Counselling groups
Family and Community Services is open at the Community Centre
Family and Community Services, counselling and support services has resumed at the Community Centre (#200, 501 Festival Avenue).
Public parking is limited in the area and public transit is recommended if possible. Limited two-hour street parking in designated spaces is available on Festival Lane, Festival Way and Festival Avenue, and outdoor parking lots near the Community Centre are available at no charge.
PLEASE NOTE HOLIDAY HOURS:
Family and Community Services will be closed on:
Friday, April 19 and Monday, April 22, 2019
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Hours
Monday and Friday
• 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
• 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Counsellor-facilitated education and support groups.
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FREE to attend
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Snacks and coffee provided
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Registration upon arrival
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Open weekly to new participants
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Confidential counselling groups
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Monday
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Adults, 18 years and older
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3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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Tuesday
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Men, 18 years and older
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6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
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Wednesday
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All individuals, 15 years and older
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4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
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Adults, 18 years and older
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6:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
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1st and 3rd weeks
All individuals, at least 15 years and older
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6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
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1st and 3rd weeks
Adults, 18 years and older
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6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
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Thursday
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Women, 18 years and older
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6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
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Adults, 18 to 25 years old
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6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
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Friday
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Adults, 18 years and older
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3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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For more details on each group and its subject matter, age restrictions see below.
Counselling groups descriptions
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1. Understanding Emotions Permanent link to Understanding Emotions
- Mondays • 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Adults, 18 years and older
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Identifying and expressing emotions
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Causes and consequences of emotional expression
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Managing different emotions and how they interact
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Emotions in others and strategies to cope
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Identifying and communicating emotions
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- No Group: Monday April 22, 2019
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2. Men's Group Permanent link to Men's Group
- Tuesday • 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Men, 18 years and older
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Healthy relationships and masculinity
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Compassion and self-control
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Identity issues
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Anger management
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Exploring emotions
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Stress and anxiety
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3. Mindfulness and Self-Compassion - NEW Permanent link to Mindfulness and Self-Compassion - NEW
- Wednesday • 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
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All individuals, 15 years and older
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Mindfulness techniques
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Self-compassion exercises
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Promote self-care practice
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Relaxation to promote a calm mind
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Learn how to deal with a preoccupied mind
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Skill-building exercises to help you stay on task
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4. Group for LGBTQS+ Youth and Allies - NEW Permanent link to Group for LGBTQS+ Youth and Allies - NEW
- 1st & 3rd Wednesday – 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Youth and allies, 15 to 25 years of age
- Healthy relationships
- Handling discrimination
- Identity issues
- Finding community
- Understanding emotions
- Resources and skills
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5. Families of LGBTQS+ Youth - NEW Permanent link to Families of LGBTQS+ Youth - NEW
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1st & 3rd Wednesday • 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Adults, 18 years and older
- Healthy relationships
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Creating safety
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How to be a support
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Navigating change
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Resources for loved ones
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Affirming healthcare
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6. Communication Tools Permanent link to Communication Tools
- Wednesday • 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Adults, 18 years and older
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Managing conflict
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Active listening skills
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Skills for healthy relationships
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Setting limits in communication
- Handling difficult conversation
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Assertiveness techniques
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7. Women's Group Permanent link to Women's Group
- Thursday • 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Women, 18 years or older
- Stress management
- Boundary setting skills
- Depression and coping with anxiety
- Managing emotions
- Family and other relationship dynamics
- Self confidence
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8. Pathways to Adulthood - NEW Permanent link to Pathways to Adulthood - NEW
- Thursday • 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Adults, between 18 and 25 years
- Relationships and well-being
- Handling expectations and change
- Managing school or work stress
- Family changes
- Emotional development
- Maintaining energy for self and others
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9. Next steps for support Permanent link to Next steps for support
- Friday • 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Adults, 18 years or older
- Skills for success
- Positive coping strategies
- Understanding personal motivation
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Setting goals and priorties
- Identifying supports and resources
- No Group: Friday, April 19, 2019
For more information:
Family and Community Services
Address: 200, 501 Festival Avenue
Phone: 780-464-4044
Fax: 780-449-1220
Email: FamilyandCommunity@strathcona.ca
