COMMUNITY GROUPS

ANGER MANAGEMENT/CONFLICT RESOLUTION & CHARACTER DEV.

CHILDREN OF DIVORCE GROUP

"OUR PLACE" YOUNG PARENTS PROGRAM

ANGER MANAGEMENT/CONFLICT RESOLUTION & CHARACTER DEV. PROGRAM

This program is designed to help teens make wise choices for themselves and others, and develop the character traits of tolerance and self-control, responsibility and self-respect.

The program incorporates a cognitive and behavioural approach in order to assist teens to develop positive relationships with others and effective strategies for coping with difficult situations.

It aims to identify the role that anger plays in the teens' lives--at home, at school, and in the community--and help teens understand anger as an emotion they can control.

Who is the group intended for?
The program is offered to teens from 12 to 17 years old.

Duration
Every Tuesday 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. for eight weeks.

Where will the sessions take place?
The sessions are held at the Amcal Residence on 7 Ste-Anne Street in Pointe-Claire.

AND: This program is offered at schools, for a minimum of six & a maximum of eight particpants.

Cost
Please contact us for our pricing list.

To register, or for more information
about this program, contact:

Cory Binning

Telephone: (514) 694-3161 ext. 302
Email: cbinning@amcal.ca

CHILDREN OF DIVORCE GROUP

This group has been designed to meet the needs of children of divorce. Children will have the opportunity to be in a group situation, and have a forum where they can express their feelings and work through their issues with others going through similar experiences.

The issues that will be covered include:

Changes in the family which occur as a result of divorce
Living in two houses
Feelings of anger
Feelings of guilt
The grieving process
Step-parenting

Who is the group intended for?
Two groups have been designed for children (aged from 8 to 11years), and for adolescents (from 12 to 15 years).

The groups are open to children who have recently experienced parental separation, and to those who continue to have difficulty accepting the "new combinations" which result from the divorce of their parents.

Duration
Groups will meet once a week for eight sessions:

children aged 8 to 11 years: Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Adolescent group: please contact us for more infomation

Where will the sessions take place?
The sessions are held at the Amcal Residence on 7 Ste-Anne Street in Pointe-Claire.

AND: Groups for children of divorce are also offered at schools, for a minimum of six and a maximum of eight participants.

Cost
Please contact us for our pricing list.

To register, or for more information
about this program, contact:

Laurie Wallace

Telephone: (514) 694-3161 ext. 320
Email: lwallace@amcal.ca

"OUR PLACE" YOUNG PARENTS PROGRAM

"Our Place" offers a friendly neighbourhood space for mothers with children up to the age of five, where they can develop friendships, explore life dreams and plans, take a break from routine, have fun with their children and much, much more!

The service includes:

Chat Room discussions on parenting, relationships, life-planning, personal development, etc.
Guest speakers from the community on topics of interest.
Fun outings and activities for parents and children.
Links to community resources, specialized health and social services, etc.

Who is the group intended for?
A young parent, or a parent over the age of 20 who has not yet completed high school or CEGEP, or a parent who has moved to Canada within the last five years.

Duration
Groups will meet three times a week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Where will the sessions take place?
The sessions are held in the Delmar area in Pointe-Claire.

Cost
Service fee is made available through a grant from the CSSS Lac St. Louis, and from participating partners, including the West Island Women's Centre, the West Island Women's Shelter, and the YMCA West Island.

Note
Thank you for you donations! We are currently in need of:
children's clothing
non-perishable food

Check out pictures of recent events, posted by Our Place participants, on the group's web page: http://ca.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/our_place_2006/my_photos

For more information about this program, contact:

Diane Marsland
Telephone: (514) 694-3161 ext. 227
Email: dmarsland@amcal.ca