Support groups for women

 

Support groups for women victims of conjugal violence

Our closed, confidential support groups for women victims of abuse provide a safe environment to discuss and listen. The goal of the groups is to help participants break the cycle of violence, show them that they are not alone and identify their options. The aim is to empower and give women direction where to go and what to do. The support groups, which meet weekly for eight weeks, are designed for women from ethnic and English-speaking communities.

Presently available in English and Greek.

Support groups in other languages depend on the demand and the number of clients.  

All candidates must be pre-screened by our social workers.

Support groups for women who have experienced sexual violence within the marriage

These groups are available for women victims of marital sexual violence.  Available in English and Greek. All candidates must be pre-screened by our social workers.

 

Parenting groups

  Hello,

I am writing to invite mothers who have survived experiences of conjugal violence and who are now looking for some information and support on parenting after a child's exposure to violence.  The group looks at what a child's experience of violence is and how mothers can support their child (ren) in adapting positive behaviors in the wake of trauma.  I hope that everyone will take the time to think of a family who can benefit from these services or post them for mothers to see. 
 
Sincerely,

Cyndi Masi
 
"We don't stop playing because we grow old we grow old because we stop playing." George Bernard Shaw ( For more details)

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These groups provide strategies to mothers raising children who are either victims of violence or witnesses to conjugal/family violence. Issues such as parental responsibilities, discipline in the family as well as the importance of play and child safety practices will be addressed.

Available in English and Greek.

All candidates must be pre-screened by our child educator.


All services are offered free of charge.


For more information on any of our services or to book an appointment, please contact us at:
514-274-8117 (Montreal) or
450-688-6584 (Laval)

These programs are made possible through the generous support of l’Agence de la santé et des services sociaux de Laval, l’Agence de la santé et des services sociaux de Montréal and Batshaw Youth and Family Centres.