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PARENT WORKSHOPS

PSYCHO-EDUCATIONAL GROUP 

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PEGI recognizes that Parents/Caregivers may experience cumulative stressors in their lives that impact on their self-care. PEGI follows the Psychoeducational Family Therapy Model which is an empirically based form of therapy that seeks to impart information through education to families experiencing an accumulation of stressors in their caregiving roles. Participants are typically family members / caregivers of individuals living with various neurodevelopmental differences, mental illness, and/or chronic illnesses.

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Parent Support Group for Families with Children Later Diagnosed with Autism

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This support group is designed for parents and caregivers of individuals diagnosed with autism in their teens or adult life. Our goal is to offer a space (in-person or virtually) where you can receive emotional support, share experiences, and access practical advice. Weekly sessions will be held over a 6-week period and will focus on the unique challenges of raising an adolescent or young adult with autism, while also emphasizing self-care and caregiver well-being.

 

In our meetings, we will explore:

  • Self-Care Strategies: Techniques and practices to manage stress, avoid burnout, and maintain your well-being.

  • Emotional Support: Opportunities to share feelings, experiences, and build connections with others in similar situations.

  • Practical Advice/discussion: Discussions around handling the day-to-day challenges of caregiving and managing transitions.

 

Our aim is to create a nurturing environment where you can find support, gain practical insights, share your knowledge and experience, and feel less isolated in your caregiving journey. Join us to learn, connect, and focus on your own needs while navigating the complexities of raising a individual with autism.

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Group facilitator: Karen Battersby, Canadian Certified Counsellor

6 session dates: Tuesdays - October 22, 29, November 5, 12, 19, 26, 2024

Time: 7-8:30pm

Maximum participants: 10 – Parents of children diagnosed with Autism 13 years and beyond

Cost: $360 – For those with access to AFU funding, this is considered an eligible expense

Delivery: In-person at our office in Vancouver, with an option of remote

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Support Group for Parents

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This support group for parents runs for five weeks. Each session runs for one hour on Zoom.  The program goal is to help support parents cultivate strategies for improving self-regulation, that in turn helps them to co- regulate when parenting. The course offers a “toolbox” of items, activities and strategies that can be implemented on an ongoing basis. Participants will receive a package prior to the beginning of the group

 

In our meetings, we will explore the following:

  • Week 1: Introduction with a focus on the benefits of Gratitude and Journaling.

  • Week 2: The Power of Scent, Wellness and Regulation

  • Week 3: Music and Self-Regulation

  • Week 4: Vision Boards and Self-Regulation

  • Week 5: Wrapping it all up! The 7-signs you’re becoming a more self-regulated parent

 

 

Our aim is to create a nurturing environment where you can find support and focus on your own self-care. The aim is to support you to feel less isolated in your caregiving journey. Join us!

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Group facilitator: Theresa McKay, B.Ed., Teacher and Musician

5 session dates: Tuesdays - October 15, 22, 29, November 5, 12, 2024

Time: 6-7pm

Maximum participants: 10

Cost: $320 – For those with access to AFU funding, this is considered an eligible expense under Family Counselling Therapy

Delivery: Remote

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