CAUGHT IN THE MIDDLE
Caught in the Middle is an 8-week psychoeducational support program for adults and children aged 7-12 who are experiencing high-conflict family separation or co-parenting situations. Our dedicated team aims to provide participants with valuable tools and support to help them navigate these difficulties.
Who participates
Caught in the Middle is a program for parents, step-parents, and their children aged 7-12. Adults and children attend separate groups. Former partners and co-parents can participate at the same time if one parent attends online.
Dates & times
Caught in the Middle runs three times a year with intakes in January, April, and September. Groups meet once a week for 8 weeks on a designated weekday evening from 5:30-6:30 PM. Call our office to register for the waitlist today!
Location
Caught in the Middle groups meet in person at our office located in the Victoria Social Innovation Centre at 1004 North Park Street, Victoria BC. There is an online group for parents, but children must attend in person.
Transportation
Family Services of Greater Victoria does not facilitate discussions between
co-parents or intervene in issues related to the weekly transportation of children to their groups. We appreciate your understanding in this matter.
"I enjoyed connecting with others who are experiencing similar struggles. The group support was comforting."
"It was helpful to have a passionate and educated facilitator who seems to really care about us and our kids."
"My son loved the group. It was definitely helpful for him to know that other kids are experiencing similar things."
PROGRAM FEES
Fees are per participant and the same for both adults and children. They are calculated on a sliding scale based on your net annual household income:
$100
<30K
Program fee
Annual income
$130
40K
$160
50K
$190
60K
$220
70K
$250
>80K
Family Services of Greater Victoria is a non-profit agency, and fees are designed to cover the cost of running our programs and services. Any surplus funds are reinvested into our agency and utilized to continue providing low-cost counselling and legal information to families in need. We are grateful for your support.
ADULT GROUP TOPICS
Emotional safety
The effects of conflict on child development
Helping children cope with grief & loss
Emotional regulation science & strategies
High-conflict communication strategies
Setting boundaries
Problem solving strategies
Personal growth and goal setting
Normalizing family separation
Building emotional awareness
The science behind big feelings
Identifying coping strategies
Assertive communication skills
Healthy relationships
Problem solving strategies
Practicing self-compassion
CHILDREN'S
GROUP TOPICS
Mon-Fri: 8:30-4:30
Family Services of Greater Victoria is located on the traditional and unceded territories of the the Lək̓ʷəŋən and W̱SÁNEĆ Peoples.
We respect all gender
and sexual identities.