RIDING THE WAVE: FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES EXPOSED TO INTERPERSONAL VIOLENCE

This 8 week program aims to reduce the effects of violence by providing a safe, supportive environment to:

1) Assist children (ages 6-13) to process and understand the violence and abuse they have witnessed or experienced

2) Help them understand that all types of abuse and violence are unacceptable and involve a choice for which the abuser must take responsibility

3) Learn skills to a) boost their self-esteem; b) manage anger; c) problem solve effectively; d) express feelings appropriately.

Parenting Component: Parents are expected to attend the parent’s group, which runs simultaneously with the children’s group.

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The sessions will help parents to:

1) Understand the effects of violence and abuse on their children

2) Understand the resulting behaviors of their children

3) Help their children practice and use the skills they have learned at home

4) Learn some parenting skills to meet their own needs.

This program is funded by the Ministry of Justice and offered 3 times a year. There is no registration fee. Parents and children are required to attend an interview to determine eligibility for enrolment in this program.

DATE: Tuesdays, February 8 – March 22 2011

TIME: 6:30-8:00 p.m.

FACILITATORS: Alison Nagy, Rhea Lavoie, Patti Adams, Tracy Dressler & Diana Bird

LOCATION: Wesmor High School, 1819 – 14th Ave. W.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: February 1, 2011

To register, please call: (306) 922-3202 or 1-877-922-3202.