The Child and Youth Mental Health Program
Community Education Service
We are pleased to provide you with this guide to the groups and workshops being
offered in July to August 2014, hosted by The Community Education Service.
Pre-registration is required for all workshops and groups.
To register, please contact the Community Education Service registration line
at;
(905) 521-2100 extension: 74147
Or register online at
mcmasterchildrenshospital.ca/cymhp
Please note: all workshops are free, we are unable to provide child care
Groups for Kids
Waitlists may be applicable to Mission Possible, Social Connections,
kNOw Fear and Stress Less Workshops
Mission Possible:
Eight session social skills group for children ages 7-9 and 10-12 years and their caregiver(s). Through this
group children are given the opportunity to practice social skills that may be difficult for them. Reviewing
and practicing how to introduce you, reading body language, negotiating and compromising, following
rules and getting along with others will be explored.
(Children registered for this group should be able to sit and attend to a teacher in a group setting for up to 20 mins)
Age
7-9 yrs
Start Date
Tuesday July 15, 2014
Time
3:00-4:30
Location
Evel Bldg. Room TBA
kNOw Fear
Eight session CBT based anxiety group for children ages 7-9 and 10-12 and their caregiver(s). Together
the family will learn what stressors most affect their child. Identify how the child reacts to these worries/
fears, and how to deal with them in a positive and effective way.
Age
Start Date
Time
Location
7-9 yrs
Monday July 14, 2014
3:00-4:30
Evel Bldg. Room TBA
7-9 yrs
Thursday July 17, 2014
10:00-11:30
Evel Bldg Room TBA
10-12 yrs
Wednesday July 16, 2014
3:00-4:30
Evel Bldg. Room TBA
10-12 yrs
Friday July 18, 2014
10:00-11:30
Evel Bldg. Room TBA
NEW!
Stress Less (13-16yrs)
The teen years are a time of change and higher expectations. This means more STRESS! Learn to be
aware of your stressors and how to better cope and feel more in control. Participants will be introduced
to different relaxation techniques and how to bring positivity into their lives everyday. This a 5 week
course.
Age
Start Date
Time
Location
13-16 yrs
Wednesday July 16, 2014
3:00-4:30pm
Evel Bldg Room tba
Groups for Parents
Helping Your Young Child Deal with Worries (Kids Have Stress Too!, 3-10yrs)
Parents and caregivers will learn how to recognize and understand stress in children, identify stressors
and teach children age-appropriate stress management techniques. This Parent Education Program is
designed to help 4-9 year olds, and runs over 3 sessions.
Start Date
Time
Location
Thursday July 17, 2014
1:30-3:30
St. David’s OEYC 33 Cromwell Cres
Managing Meltdowns (4- 18 yrs)
This six session course focuses on collaborative problem solving to help defuse behaviours and improve
communication. Whether you are dealing with explosive behaviours or a child that shuts down it can
make parenting more difficult. Spirited temperaments, understanding what is behind the child’s
behavior, coping strategies and two-way problem solving/communication will be reviewed. A Six week
program for caregivers.
Start Date
Time
Location
Tuesday July 15, 2014
9:30-11:30
Bay Gardens 947 Rymal Rd. East (not
wheel chair accessible)
COPEing with Teens (Ages 12-18 years)
Caregivers meet once weekly for two hours for 8 weeks. Using problem-solving discussions, videos and
homework projects, caregivers learn: Evidenced-based skills to strengthen relationships, reduce teens
oppositional behaviour, increase cooperation & restore communication.
Start Date
Time
Location
Monday July 14, 2014
9:30-11:30
CDC Building 22 Leeming Street
COPEing with 3-12 year olds with ADHD
Caregivers meet once weekly for two hours for 8 weeks. Using problem-solving discussions, videos and
homework projects, caregivers learn evidence-based skills to strengthen relationships reduce oppositional
behaviour and increase cooperation. They also have the opportunity for discussion with other parents
who may have children who are diagnosed with ADHD.
Start Date
Time
Location
Wednesday July 16, 2014
9:30-11:30
CDC Building 22 Leeming Street
COPEing with 3-12 year olds
Caregivers meet once weekly for two hours for 8 weeks. Using problem-solving discussions, videos and
homework projects, caregivers learn evidence-based skills to strengthen relationships reduce oppositional
behaviour and increase cooperation.
Start Date
Time
Location
Thursday July 17, 2014
1:30-3:30
St. David’s OEYC 33 Cromwell Cres
Single 2hr Session Workshops for Parents
COPEing with Bedtime
This one session workshop will help parents/caregivers establish successful routines around bedtime
issues.
Start Date
Time
Location
Friday July 18th , 2014
1:30-3:30
Evel Bldg Room TBA
Thursday September 4, 2014
1:00-3:00
Evel Bldg Room TBA
Understanding Anxiety
A workshop for parents/caregivers interested in learning what anxiety is and how it may affect children
and youth.
Start Date
Time
Location
Tuesday September 9, 2014
9:30-11:30
Evel Bldg. Room TBA
Understanding Anxiety & Parenting Your Anxious Child
A workshop for parents/caregivers interested in learning what anxiety is and how it may affect children
and youth. Useful strategies will be provided to help parent your anxious child. (This is the same
workshop as the ones above, but combined into one session)
Start Date
Time
Location
Friday August 8th, 2014
1:30-3:30
Evel Bldg. Room TBA
Monday September 8, 2014
6:45-8:45
Evel Bldg. Room TBA
1-2-3 Magic
1-2-3– Magic offers easy to follow steps for disciplining children aged 3-12 years. Participants in this
workshop will view Dr. Phelan’s 1-2-3 Magic Video and learn related methods of managing inappropriate
behaviour(s).
Start Date
Time
Location
Friday August 15, 2014
1:30-3:30
Evel Bldg Room TBA
Friday September 12, 2014
9:30-11:30
Evel Bldg Room TBA
Helping Your Child & Teen Stress Less
Parents will learn the signs of stress and how to help their child earn positive ways to deal with their
stress, anxiety and emotions. Parents learn practical relaxation and coping strategies they can transfer to
their children (one session)
Start Date
Time
Location
Tuesday September 9, 2014
9:30-11:30
Evel Bldg Room TBA
Why Won’t They Listen?
This one session workshop will review ways to increase
learn how to collaboratively work with their children.
Start Date
Time
st
Thursday August 21 , 2014
9:30-11:30
Friday September 5th, 2014
1:00-3:00
Positive Discipline
Participants will learn evidence-based positive parenting
Start Date
Time
Friday August 22, 2014
1:30-3:30
Tuesday September 9, 2014
1:00-3:00
their child’s cooperation and listening. Parents
Location
St. David’s OEYC 33 Cromwell Cres
Evel Bldg Room TBA
strategies in this one session workshop
Location
Evel Bldg. Room TBA
Evel Bldg Room TBA
I’m Scared of the Doctor.... and the Dentist too!
Help your child overcome their fear of dentists, doctors, needles and medical appointments. Parents will
gain a better understanding of how to prepare and educate children for doctor, dentist and hospital visits.
Coping strategies and practical tips with be taught..
Start Date
Time
Location
Monday September 8, 2014
9:30-11:30
Evel Bldg. Room
I’m Angry!
Parents will learn effective ways of teaching their children how to manage their anger (one session).
Start Date
Time
Location
Thursday August 28, 2014
9:30-11:30
St. David’s OEYC 33 Cromwell Cres
Friday September 12, 2014
1:00-3:00
Evel Bldg Room TBA
COPEing with Sibling Conflict
In this one session workshop, participants will learn why their children may have conflict and learn
strategies to prevent conflict in the future between children.
Start Date
Time
Location
Tuesday September 9, 2014
1:30- 3:30
Evel Bldg. Room TBA
COPEing with Impulsive and Forgetful Children: Visual Strategies for Improving Self-Control
This single session workshop will help caregivers understand how they can use visual strategies to help
their child (including children with ADHD) gain better self control
Start Date
Time
Location
Thursday July 3, 2014
9:30-11:30
Evel Bldg Room TBA
Thursday September 11, 2014
1:30- 3:30
Evel Bldg Room TBA
Understanding how Divorce and Separation Effects Your Child and Teen
Parents learn how the break up of their relationship affects their child. Strategies and suggestions will be
discussed to help the parent support the child through this time.
Start Date
Time
Location
Wednesday September 10, 2014
9:30-11:30
Evel Bldg. Room TBA
Depression and Youth
An educational one session workshop exploring common depressive disorders in children and youth.
Participants will receive an overview of symptoms and causes and learn what steps to take if concerned
or seeking help.
Start Date
Time
Location
Friday August 29, 2014
1:30-3:30
Evel Bldg. Room TBA
COPEing With Homework
This one sesison workshop will help parents establish successful strategies to help with completion of
their children’s homework without battles.
Start Date
Time
Location
Thursday September 4, 2014
9:30-11:30
Evel Bldg. Room 208