ASCEND  Program  

This  6-­‐week  program  is  designed  to  help  your  child  increase  their  awareness  of  their   bodies,   thoughts   and   feelings   and   learn   how   to   regulate   in   the   world  around  them.        What  is  self-­‐regulation?    

Emotional   regulation  –   the  ability   to   label   feelings,   express   feelings   safely,   and   regulate  one’s   internal   reactions   to   situations   so   as   to   not   be   overwhelmed   by   our   feelings   in  negatively  perceived  situations.    

Behavioural   regulation   –   the   capacity   to   read   social   situations   and   adjust   behaviours  accordingly  to  as  to  meet  the  demands  of  environmental  and  social  interactions.      For  more  information  please  contact  Erin  Rodier  at  erin.steppingstones@gmail.com    

 

 Regulation  Station  Juniors  

Ages:  7-­‐9yrs  Fridays  @430pm  

 Session  1  starts  January  9th  

 Session  2  starts  February  20th  

       

 Winter  Programs    6  –  12  YRS  

Sibling  Group  1    Ages:  7  -­‐  12yrs  Saturdays  

Starting:  January  10th    

 

     

 This  group  is  an  opportunity  for  your  child  to  interact  with  their  peers  to  talk  about  their  shared  experiences  as  a  sibling      Topics  will  include:  Who  Am  I?                        Understanding  My  Siblings  Disability  and  Facts  &  Myths                                                                                Talking  To  Parents  &  Coping  Skills                                                                                Building  a  Friendship  with  My  Sibling  

 For  more  information  please  contact  Megan  Engbert  at  megan.steppingstones@gmail.com    

This  camp  is  all  about  getting  back  to  the  basics  of  play.    Designed  for  children  7  –  12yrs  of  age,  diagnosed  with  high  functioning  Autism,  PDD  –  NOS,  Asperger’s  Syndrome   and/or   Developmental   Disabilities   this   mini   camp   will   include   a  number  of  different  hands  on  activities  like:  arts  &  crafts,  team  building  games  and  more.     It’s  a  ton  of   fun  bundled  into  a  positive,  caring  &  safe  environment  that  promotes  individual  growth  &  healthy  relationship  development  in  a  social  setting.    

For  more  information  please  contact  Megan  Engbert  at  megan.steppingstones@gmail.com    

Unplugged:  Let’s  Play!  Ages:  7  -­‐  12yrs  

Saturdays  @  9:00am  Starting:    

January  10th,  2015    

 

   

Let’s  Play!  TBA    

 

       

This   5   week   group   experience   aims   to   strengthen   parent-­‐child   relationship  through  play  session.      

For  more  information  please  contact  Ana  Gauthier  at  ana.steppingstones@gmail.com    

 

These  groups  are  designed  for,  but  are  not  limited  to  children/youth  diagnosed  with  High  Functioning  Autism,  PDD-­‐NOS,  Asperger’s  Syndrome  and/or  other  

Developmental  Disabilities.  

Stepping  Stones  Counsellors  are  Registered  Service  Providers  through  the  MCFD  Autism  Funding  Unit  

 

www.steppingstoneskelowna.com  

Pre  Teen  Night  Ages:  10  -­‐  13yrs  

Mondays  @  400pm  Starts:  January  12th  Registration  Ongoing  

 

 Teen  Night  

Ages:  14  -­‐  19yrs  Mondays  @630pm  Starts:  January  12th    Registration  Ongoing  

 

 Pre   Teen   &   Teen   Nights   offer   a   unique   opportunity   for   your   child   to   build  friendships,   and   belong   to   a   group   just   for   them.    All   activities   are   centered  around:  social  learning,  building  confidence,  independence,  and  communication  skills.       A   variety   of   life   skill   and   physical   activities,   outdoor   education,   and  community  outings  will  be  offered    For  more  information  please  contact  Megan  Engbert  at  megan.steppingstones@gmail.com    

The  Game  of  Life  Ages:  14-­‐19  yrs  

Wednesdays  &  Thursdays    @  4:30pm  

Level  1:    January  14th  

                       Level  2:    January  15th    

   

 

This   8-­‐week   course   has   been   designed   for   teens   to   gain   knowledge   and   learn  skills  that  are  key  to  living  independently  and  promoting  self-­‐sufficiency.      

Topics  will  include:  Independent  &  Daily  Living  Skills                                                                                Communication  &  Social  Skills                                                                                  Vocational  Skills    For  more  information  please  contact  Megan  Engbert  at  megan.steppingstones@gmail.com    

ASCEND  Program  Winter  Programs  

10  –  18  YRS  

Sibling  Group  2  Ages:  13-­‐19  yrs  

 TBA      

This   group   is   an   opportunity   for   your   child   to   interact  with   their   peers   to   talk  about  their  shared  experiences  as  a  sibling      Topics  will  include:  Who  Am  I?                        Understanding  My  Siblings  Disability  and  Facts  &  Myths                                                                                Talking  To  Parents  &  Coping  Skills                                                                                  Building  a  Friendship  with  My  Sibling    For  more  information  please  contact  Megan  Engbert  at  megan.steppingstones@gmail.com    

We  invite  teens  to  learn  practical  and  effective  techniques  to  decrease  their  anxiety  in  a  safe  &  supportive  environment.    

Topics  will  include  but  are  not  limited  to:  Understanding  Anxiety  &  the  Stress  Response  System,  Relaxation,  Coping  with  Panic,  Overcoming  Negative  Self-­‐Talk,  Changing  Mistaken  Beliefs,  and  Increasing  Self-­‐Esteem.  

For  more  information  please  contact  Erin  Rodier  at  erin.steppingstones@gmail.com    

 

C.H.A.T.  Ages:  12-­‐16  yrs  

One-­‐Day  Workshop    January  24th    

Or    January  25th