FTP announces spring workshops on various topics

Managing anger, making relationships work, parenting strategies for dad, and finding healthy ways to cope with trauma or guilt are a few of the topics covered in workshops for women, men and couples this spring through Family Transition Place.

Workshops are being offered in Caledon, Shelburne and Orangeville, many in partnership with other community agencies including Caledon Public Library, Caledon Parent Child Centre, Early Years Centre, Orangeville Women's Community Centre and the Dufferin Parent Support Network.

For full details on workshops and registrations, call 905-584-4357 or visit Calendar on www.familytransitionplace.c a.

Caledon workshops include:

New Gateways to Seeking Comfort. If food, alcohol, drugs and sex aren't taking away your pain, come and learn new ways to find comfort and take control.

A workshop for women of all ages, facilitated in partnership Youth Substance Abuse Program of Peel (YSAP) and Caledon Public Library.

It runs Thursdays, April 12 to June 7, 10 a.m. to noon, at the Bolton library. Register by calling FTP 905-584-4357.

Parenting Strategies for Dad. Trouble shoot and problem solve your everyday parenting concerns and share strategies with other dads of children age 6 and under. Workshop led by a male educator from Family Transition Place.

It runs Thursday, April 26, 7-9 p.m at the Caledon Parent-Child Centre, Bolton. Register by calling CP-CC 905-857-0090.\

FTP is also offering two additional workshops, dates and locations to be confirmed.

Butterfly Women: Workshop for women who were sexually abused as children.

Peaceful Families: Kids exposed to woman abuse and family conflict can find support, understanding and a safe place to talk about the impact on their lives.

Moms learn ways to help their kids.

Call for upcoming dates and workshop locations 905- 584-4357 ext. 236.