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14PICKING UP THE PIECES- A 6 session group for parents and children who are going throughdivorce and want to address the normal stress associated with adjusting to their new situation.Groups for children cover the common feelings and experiences, developing new problemsolving strategies, understanding their individual concerns and how to communicate them totheir parents. The parents groups will explore the impact of the divorce on their children, helpingtheir children to communicate with them about their feelings, and look at their relationshipwith their co-parent in regards to the children’s needs. Starts the week of April 12/10. ContactJanice Shaw ( 905-882-2331 X 232) for assessment and registration informationADULT CHILDREN LOSING A PARENT- A six session group for adult children who have recentlylost a parent. Topics include: coping with grief, loss and legacy and resolving unfinishedbusiness. Tuesday April 13/10 at 4600 Bathurst St.- Lipa Green Bldg. from 7:30 to 9:00p.m.LIVING WITH TEENS- Parenting your adolescent without losing your cool. A six session groupfor parents of teenagers. Topics include: setting limits, letting go, parents rights and responsibilities,keeping the lines of communication open, realistic expectations, and the pressures ofdrugs, alcohol, dating and sexuality. Tuesday April 13/10 at 4600 Bathurst St. - Lipa GreenCentre from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m.WIDOW/WIDOWERS 65+ BEREAVEMENT- A six session daytime group for men and womenwho have recently lost a partner or spouse. Topics to be discussed may include: coping withgrief, living with loneliness, changing relationships, and new beginnings. Wednesday April14/10 from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. at 4600 Bathurst St- Lipa Green Bldg.BEYOND THE CHUPPAH, BECOMING A COUPLE- A five session Marriage Preparationgroup for couples who are going to be married in the next year. Topics include: Changing rolesand expectations, finances, conflict negotiation and resolution, communication, and Jewishhome and family life. This program is offered in partnership with the Rabbinical Assembly- OntarioRegion.Begins Wednesday April 14/10 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Beth Tzedek Synagogue.Also six sessions on Monday April 26/10 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at First Narayever.SUCCESSFUL STEP PARENTING - A six session group for couples living in blended familieswanting to discuss building a solid couple relationship, the myths and realities of step-families,and helping kids to adjust to step-family life. Wednesday April 14/10 from 7:30 to 9 p.m.at The Promenade Mall- suite #313
Parenting the Child with ADHD-This is a four week group for parents of ADHD diagnosedchildren who are wanting to learn more about ADHD and develop strategies for assistingtheir children at home and at school. Starts Tuesday April 20/10 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at4600 Bathurst St- 6th floor. Call Pam for pre-group interview at 416-638-7800 X 315.New- Aspergers 101- A one session workshop for anyone ( professional or family members)wanting to know more about the myths and realities of Aspergers Syndrome. It is being presentedby Margot Nelles from the Aspergers Association and Aspergers et al. She will discuss:What Aspergers is, and isn't, How Aspergers related to mental health and the mentalhealth system, How to work with Asperger individuals. Wednesday April 21/10 from 7 to 9p.m. at the Lipa Green Centre- lower lobby room # 7. Registration is required as spacewill be limited to the room capacity.THE CHALLENGE OF ANGER FOR WOMEN- A six session group for women to learn howto express their anger in an assertive, non- aggressive way. Wednesday April 21/10 from7:30 to 9 p.m. at 4600 Bathurst St- Lipa Green Bldg15COUPLE COMMUNICATION- A four session group for couples wanting to learn communicationskills to help them deal better with day-to-day issues, resolve conflicts and build a moresatisfying relationship. Thursday April 22/10 at Promenade Mall- suite #313 from 7 to 9p.m.NEW- Stepping Stones for Women: Creating Your Journey Towards Employment - Is aone session workshop for women who are looking to enter or re-enter the workforce. Thisworkshop will be interactive and explore such topics as: Obstacles to finding work, wat youare bringing to the table, The difference between fields vs. occupations, how to research anduse networking skills. It is being facilitated by Tamar Kagan who is a Career and Life TransitionsCoach. Wednesday April 28/ 10 from 7 to 9 p.m. at The Lipa Green Centre- lowerlobby room # 9. There is no charge for this workshop. Registration is required asspace will be limited due to the interactive forum of this workshop.LIFESKILLS FOR TODAY’S WOMAN- A six session group for women wanting to make achange in their lives by enhancing their life skills. Topics include: building self esteem, timeand stress management, assertiveness and improving communication skills. Begins ThursdayApril 29/10 from 7 to 9 p.m. at 4600 Bathurst St- Lipa Green Bldg.As always our groups and workshops are open to anyone in the community regardlessof race, religion or cultural background. For more information or to registerplease call Shawna Sidney at 416-638-7800 Ext #215 or go online to our website atwww.jfandcs.com.
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