Traditional Indigenous Wellness Parenting program
Parents will enhance their parenting skills in a positive, effective, and enjoyable way while honouring our Indigenous Ways of Knowing. Parents will learn strategies on how to best connect with their child(ren) and have a rewarding parent/child relationship.
Traditional Indigenous Wellness Parenting Program
Supporting Family Well-being
Parents will enhance their parenting skills in a positive, effective, and enjoyable way while honouring our Indigenous Ways of Knowing. Parents will learn strategies on how to best connect with their child(ren) and have a rewarding parent/child relationship.
The Traditional Indigenous Wellness Parenting Program is “FREE”
Our program is designed to support trauma informed persons served. We believe in using a strengths-based approach – persons served are led by their own strengths in which determine their outcome. Together we can decolonize our mind, body, and soul through a holistic traditional way.
Some Parenting Topics Include:
- Structure & Routine
- Residential School System
- Impacts of Intergenerational trauma
- Developmental stages of life
- Emotional Regulation
- Medicine Wheel Teachings
- Identity/purpose/culture
- Stress Management
- Communication
- Family Violence
- Grief and Loss
- Self-Esteem/Self-care
- Anger Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Attachment & Bonding
- Relationships & Boundaries
- Parenting Styles
- Behaviour Management
- Traditional Sharing Circles
Join us online for six weeks
- Join us online or in-person for six weeks!
- Online (Zoom): Monday – Thursday | 10am – 12pm (noon)
- In-Person: Monday – Thursday | 10am – 2pm (Lunch and childcare provided)
- Fridays: We offer one-to-one services and support to our parents and their families.
To Register or Inquire Please Contact:
Wyndi Bird – Indigenous Wellness Parenting Program Facilitator
587-991-7515
Roxanne Auger – Indigenous Wellness Parenting Program Facilitator
587-3721203
Jayleen Crîer – Indigenous Wellness Parenting Program Facilitator
780-996-5279
Email: IWPP@bcrsociety.ab.ca
or CLICK HERE to fill out our online registration form.
Next InterSessions:
Feb 5 - Mar 15, 2024
Apr 1 - May 10, 2024
Please Note: Intakes are on-going
*There is a possibility of moving this program to a blended in-person & flexible online component, child-care is provided*