Powerfully You™

Family Groups | Parent Coaching

Does your child?

• Have difficulty recognizing when they are dysregulated or their emotions are out of control?

• Have difficulty using self-reg tools (even with support) in the moments they need them most?

• Get down on themselves for having these difficulties?

If you answered yes to any of these characteristics, Powerfully You™ may be the best next step in your OT journey.

As a parent, you’re not alone!

Self-regulation is hard! But together we can help your child do hard things - with our 6-week parent/child Powerfully You™ group.

What is Powerfully You™ ?

• PY is a social emotional learning curriculum with a focus on self-regulation.

• It was designed by American Occupational Therapists, Amy Lewis and Heather Spann.

• It teaches kids to tune into their own bodies, arousal states and emotions in a way that's easy for them.

• It teaches emotional regulation tools through connection and compassion.

• It will give YOU, as the parent/caregiver, the tools to support your child by leaning into your relationship with them.

• Emma, Kristina, Regan, and Alanna have completed the training and are Powerfully You™ Providers.

How will Powerfully You™ help your family?

• Add to your family tool-kit of research informed self-regulation strategies

• Begin using ‘body signals’ to self-regulate, improve attention and mindfulness

• Understand the importance of ‘connection’ and how it relates to behaviour

• Lean into self-compassion as a way of improving self-esteem

• Indulge in a curriculum that respects and embraces differences

PY Group Details

This unique 6-week group will run with with the parents and children attending separate sessions.

Children’s Group

Your child(ren) will attend a weekly, 1-hour, in-person group to learn the week’s concepts and practice with peers in a safe, fun, and compassionate nature space.

• For Example: Thursdays, 4:00pm-5:00pm at Todmorden Mills Park

• Led by Emma, OT Reg. (Ont.)

Parent/Caregiver Group

Parents/caregivers will attend a Weekly 30-minute virtual group to learn about the week’s concepts, tips and tricks to implement concepts at home and a space to ask questions and problem solve with peers & OT.

• For Example: Thursdays, 7:30pm-8:00pm Virtually via Google Meet

• Led by Kristina, OT Reg. (Ont.)

Weekly Topics

1. Body Sensing (tuning into our body’s cues)

2. Activation (learning about energy levels)

3. Body Battery (learning about self-care and resilience)

4. Self-regulation Tools (practicing sensory-based tools)

5. Battery Draining & Charging Thoughts (learning to address challenging thoughts)

6. Perspectives (exploring perspective taking through a compassionate lens)