Algoma

Thrive: 126 Queen St. E, Sault Ste. Marie, ON

This hands-on workshop will introduce caregivers to effective visual strategies that will assist in promoting positive behaviours.
Participants will walk away with the knowledge and rationale for using visual supports such as visual schedules, first & then boards and visual task analysis. Participants will have an opportunity to create an individualized visual to help support their child/ youth in the home environment.
Furthermore, caregivers will have an opportunity to consult virtually with a therapist for a one-hour follow up to support implementation of visual in the home setting

*Please note that this in-person workshop involves two 2-hour sessions across two days.

(Part 1) Oct 18th, 2023 @ 5 PM-7 PM (part 2) Oct 25th, 2023 @ 5 PM-7 PM

Algoma

Thrive-Elliot Lake, ON (address to be determined)

This in-person workshop will discuss strategies that are proven effective when teaching toileting skills. Participants will gain knowledge of steps of toilet training, teaching strategies to implement during the toilet training journey. This is accompanied by a one-hour virtual follow-up consultation to support the implementation of these strategies into the home setting.

March 5th 2024, 5pm-7pm

Algoma

Thrive-126 Queen St. E Sault Ste. Marie, ON

This in-person workshop will discuss strategies that are proven effective when teaching toileting skills. Participants will gain knowledge of steps of toilet training, teaching strategies to implement during the toilet training journey. This is accompanied by a one-hour virtual follow-up consultation to support the implementation of these strategies into the home setting.

Feb. 6th, 2024, 5pm-7pm

Algoma

Thrive-126 Queen St. E. Sault Ste. Marie, ON

This is a parent/caregiver mediated program offered to families who would like to work on a specific goal. The 8-week program includes 6 face-to-face or virtual meetings throughout the 8-week service. A meeting will occur for the following: discussion around suitability of the goal, observation, assessment, strategy development, parent/caregiver direct support/coaching, and generalization and maintenance.

October 23 - December 22, 2023

Algoma

Thrive-126 Queen St. E. Sault Ste. Marie, ON

This is a parent/caregiver mediated program offered to families who would like to work on a specific goal. The 8-week program includes 6 face-to-face or virtual meetings throughout the 8-week service. A meeting will occur for the following: discussion around suitability of the goal, observation, assessment, strategy development, parent/caregiver direct support/coaching, and generalization and maintenance.

Jan 8th - March 8th, 2024

Algoma

126 Queen St E Sault Ste Marie, ON

Children’s Friendship Training is a 10-week evidence-based social skills group intervention for children aged 7- 11 years who are motivated in learning ways to make and keep friends. Parents/Guardians attend simultaneous sessions and gain skills to support their child.

1) Jan 16th: 5:00-6:30pm
2) Jan 23rd: 5:00-6:30pm
3) Jan. 30th : 5:00-6:30pm
4) Feb 6th: 5:00-6:30pm
5) Feb 13th: 5:00-6:30pm
6) Feb 20th: 5:00-6:30pm
7) Feb 27th : 5:00-6:30pm
8) March 5h: 5:00-6:30pm
9) March 19th: 5:00-6:30pm
10) March 26th: 5:00-6:30pm

Algoma

Thrive: Elliot Lake, ON (address TBD)

This hands-on workshop will introduce caregivers to effective visual strategies that will assist in promoting positive behaviours.
Participants will walk away with the knowledge and rationale for using visual supports such as visual schedules, first & then boards and visual task analysis. Participants will have an opportunity to create an individualized visual to help support their child/ youth in the home environment.
Furthermore, caregivers will have an opportunity to consult virtually with a therapist for a one-hour follow up to support implementation of visual in the home setting

*Please note that this in-person workshop involves two 2-hour sessions across two days.

(Part 1) Sept 19th, 2023 @ 5 PM-7 PM (part 2) Sept 26th, 2023 @ 5 PM-7 PM

Algoma

Thrive-126 Queen St. E. Sault Ste. Marie, ON

This is a parent/caregiver mediated program offered to families who would like to work on a specific goal. The 8-week program includes 6 face-to-face or virtual meetings throughout the 8-week service. A meeting will occur for the following: discussion around suitability of the goal, observation, assessment, strategy development, parent/caregiver direct support/coaching, and generalization and maintenance.

June 19th - August 18th, 2023

Algoma

Thrive-126 Queen St. E. Sault Ste. Marie, ON

This is a parent/caregiver mediated program offered to families who would like to work on a specific goal. The 8-week program includes 6 face-to-face or virtual meetings throughout the 8-week service. A meeting will occur for the following: discussion around suitability of the goal, observation, assessment, strategy development, parent/caregiver direct support/coaching, and generalization and maintenance.

August 21 - October 20th, 2023

Algoma

Thrive-126 Queen St. E. Sault Ste. Marie, ON

This is a parent/caregiver mediated program offered to families who would like to work on a specific goal. The 8-week program includes 6 face-to-face or virtual meetings throughout the 8-week service. A meeting will occur for the following: discussion around suitability of the goal, observation, assessment, strategy development, parent/caregiver direct support/coaching, and generalization and maintenance.

April 17 - June 16, 2023

Algoma

126 Queen St E Sault Ste Marie, ON

The Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills (PEERS®) for Young Adults is an evidence-based social skills intervention for motivated young adults who are interested in making and keeping friends.

1) Sept 28th: 5:00-6:30pm
2) Oct. 5th : 5:00-6:30pm
3) Oct.12th: 5:00-6:30pm
4) Oct 19th: 5:00-6:30pm
5) Oct 26th: 5:00-6:30pm
6) Nov.2nd: 5:00-6:30pm
7) Nov.9th: 5:00-6:30pm
8) Nov. 16th: 5:00-6:30pm
9) Nov 23rd : 5:00-6:30pm
10) Nov 30th: 5:00-6:30pm

Algoma

126 Queen St. E, Sault Ste. Marie, ON

Games with Friends is a skill building group with goals around learning, playing, and interacting with peers. Facilitators use an interactive model including activities and games to teach participants social play and social language skills.
Group Topics include:
• Turn Taking
• Inviting others to play
• Winning and Losing
• Sportsmanship
• Greetings
• Understanding differences in interests

Session 1) July 31st 1-4pm
Session 2) Aug 1st 1-4pm
Session 3) Aug 2nd 1-4pm
Session 4) Aug 3rd 1-4pm
Session 5) Aug 4th 1-4pm

Algoma

126 Queen St. E, Sault Ste. Marie, ON

Using evidence based social skills, adapted from PEERS® for young Adults, participants will explore the skills related to dating.
Topics covered include:
Letting someone know you like them
Flirting
Choosing appropriate people to date
Online dating
Asking someone on a date
Accepting rejection
Turning someone down
Planning and going on dates
Dating do's and don'ts
Handling pressure from partners

Week of August 14th 1pm - 4pm

Algoma

126 Queen St Sault Ste Marie, on

Model Me Conversation Cues™ is a program teaching the skills needed during conversations. Sessions are taught using a variety of activities, videos, workbooks, and role-plays. Topics covered include; When To Start Conversation, Cue: Interested, Cue: Not Interested, How To Start Conversation, Cue: Bored, Take Turns Maintain Conversation, Talk on Topic, Cue: Disbelief, Cue: Confused, My Cues, End Conversation

Session 1) July 10th 9am-12pm
Session 2) July 11th 9am-12pm
Session 3) July 12th 9am-12pm
Session 4) July 13th 9am-12pm
Session 5) July 14th 9am-12pm

Algoma

126 Queen St Sault Ste Marie, on

Model Me Conversation Cues™ is a program teaching the skills needed during conversations. Sessions are taught using a variety of activities, videos, workbooks, and role-plays. Topics covered include; When To Start Conversation, Cue: Interested, Cue: Not Interested, How To Start Conversation, Cue: Bored, Take Turns Maintain Conversation, Talk on Topic, Cue: Disbelief, Cue: Confused, My Cues, End Conversation

Session 1) Aug 28th 1-4 pm
Session 2) Aug 29th 1-4 pm
Session 3) Aug 30th 1-4 pm
Session 4) Aug 31st 1-4 pm
Session 5) Sept 1st 1-4 pm

Algoma

126 Queen St. E, Sault Ste. Marie, ON

Model Me Conversation Cues™ is a program teaching the skills needed during conversations. Sessions are taught using a variety of activities, videos, workbooks, and role-plays. Topics covered include; When To Start Conversation, Cue: Interested, Cue: Not Interested, How To Start Conversation, Cue: Bored, Take Turns Maintain Conversation, Talk on Topic, Cue: Disbelief, Cue: Confused, My Cues, End Conversation

Session 1) July 24th 1-4 pm
Session 2) July 25th 1-4 pm
Session 3) July 26th 1-4 pm
Session 4) July 27th 1-4 pm
Session 5) July 28th 1-4 pm

Algoma

126 Queen St Sault Ste Marie, on

Model Me Conversation Cues™ is a program teaching the skills needed during conversations. Sessions are taught using a variety of activities, videos, workbooks, and role-plays. Topics covered include; When To Start Conversation, Cue: Interested, Cue: Not Interested, How To Start Conversation, Cue: Bored, Take Turns Maintain Conversation, Talk on Topic, Cue: Disbelief, Cue: Confused, My Cues, End Conversation

Session 1) Aug 21st 9am-12pm
Session 2) Aug 22nd 9am-12pm
Session 3) Aug 23rd 9am-12pm
Session 4) Aug 24th 9am-12pm
Session 5) Aug 25th 9am-12pm

Algoma

126 Queen St E Sault Ste Marie, ON

Model Me Confidence and Bullying Prevention™ is a program designed to provide tools for preventing bullying and building self-esteem. Through videos and workbook, discussions and activities, the program will cover:
• Self-Advocacy
• Peer Pressure
• Choosing Friends
• Building Strengths
• Visualization
• Positive Self-Talk
• Scripting
• Stay with Others
• Telling Isn't Tattling
• Walk Tall

Session 1) July 17th 9am-12pm
Session 2) July 18th 9am-12pm
Session 3) July 19th 9am-12pm
Session 4) July 20th 9am-12pm
Session 5) July 21st 9am-12pm

Algoma

126 Queen St E Sault Ste Marie, ON

Model Me Confidence and Bullying Prevention™ is a program designed to provide tools for preventing bullying and building self-esteem. Through videos and workbook, discussions and activities, the program will cover:
• Self-Advocacy
• Peer Pressure
• Choosing Friends
• Building Strengths
• Visualization
• Positive Self-Talk
• Scripting
• Stay with Others
• Telling Isn't Tattling
• Walk Tall

Session 1) Aug 21st 1-4 pm
Session 2) Aug 22nd 1-4 pm
Session 3) Aug 23rd 1-4 pm
Session 4) Aug 24th 1-4 pm
Session 5) Aug 25th 1-4 pm

Algoma

126 Queen St. E, Sault Ste. Marie, ON

Model Me Confidence and Bullying Prevention™ is a program designed to provide tools for preventing bullying and building self-esteem. Through videos and workbook, discussions and activities, the program will cover:
• Self-Advocacy
• Peer Pressure
• Choosing Friends
• Building Strengths
• Visualization
• Positive Self-Talk
• Scripting
• Stay with Others
• Telling Isn't Tattling
• Walk Tall

Session 1) July 10th 1-4 pm
Session 2) July 11th 1-4 pm
Session 3) July 12th 1-4 pm
Session 4) July 13th 1-4 pm
Session 5) July 14th 1-4 pm

Algoma

126 Queen St. E, Sault Ste. Marie, ON

Model Me Confidence and Bullying Prevention™ is a program designed to provide tools for preventing bullying and building self-esteem. Through videos and workbook, discussions and activities, the program will cover:
• Self-Advocacy
• Peer Pressure
• Choosing Friends
• Building Strengths
• Visualization
• Positive Self-Talk
• Scripting
• Stay with Others
• Telling Isn't Tattling
• Walk Tall

Session 1) Aug 28th 9am-12pm
Session 2) Aug 29th 9am-12pm
Session 3) Aug 30th 9am-12pm
Session 4) Aug 31st 9am-12pm
Session 5) Sept 1st 9am-12pm