Programs

Program: Parents Empowering Kids

Ideal For: Families with children 3-12 years old

Learn to deal with common child behaviour problems such as temper outbursts, not listening, verbal and physical aggression, and difficulties paying attention. Learn how to manage challenging behaviours and situations.

Free to the client, and available in English and French as well as the choice of one-on-one coaching or group-based with other parents dealing with similar challenges.

“Before completing this program our morning routine was a nightmare. Since completing the program and maintaining consistency we manage to get through morning routine with no tears or arguments.” – Parent of a 5-year-old who completed the program

Program: Parents Empowering Neurodivergent Kids

Ideal For: Families with children 3-14 years old with a diagnosis or suspected diagnosis

Learn strategies to help with behaviour and communication challenges you’re experiencing. We customize and adapt strategies to meet our families where they are. Your coach will work with you to build a plan, learn new approaches, and practice them consistently. You’ll build routines, comfort, and better communication.

Free to the client, and available in English and French as well as the choice of one-on-one coaching or group-based with other parents dealing with similar challenges.

“Having a child with autism has never been easy, it requires extra patience, understanding, and consistency. The skills I learned from the Strongest Families Institute program have truly helped me in our everyday life, especially in how I support and guide my son. One strategy helps him feel calmer and more confident when he’s upset or frustrated. I’m very thankful for this program because it helped me understand my son so much better.” – Parent of a 7-year-old who completed the Parents Empowering Neurodiverse Kids program

Program: Dry Nights Ahead Program

Ideal For: Families with children 5–12 years old

If your child wets the bed at least 2 times a week with no known underlying medical cause, then this program is designed to help.

Overcome nighttime bedwetting with the use of a urine alarm, reward system, and weekly telephone support from a Coach.

This program, including the urine alarm, is free of charge. Available in English and French.

“Knowing that my son and I weren’t alone on this training journey meant everything to us for several reasons: accountability (we knew I’d be asked how things are going on our weekly calls, so it helped us to not take breaks) and support. Hearing other mothers share their struggles and coming up with solutions as a team was so encouraging.” – Parent of an 11-year-old who completed the Dry Nights Ahead program

Program: Child Anxiety

Ideal For: Families with children 6–11 years old

Caregivers and children learn relaxation skills and how to face worry in real life, like difficulties separating from loved ones, worry about performance, and specific fears. In this program, your child will explore what anxiety is, practice techniques to help ease anxiety, and use their imagination and learn how to take control of anxiety by creating a plan to defeat worry.

Free to the client, and available in English and French.

“The tools provided lay a good foundation for dealing with anxiety. My daughter didn’t have any tools to use prior to the program, so I’m happy she has something to lean on during difficult moments.” – Parent of a 6-year-old who completed the Chase Worries Away Express program

Program: Defeat Anxiety Program

Ideal For: Youth 12–17 years old

12–17-year-olds learn skills to overcome, control, and gradually face their anxiety. They are guided, by their personal Coach, to overcome anxiety surrounding school, social situations, peer acceptance, applying to university or jobs, going to job interviews, getting a driver’s license, and many other common challenges they face.

Free to the client, and available in English and French.

“The most helpful part was learning practical ways to manage anxiety, like recognizing my triggers, changing negative thoughts, and making plans to face situations that make me anxious.” – 17-year-old who completed the Defeat Anxiety program

Program: ICAN (I can Conquer Anxiety and Nervousness) Program

Ideal For: Adults 18+ with anxiety

The ICAN program helps adults manage anxiety, depression, and the stress that comes with life’s challenges. You’ll learn practical skills for managing emotions, problem-solving, building healthy lifestyle habits, and coping with difficult situations.

You can also access additional information and resources on topics such as budgeting, pain management, and more, tailored to your needs.

The program includes weekly telephone support through one-on-one coaching or a group with other adults facing similar challenges.

Free to the client, and available in English and French.

“I really appreciated the gentle accountability that kept me on track and practicing skills. I loved that the coach adapted to my needs when I was overwhelmed, she was really wonderful!” – 33-year-old who completed the ICAN program.

Ideal For: For families with military members or veterans

All our programs are available for active Canadian Military, Veterans, and their families from Coast to Coast to Coast, as well as active RCMP.

You are strong, resourceful, and like all families, need support for mental health issues impacting family functioning and well-being.

All our programs are co-created with people who have lived experience so that you can feel comfortable knowing that our Coaches are trained on military and Veteran-specific experiences.