Group Programs at Mosaic  

Mosaic Counselling and Family Services offers a wide range of group programs for men, women and children.   Current group times are listed in our Group Program schedule on the right frame of this page. Registration is required for all groups, including groups with no fee. For more information on any group, please contact us at 519-743-6333.

Unless otherwise indicated, group programs are based on a sliding fee scale. No one is denied participation due to inability to pay. Course material charges may apply to some groups.

Group Programs for Adults

Ten Days to Self Esteem
This group helps participants learn how to defeat depression, how to break out of a bad mood and how to develop self-esteem, productivity and the joy in daily living.

Finding The Calm in The Storm
Dealing with your anxiety can be a draining process. All of us have worries at some time or another. Some are quite helpful; but many worries are recurring and are inefficient thoughts that leave you feeling anxious or distressed. Finding the Calm in the Storm provides skills and techniques to help you gain control of symptoms of worry, anxiety and panic attacks.

Moving On After Separation and Divorce

The Moving On After Separation and Divorce group is designed to make a crisis, such as the ending of a love relationship, into a creative experience. The group is designed on rebuilding. The goal is not only to help people adjust, but also to help them transform and take charge of their lives. In addition, the group provides tools that help to build and create healthy relationships.

United Families
This 8 session group helps immigrant families address the challenges of adapting to a new home. Families may be struggling with pre and post immigration issues including:

• children's rapid adaptation to the mainstream,
• maintaining cultural values,
• isolation and language barriers,
• struggles to succeed, and
• trauma.

Moneylife Workshop
This clinic is an introduction to services provided by the Credit Counselling program at Mosaic - including budgeting, mediation with creditors and debt management program. Resource material available.

Group Programs for Women

Moving Toward Healthy Relationships
This group for women who have experienced emotional or physical abuse focuses on safety, building of self-esteem, ending the cycle of violence and learning how to be healthy in relationships. No fee, however, registration required.

Understanding Me
Understanding Me provides education and support for women who have experienced emotional and/or physical assault within their intimate relationships.
Open Group. No Fee, however registration is required.

Nov./Dec. '09 Understanding Me Schedule

Jan./Feb. '10 Understanding Me Schedule

Mar./Apr. '10 Understanding Me Schedule 

Weaving Our Voices
In a safe and supportive environment, this group helps women deal with the issue of childhood sexual abuse, and assists participants in reducing feelings of isolation, developing advanced coping skills and increasing self-esteem.
Open Group. No Fee, however registration is required.

Sexual Assault Therapy Group
This is a safe and confidential group for women who have survived past sexual abuse and trauma. There is no entry fee; please call to register.

Through the Eyes of a Child
(Funded by the Province of Ontario, Our Place and Mosaic Counselling and Family Services )
This program is for mothers and children ages 2 1/2 to 4 years who have been exposed to domestic violence. Child care is available for siblings. Transportation subsidies are also available.

 
Location: Our Place, Family Resource & Early Years Centre, St. Francis School, 154 Gatewood Rd, Kitchener

Stork's Secrets
Postpartum Adjustment: Recovery and Discovery
(Funded by Community Action Program for Children and in partnership with Our Place, Family Resource & Early Years Centre)
Join us for a peer support group for mothers. Mothers will have a chance to talk about their experiences and challenges and changes in the Post Partum period, discuss coping strategies, learn about the importance of self care, discuss parenting topics, talk about health issues, meet other mothers and learn more about community programs. Free infant and sibling programs available during this group.

Location: Our Place, Family Resource & Early Years Centre, St. Francis School, 154 Gatewood Rd, Kitchener

Group Programs for Men

Anger Management for Men
This program is a learning opportunity for men who have difficulty expressing and/or managing angry and aggressive feelings.

Fathering Now
Fathering Now is a program for dads and male caregivers with children aged newborn to 6 years. Over 8 weeks, the group explores issues relevant to today's fathers and learn how to make the most of their children's early years, building bonds to last a lifetime. Dinner is provided. There is no cost to attend. A children's program is available. This program is a joint venture between Mosaic Counselling and Family Services, Our Place and Community Action Program for Children.

 
Location: Our Place, Family Resource & Early Years Centre, St. Francis School, 154 Gatewood Rd, Kitchener

Group Programs for Children and Teens

Mad Isn't Bad
Mad Isn't Bad helps children cope more effectively with their anger.

Changing Families
This group addresses themes and issues children confront when separation and divorce occur in their families.

Adventure Club (Ages 6 - 8)
This group enhances leadership attributes and strengthens social, problem-solving and communication skills.

Leader In Me (Ages 9 - 12)
This group enhances leadership attributes and strengthens social, problem-solving and communication skills.

Setting Free the ButterfliesThis group reduces children's anxiety levels so that they are better able to cope at home, school and in the community, and assists parents by providing information, effective tools and strategies.