Program Overview
This is a weekly group program for the parents of adolescents and young adults who are struggling with mental health problems and/or addiction. The group focuses on:
- Education about common issues in young adults with mental health problems (such ‘failure to launch,’ dysfunctional behaviour towards family and others, addiction, and unemployment)
- Behavioural strategies to improve the family situation and encourage the young adult to change their behaviour
- Overcoming your own worry and anxiety, so you can get your life back
- Interpersonal support from other group members who are experiencing similar challenges
All materials will be provided. There may periodically be information packages, worksheets, etc.
When & Where
- This group runs weekly
- This is an 8-session group
- Sessions are 90 minutes
- This is an in–person group
- Meetings take place at our Hillside/Shelbourne office
- 10 seats (or 5 couples) are available per group
Therapists Leading The Session
This group is led by Dr. Berry, and/or one of our other experts in family systems therapy.
Eligibility Criteria
This group is open to any/all parents of young adults who are struggling with mental health difficulties and/or addiction. To determine whether this group would be well-suited to your needs, you will be able to meet with Dr. Berry first.
How To Register
Please contact us to register your interest in this program.
Cancellation Policy
If clients cannot attend a meeting, they are asked to inform the facilitator, or the Resilient Health administrator, in advance if possible. We are not able to refund the group fee, or any portion thereof, unless the cancellation is due to a medical emergency. However, we will provide you with copies of any materials (e.g., worksheets, readings, etc.) you may have missed.
Additionally, it may be possible for you to book an individual session with the group leader, to ‘catch up’ (an additional charge, equivalent to the group leader’s rate for individual appointments, would typically apply).
Guidelines & Expectations
By signing up, the participant is making a commitment to themselves, and to the other group participants. All group members are expected to be respectful, participate actively and appropriately, and maintain the confidentiality of what their group-mates share in group.
These groups require that their members trust one another, and all participants must honour this rule: what’s shared in group stays in group.