A workshop for supporting children and teens through self-harm, suicidal thoughts, and other disclosures. 

Two Sessions for Parents and Caregivers

Fall 2025 Dates TBA - Contact our team to be added to the waitlist

As a parent, we always want what’s best for our children, but sometimes it can be hard to know what is the right way to support them, especially when it comes to the heavy unexpected things that can pop up in life, like suicidal thoughts or self-harm. But the reality is that there often is no one right way to respond. So what can we do?

In this workshop, we spend two sessions unpacking the difficult situations and disclosures that might arise and explore, in a non-judgmental and safe environment, how to meet our kids where they are at and provide the best support we can offer based on your family dynamics. In this workshop you can expect to cover:

• Understanding child and youth brain development and how this impacts coping and stress responses

• Creating and fostering resilience and self-esteem

• How to respond and support disclosures

• Coping skills and self-care skills for kids, youth, and parents/caregivers

This workshop will include handouts, community resources, and the opportunity to ask questions. It is meant for parents and caregivers of any age looking to gather either preventative information or additional information. Please keep in mind that this workshop is not intended to be a support group or psychotherapy group. Referrals can be provided for further support.

First week:

• the basics of brain development

• logical vs. survival brain

• the impacts of stress

• Window of tolerance

• basics of coping

Second week:

• building and fostering relationships and resilience (what is resilience and how do we build this?)

• navigating how to respond to disclosures

• Trauma-informed care at home

• Coping and self-care for parents/caregivers

• Community resources

Facilitator: Chelsey Wood, Registered Psychologist

Program Cost: 25.00 for both sessions (a second parent can attend for free)

This group is offered with only a minimal registration fee as part of River’s Edge Counselling’s commitment to community service. The registration fee is meant to ensure the spots are secured and we can accommodate as many people as possible. If the fee is prohibitive for you to attend, please ask if it can be waived.

Note: Group therapy is often covered by insurance plans. Please speak with your insurance provider to inquire if your plan will cover the cost of the group.

For more information about this program:

Phone: 780-460-0022
Email: info@riversedgecounselling.com

You will not be asked to make a payment when you fill out the registration form.

Once it is received, our admin team will contact you to answer any questions and confirm your registration.

All Fall Programs

• The Core: Emotionally Empowered Men

• Teen Wellness

• Embodied Awareness of Personal Boundaries

• Heartstrings: A Journey Towards Hope and Healing

• The Compassionate Road to Building Self-Esteem

• Journey Through Grief: Touchstones of Hope

• Getting through the tough stuff: A workshop for supporting children and teens through self-harm, suicidal thoughts, and other disclosures

• Unlocking Genuine Connections: Building Healthy Relationships for Personal Growth

• Strengthening Skills: Strategies and Supports for Parents of Children on the Autism Spectrum

Payment and Cancellation Policy for Programs

Initial Payment

When you confirm your registration with our admin team, you will pay a $25 administrative fee to secure your spot in the program. This fee is non-refundable.

Receipts

When the full program fee is charged to your credit card, we will send you a receipt by email. 

*Payments for programs are taken by credit card. If you require a different payment method, please advise our admin team.

**Group mental health programs are sometimes covered by insurance plans. Please speak with your insurance provider to inquire if your plan will cover the cost of this program. Important information to provide them will also be the designation of the group facilitator.