A four-part, weekly workshop series designed to support parents, caregivers, and youth as they prepare for life beyond childhood!
Each workshop will provide practical tools, expert guidance, and insights into the services and supports available during this important transition. Our goal is to help families plan with confidence. Take the next step toward a successful transition to adulthood!
Support for Bethesda Parents and Caregivers of Children 2-7 years.
Have you been caring for the needs of others? Do you feel like you've been drowning in your responsibilities? ACT could be the lifeline you've been looking for! Take this opportunity to connect with other parents and caregivers who understand the kind of struggles we face caring for children who have special needs. Reflect on what's important to you and learn how to find more peace and joy in your life. No matter where you are in life, this experiential workshop will move you.
Take this opportunity to connect with other parents and caregivers who understand the kind of struggles we face caring for children who have special needs. Reflect on what’s important to you and learn how to find more peace and joy in your life. No matter where you are in life, this experiential workshop will move you.
Does challenging behaviour disrupt your family harmony?
This workshop equips parents with positive, proactive strategies to prevent and manage misbehaviour in children and teens.
Join us to explore:
Is your child showing readiness signs for toilet training?
This workshop will help parents and caregivers recognize readiness skills and patterns of current toileting behaviours and learn toilet training strategies based on the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA).
This workshop is best suited for parents of children aged 7 and younger.
This workshop helps caregivers reframe how they view and support their neurodivergent youth. Rooted in a strengths-based, affirming approach, From Differences to Strengths explores how understanding neurodiversity and identity through a positive lens can build confidence and strengthen family connection.
Participants will learn practical strategies to promote resilience, acceptance, and self-expression, while discovering ways to celebrate their youth’s unique strengths and support their evolving identity, including LGBTQ+ identities.
The session also addresses common caregiver challenges with compassion and perspective.
Does your child struggle with intrusive thoughts or repetitive behaviours? This psycho-educational workshop equips parents and caregivers with the knowledge and strategies to support their child with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
We will explore:
In partnership with Young Caregivers Association, join us as we create a safe and fun space for the sibling caregiver!
We know it can be hard if your sibling has autism and we want to show you some creative ways to cope with those big feelings!
Triple P is a caregiver education course that focuses on causes of misbehaviour, teaching new skills, increasing desired behaviours, decreasing misbehaviour and survival skills for difficult situations.
This course is recommended for caregivers new to the diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or another developmental disability and/or the science of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA).
This course is appropriate for caregivers with children aged 0-12 years old.
Get ready for a smooth transition back to school with this fun and interactive workshop at Bethesda!
This drop in style workshop is designed to equip caregivers with the tools and strategies to create a stress-free routine for your child. We’ll provide materials for personalized first – then boards, choice boards and visuals, all tailored for your child’s needs.
Our therapists will offer tips and tricks on effectively using these visual tools and other Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) strategies to promote a positive transition back to school.
In partnership with Young Caregivers Association, join us for our second workshop on your sibling with autism!
In this workshop, we will be looking to express our feelings and dive into the layers of emotions we feel. You can still attend even if you missed workshop one.
This workshop for parents and caregivers will discuss supporting the siblings of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and/or other developmental disabilities.
Topics will include sibling relationships, how having a sibling with ASD or other disabilities may affect that relationship, and the Glass Child phenomenon.
Some general strategies for helping your siblings to find ways to co-exist will be discussed and additional resources for places to find sibling support will be provided.
Does your child struggle to fall asleep or stay asleep through the night? Join our virtual workshop to learn proven strategies to help your child achieve a restful night’s sleep.
We’ll cover techniques for establishing a calming bedtime routine, addressing common sleep challenges, and promoting healthy sleep habits.
Bethesda3280 Schmon Parkway, Thorold, ON905.684.6918
Bethesda Children's Services3310 Schmon Parkway, Thorold, ON905.684.6918
