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Welcome to Support To Single Parents inc.
Improving the quality of life for single parents and their children since 1982.

Programs & Services

Educational programs are delivered primarily in English but can be offered in French as per request and available resources. Schedules change during fall, winter and spring.

Pre-registration is required for all programs. Call at Debbie Ext. 102. Please note dates are subject to change.

Feel free to download a Microsoft word version of our Program Schedule.

NOTE: NO ONE will be refused service if they are unable to pay.

Monday

Daytime Sessions 9:30 - 11:30 A.M.

  • First S.T.E.P. (0-5 years)

    Butterfly

    $80.00
    February, 2011
    Facilitator: Kelly Etheridge
    An 8-week program for parents of children (0-5 years), dealing with parenting issues at this stage of development. Helps you to better enjoy your child. Call Debbie at Ext. 102.($25 book optional)

     
  • The Healing Journey

    Sunrise

    $80.00
    Spring, 2011
    Facilitator: Anne Pirie M.S.W., R.S.W.
    An 8-week group for female survivors of sexual abuse. Call Nancy Hartling at Ext. 106 to set up an appointment for an assessment interview. Group members need to make a commitment to attend the weekly group.

     

Tuesdays

Daytime Sessions 9:30 - 11:30 A.M.

  • Self Esteem

    Sunrise

    $80.00
    Tuesday, September 14, 2010
    Tuesday, November 23, 2010
    Facilitator: Debbie Melanson-Hebert
    This 8-week program aims to assist single parents in recognizing their qualities and strengths while finding out who they are. Learn lots of tools that will help you enhance your present strengths and learn how to like yourself again. Contact Debbie Melanson-Hebert ext. 102 to register

     

Wednesdays

Daytime Sessions 9:30 - 11:30 A.M.

  • S.T.E.P. Teen

    Butterfly

    $80.00
    Wednesday, October 13, 2010 (1:00pm - 3:00pm)
    Facilitator: Maria DesRoches, CCFE
    An 8-week program for parents of teens. Practical, down-to-earth philosophies that can help guide you through the adolescent years. Call Debbie at Ext 102.($25 book optional)

     
  • Emotions

    Emotions

    $60.00
    Wednesday, October 20, 2010
    Facilitator: Debbie Melanson-Hebert
    A 6-week program designed to aid participants in handling their emotions more effectively and to promote positive emotions in daily living. Contact Debbie Melanson-Hebert at Ext. 102 to register.

     

Thursdays

Daytime Sessions 9:30 - 11:30 A.M.

  • S.T.E.P. Parenting (6-12 years)

    Parenting

    $80.00
    Thursday, September 23, 2010
    Facilitator: Charlene Savoie, B.A.,RTC
    An 8-week program of Systematic Training for Effective Parenting, focusing on the practical, down-to-earth approach in parenting your "6-12" year old. Helps you to better understand your child. ($25 book optional). Contact Debbie Melanson-Hebert at Ext. 102 to register.

     
  • Changing Patterns For Rebuilding A New You

    Pathway

    $80.00
    Thursday, October 21, 2010
    Facilitator: Barb Aubie
    An 8-week program for women who have been in an unhealthy/abusive relationship, and have taken steps to move on. Learn to integrate skills and tools in your daily life that will allow you to nurture yourself and build healthy relationships with others. Contact Barb Aubie at Ext. 104

     

Evening Sessions - 6:30-8:30 P.M.

Childcare Is Not Provided During Our Evening Sessions

  • Finding The "You" After Separation

    Butterfly

    $60.00
    Monday, November 1, 2010
    Facilitator: Debbie Melanson-Hebert
    A 6-week program for persons who have separated. The aim is to explore the separation process as well as help people cope with change and set goals that will encourage self discovery and personal growth. Call Debbie at ext. 102

     
  • Assertiveness

    Assertiveness

    $60.00
    Tuesday, September 14, 2010
    Facilitator: Debbie Melanson-Hebert
    A 6-week program focusing on behaviors such as passive, aggressive and assertive. Learning to say "no" without feeling guilty. As well as affirming your rights. Contact Debbie Melanson-Hebert at Ext. 102 to register.

     
  • Self Esteem

    Sunrise

    $80.00
    Tuesday, October 26, 2010
    Facilitator: Debbie Melanson-Hebert
    This 8-week program aims to assist single parents in recognizing their qualities and strengths while finding out who they are. Learn lots of tools that will help you enhance your present strengths and learn how to like yourself again. Contact Debbie Melanson-Hebert at Ext. 102 to register.

     
  • Keeping It Real - Real Stories & Real Dads

    Butterfly

    September, 2010
    Facilitator: John Lutz, R.S.W.
    This 10 week single dads group will discuss, listen and learn about the wonderful role of being a dad in today’s world. Contact Nancy at Ext. 106.

     

Ongoing

  • Women's Co-op Business Development Training Program

    Assertiveness

    October, 2010
    Facilitator: Dana Zilic
    If you are interested in starting a co-op business, or would like more information, call Dana at ext 103.

     

Group Sessions

Approximately 12 people attend sessions in a calm relaxed atmosphere.

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In Addition

Support to Single Parents Inc. is a partner with the Department of Justice in delivering For the Sake of the Children, which is a free information program for parents living separately. For information/registration call 1-888-236-2444

The Peer Support and Social Action Program is a community-based program designed to broaden the range of support services available to abused women. Trained volunteers are matched with women in need of support in dealing with the effects of abuse. The social action component of the program works to change social conditions that promote or condone the abuse of women. Call Barb at Ext. 104

St. James Court Inc. is a housing project for single parents and their children that is sponsored by both the St. James Anglican Church and the provincial government. Call Nancy at Ext. 106

Photovoice, a research project in partnership with UNB Nursing and Support to Single Parents Inc. is an innovative participatory tool based on principles of health promotion.This research project led by Lynn Duffy, Phd, UNB Nursing enabled several single mothers to become co-researchers in exploring health issues through photography. The purpose is: 1) To enable single mothers in the Greater Moncton area to record, reflect and act on their community concerns and strengths that influence health and well being, 2) To promote critical dialogue and knowledge about important community issues, and 3) To reach policy makers and others who might be sensitized and mobilized for change around the areas of concern. Currently, the photovoice exhibition is traveling to several locations to promote public awareness of its findings. The team meets on a regular basis to develop strategies to enlighten the community about its identified concerns. For information contact: Lynn Duffy at lduffy@unb.ca or Nancy Hartling at hartling@nb.sympatico.ca.

Photos of "Tree", "Sunrise", "Butterfly", "Cliff", "Waves" and "Path" provided by www.freefoto.com. "Emotions" image, (Theatre Masks) drawn and donated by Stacey Mawhinney-Dow. "Scales of Justice" image is in the Public Domain.

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