SUPPORT GROUPS

ALL GROUPS AND SERVICES ARE OFFERED FREE OF CHARGE. ALL PROGRAMS ARE OPEN TO INDIVIDUALS 18 YEARS OR OLDER, EXCEPT FOR THE IRENE DEWDNEY OPEN ART STUDIO (14 & UP)

ONGOING SUPPORT GROUPS

Ongoing groups run all year long and no registration is required.

Adult Support Group                                

Mondays, 1:00-2:30pm; Facilitated by Rev. Marilyn Carter , M.Div. 
Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00pm; Facilitated by Gill Yealland, BA, Dip. A.T.

This group explores a variety of issues related to eating disorders such as body image, self-esteem, mood and healthy lifestyle. Education and peer support will allow you to focus on your personal issues and receive guidance and support towards your recovery.

Irene Dewdney Open Art Studio      

Facilitated by Gill Yealland, BA, Dip. AT

Mondays, 3:30-5:00pm

Open to all persons of all ages. The art process allows you to express yourself and encourages insight by using a range of materials. No artistic experience required!

Family & Friends Support Group            

Facilitated by Rev. Marilyn Carter, M.Div.        
2nd & 4th Monday of every month, 6:30-8:00pm  

An ongoing support group for parents, spouses and other family members involved with loved ones struggling with disordered eating.

Sew and Grow                                            Sew and Grow Schedule of Activites

 Tuesdays: 6-7:30pm

 Bring your sewing, quilting, knitting or crocheting to this peer group intended to provide an opportunity to gather and celebrate friendship, companionship and ideas.  Everyone is welcome and the focus is on nurturing the spirit.

FALL 2008   8 WEEK GROUPS

Begins Week of September 22, 2008

Registration is required and space is limited. Please call 519.434.7721.

If this is your first group we encourage you to register in person at the centre.

Healthy Coping for Young Adults

Mondays: 6:30 – 8:00pm

Facilitator: Gill Yealland, B.A. Dip. A.T.

This 8-week support group for 18-24 year olds will focus on learning healthy coping skills and strategies. We will explore issues related to recovery such as dealing with stress, healthy relationships, and self-care through discussion, art and writing activities.

Registration recommended, drop – in’s welcome.

LOCATION TO BE ANNOUNCED

A New Earth

Thursdays: 5:30pm – 7:00pm

Facilitator: Dr. Rosalind Callard, Psychologist

In this 8 week group, we will read, "A New Earth" by Ekhart Tolle, exploring his concepts of spiritual awakening and how to become aware of the joy of being alive.  We will emphasize how this applies to recovering from an eating disorder.  Bring your own copy of the book, as the format will be to read and discuss a portion of the book each week.

Treatment Groups VS. Support Groups
Hope’s Garden is not a treatment facility and thus is non-clinical in nature.

Click here for our view on what differentiates support groups from treatment groups.