Parenting Teens and Tweens with Developmental Trauma workshop with Andrea Chatwin
This two-hour workshop offers a supportive and informative space for parents raising tweens and teens with developmental trauma. Many young people with trauma histories struggle with asynchronous development, which can leave caring adults feeling baffled by their choices, reactions, or emotional intensity. This workshop helps parents make sense of what they’re seeing and respond from […]
Author Talk: Healing Big Hurts
In this author talk, Andrea Chatwin, co-author of Healing Big Hurts: Understanding Your Role in Your Child’s Trauma Therapy, shares the story behind why this book needed to be written and why parental involvement in therapy is essential for healing developmental trauma. Attendees will gain practical guidance on why parents must be active participants in […]
Connect Attachment program
Are you an adoptive parent of a pre-teen or teen you’re struggling to connect with? Whether your child’s challenges are shaped by trauma, emotional difficulties, or behavioural concerns, Connect Attachment is a free, evidence-based program that helps parents of youth ages 8–18 strengthen their relationship. Over 10 weekly sessions, parents will meet in a small […]
Circle of Security parenting program – WAITLIST
Do you want to strengthen your relationship with your children? Join the Circle of Security parenting program. This program will help you understand your children's needs, develop effective parenting skills, and learn how to be bigger, stronger, wiser, and kind. You'll gain practical tools to build a strong, responsive relationship with your children through video […]
Safe Babies – January to April 2026
This course covers: Building compassion and empathy for birth parents Understanding addiction and the impacts of prenatal drug and alcohol exposure on the infant What to expect when bringing baby home Infant development and mental health Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) Format: This online course is comprised of self-directed videos, […]
Financial and Legal Literacy for Kinship Caregivers
This 2.5-hour workshop provides a supportive and informative space for kinship caregivers to explore key issues that impact their caregiving experience. Co-facilitated by two experienced caregivers, the session combines personal stories, expert insights, and peer connection. Participants will: Gain clarity on financial supports available to kinship caregivers (including MCFD assistance, tax benefits, and subsidies) Learn about […]
Caregiver Wellness workshop
In this session, we will acknowledge these complexities and equip adoptive and permanency parents and caregivers with practical tools to help them maintain resilience, strengthen family bonds, and prioritize their own well-being. Through guided discussions, reflective activities, and resource sharing, participants will gain insight into how self-care and support can empower them to better care […]
Connect Attachment program – WAITLIST
Registration is now open for the next Connect Attachment program starting in April. Register here. If you’d like to be notified about future sessions, join the waitlist below. Are you an adoptive parent of a pre-teen or teen you’re struggling to connect with? Whether your child’s challenges are shaped by trauma, emotional difficulties, or behavioural concerns, […]
Professional Development: Preparing and supporting foster-to-permanency transitions
In this one-hour workshop, we'll explore the evolving landscape of permanency and why it is essential for professionals to understand and adapt to these changes. The session will emphasize child-centred transition planning, using trauma-informed approaches that honour the child’s voice, history, and relationships. We'll also look at strategies to effectively support both foster and permanency […]
Safe Babies – September to December 2025
This course covers: Building compassion and empathy for birth parents Understanding addiction and the impacts of prenatal drug and alcohol exposure on the infant What to expect when bringing baby home Infant development and mental health Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) Format: This online course is comprised of self-directed videos, […]
Connect Attachment program
Are you an adoptive parent of a pre-teen or teen you’re struggling to connect with? Whether your child’s challenges are shaped by trauma, emotional difficulties, or behavioural concerns, Connect Attachment is a free, evidence-based program that helps parents of youth ages 8–18 strengthen their relationship. Over 10 weekly sessions, parents will meet in a small […]
Safe Babies – April to August 2025
This course covers: • Building compassion and empathy for birth parents • Understanding addiction and the impacts of prenatal drug and alcohol exposure on the infant • What to expect when bringing baby home • Infant development and mental health • Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) Format: This online course […]
Safe Babies winter 2025
This course covers: • Building compassion and empathy for birth parents • Understanding addiction and the impacts of prenatal drug and alcohol exposure on the infant • What to expect when bringing baby home • Infant development and mental health • Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) Format: This online course […]