Are you going through a separation or divorce, and children are involved?
It’s normal for your child to have difficulty during the separation and divorce process. They are going to be dealing with a lot of emotions and uncertainty about the future. It’s also important to recognize that it’s okay if you and your family need some support to get through this.
We draw on insights and skills from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy to help teach kids how to manage their difficult emotions and thoughts so they can cope with the separation and divorce of their parents in a healthy way.
We’re here to help you and your child through this difficult transition.
When Parents Separate
Therapeutic Group for Kids (Ages 6-11)
This group program has been designed specifically for kids whose parents are separating or divorcing. We offer a safe and supportive space where your child will be able to talk about their specific feelings and challenges with a Registered Social Worker and other kids - who are going through the same transition - just like them.
Details:
– In-Person, group program
– Includes Individual Intake Session
– 6 weeks
– Approx. 2 hours per week
– Max. 10 participants
Please note: Intake appointments are completed prior to the start of the program. Parents will book a session with Stefanie Peachey MSW, RSW, AccFM, to discuss your needs, and children will meet with the group facilitator, Kate Brockbank MSW, RSW.
Group Facilitator:
Kate is a Registered Social Worker who specializes in working with children and adolescents to address the unique issues that challenge them.
During this program, the topics each week build on one another to help children learn how to express their emotions, such as sadness, shame, anger, etc.
The children will be guided through various activities and discussions which cultivate healthy connections as they learn how to encourage and empower one another to share their feelings and experiences.
We also leave plenty of room for kids to ask any questions they might have about the separation and divorce process so we can alleviate any fears or confusion they may have.
We provide a safe and non-judgmental space for kids to express what their feeling.
Topics Discussed:
My Family Is Changing: Parents already know how a Separation and Divorce is affecting them, but how is affecting your kids… right now? We’ll encourage participants to talk through how their family is changing and what that feels like for them.
Let’s Talk About Divorce: In order to cope with Separation and Divorce, kids will need to talk about it. The more they talk about it with people they trust, the less alone, nervous or scared they will feel. We’ll answer all of their questions and address their concerns.
Is It Okay to Feel Mad? Many kids will feel angry about what is happening to their family and wonder if it’s normal to feel mad that their parents are separating. The answer is YES! We will focus on how to cope with this anger.
I’m Feeling Really Sad: Similarly, kids will obviously be sad about their parents separating. Here we will talk through those emotions and focus on how to cope with their sadness.
My Two Homes: Kids will be transitioning to a new daily routine where there will be big changes in their schedule, how they live and not being able to see both parents at the same time. In this session will discuss transitions, moving houses, seeing parents separately and how to deal with the frustrations of these big changes in their life.
When New People Join My Family: Sometimes, after parents get divorced, they may introduce new people they have met, or new people may join your family. We will talk about what kids may expect and how they might feel when this happens so they are prepared.
COST
$600*
intake session + 6 week group program
*$100 CDN per session. Payment is required for all sessions, even if missed. This program should be covered by most insurance plans and individual receipts are provided for insurance purposes. We strongly recommend you check with your extended health coverage provider before registering.