Parenting Programs
No Cost Programming/Services
AMPed Up!
This program emphasizes understanding emotions, and enhancing communication and stress management skills. You will gain the ability to regulate your emotions and productively manage your feelings, therefore helping your kids regulate their emotions and productively manage their feelings. It is facilitated in a group setting that is welcoming, safe and inclusive. Offered throughout the year, call or email to find out when the next session is.
Nobody’s Perfect
A community-based program for parents designed to promote positive parenting. Together, with the guidance of a trained facilitator, you will discover positive ways to interact with children. Information and support in provided about topics such as child development, safety & behavior. It is facilitated in a group setting that is welcoming, safe, and inclusive. Offered throughout the year, call or email to find out when the next session is.
Sensory Sensitive Kids
This session helps caregivers understand how sensory needs shape behaviour. Whether a child is sensory seeking or avoiding, unmet needs can lead to outbursts or meltdowns. Caregivers will learn to identify their child’s sensory profile and create a sensory diet to support regulation and well-being.
Happiness In My Cup
We provide a safe space for our parents (littles welcome!) to drop in, have your morning cup of coffee/tea, a snack, and a place to breathe.
Active Parenting of Teens
Equipping parents with skills to navigate the challenges of raising teenagers. It focuses on building strong communication, respectful discipline, and problem-solving skills within the family.
Building Resilience
“Within each of us is the capacity to embrace big change in a healthy way- to awaken, and maintain, the personal resilience that gives us mastery over the unexpected events of our lives. The physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual ‘batteries’ that can get you through those tough days come from a constant reservoir of resilient strength.”
– Gregg Braden
- Chromebook Rentals at the NRFRC (free): Thanks to funding obtained through the Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia, the Centre has Chromebooks for members of the community for rental. These Chromebooks are available to help people access online mental health resources and support, attend virtual health appointments, and help decrease overall feelings of social isolation during these challenging times. Confidential office space can also be provided if needed to attend appointments virtually.
Cost Programs/Services
- Yoga Classes: Instructor Mona Keddy is currently hosting a Spring 10-week (beginning March 22nd), for fee yoga session at the Centre on Wednesday evenings. Call for availability.
- Blood Collection Clinic: Colleen Hull has resumed her on-site blood collection clinic at the Centre every 2nd Thursday from 8:30-10:00 am for $15.00. Home visits are also available for $25. You must continue to call Colleen Hull at 902-624-0406 to book your appointment.
