Groups

GROUP PROGRAMS

Updated May 12th, 2008

Adult Groups

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Children's and Teens' Groups

ADULT GROUPS
When: Wednesdays from September 17th to November 19th, 2008 Time: 7:00 - 9:00 pm Location: Downtown Office 3rd Flr., 906-8th Ave. S.W. Room 311 Cost: $100.00 (Full amount due before the first session.) Subsidized rates available upon request. <Top>	MAKING ANGER WORK FOR YOU A 10 SESSION group for men and women who are struggling with the ways in which they express their anger. This is a group for clients who: Say that they always feel mad Feel like they hold in their anger and then blow up Feel that others are always trying to upset them Feel less happy than they used to be Feel stressed all of the time. Workshop participants will learn new ways to cope with their stressors and express their anger, with a goal of creating healthier relationships at work and with their families. Please note: this group is not appropriate for clients who have been mandated through the court system. There must be at least 10 participants in order for this group to run, Facilitator: Ann McLean To register call Intake at 269-9888. Registration Period: August 11th to the 22nd, 2008 ONLY.
When: English Level 1 Saturday June 21st and October 25th, 2008 8:30am to 4:30pm English Level 2 - Lessons Learned Saturday May 24th, July 26th and November 22nd, 2008 8:30am to 4:30pm Spanish Level 1 & 2 Combo Saturday September 27th and December 6th, 2008 8:30am to 4:30pm Location: Calgary Family Services Downtown Office: 906 - 8 Avenue SW Room 307 Cost: No Fee <Top>	NURTURING YOURSELF A one day seminar (held on Saturdays) for women facilitated by Dr. Irene Estay at Calgary Family Service's Downtown Location. This is offered through a partnership between Calgary Family Services, and Openings. Level I: Nurturing Yourself Level II: Nurturing Yourself - Lessons Learned Spanish: Level I and II Combo Seminars are open to women of all ages with no cost to the participant. Breakfast and a light lunch will be provided. All learning materials will be supplied. Please call Raquel Estay at 537-3386 for more information.
When: Thursdays July 10th to August 28th, 2008 Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Location: 3810 - 17th Avenue S.E. City of Calgary Community Services Building (Forest Lawn Area) Community Development Room Cost: $40.00 for eight weeks, payable at the first session	WEATHERING THE WINDS OF CHANGE Older adults are often challenged by life changes such as health concerns, relationship changes, social isolation, loss and grief, retirement and other life transitions. In a small group setting promoting safety and support, participants will have the opportunity to learn more about change and resilience, reflect upon personal experience and their life story. Please call 286-1811* to register.*
When: September 2008 Time: 6:00 - 8:30 pm Location: TB Riley Jr. High School 3915 - 69th Street N.W. When: September 2008 Time: 7:00 - 9:00 pm Location: Macleod Trail Co-Op Community Resource Room 8818 Macleod Trail S.E. When: September 2008 Time: 7:00 - 9:00 pm Location: Parkdale United Church (Down the hill from Foothills Hospital) 2919 - 8th Avenue N.W. When: September 2008 Time: 7:00 - 9:00 pm Location: Parent Link Office (Inside Village Square Leisure Centre) 2623 - 56th Street N.E. When: September 2008 Time: 7:00 - 9:00 pm Location: Midtown Co-Op - Community Resource Room 11th Avenue and 11th Street S.W. When: September 2008 Time: 7:00 - 9:00 pm Location: Parkdale United Church (Down the hill from Foothills Hospital) 2919 - 8th Avenue N.W.	STRATEGIES FOR OVERCOMING LIFE'S CHALLENGES AND STRESSFUL TRANSITIONS - No Fee Community Seminars - No registration required. Adolescent Brain Development (formerly Crazy By Design) New information on teenage brain development and how it impacts family communication. Presenter: Gail Smillie, MEd, RCC, CCC This group is for Parents and Teens. Space for maximum 20 people per seminar. For more information, call Intake at 269-9888 or email, seminars@calgaryfamilyservices.org . Relaxation and Meditation Skills to reduce stress, deal more calmly with difficulties and increase well being. Presenter: Laura Grier, MPsych This group is for Adults and Teens. Space for maximum 20 people per seminar. For more information, call Intake at 269-9888 or email, seminars@calgaryfamilyservices.org. Taking the Sting Out of Conflict Learn about styles of conflict and improve relationships by speaking and acting with personal power. Presenter: Karl Lottes, MA, RSW This group is for Adults and Teens. Space for maximum 20 people per seminar. For more information, call Intake at 269-9888 or email, seminars@calgaryfamilyservices.org. Depression and Anxiety Strategies for dealing with adult depression and anxiety. Presenters: Anna Asgill-Winter, MSW, RSW June Churchill, MSW, RSW This group is for Adults (18 years +). Space for maximum 20 people per seminar. For more information, call Intake at 269-9888 or email, seminars@calgaryfamilyservices.org. Relationship Communication Strategies to improve communication in intimate relationships. Presenter: Tom McKay, MSW, RSW This group is for individuals and/or partners. Space for maximum 20 people per seminar. For more information, call Intake at 269-9888 or email, seminars@calgaryfamilyservices.org. Looking Ahead to Retirement Retirement stress is more than financial. An evening to explore hopes, dreams and dreads. Presenters: Tom McKay, MSW, RSW Elizabeth DesCamps, MSW This group is for individuals 50+. Space for maximum 20 people per seminar. For more information, call Intake at 269-9888 or email, seminars@calgaryfamilyservices.org.
<Top>	Calgary Family Services Widowed Support Group Mission We are a group of widowed people who help each other adapt to the loss of a spouse. We provide a safe, understanding social atmosphere, and a friendly place to meet people who have had similar experiences and have found ways to cope with the difficulties and are willing to share. Social events are the focus that help us build a new life, form new friendships and learn new skills. Newly widowed people requiring grief counselling can call Beata Banka at 205-5271.
CAMPS
Camp Dates June 2008 <Top>	Calming Chaos At Camp Kiwanis Single Parent Family Camp Weekend For single parent families with kids aged 5-14 years old. Program is run at Kamp Kiwanis - 15 minutes west of Calgary. Transportation provided from the Downtown Office to camp on Friday at 6:30 p.m., returning Sunday at 2:00 p.m. Please call the Client Service Coordinator at 205-5244 for further information.
CHILDREN'S AND TEENS' GROUPS
When: TBA Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Location: Downtown Office 300, 906-8th Ave. S.W. <Top>	Playful Approaches to Parenting - Turn Power Struggles into Power Plays! This seminar will provide a forum for the discussion of parent-child play, as it influences childhood brain development and attachment formation. As well, participants will learn a number of playful techniques for avoiding power struggles and strengthening the parent-child relationship. To register, please call Karen Fabian at 205-5270.
When: TBA Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Location: Downtown Office 300, 906-8th Ave. S.W. <Top>	The Magic of Connecting Children and Families and Playful Approaches to Parenting: A Full-Day Workshop for Adoptive and Foster Parents This full day workshop is for individuals in the process of adopting. Participants will discuss issues of attachment as it relates to adoption. Topics include; the development of attachment during early childhood, the amazing human brain and its role in attachment, the behavioural and emotional indicators of attachment related vulnerabilities, and mending and managing the effects of early childhood disruption. This workshop will also provide a forum for the discussion of parent-child play, as it influences childhood brain development and attachment formation. As well, participants will learn a number of playful techniques for avoiding power struggles and strengthening the parent-child relationship. *Lunch and Parking will be provided.* To register, please call Karen Fabian at 205-5270.
When: TBA Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Location: Downtown Office 300, 906-8th Ave. S.W. <Top>	Parent Panel This seminar will serve as a forum for parents to share 'first hand' their experiences of adopting. Come and ask questions and connect with other parents. Discussion topics include what to do about 'challenging' behaviours at home, school and with siblings; emotional tender spots; expression of grief and anger; and other hot topics. To register, please call Karen Fabian at 205-5270.
For information on upcoming groups not listed here, or to propose a group, please call the Client Service Coordinator at 205-5244.