Empowered Kids Club
“Its up to you how far you’ll go,
If you never try, you’ll never know!”
— Merlin, The Sword in the Stone
Empowered Kids - Group Therapy Program
What is Empowered Kids Club?
Empowered kids club is a dynamic mental health initiative for children ages 6-8 years old designed to empower children through Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Our group therapy program focuses on nurturing emotional resilience, self esteem, and positive relationships through fun and engaging activities. We aim to create a safe and inclusive environment where each child can explore their strengths, build confidence and cultivate a mindset of acceptance and positivity. We aim to equip children with the tools they need to thrive emotionally and socially, fostering a foundation for lifelong wellbeing and resilience!
Who is the program for?
Empowered kids club is designed for children 6-8 who may benefit from strengthening their emotional regulation, self esteem, social interactions, and positive thinking to set them up for success in the future! This program may be used preventatively to build mental wellness skills for their future, or may be beneficial for children who are struggling with anxiety, social skills or emotional/behavioural challenges. We are inclusive.
When and where is the program?
Location: 1434 Kingston Rd, Scarborough, Willow Tree Mind & Wellness center
School Year Enrollment: Wednesdays from 3:45-4:45pm September 2024 - June 2025
Term 1: September 11th - Dec 18th (15 weeks)
Term 2: Jan 8th - Mar 26th (12 weeks)
Term 3: April 2nd - June 18th (12 weeks)
Summer 2025: TBD inquire and let us know if you are interested!
Potential Program Outcomes:
Improved emotional regulation
Tools and strategies to manage anxiety
Enhanced self esteem and confidence
Stronger social skills
Increased mindfulness and focus
Positive behavioural changes
Increased flexibility and adaptability
Overall increase vital life skills that support their mental health, emotional well-being and social development.
Costs and Insurance
Each Session is $65.00 - payment plans available, however commitment to the full duration of the term enrolled is required upon enrollment.
Term 1 (14 sessions): $910.00 total
Term 2 (12 sessions): $780.00 total
Term 3 (12 sessions): $780.00 total
Sessions are run by a Registered Social Worker (RSW) and extended health benefits for social work may be covered, families are encouraged to check with their insurance providers.
OAP funding is accepted.
Did you know
“Children’s mental health took a 20% decline after the Pandemic.”
- Statistics Canada 2020 Report
Evidence-Based Foundation of the Program
Our programs use evidence-based strategies from “Acceptance & Commitment Therapy” or ACT. Rooted in ACT, our curriculum uses a variety of strategies from Positive Psychology and Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) to teach children Social Emotional Learning skills, Mindfulness & Self Compassion Skills - Vital skills to protect your child’s Mental Health & build Mental Wellness!
Request Additional Info or Sign up
Hurry, limited spots in each group available, spaces fill fast.
References
[1] Yang, L., Zhao, Y., Wang, Y., Liu, L., Zhang, X., Li, B., & Cui, R. (2015). The Effects of Psychological Stress on Depression. Current Neuropharmacology, 13(4), 494–504. https://doi.org/10.2174/1570159×1304150831150507
[2] Hayes, S. [TEDx Talks]. (2016, February 23). Psychological flexibility: How love turns pain into purpose [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o79_gmO5ppg
[3] Hayes, S. (2006). The Six Core Processes of ACT. Association for Contextual Behavioral Science. https://contextualscience.org/the_six_core_processes_of_act
[4] Zins, J.E. & Elias, M. (2006) Social and emotional learning. Childrens needs III: Developement, preventaion & intervention. 1 (13)
[5] Statistics Canada, (2020). Survey on COVID-19 and Mental Health (SCMH). Available from: https://www23.statcan.gc.ca/imdb/p2SV.pl?Function=getSurvey&Id=1283036