Family, Care Giver &
Professional Support Programs

While temper tantrums are part and parcel of the growing-up developmental process, for many reasons, some children and youth can experience intense emotional reactions (at any age) that leave adults bewildered, triggered, frustrated, or questioning what to do. Often, typical strategies do not seem to have an effect and in many cases, make the situation worse. This workshop will explore the roots of aggression, how self-control and impulse control are developed and how we can assist the developmental process

This video course has been developed by internationally renowned developmental psychologist Dr. Gordon Neufeld, a best-selling and award-winning author. His revolutionary yet scientific approach turns parenting right-side-up, restoring natural intuition to parenting and putting parents back in the driver`s seat. His book, Hold On To Your Kids is causing an international stir and is now available in eight languages. This video course takes the best that science has to offer and renders it readily accessible to parents and care providers of children of all ages. Dr. Neufeld’s approach has won powerful endorsements from such luminaries as Dr. Daniel Siegel, Dr. Mary Pipher, Raffi, Dr. Peter Levine and Robert Bly.

If you are concerned about or can see that your child is struggling with letter sounds and recognizing common words, come and find out how you can identify and support learning without an official diagnosis. Strategies for engaging children in the knowledge of language will be shared with you. These approaches are fun, “tried and true”, and involve all the senses. We will share movement, games, and tactile (touch) ways to encourage children to explore and enjoy reading and writing.

Raising children is challenging enough without the often contradictory and anxiety-provoking, information about attention challenges. This workshop will provide the opportunity to deepen their understanding of how attention and self-regulation are achieved, the challenges that can arise, and how we can assist the process.

Our objective is to provide parents with the opportunity to:

• Share their concerns and triumphs
• Connect with others experiencing similar challenges
• Deepen their understanding of attention challenges
• Understand how parents can positively influence their child’s behavior and resilience.

Join us for an introductory discussion to make sense of the reactions we face in relationship with our children’s counter-will and to find ways to support healthy development. Further opportunities to explore this important dynamic will be offered to those interested.

The Mentoring Project is a collaboration between LDABC The Learning Curve and Victoria Child Care Resource and Referral (VCCRR). With funding, input, and support provided by VCCRR, our Project offers mentorship, professional development, parent workshops, and consultation services to Child Care Providers and families. Our focus is to bridge sound developmental science and theory with healthy childcare practices to ensure the health and well-being of children in our care.

Services include:

1. Professional Development Workshops
2. Outreach Consultation to Preschools and Early Childhood Centers
3. If you have concerns regarding a child’s behavior or learning, we are available for virtual or onsite consultations and observations. Please contact outreach@ldasvi.bc.ca COST: Free of charge. Funding provided by VCCRR.
4. Parent and Caregiver Consultations
   If you are concerned with your child’s development, consultations can be scheduled when convenient. Every Thursday. In-person or online options are available between 3 and 8 pm. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, please contact outreach@ldasvi.bc.ca to schedule a virtual or in person sessions.

Are you concerned about your child’s social skills? You are not alone! Concerns regarding a child’s social skills are in the top 5 calls out of 2500 inquiries per year to our centre. We have facilitated social skills groups for children and youth for over 20 years and now limit the practice based on experience and backed by science.  We will discuss how social skills are developed to bring new insight into how parents and care providers can facilitate social development.