Group Programs

This Positive Parenting Program is evidence based proven effective in providing parents with tools to help children under 12 years of age with behavioural and emotional problems. You’ll learn about effective parenting strategies, how to promote your child’s development, self-esteem and manage common child behaviour problems using principles to help you deal with almost any situation that might arise. The group is structured for 6/7 group sessions, including a workbook and weekly homework tasks and 1 or 2 telephone follow up sessions.

If you are interested in this program, please fill out the Application for Service in our Get Started page or call Janice for more information at 905-895-2371 ext. 108.

This Positive Parenting Program is evidence based proven effective in providing parents with tools to help tweens and teens with behavioural and emotional problems. You’ll learn about effective parenting strategies, how to promote your teen’s development, independence, manage common behaviour problems and principles to build respect and better communication. The group is structured for 6/7 group sessions, including a workbook and weekly homework tasks and 1 or 2 telephone follow up sessions.

If you are interested in this program, please fill out the Application for Service in our Get Started page or call Janice for more information at 905-895-2371 ext. 108.

This 6-8 week positive parenting group is for parents of children 6-14 who are experiencing anxiety. Fearless Triple P supports parents and helps them to learn new cognitive behavioural strategies for anxiety management, encouraging them to apply these themselves for all their children.

If you are interested in this program, please fill out the Application for Service in our Get Started page or call Janice for more information at 905-895-2371 ext. 108.

This Positive Parenting Program is for separated or divorced parents to learn how to manage as single parents and co-parents. This 7 week course will address self-care and is designed to help members recover from the anger and resentment that often accompanies a relationship breakdown.

If you are interested in this program, please fill out the Application for Service in our Get Started page or call Janice for more information at 905-895-2371 ext. 108.

An 8-week group for adults that focuses on skill development and experiential learning in the areas of recognizing, understanding, labeling, expressing, and regulating emotions.

Participants will learn skills such as identifying feelings, understand the what, why and how of emotions, gaining vocabulary to name feelings, expressing emotions in appropriate ways, regulating emotions in practical strategies and self-care practices that increase self-compassion.

To inquire about this group please fill out the Application for Service in our Get Started page. You will be contacted for a pre-group interview. For more information, please call 905-895-2371.

This 6 week program focuses on self-confidence, assertiveness, communication skills, parenting, healthy relationships, immigration and settlement issues, self-care, health & wellness and community Resources. This group will be delivered in Farsi.

For more information or help completing the application, please call Poopeh at 647-243-9646.

This is an 8-week program for youth that focuses on skill development and experiential learning in the areas of emotion regulation and interpersonal relationships. This is an integrated and evidence informed program where children will learn and practice skills such as identifying feelings, regulating emotions, positive coping strategies, communication, assertiveness, self-compassion, understanding boundaries and increasing self-esteem.

To inquire about this course please fill out the Application for Service in our Get Started page. You will be contacted to set up a consultation with one of our therapists.

An ongoing virtual group for anyone experiencing or questioning changes on the gender spectrum. Discussions include but are not limited to a variety of issues such as coming out, health and hormones, dealing with discrimination, and negotiating relationships. This group provides a safe environment to talk about issues and topics that matter while learning more about community supports and activities.

• When: Fourth Thursday of each month* via ZOOM
• Time: 6 – 7:30pm
• FREE

*Check our monthly calendar for updates.

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For more information or help completing the application, please call Andrew (they/them) at (905) 883-6572 ext. 151 or email araya@fsyr.ca

This virtual group for parents/caregivers of gender diverse children, regardless of age, meets once a month. Free to Be offers an opportunity to meet for support and education. The goal of this program is to destigmatize gender diversity.

• When: Third Wednesday of each month* via ZOOM
• Time: 6:30-8:00pm
• FREE

*Check our monthly calendar for updates.

Click here to register:

For more information or help completing the application, please call Andrew (they/them) at (905) 883-6572 ext. 151 or email araya@fsyr.ca

A free 8 week virtual group for youth 12 to 17 exploring their gender identity and gender expression. Learn about and discuss topics such as: self-care, self-advocacy, media, dysphoria, body image, coming out, gender affirming care and intersectionality.

If you are new to FSYR, fill out the Application for Service in our Get Started page.

For more information or help in completing the application, please call Andrew (they/them) at (905) 883-6572 ext. 151 or email araya@fsyr.ca

Ongoing virtual programs for South Asian Women in a variety of languages such as Tamil, Farsi, Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi and Gujarati. Topics include parenting, health & nutrition, family stress, immigration and legal information, health, exercise, Yoga, employment, and various other topics. Free.