Caring Fathers Program
subject:
Caring Fathers
Length:
8-10 sessions
Effort:
45-60 min/session
Duration:
1-2 months
Counselling:
One-on-one
Language:
English
Legal:
NA
Certificate:
Completion Report
Fees:
Negotiable, average $150 per session (including taxes) + $60 report fee
Caring Fathers Counselling: A Path to Healing Together
Caring Fathers is a specialized program that helps fathers improve their relationships with their children and develop parenting skills. Each participant attends an individual information session before attending the 8-session program. For clients who do not need to complete the entire counselling program, single session therapy (SST) is available. The cost is $150 per session, and more sessions can be arranged as needed. Please note, this is not the same as the 17-week Caring Dads’ Program.
The Report of Completion is only issued once fees are paid in full.
How Caring Fathers Counselling Works
Program Overview
The Caring Fathers’ Program/ Caring Parenting Program consists of eight (8) individual psychological counselling sessions designed to help fathers/dads develop better parenting skills.
During these sessions, the client will explore different parenting styles, ways to build a more caring relationship with their child/teenager, and effective ways to deal with conflict. Each session is approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour, and the program usually lasts 2 to 3 months. Some of these sessions may also be completed over the telephone.
The program can also be completed within a shorter time period. It meets the requirements of the Ontario Court System.
About the Program
The Caring Fathers’ Program is a specialized initiative to help fathers improve their relationships with their children and develop better parenting skills. Each participant will attend an individual information session before the 8-session program.
Some examples of the topics covered include the following:
- Who is a caring father?
- Building a caring relationship with your child/teenager
- Maintaining a relationship with your child/teenager after a separation or divorce
- Effective parenting skills (communication, negotiation, emotional support, respectful discipline)
- Conflict resolution (spousal and child/teen issues)
- Dealing with legal matters
- Using encouragement and praise to foster a healthy relationship
- Communication skills and mindfulness parenting
- Self-care (mindfulness living, dealing with stress, goal setting)
- Review of the above
If requested, the applicant will receive a letter and/or certificate of completion after the successful completion of the Caring Fathers’ Program. The Ontario Court System accepts this certification.
