BGC Parenting's List: BC Families in Transition

Caught in the Middle
BC Families in Transition
812 Broughton Street
Victoria, BC V8W 1E4
Phone: (250)-386-4331
Fax: (250-386-4301
E-mail: info@bcfit.org

A program for children and parents who are separated or divorced.
"Parenting is often challenging and complex as all family members hurt and face fundamental change over a considerable period of time. Children often experience a range of feelings when parents separate. They often have difficulty understanding these feelings and can feel torn by divided loyalty.
Caught in the Middle offers all family members the opportunity to explore the changes that have happened in the family, with a primary focus on the parent-child relationship."

Parents and children participate in separate peer support groups led by professionally-trained facilitators.
Previous partners do not participate in the same group or on the same night.
The groups provide a safe place to discuss the challenges of separation in a supportive, confidential, and neutral learning environment

Parents (10 weeks) look at:
communication skills, ways to take care of yourself, building healthy boundaries, taking the child out of the middle, problem solving techniques, separation through the eyes of the child and understanding and managing feelings in the parent-child relationship.
Children (8 weeks) look at how to cope with difficult feelings, distinguishing between parents' problems and children's problems, anger issues and relaxation.

Parents-10 weeks
Children-8 weeks
10 sessions

for parents and their Children ages 6 - 12 years

Parenting With a New Partner
BC Families in Transition
812 Broughton Street
Victoria, BC V8W 1E4

Phone: (250)-386-4331
Fax: (250-386-4301
E-mail: info@bcfit.org

Emotional and practical support to help parents successfully navigate the unique challenges and complexities that often arise when parenting with a new partner.
Parents and their partners are given an opportunity to meet with others in similar situations. In 16 hours of discussion, listening and learning we will explore: How do family dynamics change when a new partner is introduced? What are the common issues, and how can they be managed effectively? Where are you coming from? Exploring your part in the new family and looking at some alternative parenting tools. Exploring the changes, challenges and expectations of your new family. Exploring communication skills, handling difficult emotions, and conflict resolution for families in transition. Exploring ways to strengthen the couple relationship.
Exploring ways to build strong family relationships.

8 weeks
How many sessions?

Parents in a new relationship finding parenting with a new partner a challenge.

What is the average social economic status?
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An appointment is needed prior to registration.
Costs dependent on income
6:00p.m. - 8:00p.m
Childcare available?

QUALIFICATIONS of STAFF?
ADDITIONAL TRAINING?
DO YOU OFFER OTHER RESOURCES AS A SUPPORT?
Community Network Commitee?

Parenting After Separation
BC Families in Transition
812 Broughton Street
Victoria, BC V8W 1E4

Phone: (250)-386-4331
Fax: (250-386-4301
E-mail: info@bcfit.org

For parents who are separated or seperating

Free information sessions to help families to adjust to the challenges following family separation are being offered by the province of British Columbia. Parents are invited to attend a three-hour workshop led by facilitators who are experienced in helping families resolve conflicts.

Topics covered in the workshops include:
*the impact of separation on you and your children
*strategies to help families adjust to the changes
*the new child support guidelines
*family dispute resolution options including conciliation, mediation, counselling and the court process
*effective ways to communicate and problem solve to build a positive parenting arrangement

FREE
1 session, three-hour workshop
Workshops on Wednesdays only 6pm - 9pm or 9:30am -12:30pm (depending on the schedule, not offered every Wednesday).
All participants are required to register for the workshop at least two days in advance.

What is the average social economic status?
Childcare available?
QUALIFICATIONS of STAFF?
ADDITIONAL TRAINING?
DO YOU OFFER OTHER RESOURCES AS A SUPPORT?
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BEING A PART OF A COMMUNITY NETWORK COMMITTEE?
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN MORE INFO ABOUT THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF VICTORIA?