

Separation & Divorce
Recovery Group
An 8-week group to help children talk
about the many changes and emotions
they experience following separation
and divorce. The children will meet as
a group during weeks 2-7. Weeks 1
and 8 are intended for parents and focus
on gaining an understanding of
their child’s experience.
Leaders:
Dates: TBA
Time: Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Location: 109 Surrey Street East, Guelph
Cost: fees based on a sliding scale
Building Peaceful Families
Peaceful Alternatives for Children who have Witnessed Family Violence: The Peaceful Alternatives Program for
Children helps children talk about their
experiences and build a foundation for
lives that are free from abuse, disrespect
and violence.
Leader: Suzanne Muscat, M. Sc.
Date: April 2, 2013 - June 4, 2013
Time: Tuesdays from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
NO FEE
Please contact our office for more information.
Partner Assault Response
Group for Men
This is a 16-week group to assist men
in addressing issues of domestic violence.
The group is divided into 2
parts: the first 4-week “open” group is
an introduction to such issues as
power/control, “what is abuse”, and
how to keep intimate relationships
safe and healthy. This is followed by a
12-week “closed” group which builds
and expands upon these themes. Participants
must complete the 4-week
group before proceeding to the 12-
week program. The cost of the 16-week group is $360.00 or by
referral. Limited subsidized funding may be available to those who qualify
due to special circumstances.
4-Week Group
Leader: Hilary Newell, M.Sc.
Time: Thursdays from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Dates: On-going groups—4 weeks in length
Location: 109 Surrey Street East, Guelph
12-Week Group
Leader: Dickson Atsenuwa, MSW,RSW
Time: Wednesday, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00p.m.
Dates: May 22, 2013 - August 28, 2013
Location: 109 Surrey Street East, Guelph
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12-Week Group
Leader: Dickson Atsenuwa, MSW, RSW
Time: Tuesday, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00p.m
Dates: March 19 - June 4, 2013
Location: 109 Surrey Street East, Guelph
Anger Management for Men
This is a 10-week group to assist men in understanding anger and to help them acquire better coping skills to manage this complex emotion.
Leader: Jonathan Bulman, M.S.W., R.S.W.
Date: May 2, 2013 - June 20, 2013
Time: Thursdays, 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Location: 109 Surrey Street East, Guelph
Cost: $200 or by referral (a sliding fee may apply)
Peaceful Alternatives Group
for Women
The Peaceful Alternative Program is for
women who have experienced intimate partner
violence (physical, verbal, etc.). The group
helps women build a foundation for lives that
are free from abuse, disrespect and violence.
Leader: Catherine Hanenberg, M.Sc.
Date: May 13, 2013 - June 10, 2013
Time: Monday 6:15 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.
Location: 109 Surrey Street East, Guelph
no fee
Healing the Trauma of Early Childhood Incest & Sexual
Abuse Issues
This is an opportunity for women who have
experienced childhood sexual abuse to come
together, feel safe, share, connect with other
women, use action techniques to focus on resources
for healing and learn to take control
of their lives.
Guelph
(Female Survivors of Childhood Sexual
Abuse)
Group Leader: Talaria Ashley
Dates: April 8, 2013 - June 17, 2013
Time: Mondays, 6:30pm to 8:30 p.m.
Location: Guelph
no fee for group
Fergus
(Incest & Sexual Abuse Issues)
Group Leader: TBA
Dates: TBA
Time: Wednesday, 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: 392 Main St., Mt. Forest
no fee
Please contact us for more information on any of these groups. We would be happy to answer any questions you might have!
NEW PROGRAM
MALE SURVIVOR PROGRAM
This is a counselling service designed for
adult males (16 and up) who experienced sexual abuse as children. This
service is provided free of charge.
Family Counselling and Support Services for
Guelph-Wellington also provides counselling to men who were sexually
assaulted as adults. The cost for this service is based on ability to
pay.