Groups

Triple P Groups are 9-week evidence-based, educationally-focused parenting groups for parents/caregivers of children (ages 0-12) and youth (ages 12 – 16). Triple P Groups are designed for parents/caregivers with concerns about their child/teen’s behaviour or who wish to learn a variety of parenting skills that will promote their child/teen’s development and potential.

Parent/Caregiver virtual workshops are offered regularly throughout the year. "Managing Stress in Teens" provides parents/caregivers of youth an understanding of stress and healthy stress-reducing strategies, including mindfulness. "Parenting in the Digital Age" is a workshop for parent/caregivers which aims to create awareness and empower caregivers in addressing issues relating to social media, online gaming and cyber bullying.

The 6-session in-person or virtual group is for parents/caregivers of children and youth who identify as 2SLGBTQ+. The group provides parents and caregivers with the opportunity to develop an understanding of their child/youth’s sexual orientation and gender identity and learn ways to communicate effectively with and support their child/youth. Participants will have a safe and confidential space to discuss their own needs as parents/caregivers and learn resources in the Peel community for 2SLGBTQ+ youth and their families.

The TREE group is an 18-weeks Skills Group for youth, ages 14-17, which aims to enhance a youth's capacity to cope with and/or problem-solve issues. The group provides the opportunity to learn and rehearse new skillful behaviours, including mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, dialectical thinking and validation.

The weekly in-person/virtual YBB group is a support and psychoeducational group which brings together 2SLGBTQ+ youth, to share their experiences and talk about issues that matter to them. Weekly topics include identity, mental health and well-being, healthy relationships, healthy sexuality, Pride, intersectionality, etc.

Youth Gender Journeys in Peel is a virtual or in-person 10-week support group for Youth who identify as trans, non-binary, and/or gender non-conforming. Under the guidance of a trans-identified facilitator from the Youth Beyond Barriers program, this group aims to provide gender-diverse youth a safer space to explore their unique identities and lived experiences. Weekly topics will include self-identity, coming out, navigating discrimination, transitioning, etc., and incorporate open discussion, education, art, and the sharing of coping strategies within the group space.