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Groups
Community Group Program for Children Exposed to Woman Abuse
BET (Behaviours, Thoughts, Emotions)
Parent Education Groups
Vanier offers many parent education groups that identify and
support the skills needed by parents to manage in everyday
situations. Groups are available in London and various locations in
Middlesex County.
Parent education groups (Positive Parenting Program, C.O.P.E.,
Francophone groups) may be offered to families while they wait for
other Vanier services.
Who is eligible?
Call CIT 519-433-0334 to find out if a group will meet your needs.
Community Group Program for Children Exposed to Woman Abuse
The Community Group Program for Children Exposed to Woman Abuse
is a 12-week program for children who have been exposed to and
affected by woman abuse and violence in their family.
Children's groups run at the same time as Mom's groups. If a
mother/guardian is unable to attend, their child will still be
allowed to participate in the children's group. Attendance by
mothers/guardians is strongly encouraged as they play pivotal roles
in their children's healing process.
How it works
Children's Group
This group provides children with the opportunity to process and
understand the violence and abuse they have experienced.
Group guidelines and trained Vanier facilitators help create a
safe, secure and predictable environment for children/youth to
share their experiences.
The children's group is offered throughout the school year during
the day and after school in London and Middlesex. Transportation to
and from the group is available to participants.
Mother's Group
This group provides mothers with an opportunity to explore the
impact of abuse and violence on their children and how they can
best support their children's healing.
Groups for mothers are offered during the day and evening to
accommodate work schedules. Transportation to and from group and
childcare funding is available to participants.
Who is eligible?
The group program is available to Vanier families who are actively
engaged in services at Vanier and who have experienced woman
abuse.
BET (Behaviours, Emotions, Thoughts)
BET is for youth age 12 to 18 who have concurrent
disorders such as ADHD, anxiety, mood disorders associated
with problematic substance use/abuse.
BET is provided in London-Middlesex, Elgin and Oxford
counties.
How it works
BET is a 12-week group program that delivers psycho-education,
psychotherapeutic and supportive elements while using the
principles of best practice (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) and
empirically supported treatments.
The program has four components:
- Referral, Screening and Assessment
- Psychological Consultation
- Group Intervention
- Community Outreach and Education
Upon completion of the group program there will be an evaluation
which will include participant feedback (goals met, satisfaction),
participant attendance rates and standardized post-intervention
measures (where possible).
As a possible candidate for the program the youth may be asked if
they are:
- experiencing trouble at home, school or community due to your substance abuse
- finding it difficult to make good choices when faced with stress, anger or confusion
- experiencing difficulty "balancing" your emotions i.e., anger, fear and sadness
- confused because some situations just don't make sense to you or you feel others don't understand you
- ever concerned that your decisions may result in personal harm or harm towards others
- critical or your abilities
- experiencing difficulty with "change" I.e., home, friends, school, relationships etc., which may be having a negative affect on your life or someone else's
- finding it difficult to attend pleasurable activities beyond your substance use activities
If the answer is "yes" to one or more questions they may want to
consider BET.
Who is eligible?
To make a referral, call:
- in London, CIT 519-433-0334 M-F 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
- in Elgin County, 519-637-2673
Consents for treatment will be obtained
Screening includes:
- Brief Child and Family Phone Interview (where applicable)
- BarOn Emotional Quotient Inventory
- Child and Adolescent Functional Assessment Scale to determine the prevalence of both mental health and substance use/abuse issues
Youth are accepted into the group program based on motivation,
consent and meeting the criterion for at least one mental health
need established using the moderate-severe levels of the CAFAS
ratings scales.
Youth must also meet the threshold for a functional problem related
to substance abuse established using the mild-severe levels of the
CAFAS ratings scales
Prior to entry into the group intervention program, potential
candidates will be interviewed to establish group expectations and
to define a treatment contract and goals.
Both mandated and non-mandated youth will be considered.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Substance dependent where clinical treatment is the primary consideration
- Diagnosis or suspicion of psychosis
- Currently in rehabilitation/detox services
- Youth who have housing and basic needs as their primary concern
Confidentiality
Section 181 (2) of the Child and Family Services Act states that a youth over 12 years of age may directly request counselling from a service provider and no other person's consent is required. Clinical records may be disclosed only with the child's written consent. The exception is when a service provider may be required to disclose information, if requested by a court of law, as no client/counsellor privilege exists.
Anger Management
Vanier's Anger Management groups are being redesigned and will become available in Fall 2009.
Kid to Kid Group
The Kid-to-Kid Group is a 7-week program for children age 7-14
who have a family member living with mental illness. Children are
grouped according to age/maturity level and activities are geared
to each group.
The Kid-to-Kid Group began as a collaboration between Vanier and
the Canadian Mental Health Association. Vanier offers Kid-to-Kid
Groups throughout the year.
Recently Vanier has begun to offer Parent/Guardian sessions in
partnership with WOTCH. These sessions occur at the same time as
the children's group and offer information about resources and
supports for adults.
Who is eligible
For information, contact CIT 519-433-0334
CIT staff will help families determine if the Kid-to-Kid Group will
meet their needs, or whether other services would be more
appropriate.
