Current Programs

Stronger Fathers Pilot PRogram

Applications for this free pilot program are currently open for any fathers or father figures on Prince Edward Island who are currently in recovery or have recently overcome difficult challenges and are committed to their personal growth or are motivated to make positive life changes.

Program Details

Participants receive six weeks of virtual one-on-one support with a registered professional counsellor where they will be encouraged to:

Explore their parenting values, personal strengths, and motivations for becoming better fathers
Reflect on past role models and learning parenting styles
Develop personalized parenting goals that are attainable & realistic
Learn coping skills and problem-solving strategies for common parenting challenges

Participants will also be invited to biweekly Dad Support Groups where they can share their parenting experiences, challenges, and successes and foster supportive connections with other fathers in the community. They can also opt to receive support with navigating community resources, advocacy within the justice system, ongoing monthly check-ins through the duration of probation.

Pilot Selection

10 participants will be selected based on program fit, financial need, and readiness for change and will be asked to complete a one-on-one assessment with the program coordinator to determine suitability. Candidates may be screened out if they:

require specialized or urgent care beyond the scope of the program
pose a high risk of harm to themselves or other participant

We are currently offering this pilot free of charge for selected applicants.
One on one sessions will take place virtually while peer support groups will meet at a predetermined located in Charlottetown.
The pilot will run from January 15th until February 26

We are currently offering this pilot free of charge for selected applicants.
One on one sessions will take place virtually while peer support groups will meet at a predetermined located in Charlottetown.
The pilot will run from July 15th until August 24

Stronger Fathers aims to support Island dads through difficult periods of transition to create safer, more nurturing home environments for children and families. Over the course of six weeks, we provide fathers with personal counselling, parenting education, and peer support groups that help them to redefine fatherhood and empower them to become better, more engaged caregivers and coparents. Applications for this free pilot program are currently open for any fathers or father figures on Prince Edward Island who are currently in recovery or have recently overcome difficult challenges and are committed to their personal growth or are motivated to make positive life changes. Program Details Participants receive six weeks of virtual one-on-one support with a registered professional counsellor where they will be encouraged to: - Explore their parenting values, personal strengths, and motivations for becoming better fathers - Reflect on past role models and learning parenting styles - Develop personalized parenting goals that are attainable & realistic - Learn coping skills and problem-solving strategies for common parenting challenges Participants will also be invited to biweekly Dad Support Groups where they can share their parenting experiences, challenges, and successes and foster supportive connections with other fathers in the community. They can also opt to receive support with navigating community resources, advocacy within the justice system, ongoing monthly check-ins through the duration of probation. Pilot Selection 10 participants will be selected based on program fit, financial need, and readiness for change and will be asked to complete a one-on-one assessment with the program coordinator to determine suitability. Candidates may be screened out if they: - require specialized or urgent care beyond the scope of the program - pose a high risk of harm to themselves or other participant

PROGRAM TESTIMONIAL

I was initially seeking accountability to reestablish my journaling practice, but what I discovered was so much deeper than that. The weekly journal prompts were thoughtfully designed to address my personal needs, and served as an empowering framework for exploring my thoughts, emotions, and experiences. Throughout our sessions, Mikey consistently created a safe space for introspection, and I wholeheartedly appreciated his insights, gentle guidance, and encouragement.

This program is unique in that it offers a helpful balance of self-reflection and professional support, and I sincerely recommend it to anyone seeking personal growth, healing, and a deeper understanding of themselves. This program has the potential to be a life-changing endeavour." - Cindy Gallant, 2024

Journaling The Journey

The essence of this program lies in evidence-based reflective writing techniques that invites individuals and groups to engage with carefully selected writing prompts each week. These personally-tailored prompts are designed to help individuals explore, articulate, and understand their most pressing personal challenges. The journey doesn't end with writing. Each session is coupled with structured one-on-one video calls that provide participants an opportunity to discuss, interpret, and make sense of their written reflections, further enhancing self-awareness and insight and allowing them to arrive at their own possible solutions.

In Journaling the Journey, the goal is twofold: to offer a structured environment for introspection, and to use written reflection as a stepping stone for personal growth and understanding. Join us and explore the therapeutic potential of writing!

This six week program is priced on a sliding scale based on income:

Under $40,000: $360

Between $40-60K: $420

Over $60K: $480
Our weekly sessions are hosted virtually online and writing exercises can be completed in the comfort of your own home.
This program has a continuous intake and begins immediately following your free discovery call for a period of six weeks. The weekly time commitment is one hour for meeting and 1-2 hours for writing. It can also be renewed at the client's request.

This six week program is priced on a sliding scale based on income:

Under $40,000: $360

Between $40-60K: $420

Over $60K: $480
Participants engage with writing exercises remotely from the comfort of their homes and meet virtually with the facilitator once a week for one hour.
This program has a continuous intake and begins immediately following your free discovery call for a period of six weeks. The weekly time commitment is one hour for meeting and 1-2 hours for writing. It can also be renewed at the client's request.

Navigating personal challenges often requires a deep dive into our thoughts, experiences, and emotions. For many, this kind of "emotional archeology" is made more accessible through the power of the written word. With this premise, we offer this 6-week reflective writing program hosted online. The essence of this program lies in evidence-based reflective writing techniques that invites individuals and groups to engage with carefully selected writing prompts each week. These personally-tailored prompts are designed to help individuals explore, articulate, and understand their most pressing personal challenges. The journey doesn't end with writing. Each session is coupled with structured one-on-one video calls that provide participants an opportunity to discuss, interpret, and make sense of their written reflections, further enhancing self-awareness and insight and allowing them to arrive at their own possible solutions. In Journaling the Journey, the goal is twofold: to offer a structured environment for introspection, and to use written reflection as a stepping stone for personal growth and understanding. Join us and explore the therapeutic potential of reflective writing!

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Forgiveness Clinic

We have designed an immersive four-hour workshop that will guide you through the journey of forgiveness in a safe and supportive group setting.

We explore the healing power of letting go by delving into the complex emotions surrounding forgiveness and providing practical tools for setting healthy personal boundaries. By engaging in interactive discussions, personal reflection, practical exercises and educational insights, this clinic aims to foster a deeper understanding of forgiveness - not just as an act but as a vital process for emotional well-being and personal growth.

We have not yet scheduled our next forgiveness clinic, but contact us if you would like to sign up for notifications about upcoming clinics or are interested in bringing this clinic to your organization, special interest group, or event. This workshop can accommodate up to 15 people and takes approximately 4 hours to deliver.

Cost

Registration is priced on a sliding scale beginning at $65 per person or can be booked for groups at a rate of $500 for the 4 hour workshop. Bursaries are available for individuals who cannot afford to pay.
This workshop is typically hosted in local conference centers but can be delivered in any space with seating and writing space for up to 15.
For upcoming events, please contact us.

This workshop is priced on a sliding scale starting at $65 per person. Bursaries are available to individuals who cannot afford to pay.
This clinic is held in various locations and can be facilitated in any boardroom or community space.
These are organized periodically based on demand. Please reach out if you would like to participate in an upcoming Forgiveness Clinic.

We have designed an immersive four-hour workshop that will guide you through the journey of forgiveness in a safe and supportive group setting. We explore the healing power of letting go by delving into the complex emotions surrounding forgiveness and providing practical tools for setting healthy personal boundaries. By engaging in interactive discussions, personal reflection, practical exercises and educational insights, this clinic aims to foster a deeper understanding of forgiveness - not just as an act but as a vital process for emotional well-being and personal growth. We have not yet scheduled our next forgiveness clinic, but contact us if you would like to sign up for notifications about upcoming clinics or are interested in bringing this clinic to your organization, special interest group, or event. This workshop can accommodate up to 15 people and takes approximately 4 hours to deliver.

PROGRAM TESTIMONIAL

The energy of this workshop was perfect! I felt safe to be my authentic self and to not hold back. Although it was an emotional day, I felt like I was able to work through some deeply-harboured resentment, to which I’m very grateful. I’ll definitely be attending whichever seminar comes next. Thank you, Meraki. ~ Mia Lynch