Children’s Groups

A recently separated mom of 3 children, aged 10 years, 4 years and 2 years came to Merrymount for support. The oldest child attended Merrymount’s Mom’s House, Dad’s House group.

The Family Resource Program offers a variety of psycho-educational and support-based programs for parents and children throughout our community. Finding balance in the family where both the needs of the parents and the needs of the children are met is crucial in building healthy family interactions. Programs will build on family’s strengths and respect the parent’s and child’s needs and preferences.

Children’s Groups promote skill development and coping strategies for circumstances children may encounter, offering them an opportunity to work through issues such as separation/divorce, family addictions, self-esteem and social skills.

Family Resource Art & Play Therapy Based Children’s Programs

H.U.G.S. (Help Us Grow Strong)

Children 4 – 7 years old, who have parents with addiction issues have the chance to talk about what is happening in their family.  They learn that addiction is not their fault and allow them to focus on being a kid.  Contact Sarah at Ext. 280

P.E.I.C. (Prevention and Early Intervention for Children)

Children 8 – 12 years old, who have parents or other family members with addiction issues explore coping strategies, problem solving skills and feelings.  Children develop an understanding of addiction and how it effects themselves and their family. Contact Sarah at ext. 280

Heroes

Provides children the opportunity to build on their self-esteem and enhance their ability to view themselves as a hero.  In this group your child will learn that everyone has a hero within and we can do things everyday that makes us heroes.  Contact Katie at ext. 236

Concurrent Family Resource Children’s Programs

These programs run concurrent with the corresponding parent group

Grandkids Group

This program provides support to children who are living with their grandparents.  It is a place for children to discuss the changes in their family and teaches them coping strategies.  Contact Sarah at ext. 280

Kids Just Being Kids

Children meet and talk about what is happening to their world.  There will be a selection of weekly topics such as feelings, problem solving, stress, social skills and special talents.  Contact Sarah at Ext. 280

Mom’s House, Dad’s House

Provides children opportunities to discuss the changes that are happening to their family due to separation, divorce or remarriage.  Contact Katie at ext. 236

Little L.A.M.S. ( Learning about Myself Skills) Group

A fun, play based group for preschoolers to help them learn and experience positive peer interaction. Contact Sarah at Ext. 280

Social Skills Group for children with ADHD

A group designed for children to develop strategies on how to manage the impulses from their ADHD. Contact Sarah at ext. 280