Y's Kids Mothers' Group

The experience of abuse can leave women with unique parenting challenges. It can affect you as a mother and it can affect the behaviour and emotions of your children.

The Y's Kids Mothers' Group is a facilitated 10 week group program to share information and support as you parent children who have been exposed to violence in the home.

Topics discussed include:

• Breaking the silence
• Honouring Feelings
• Understanding Children's Experiences
• Safety Planning for Women and Children
• Helping Children to Understand Responsibility for Abuse
• Helping Children Express Anger in Healthy Ways
• Guiding Children to Solve Conflict
• Grieving the Losses
• Looking after Yourself

To find out more, contact

Melanie at 525-2141 ext. 132