Parent Connections Group
A place to connect with other parents in your community through guided and supported meetings to cover common topics amongst informed, collaborative, and non-judgemental group discussions.
At Pathways, we understand the profound importance of supporting the entire family unit. We are proud to offer our monthly Parent Connections group to support the amazing parents within our client network. We aim to support the development of a parent-based community for connection, friendship, collaboration, and guided support. Our goal is to support and empower parents within our community!
Is this for me?
You are a parent who wants to create more connection, understanding, and cooperation within your home. You are also looking for like-minded parents with whom you can connect and who value neurodiversity and disability affirming parenting principles. You want to embrace these principles but may not know where to start and are looking for support as you build your understanding.
If you are looking for a non-judgmental space where you can share your wonders, worries, and everyday struggles with other parents who get it, while also learning more about foundational affirming principles and positive parenting strategies, this group is for you!
*We ask that families who are not yet established clients at our clinic to please email ALLY@PATHWAYSLEARNING.CA to schedule an Initial Parent Consultation before joining this group program. Thank you!
What exactly IS Parent Connections at Pathways?
The short answer?
Parent Connections is a monthly parent education and support group.
Here’s what that REALLY means…
By participating in this group you will gain a strong foundation in your knowledge of affirming parenting principles and discuss strategies to implement them within your home. While learning about, and exploring many topics pertaining to affirming parenting, you will also benefit from the group aspect of building community with other parents.
Our Parent Connections Group is facilitated by Ally Boschman, our Clinic Manager & Parent Coach. Ally has been a part of the Pathways Team for many years and brings passion, enthusiasm, and compassion to everything she does at our clinic. Ally’s mission is to provide a safe and non-judgmental space for parents to express themselves and any struggles they may be navigating. She believes in the power of connection, and aims to build genuine connection with every parent she works with as they grow their confidence, work through their wonders and worries, and walk the right path for their own unique and wonderful family.
More about Ally, our Parent Coach:
Ally has extensive experience supporting families in the areas of neurodiversity, disability, and gender affirming parenting, connection and repair dynamics, childhood development, advocacy within the school and health systems, and humanistic psychology principles. She aims to provide feedback and strategies to empower you in creating deeper and more fulfilling connections within your home and your community, and to provide effective advocacy skills and language to help you and your child thrive.
Ally has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Regina and has achieved many additional courses and certificates in the areas of parent coaching, attachment theory, childhood development, and family wellness. She has focused her work and continuing education on childhood and adolescent development, neurodiversity affirming care, mindfulness practices, and parenting support.
Important Details
Our Parent Connections group meets the first Tuesday of every month (exluding July & August) from 6:30pm-8:00pm
Each group begins with brief introductions and includes a guided discussion on a new affirming parenting principle each month. Each meeting also includes a heavy emphasis on creating opportunities for parent-led supportive conversations.
A maximum of 14 parents can participate in each session.
Parents are welcome to attend a single Parent Connections session, or multiple sessions; there is no requirement to attend regularly.
Please note: This is a paid, registered program and is not a drop-in or free group. The purpose of this group is to provide a welcoming and inclusive space for parents to connect with each other under the guidance and support of a Group Facilitator.
*We ask that families who are not yet established clients at our clinic to please email ALLY@PATHWAYSLEARNING.CA to schedule an Initial Parent Consultation before joining this group program. Thank you!
The investment for each group date is $35.00 per person / $50 per couple.
This service is eligible for ASDIF - Autism Spectrum Disorder Individualized Funding.
Fall 2024 Parent Connections Dates:
September 10th 2024 at 6:30pm
*this is the second Tuesday, not the first TuesdayOctober 1st 2024 at 6:30pm
November 5th 2024 at 6:30pm
December 3rd 2024 at 6:30pm
Winter/Spring 2025 Parent Connections Dates:
January 7th 2025 at 6:30pm
February 4th 2025 at 6:30pm
March 4th 2025 at 6:30pm
April 1st 2025 at 6:30pm
May 6th 2025 at 6:30pm
June 3rd at 6:30pm
To Register:
Click the button below to visit our Online Booking Site on the Jane app.
Click on the Parent Support Services section under Our Team, click on “Parent Connections GROUP PROGRAM” and select a date(s) for which you wish to register.
Complete the booking and ensure you provide your credit card when setting up your account/booking.
The program fee of $35-individual /$50-couple will be charged to your credit card UPON ATTENDANCE. We respectfully require a minimum of 24 hours notice if you are unable to attend the program. Cancellations made within 24-hours will be charged the full fee as though you attended. Cancellations made 24 hours in advance, or greater, will not be charged.