Pathways | Raising Resilient Kids Parenting Group

Raising Resilient Kids Parenting Group

Child Services, Family / Parenting, Mental Health - Adult & Senior, and Mental Health - Child & Youth

Provided by Mind Space (formerly known as CBT Skills Group Society)

Be supported with other parents to develop a mindful parenting approach, informed by attachment science.

An online reflective parenting group, designed to strengthen the caregiver-child relationship during the early childhood years (age 0-6). This 8-week group is facilitated by physicians and covered by MSP with a referral from primary care practitioners. Parents and caregivers benefit from psycho-education on children’s social-emotional development, and learn essential parenting skills to navigate conflict, normalize distress, and support healthy emotional expression in children. RRK program strategies include:

attachment and reflecting parenting approaches
cognitive, behavioural, dialectical, and interpersonal approaches for encounters with anxiety and challenging behaviours in kids
self-regulation and co-regulation practices
mindfulness and compassion practices

Who: This group is for parents/caregivers and/or parents-to be who care for at least one child who is 0-6 years old. The child does not have to have any particular diagnosis for the caregiver to be eligible to participate. It is encouraged to refer patients with a PHQ9 score of 18 or less who struggle with:

Caregivers coping with stress related to looking after dependents (Note that our parenting group, Raising Resilient Kids, is suitable for parents with children 6 and under. Other programs may be suitable for parents generally, as well as other types of caregivers.)

Also including any of the following:

Mild-moderate anxiety or depression (PHQ9 Score of 18 or less)
Chronic medical conditions with associated mental distress
Insomnia
Perfectionism
Chronic pain
Substance Use Disorder, in at least early remission OR would not interfere with cognitively demanding group-based learning. Please note: Participants who are intoxicated will be asked to leave group.
Eating disorders (medically stable)
Adjustment disorders (stress causing symptoms, and/or affecting ability to function in relationships, parenting, or at work/school)
Mild trauma related disorders. If dissociative symptoms are present, these are mild and would not interfere with group based learning
ADHD or other difficulties with executive function

When: Eight weekly group medical visits, 1.5 - 2 hr.

Where: Virtual (zoom). No in-person groups at this time.

Cost: A $65 deposit is collected from each registrant to encourage attendance and support the program’s sustainability. This is refunded if the participant attends all sessions or misses only one. Refunds may take up to 4 weeks after the group ends to be processed. Those with financial hardship can contact the program for accommodations. Program Materials are available free online. Hard copy of the workbook will be available for purchase in the future.

Referral: Referral is required from a family doctor, walk-in doctor, or nurse practitioner to determine participant suitability for program. Refer using this one universal referral form. Referring MRP must agree to follow the patient for the duration of the referral.

Public email: hello@mind-space.ca

Website: http://www.mind-space.ca

Website: https://cbtskills.ca/

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Service is available in English.

Cost: Fees may apply

Referral options: