Parenting Without Power Struggles - Vancouver Island

Family / Parenting

Provided by Boys and Girls Club

Professionally facilitated education and group support program for parents of preteens (ages 8 to 12 years old).
Parenting Without Power Struggles program is a 10-week journey that empowers parents to embrace their family strengths, navigate the dynamic world of parenting emerging teens, and uncover practical strategies to smoothly transition from preteen to teen years. With professional guidance, parents will find renewed confidence in their parenting journey and gain invaluable insights to foster harmony at home.

The program offers a safe haven for parents to connect with others who share similar experiences and concerns. Within a confidential and non-judgmental group setting, participants will find a supportive community ready to walk the journey alongside them.

Attending this program provides:
  • Increased confidence as a parent
  • Anger management skills and a better ability to defuse conflict
  • Better relationships with spouse and past partners
  • Knowledge of issues affecting their child’s lives
  • Increased ability to advocate on behalf of themselves and their families
  • Compassion for other families
  • Decreased isolation and greater friendship
  • Access to community resources
  • New coping and communication skills
  • Increased ability to address self-care
A $24 annual membership fee and a $20 program resource materials fee are required for participation in this program. Please note that the fee can be waived based on need.

250-338-7141

Public email: parentingprograms@bgccvi.com

Website: https://www.bgccvi.com/pwps/

Cost: Fees may apply

Referral options:

  • Self-referral
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Availability

Service area: Nanaimo + show cities

Service area cities: Nanaimo

Service Types Provided
Ways to Access
  • Provided online: email / video / on-line

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