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.
Caregivers will learn strategies to support their child in completing their homework and becoming independent with school assignments.
Support for Bethesda Parents and Caregivers of Children 8+ 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.
Caregivers must attend all sessions.
Is your child/youth experiencing depression, or could it be “autistic burnout?” Come learn about the signs and symptoms of a concept that is gaining attention in recent years, “autistic burnout.”
Let’s discuss how you can support your child through certain lifestyle changes to improve their psychological wellbeing.
Caregivers will learn strategies to support their child in trying new foods.
Support for Bethesda Parents and Caregivers of youth 8+. Have you been caring for the needs of others? Do you feel like you've been drowning in your responsibilities?
Learn about the importance of play on child development and how to inccorporate play throughout your child's day to teach a variety of skills.
Have you and your child previously been enrolled in Pivotal Response Training (PRT) and could benefit from support in how to apply PRT strategies to social interactions with peers?
Drop in with your child for an opportunity to practice social skills in a small group setting. A clinician trained in PRT will be present to offer support and strategies to caregivers.
Does your child use PECS and you could benefit from support in encouraging use of PECS with peers?
Drop in with your child for an opportunity to practice social skills in a small group setting. A clinician trained in PECS will be present to offer support and strategies.
Big emotions can be overwhelming for both youth and caregivers. This workshop explores how the brain and nervous system respond to stress and emotional overwhelm, and how these responses influence emotions and behaviour.
Caregivers will gain a greater understanding of the science behind emotional regulation and be introduced to practical co-regulation strategies that support connection, foster emotional safety, and encourage responding with curiosity during challenging moments.
Caregivers will learn strategies to support their child becoming more independent with daily living tasks, e.g. getting dressed, brushing teeth, cooking, cleaning etc.
Over the course of a day one goes through an incalculable amount of transitions and changes. Transitions and changes are common challenges for children/youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This can often create moments of stress that derail plans and cause ongoing stress for caregivers.
From daily transitions to ongoing grief, in this workshop a Behaviour Therapist (BT) and Psychotherapist introduce skills and strategies for caregivers to utilize in everyday transitions (i.e., morning routine) and helps to prepare for communicating and working through sudden or potential loss (i.e., moving, loss of employment, death and other grief).
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!
Caregivers will learn what is autism and how to best support their child.
This interactive workshop is designed for teens who are interested in learning tools and strategies for using the internet safely. Topics include digital etiquette, risks and benefits of social media and private vs public information.
The transtion to adulthood is a long process, but the earlier you start the better prepared you will be when your child reaches that milestone. This workshop will review practical steps that you can take now to prepare for your child’s transition to adulthood.
This workshop is here to support caregivers of youth aged 8-12 years.
A psycho-educational workshop designed for parents and caregivers of teenagers who are struggling with depression and/or depressive symptoms.
This workshop will explore depression from a mental health perspective, highlighting the differences between depression and other emotions such as sadness or grief, as well as the criteria that indicate a potential clinical diagnosis of a depressive disorder or episode.
Some basic coping strategies for depression will be shared, as well as providing some general tips for caregivers who are supporting a teen with depression.
Caregivers will learn strategies to prepare their child for being off of school and having a different routine during the holidays. Caregivers will also be provided an activity guide with ideas to keep their children busy during the holidays
Bethesda3280 Schmon Parkway, Thorold, ON905.684.6918
Bethesda Children's Services3310 Schmon Parkway, Thorold, ON905.684.6918
