This group is for Hebrew and English-speaking immigrants who live in York Region. Registration is required.

Topics include: 

- Social support and emotional well-being

- Family relationships/conflicts and creating a safe space

- Positive parenting; parenting under family conflict

- Mindfulness and resilience

- York Region community resources

- Guest speakers:

     - JIAS: immigration procedures, settlement services

     - JVS: employment, job research, career counselling

     - JF&CS: financial management and empowerment

Topics include: anger as a response to loss, fear, hurt and frustration; understanding what triggers your anger; alternative techniques to express your anger; physiological and emotional responses to anger.

Becoming a Couple and Building a Positive Marital Relationship

Meet with other couples to discuss: changing roles (career, family, social). Finances: (yours, mine, priorities). Sexuality: (keeping intimacy alive). Expectations and realistic perspectives. Jewish home and family life. Conflict: (negotiation, compromise, resolution). Communication and expressing feelings.

Designed for engaged couples who plan to be married within the year.

​This workshop will allow you to join with other women to  discuss relevant issues and learn new and important skills.

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Topics include: building self-esteem, communication and conflict resolution, making changes in your life, time/stress management, assertiveness and problem solving