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April 2016 Jewish Family and Child Centre Courses

EFFECTIVE PARENTING- A four session afternoon group to help parents of children ages 2 to 10 years, learn what they can do to raise a happy, motivated and well behaved child. Topics include: how to; nurture self- esteem, encourage problem solving, increase communication and set appropriate limits and discipline. Wednesday April 6/16 from 1 to 3 p.m. at 4600 Bathurst St- Lipa Green Centre.

WIDOW/WIDOWERS under 65 BEREAVEMENT- A six session evening group for men and women under 65 years of age and who have recently lost a partner or spouse. Topics to be discussed may include: coping with grief, living with loneliness, changing relationships, and new beginnings. Tuesday April 12/16 from 7:30 to 9 p.m.  at 4600 Bathurst St- Lipa Green Centre.

WIDOW/WIDOWERS 65+ BEREAVEMENT- A six session daytime group for men and women over 65 years of age and who have recently lost a partner or spouse. Topics to be discussed may include: coping with grief, living with loneliness, changing relationships, and new beginnings. Thursday April 14/16 from 1:30 to 3 p.m.  at 4600 Bathurst St- Lipa Green Centre.
As with all of our programs, registration is required. Our groups and workshops are open to all members of the community regardless of cultural, religious and/or racial background and we offer a sliding scale for those who require fee reductions. For more information or to register please call Shawna Sidney at 416-638-7800 Ext # 6215 or go to our website at www.jfandcs.com/groups.

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