Upcoming Programs

Prenatal Classes are especially designed to provide non-judgemental support and information to pregnant teens and young women up to the age of 21 that are expecting their first baby. It is offered in small, comfortable groups, which the baby's father or other support person is encouraged to attend.

Mindful Connections (3 weeks - 14 months) (A Support Group for Post-Partum Depression) This is an 8 week registered program for new moms with children that are 3 weeks to 14 months old who are struggling with adapting to motherhood during this post-partum period. Topics include discussion on awareness, self care, blues vs depression and support over the 8 weeks. Child care is available. Pre-registration is required for this program.

This facilitated program will offer you time to meet with other parents/caregivers of children 2 - 5 years of age. The program will provide an opportunity to network and to learn about community resources, child development and other topics relevant relevant your family. Children will have the opportunity to participate in creative play experiences that will support healthy development and early learning while in the care of our child development team.

This facilitated program will offer you time to meet with other parents/caregivers of children 2 - 5 years of age. The program will provide an opportunity to network and to learn about community resources, child development and other topics relevant relevant your family. Children will have the opportunity to participate in creative play experiences that will support healthy development and early learning while in the care of our child development team.

This facilitated registered program is a discussion group for parents with children 19 - 36 months of age. You will have the opportunity to discuss with other parents such things as temper tantrums, nutrition and other areas of your child's development. Your children will be cared for in our Child Development room while you are in the discussion room with the facilitator.

This program is for children aged 6-11 years of age who have been impacted by separation and/or divorce. The sessions involve education and group discussion around separation and divorce, learning to express feelings and thoughts, addressing attitudes and responses to anger, discussion on how to solve problems with family and friends and improving self-esteem.

Kids Matter is an 8 week program for kids 6-11 years of age. The goal of this program is to offer tools to help children cope with adversity. Some of these skills include resiliency skills, assertiveness, self-esteem enhancement and building social and emotional intelligence. Each week the topics build upon the previous one which is why regular attendance and punctuality is crucial in order to enhance the child’s success. This is also helpful for building relationships with both the facilitators and fellow participants. As a snack is provided each week, please disclose any food allergies to the facilitators.

FOCIS on Communication In Separation is a voluntary 6 hour communication course for separated/divorced parents of young children who have at least one child under age 6. The program is sponsored by Alberta Family Justice Services. Topics include: - Effects of conflict on children - Understanding conflict - Anger - Listening skills - "I" Messages

Marriage Enrichment ClassDo you want to strenghthen your marriage muscles? If you answered yes to this question this workshop is for you. If we wish to become more physically fit, we invest in workout time, yet most of us think a good marriage just happens. Come and learn what makes a marriage succeed or fail. Let us provide you with some tools to achieve a healthier, more vibrant marriage.

Individuals who present with significant mental health and independent living challenges may have deficits that suggest there could be organic brain injury due to prenatal alcohol exposure. Though it is inconclusive without a diagnosis and assessment, there are several common indicators of organic brain damage; some are consistently known to be due to prenatal alcohol exposure that many people living with FASD experience.

Marriage Enrichment ClassConsidering marriage? Engaged? In a relationship that could benefit from tips and tools to make it better? This is a program for engaged couples preparing for married life together. It is founded on the view that marriage is a process of growth as two people attempt to build a meaningful loving life together.

Parenting After Separation is a 6 hour course mandated by Alberta Justice for separated and/or divorcing parents with children under the age of 16. Parents are assisted to understand the process and effects of separation and are encouraged to make positive choices about how they will continue to parent their children after separation. Registration for this course is mandatory.

FOCIS on Communication In Separation is a voluntary 6 hour communication course for separated/divorced parents of young children who have at least one child under age 6. The program is sponsored by Alberta Family Justice Services. Topics include: - Effects of conflict on children - Understanding conflict - Anger - Listening skills - "I" Messages

Marriage Enrichment ClassConsidering marriage? Engaged? In a relationship that could benefit from tips and tools to make it better? This is a program for engaged couples preparing for married life together. It is founded on the view that marriage is a process of growth as two people attempt to build a meaningful loving life together.

Parenting After Separation is a 6 hour course mandated by Alberta Justice for separated and/or divorcing parents with children under the age of 16. Parents are assisted to understand the process and effects of separation and are encouraged to make positive choices about how they will continue to parent their children after separation. Registration for this course is mandatory.

FOCIS on Communication In Separation is a voluntary 6 hour communication course for separated/divorced parents of young children who have at least one child under age 6. The program is sponsored by Alberta Family Justice Services. Topics include: - Effects of conflict on children - Understanding conflict - Anger - Listening skills - "I" Messages

Marriage Enrichment ClassConsidering marriage? Engaged? In a relationship that could benefit from tips and tools to make it better? This is a program for engaged couples preparing for married life together. It is founded on the view that marriage is a process of growth as two people attempt to build a meaningful loving life together.

Parenting After Separation is a 6 hour course mandated by Alberta Justice for separated and/or divorcing parents with children under the age of 16. Parents are assisted to understand the process and effects of separation and are encouraged to make positive choices about how they will continue to parent their children after separation. Registration for this course is mandatory.

We would like to invite senior woman living in Central Alberta to participate in a new event put on by Family Services of Central Alberta called Sharing Wisdom.

FOCIS on Communication In Separation is a voluntary 6 hour communication course for separated/divorced parents of young children who have at least one child under age 6. The program is sponsored by Alberta Family Justice Services. Topics include: - Effects of conflict on children - Understanding conflict - Anger - Listening skills - "I" Messages

Parenting After Separation is a 6 hour course mandated by Alberta Justice for separated and/or divorcing parents with children under the age of 16. Parents are assisted to understand the process and effects of separation and are encouraged to make positive choices about how they will continue to parent their children after separation. Registration for this course is mandatory.

Marriage Enrichment ClassConsidering marriage? Engaged? In a relationship that could benefit from tips and tools to make it better? This is a program for engaged couples preparing for married life together. It is founded on the view that marriage is a process of growth as two people attempt to build a meaningful loving life together.

FOCIS on Communication In Separation is a voluntary 6 hour communication course for separated/divorced parents of young children who have at least one child under age 6. The program is sponsored by Alberta Family Justice Services. Topics include: - Effects of conflict on children - Understanding conflict - Anger - Listening skills - "I" Messages

Marriage Enrichment ClassConsidering marriage? Engaged? In a relationship that could benefit from tips and tools to make it better? This is a program for engaged couples preparing for married life together. It is founded on the view that marriage is a process of growth as two people attempt to build a meaningful loving life together.

Parenting After Separation is a 6 hour course mandated by Alberta Justice for separated and/or divorcing parents with children under the age of 16. Parents are assisted to understand the process and effects of separation and are encouraged to make positive choices about how they will continue to parent their children after separation. Registration for this course is mandatory.

Parenting After Separation is a 6 hour course mandated by Alberta Justice for separated and/or divorcing parents with children under the age of 16. Parents are assisted to understand the process and effects of separation and are encouraged to make positive choices about how they will continue to parent their children after separation. Registration for this course is mandatory.

Parenting After Separation is a 6 hour course mandated by Alberta Justice for separated and/or divorcing parents with children under the age of 16. Parents are assisted to understand the process and effects of separation and are encouraged to make positive choices about how they will continue to parent their children after separation. Registration for this course is mandatory.

Parenting After Separation is a 6 hour course mandated by Alberta Justice for separated and/or divorcing parents with children under the age of 16. Parents are assisted to understand the process and effects of separation and are encouraged to make positive choices about how they will continue to parent their children after separation. Registration for this course is mandatory.

Marriage Enrichment ClassConsidering marriage? Engaged? In a relationship that could benefit from tips and tools to make it better? This is a program for engaged couples preparing for married life together. It is founded on the view that marriage is a process of growth as two people attempt to build a meaningful loving life together.

This is a 4 week program designed to provide solutions for adults caring for adults.

Active Parenting Now is a video based interactive learning experience that teaches a comprehensive model of parenting to parents of children 5 - 12 years of age. The six sessions touch on Communication, Discipline, Self-Esteem, Redirection of Misbehavior , Conflict Resolution and Prevention of Drug and Alcohol Use.

This interactive program covers topics such as parent's self esteem, value of the child and job of parenting, basic developmental stages from ages 1 - 4, parental self care, methods of bonding, non-violent discipline skills, encouragement skills and prevention techniques (such as child proofing).