Upton Gardens Girls Centre

For your information

We have started registration for new clients for the upcoming school year in September.

What you need:
Copy of birth certificate and health card

Registration is free
We provide all class material
We offer free breakfast and lunch.
It is not residential

Dont hesitate. Give us a call.
Find out how you can support your child in positive thinking and behavior.

Contact:
452-5094/ 285-6841

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Happy Friday!!

Let's reflect on what psychology says about parenting.

Schema: in psychology, schemas work as filters through which individuals interpret, order, and predict the world and the behaviour of themselves and others.

>> maladaptive schemas are developed at an early age as a result of the individual's exposure to parenting styles, early life events including trauma and individual temperament

>>Attachment theory suggests that a child's emotional needs need to be met by the primary caregiver.

Parents/ Guadians/fostercare parents, it's not only your presence in the home that matters, interaction is needed, care is needed, love is needed. When last have you taken the day off and spend with your children?

It's the weekend. Plan and inexpensive date with your family.

Greetings,

Playing a role as parents is important in a child's life. Just as the photo says, the foundation is important. A break up or separation does not mean to abandoned the children within that relationship.

It's the little things children remember. The quality time, the hugs, the conversations. It's not only about sustaining the child financially but being present. It's not about living in the same home, it's about playing a part in the child's upbringing.

A mother cannot do it alone. A father cannot do it alone.

Let's build a solid foundation to create a sound mind.

452-5094/ 285-6841

It's a process. One step at a time.

*Psychological Thought Wednesday*

How much positive thinking do you engage in for the day?

The mind is very powerful, which can both lead us to self-growth or self- destruction. It is important to have a reflection moment at the end of the day to evaluate just how much you pour into yourself.

The more time you spend in negative conversations, negative environment, negative media time, the more your behavior begins to display negative.

Can you imagine what a teen is dealing with?

The bombarding of violence or negative acts through social media and the environment impacts a child's behaviour.

Are you as a parent setting the foundation at your home to reduce negative thoughts?

Pay attention to everything.

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Behavior Modification for girls

Greetings,

There are many benefits of mindfulness such as:

*Improving memory and focus
*Less overthinking or obsessing
*Improves ability to manage emotions


The key Elements are:

*Having increased awareness
*Acceptance

Practices:
Option 1: Simply pay attention to each of your senses, one after the other:

Things you see
Things you feel
Things you hear
Things you smell
Things you taste

Option 2: Mindfulness Meditation
Sit in a comfortable place, and begin paying attention to your breathing.

Practicing mindfulness helps you to be in tune with your choices and values.

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**Greetings**

Psychological Thought Wednesday

It's important to have difficult conversations with your child. Remember they are in the stage of their human development 12-18 years where they are trying to figure out things

Erikson's theory suggests that identity versus role confusion, your child is trying to fit in, determine his/her place in society, expectations and so much more.

Don't allow home to become a difficult environment for your child. Allow him or her to be expressive without fear and guide them as they go along.

BE PATIENT!

Contact us at 452-5094/ 285-6841. Let us help your home.

Come find out about our program .

Self- talk is powerful. What have you been saying to yourself lately?
Negative or positive ?
What is your child saying to herself?

https://youtu.be/7-1Y6IbAxdM?si=bvyEpZ2iKAxU1XZU

A video shared with our clients during our Group Therapy session. We take our time to ensure our girls understand that all is not loss once they use the tools and support needed to overcome.

Let's help our young girls, one by one. It takes a community.

Happy Friday

Contact: 452-5094/285-6841

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