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Organization:
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Family Education Resource Network (FERN)
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Address:
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10761 Victoria Square Blvd, Suite 201
Markham, ON
L6C 1J3
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Map
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Intersection:
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Victoria Square Blvd and Elgin Mills Rd E
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Accessibility Notes:
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Parking located in the back of building
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Hours:
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| Tue | 12noon-6pm | |
| Wed | 10am-6pm | |
| Thu | 10am-6pm | |
Drop-in * hours vary seasonally, call ahead * see website for schedule of services
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Executives:
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Laura Cesaroni - Founder and Executive Director
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Service Description:
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Programs, support and empowering children, teens and young adults and their parents, educators and caregivers * volunteer run, not-for-profit resource center dedicated to providing information, educational material, products and emotional support to families, caregivers and educators
Clinical Services - stress/worries/anxieties including: workplace, career, family stress, relationships, attention, organization issues
Children/Youth/Teen Well-Being Including: life skills, school/university counselling, learning disabilities and developmental concerns
Additional Approaches/Therapeutic Modalities: Emotion Focused Family Therapy - EEFT, DBT, EFT, Brief Psychotherapy, Mindfulness based, Self-regulation facilitation & Education - The Shanker Method, Positive Behaviour Management - restorative practices
Monthly Virtual Parent Group
Online Literacy (reading) Program facilitated by FERN staff- units completed by students at home. Students require a FERN ID to access program * email for more information
Shanker Self-Reg® Course For Parents: Online videos, facilitated individual/group meetings @ FERN
For Youth and Adolescents:
The Mightier: one-on-one sessions @ FERN. Mightier allows participants to practice emotion calming skills during game play
Youth Group: an ongoing program for adolescents, teens who require support and a safe place to explore stress, coping and the brain/body. The group is interactive and fun, increasing social connections, belonging and relaxation
The Kind-Hearted Oak Program: an internship opportunity for youth
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Fees:
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Fees for Services * Sliding Scale
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Application:
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Call or email to set up an appointment
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Programs offered to children, teens, young adults and their parents, educators and caregivers
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