Intimate Partner Violence

All Changing Ways groups require an intake interview and a commitment to attend all of the sessions.

• developing skills and techniques to use in the future
• a better understanding of self
• developing bonds with others who have similar experiences

We offer separate groups for those who identify as men and women, with an average 12 participants at a time.

Relationships are an important part of leading a healthy and fulfilling life. Learn how to eliminate violence and abuse to have more fulfilling relationships with less conflict.

This 14-week program dives into the experience of domestic abuse.

Sessions offered:

• Curating the environment
• Understanding domestic violence
• Examining our values
• Effects of trauma
• Mindfulness
• Connecting to our emotions
• Shame and empathy
• Boundaries
• Family of origin
• Support systems
• Understanding sexuality
• Exploring intimacy
• Resiliency
• Honouring our journey
• Understanding anger
• Exploring anger and other emotions
• Anger experiences and styles
• Anger behaviours and triggers
• Learning anger: family and culture
• Anger management techniques
• Empathy and forgiveness
• Self-care

Offered in partnership with Sagesse.

Each group is approximately two hours long and includes experiential learning that allows participants to connect with the facilitator and each other.

Sessions offered:

• What is abuse
• Intro to mindfulness, self-compassion
• What is anger
• Family of origin
• Trauma and resilience
• Responsibility in relationships and emotions
• Love languages
• Values
• Setting boundaries
• Communication
• Addictions

Reach Out

• Call the Changing Ways office at 587-844-6811.
• Our program coordinator will answer all your questions about our programs.
• Book a time to come in and talk.

Intake

• Don't worry, it's nothing big!
• It's just a talk to find out where you are at.
• It's a chance for you to learn more about our programs and see what will be the best fit for you.

Come To The Group

• Whether you are meeting by Zoom or in person, our facilitators and program coordinator are here for you.
• Please don't hesitate to reach out and ask for help.

Take Care Of Yourself

• Participating in groups can be hard.
• Practice self-care.
• Be patient, but know that you can do it!

The Finish Line

• If you attend the required number of sessions, you will receive your certificate.
• Our program coordinator will follow up and see how we can help with your next steps.

To begin the process of connecting with the resources you need, please download our referral form using the link below:

Family Services Agency Referral Form

Once you've downloaded the form, please fill it out and submit it to us via info@changing-ways.ca.