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• HOPE Free Online Support Group For Moms

  • Start
    Wednesday, April 03, 2024
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  • End
    Wednesday, May 08, 2024
  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    Online via HIPPA Compliant Zoom
  • Spaces left
    13

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  2024 HOPE Group (Virtual)

  This is an ONLINE support group for moms in Ontario and British Columbia.

  
  

  Hold On Pain Ends. HOPE is a group for women who are looking to connect with other moms. It can be helpful for those currently dealing with symptoms of postpartum depression/anxiety including low mood, irritability, crying, difficulty eating/sleeping, intrusive thoughts etc. This group will give you the opportunity to connect with other women and get support and education regarding postpartum mood, as well as strategies for coping, resources and referrals.

  Note that this is a therapeutic group. An intake will be conducted by our therapist for all those interested in participating to ensure the right fit for group therapy. 

  Please only sign up if you are able to attend all sessions. There is a fee for this program, but we are providing it free to members who need it. The supportive group environment works best with everyone attending each session. 

  If you are not already a LWAB member, you can become one FREE by visiting https://lifewithababy.com/sign-up.  

  This group does have some exclusions, where it is not a great fit for those who are experiencing severe PMADs, or those who are experiencing acute crisis.   

  Format:

  • Services are being offered ONLINE via HIPPA compliant Zoom Application.

  If you are interested in more information, please contact allison@lifewithababy.com. 

  ______________________________

  Facilitator Michelle W 

  Michelle is a Registered Social Worker with a Masters degree from Wilfred Laurier university. She is registered to provide therapy in both BC and ON. She has over 13 years of experience supporting individuals, couples and families to navigate through transitions in a way that reconnects with their inner strengths and leads to feeling whole again. She is passionate about providing therapeutic support and comes to her clients with a breadth of experience from a number of community-based organizations.
  
  After her own journey into motherhood that included pregnancy loss and perinatal anxiety she has formed a passion for helping families with the adjustment to parenthood. She has specialized training in counselling prenatal and postpartum parents in a variety of challenges such as birth trauma, loss and mental health. She is a strong advocate for the benefits of group support and community connection.
  
  Michelle strives to understand her clients' experience through trauma-informed lenses and uses various therapy modalities including Gottman, EMDR, CBT, and Mindfulness to promote positive change. Her clinical skill, gentle approach and genuine care supports clients to deepen their connections with themselves, their loved ones and their community.
  

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• CANCELLED: Family Fun with Crafts and Stories (Barrie)

  • When
    Friday, April 19, 2024
  •  
    10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Location
    Aspira Barrieview Residence - 3 Concert Way Barrie, Ontario, L4N 6N5
  • Spaces left
    13

  Join us for a fun intergenerational playdate at the beautiful Aspira Barrieview Residence!

  
  

  🎉 What's in store:

  🖌️ Fun Craft

  📚 Storytime 

  🍪 Refreshments provided

  👵👶 Open to ALL ages – bring the whole family!

  🌟 This is a FREE event for Life With A Baby members and space fills up quickly so be sure to register! Don't miss out on the joy, laughter, and memories we'll be creating together. 

   Not yet a member?  It's FREE!  Join us today!  www.lifewithababy.com/Join

  
  

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• Springtime Fun! (Barrie)

  • When
    Tuesday, April 23, 2024
  •  
    10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Coleman Care Centre 140 Cundles Road West Barrie ON
  • Spaces left
    27

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  Come join us with our friends at the Coleman Care Centre for some FREE fun! This inter-generational play date is sure to put a smile on everyone's face.

  
  

  Join us for a springtime craft, storytime, treats and social time!

  All ages and families are welcome! The center has parking available and is stroller friendly.

  **Refreshments and snacks are provided, but if you'd like to bring a snack from home please be allergen aware.
  

  Hope to see you there!
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• HOPE Free Online Support Group For Moms - May

  • Start
    Wednesday, May 15, 2024
  •  
    12:30 PM
  • End
    Wednesday, June 19, 2024
  • Location
    Online via HIPPA Compliant Zoom
  • Spaces left
    30

  Register

  2024 HOPE Group (Virtual)

  This is an ONLINE support group for moms in Ontario and British Columbia.

  
  

  Hold On Pain Ends. HOPE is a group for women who are looking to connect with other moms. It can be helpful for those currently dealing with symptoms of postpartum depression/anxiety including low mood, irritability, crying, difficulty eating/sleeping, intrusive thoughts etc. This group will give you the opportunity to connect with other women and get support and education regarding postpartum mood, as well as strategies for coping, resources and referrals.

  Note that this is a therapeutic group. An intake will be conducted by our therapist for all those interested in participating to ensure the right fit for group therapy. 

  Please only sign up if you are able to attend all sessions. There is a fee for this program, but we are providing it free to members who need it. The supportive group environment works best with everyone attending each session. 

  If you are not already a LWAB member, you can become one FREE by visiting https://lifewithababy.com/sign-up.  

  This group does have some exclusions, where it is not a great fit for those who are experiencing severe PMADs, or those who are experiencing acute crisis.   

  Format:

  • Services are being offered ONLINE via HIPPA compliant Zoom Application.

  If you are interested in more information, please contact allison@lifewithababy.com. 

  ______________________________

  Facilitator Michelle W 

  Michelle is a Registered Social Worker with a Masters degree from Wilfred Laurier university. She is registered to provide therapy in both BC and ON. She has over 13 years of experience supporting individuals, couples and families to navigate through transitions in a way that reconnects with their inner strengths and leads to feeling whole again. She is passionate about providing therapeutic support and comes to her clients with a breadth of experience from a number of community-based organizations.
  
  After her own journey into motherhood that included pregnancy loss and perinatal anxiety she has formed a passion for helping families with the adjustment to parenthood. She has specialized training in counselling prenatal and postpartum parents in a variety of challenges such as birth trauma, loss and mental health. She is a strong advocate for the benefits of group support and community connection.
  
  Michelle strives to understand her clients' experience through trauma-informed lenses and uses various therapy modalities including Gottman, EMDR, CBT, and Mindfulness to promote positive change. Her clinical skill, gentle approach and genuine care supports clients to deepen their connections with themselves, their loved ones and their community.
  

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• Field Trip: Santa's Village (Bracebridge) (Approx. 1.5 hrs from York Region!)

  • When
    Thursday, June 27, 2024
  •  
    10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Santa's Villiage - 1624 Golden Beach Road Bracebridge

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  JOIN US and celebrate the end of the school year with this extra special GROUP RATE to Santa's Village in Bracebridge (approx. 1.5 hrs from York Region)

  If you have never been to this fantastic little theme park, specifically designed for young child (I would say best for children under age 12), you HAVE TO TRY IT!

  The park is open on this day specifically for "school groups" and LWAB has made arrangements for our group to attend at an amazing discounted rate. 

  

  
  

  All of the rides and attractions will be running during school group week with the exception of Santa’s Spray & Play Beach Zone and Santa’s Enchanted Forest.

  For a full list of our attractions to prepare visit our website: www.santasvillage.ca/home/rides/
  

  Time: 10am - 5pm  or leave when you like!

  Cost:

  Admission $25 per person (tax and processing included!)
  **regular price is $47.95+HST so this is an EXCELLENT DEAL!

  IMPORTANT: Children under 36 inches are free. Anyone 36 inches and taller will require an admission ticket. Please indicate in your registration how many FREE children will also be attending!

  Access2 Card Holders - also are welcome to attend.  Please indicate at registration how many Access2 Card holder supervisors will be attending.   
  

  connie@lifewithababy.com 416.885.9709 if you have any questions

  
  

  Cancellation Policy: 

  Tickets are valid only for the date chosen when purchased and cannot be used on an alternate day. Cancellations, no shows and changes will not be permitted after finalization of your booking and final payment.  

  Rain Day Policy:
  We do not offer rain checks on our tickets.
  

  Admission Details & Group Meet-Up

  The park opens at 10am. It is best if we arrive to meet together approximately 10-15 minutes early if possible so we can meet as a group and register. When you arrive and park, please meet at the entrance and our Volunteer for this event will greet you with your tickets. In case you do not make it in time for group registration, our Volunteer will leave the registration list and unclaimed tickets at the front reception admission gate for you to collect.  Please check in with them and mention the Life With A Baby Group

  We will provide you with wrist bands for everyone in your group. These wrist bands are your tickets and everyone over the age of 3 entering the park must have one. Once you have your wrist band, you are welcome to enjoy your day with your family on your own.  No need to stick with the group :) 
  

  
  

  For more details visit 

  https://www.santasvillage.ca

  
  

  If you have questions for the organizer, please contact connie@lifewithababy.com

  
  

  Directions

  From the Toronto area take Hwy 400 north to Hwy 11 (just north of Barrie) Follow Hwy 11 to Bracebridge. Take the first exit to Bracebridge, which is the Hwy 118 exit. Take Hwy 118 west into Bracebridge to the first set of lights. Go straight through these lights and across the bridge. We are the first street on the left after the bridge which is Santa’s Village Rd, and it is 4 km to Santa’s Village from there.

  From the North take highway 69 south to highway 169 to highway 118 then follow the signs to Santa’s Village. OR take highway 11 south to Taylor Road (first entrance into Bracebridge off Hwy 11) and then follow the signs to Santa’s Village.

  Please use this postal code – P1L 1W8 – when using the Mapquest service.

  Physical Address: 1624 Golden Beach Road, Bracebridge, Ontario P1L 1W8

  
  

  
  

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