Parent Awareness Program (Victoria)

Parent Support Services Victoria offers the annual Parent Awareness Program, funded by the United Way of Greater Victoria, each October through May. This unique parent education and support program provides parents with a safe and encouraging environment in which to talk about their own family dynamics, to learn skills that benefit the parent / child relationship and to develop the understanding and tools to better take care of themselves and their families.

Topics Covered:

• Self-Awareness
• What are My Beliefs
• Personality Styles
• Parenting Styles
• Child Development Stages
• Empathic Listening
• Cooperation
• Assertiveness
• Family Meetings
• Identifying Feelings
• Dealing with Stress and Anger
• Communication Skills
• Discipline Versus Punishment
• Boundaries
• Self Esteem and Self Care

The Parent Awareness Program meets one evening per week for seven months starting with an Information Session early in October each year. The program is offered to free to parents of children aged 0 – 12, with onsite childminding provided.


What participants say about the Parent Awareness Program:

"The job of a parent is difficult and without the support of an extended family, it can be even more challenging. The Awareness Program helped me by being a family to talk to. This is what every parent needs: guidance and support -- a sounding board where concerns are talked about openly, suggestions and new ways are offered to look at issues to problem solve respectfully."

"The world is a better place thanks to The Parent Awareness Group!"

“There is no more spanking or shouting at home – there is a more respectful, peaceful and enjoyable atmosphere.”

"My children are more calm and more disciplined – mainly because I have those qualities myself now.”

"I learned that I was not the only one who has these fears…"

"I have not only learned to be a better mother, but I have improved my whole quality of life with the knowledge I have gained."

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