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Successful Parenting and Reconnecting with Kids (SPARK)
Location:
#301-11861 88th Avenue, North Delta, BC V4C 3C6
Contact Name: Intake Worker
Phone: 64-591-9262
Fax: 604-591-8971
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Program Details

SPARK is a unique group experience for parents to talk about their feelings and learn new ways to deal with their growing children. Group members have an opportunity for personal growth and fun in a creative atmosphere. Parents can make some new friends and create a new support network. Some of the topics addressed:

  • Anger awareness
  • Identifying an angry child
  • Anger stages
  • When anger runs deeper
  • Importance of self-esteem
  • Nurturing your child's self-esteem
  • Positive parenting
  • Relaxation and stress reduction

Who should attend?

Parents who are raising children:

  • With confusing feelings
  • Who have difficulty accepting responsibility for their disruptive behaviour
  • Who refuse to talk through disagreements
  • Who have poor problem solving skills
  • Whose anger is ingrained behaviour
  • Parents who want to gain skill to cope with their frustration and disappointments more effectively.
  • Parents who desire to enhance their personal anger management skills.
  • Parents who want to gain a better understanding of their kids behaviour.
  • Parents who want to dincrease their own self-awareness and are willing to make some personal change and growth.
  • Parents will learn how to assist their children with better problem solving skills and support them in using new anger management techniques.

Description

Space in this group is filled on a first come first served basis. Group sessions run for a total of 24 hours of education and runs at the same time as the Unloading Zone. Information about community resources are also available.

Eligibility Criteria

Parents of youth who are attending the Unloading Zone.


Program Calendar

Groups are offered approximately three times per year and run for four consecutive Saturdays from 10 am - 4:30 pm at a Delta location.


Fees

Group fee is $250. for one youth and one adult. Additional adults are $50. each.



 


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