27 | 4:30-6 p.m. | ZOOM
This is a five week program, for children ages 7-10 and one parent, experiencing separation and divorce.
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
$200 for one child and parent, $300 for multiple children and parent
Looking Ahead; Life After Separation
Wednesday February 24 | 7:30-9 p.m. | ZOOM
Thursday May 13 | 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
1 Family,
2 Homes
Parent Group
Tuesday March 23 | 7-8:30 p.m. | ZOOM
Wednesday May 5 | 7-8:30 p.m. | ZOOM
A program for parents experiencing separation and divorce.
Sessions for parents will include tips for keeping kids out of the conflict; how to actively listen to your kid; the impact of separation and divorce on children.
Tuesday February 23 | 7-9 p.m. | ZOOM
Tuesday April 20 | 12:30-2:30 p.m. | ZOOM
Tuesday June 29 | 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
