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GROUP THERAPY

Our group therapy for parents and guardians includes peer support so parents/gaurdians can confidentially learn, grow, and share from other parents experiencing similar family struggles due to the growing challenges of mental illness. Our group programs are designed to meet the current and pressing needs that parents are facing.  i&i’s group programs equip our clients with skills, tools, knowledge and mutual aid so that each parent, guardian and caregiver is supported, and does not feel alone or isolated as they seek to parent well through the challenges of having a child, youth or young adult with mental health issues.

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Group programs for Parents, Guardians and Caregivers include 

  • Parenting:  Teens and/or Young Adults with a Mental Health Diagnosis: Current Free Offering - Fall 2024

  • Parenting Through Suicide Loss:  Current Free Offering - Fall 2024

  • Foundations for Parenting Through Mental Illness

  • Parenting Vigilance: Coping with Self-Harm and Suicidality

  • Family Connections:  Nurturing Healthy Communication

  • Understanding Fathers:  Engaging Men in Mental Health Parental Care 

 

CURRENT OFFERINGS:FALL 2024

Introductory Opportunity with Free On-Line Drop In Sessions

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PARENTING: TEENS and/or YOUNG ADULTS with a MENTAL HEALTH DIAGNOSIS

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Build practical skills and effective strategies

to support you and your child(ren) as you navigate parenting a child with mental health challenges

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Weekly group discussions will cover topics such as:

  • Identifying child, parent and family strengths

  • Using physical activity and nutrition to help reduce symptoms

  • Parenting strategies for managing day-to-day life, including school and work life

  • Self-Care for parents managing parenting and life stressors

  • Additional discussion topics based on the needs arising from parents attending 

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These sessions are ideal for parents with a teen/young adult from age 13-23.  Maximum of 12 Parents per Drop In Session.  Registration is available for parents Canada-wide.

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Drop-In Sessions Offered weekly starting in September.  Dates to be announced.

10:00 - 11:00 am EST 

6:00 - 7:00 pm EST

Note: Additional sessions from 7:30 - 8:30 am EST may be offered based on demand.

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REGISTRATION:  Contact support@iihealthwellness.com 

Maximum of 12 persons at each drop in session

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Facilitators:

Janice Moro, MBA MSW RSW

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CURRENT OFFERINGS: FALL 2024

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Introductory Opportunity with

Free 8-Week Program (Maximum of 8 Persons)

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PARENTING THROUGH SUICIDE LOSS

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Supporting parents who have experienced any suicide loss of a family member or friend, or have experienced a suicide loss within the context of work.  This group provides strategies towards healing the trauma of suicide loss to support parents navigating the challenges of parenting while they are experiencing complicated grief, loss and bereavement. 

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Registration will be limited to 8 adults across 8 sessions, to provide a highly psychologically safe  group counselling experience.   Registration is available for parents Canada-wide.

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Sessions will be scheduled weekly starting in September.  Exact dates TBA.

6:30 - 7:30 pm EST

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REGISTRATION:  Contact support@iihealthwellness.com 

Maximum of 8 Persons across 8-Week Program

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Facilitator:

Janice Moro, MBA MSW RSW

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