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Raising Resilient Kids Parenting Group

Provided by Mind Space (formerly known as CBT Skills Group Society)

Be supported with other parents to develop a mindful parenting approach, informed by attachment science.
An online reflective parenting group, designed to strengthen the caregiver-child relationship during the early childhood years (age 0-6). This 8-week group is facilitated by physicians and covered by MSP with a referral from primary care practitioners. Parents and caregivers benefit from psycho-education on children’s social-emotional development, and learn essential parenting skills to navigate conflict, normalize distress, and support healthy emotional expression in children. RRK program strategies include:
  • attachment and reflecting parenting approaches
  • cognitive, behavioural, dialectical, and interpersonal approaches for encounters with anxiety and challenging behaviours in kids
  • self-regulation and co-regulation practices
  • mindfulness and compassion practices


Who: This group is for parents/caregivers and/or parents-to be who care for at least one child who is 0-6 years old. The child does not have to have any particular diagnosis for the caregiver to be eligible to participate. It is encouraged to refer patients with a PHQ9 score of 18 or less who struggle with:
  • Caregivers coping with stress related to looking after dependents (Note that our parenting group, Raising Resilient Kids, is suitable for parents with children 6 and under. Other programs may be suitable for parents generally, as well as other types of caregivers.)

Also including any of the following:
  • Mild-moderate anxiety or depression (PHQ9 Score of 18 or less)
  • Chronic medical conditions with associated mental distress
  • Insomnia
  • Perfectionism
  • Chronic pain
  • Substance Use Disorder, in at least early remission OR would not interfere with cognitively demanding group-based learning. Please note: Participants who are intoxicated will be asked to leave group.
  • Eating disorders (medically stable)
  • Adjustment disorders (stress causing symptoms, and/or affecting ability to function in relationships, parenting, or at work/school)
  • Mild trauma related disorders. If dissociative symptoms are present, these are mild and would not interfere with group based learning
  • ADHD or other difficulties with executive function


When: Eight weekly group medical visits, 1.5 - 2 hr.

Where: Virtual (zoom). No in-person groups at this time.

Cost: A $65 deposit is collected from each registrant to encourage attendance and support the program’s sustainability. This is refunded if the participant attends all sessions or misses only one. Refunds may take up to 4 weeks after the group ends to be processed. Those with financial hardship can contact the program for accommodations. Program Materials are available free online. Hard copy of the workbook will be available for purchase in the future.

Referral: Referral is required from a family doctor, walk-in doctor, or nurse practitioner to determine participant suitability for program. Refer using this one universal referral form. Referring MRP must agree to follow the patient for the duration of the referral.

Public email: hello@mind-space.ca

Website: http://www.mind-space.ca

Website: https://cbtskills.ca/

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Service is available in English.

Cost: Fees may apply

Referral options:

  • Physician or nurse practitioner referral
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Availability

Service area: Province-wide

The listing of this service in Pathways is not a recommendation or endorsement by Pathways.

Pathways does not provide medical advice. If you have an emergency please call 9-1-1. If you require assistance navigating services please call 8-1-1.

For general inquiries or for assistance, please email us:

community-services@pathwaysbc.ca

If you are requesting clinical access to medical Pathways, please provide the following information via the email above:

  1. First Name
  2. Last Name
  3. Email
  4. In which city/town do you work?
  5. What is your role? E.g. Family Physician, Office Staff, Medical Resident
  6. Employer Name (for office staff)
  7. Office Phone

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