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Groups
Community Group Program for Children Exposed to Woman Abuse
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.
Anger Management
Vanier's Anger Management groups are being redesigned and will become available in Fall 2010.
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.
