Family Roots for Kids – Restoring Family Connections

Weekly for 12 weeks – Thursdays from 3:00– 4:30 pm

February 27^th – May 15, 2025

Our Family Roots for Kids – Restoring Family Connections Group is a structured 12-week program designed to help children navigate their new family structure. Children of divorce can often feel caught in the middle of their parents’ conflict. Some children of divorce report feeling as though they are unable to love both parents, significant issues related to anxiety, depression and difficulty adjusting to their new family configuration. In some cases, this can lead to resistance to engage with one parent. This group is designed to address these issues in a safe, supportive environment that can offer peer support in a therapeutic setting.

Learning outcomes:

1. Increased sense of support: Through peer support and acknowledgement that children have a right to love both parents, children can feel supported to restore family connections and get out of the conflict.
2. Improved coping strategies: Learning to cope with the conflict, recognizing that they did not cause the conflict and how to navigate their feelings related to their parents divorce can help children feel more confident to manage what life brings.
3. Strengthened communication skills: Through learning about how to address conflict, how to respectfully implement boundaries and critically think about information they receive children can become overall better at communicating their needs and implementing boundaries can help them remain emotionally healthy throughout their lives.
4. Greater Resilience: By recognizing they are not alone in their journey; empowering them with tools and strategies on how to cope and navigate conflict and validating their feelings, children can build resilience and the capacity to navigate all life’s challenges.

Aspire Too is accepting 12 participants.  

The Group will meet at Aspire Too, 201-1114 22nd street W, on February 27^th at 3:00 pm. 

Investment is $499.00/person, non-refundable, due at registration. 

*Receipts will be provided for insurance* 

Please call (306) 382-2391 to register or email [email protected] with any questions. 

Deadline to register is February 20, 2025

Adolescent DBT: Emotional Regulation Skills Training Group

Weekly for 8 weeks – Thursdays 5:30-7:00 pm  

February 27^th – April 17^th 2025

Our Adolescent DBT: Emotional Regulation Skills Training Group is a structured 8-week program designed to help teenagers develop essential skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness. This group provides a safe and supportive environment where participants can learn and practice practical strategies to manage emotions, cope with stress, and improve relationships with peers and family members. Through engaging activities, role-playing exercises, and group discussions, adolescents will gain valuable tools to enhance their emotional well-being and resilience, empowering them to navigate the challenges of adolescence with confidence and success.

Learning Outcomes:

• Enhanced Emotional Awareness: Participants will learn to identify and understand emotions more accurately, leading to better emotional self-awareness.
• Improved Coping Strategies: Participants will develop effective techniques for managing stress and intense emotions, enhancing their ability to cope with challenging situations.
• Strengthened Interpersonal Skills: Participants will acquire skills to improve communication and build healthier relationships with peers and family members.
• Increased Mindfulness: Participants will practice mindfulness techniques to stay present and focused, reducing anxiety and enhancing emotional regulation.
• Greater Resilience: Through understanding and accepting reality, participants will build resilience to handle life’s challenges more effectively.

Aspire Too is accepting 10-15 participants.   

The Group will meet at Aspire Too, 1114 22nd street W, on Thursdays at 5:30 pm.  

Investment is $350/person, non-refundable

Adult DBT: Emotional Regulation Skills Training

Weekly for 8 weeks, on Wednesdays, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm 

February 26^th – April 16^th, 2025

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a type of therapy that focuses on helping individuals manage their emotions, develop healthier ways to cope with stress, and improve their relationships with others. It was originally developed to treat individuals with borderline personality disorder but has since been adapted to help with a range of mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, and substance abuse.

Benefits of DBT:

1. Reduced Emotional Distress: Helps individuals better manage and regulate intense emotions.
2. Improved Relationships: Teaches effective communication and conflict resolution skills.
3. Better Coping Strategies: Provides tools for dealing with stress and crisis situations in a healthier way.
4. Increased Mindfulness: Encourages being present and fully engaged at the moment, reducing anxiety and rumination.
5. Enhanced Self-Awareness: Helps individuals understand their emotions and behaviours, leading to personal growth and improved mental health.

Aspire Too is accepting 15 participants.   

The Group will meet at Aspire Too, 1114 22nd Street W, on Wednesday at 6:30 pm.  

Investment is $350/person, non-refundable, due at registration.  

*Receipts will be provided for insurance*  

Please call (306) 382-2391 to register or email [email protected] with any questions.  

The deadline to register is February 21st, 2025.

New Year, New Us:

Active Parenting & Play Therapy Group Combo 

Weekly – Fridays 1:30-3:00pm  

February 28th-April 4th

The Active Parenting Program is an evidence-based, video-driven course designed to help parents develop strong, respectful relationships with their children. It covers a range of important topics, including brain development, communication, positive discipline, and school success, offering practical tools for parents of children of all ages.

                The Accompanying optional Play Therapy Group for children is designed to complement the content of the Active Parenting program through Play Based methods to help children develop emotional intelligence, self-regulation, and a deeper understanding of themselves and their parents and make new friends in a fun and supportive atmosphere.

Learning outcomes:

• Parenting isn’t about perfection—it’s about progress. Every small step you take today shapes a stronger future for your child
• Building a strong family doesn’t happen overnight. It’s in the daily moments of patience, love, and respect that lasting bonds are created.
• The path to a happy and peaceful family starts with mutual respect and ends with lifelong connection.
• Respect is a two-way street. When we treat our children with respect, they learn to respect themselves and others.
• Empowering children with choices today that teaches them responsibility for tomorrow.

Aspire Too is accepting 8-12 participants.  

The Group will meet at Aspire Too, 1114 22nd street W, on Fridays at 1:30-3:00 pm. 

Investment is $199/person (plus $100 per additional person) non-refundable, due at registration. *Receipts will be provided for insurance* 

Please call (306) 382-2391 to register or email [email protected] with any questions. 

Deadline to register is February 24th, 2025