Raising Resilient Kids Parenting Group
Child Services, Family / Parenting, Mental Health - Adult & Senior, Mental Health - Child & Youth, and Pregnancy Care
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 $75 registration deposit is collected from each registrant to encourage group attendance and support the program’s sustainability. This is refunded if a maximum of one group session is missed. Please note that refunds may take up to 4 weeks after the group ends to be processed. Those with financial hardship can explore accommodations and options to participate in a group by contacting the program at hello@mind-space.ca.
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:
- Physician or nurse practitioner referral
Associated Programs/Services
Also offered by Mind Space (formerly known as CBT Skills Group Society):
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- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) Skills for Insomnia Group
- Mind Space Virtual and In-Person Psychoeducational Groups
Availability
Service area: Province-wide + show cities
Service Types Provided
Child Services
Family / Parenting
Mental Health - Adult & Senior
Mental Health - Child & Youth
Pregnancy Care
Ways to Access
- Provided online: email / video / on-line
The listing of this service in Pathways is not a recommendation or endorsement by Pathways.