Acceptance Commitment Therapy/Training (ACT): An on-line group for Parents and Caregivers
We are offering education and support group sessions for caregivers, facilitated by Angela Geddes, a Registered Social Worker and ACT trained Yoga Teacher in Ontario. This group is for people who love and support individuals who are kind, caring, and helpful but also have intense mood changes, impulse control challenges, anger issues, learning struggles and attention difficulties. We’ll focus on hopeful perspective shifts and tips and strategies, while providing participants with a welcoming and safe place to land.
Topics include:
Values driven and mindful parenting, Group Life Maps, Reconnecting with our authentic selves, How to move forward when feeling stuck, the importance of care and compassion for both young people and yourselves as caregivers, addressing challenging behaviours, the importance of assessment, the need for advocacy and building a circle of support. Time will be allotted to discuss case examples of lived experience and to address personal situations as well.
For those of us loving and supporting children, youth and young adults with complicated and beautiful brains.
PARTICIPANT FEEDBACK
Participants said they felt the ACT concepts were relevant, helpful and contributed positively to their wellbeing.
All agreed that they are putting the ACT skills into action in their own day to day lives as caregivers.
Participants said they felt very safe to participate and share, and they were very likely to suggest this group to others!
FOLLOW UP SESSIONS
Past participants have requested follow up sessions to continue learning more ACT activities and to practice concepts and skills. We are offering 4 bi-weekly sessions for those who have already participated in an ACT Group.
It was also suggestion we make more time for scenarios and to practice activities, so we're listening! Each session is 1.5 hours to allow more time for practice and application. :)
DATES / TIMES:
Wednesday, January 31 @ 1pm - 2:30pm (note time change)
Wednesday, February 13 @ 12pm - 1:30pm
Wednesday, March 6 @ 12pm - 1:30pm
Wednesday, March 20 @ 12pm - 1:30pm
WHERE: Virtual, link will be sent following registration.
COST: $65 per session
Session costs may be supported for Ontario residents through employee benefits.
Space is limited to keep the experience personal.Please register below.
NEW GROUP SESSIONS
A group for those new to ACT will be starting soon.
DAYS: Weekly on Wednesdays
TIMES: 12-2pm or 6-8pm, please let us know your preference
WHERE: Virtual, link will be sent following registration.
COST: $65 per session
Session costs may be supported for Ontario residents through employee benefits.
Space is limited to keep the experience personal.