Are you looking for ways to strengthen your relationship with your teen, and at the same time, honour their growth towards adulthood? Parents Together groups offer support, information and skill development for parents of teens. Our program is well established, serving BC parents for over 20 years, and is constantly evolving to support the needs of contemporary parents. The program offers support and encouragement from other parents who really understand. Parents are expected to respect the confidentiality of other participants.

• Parents Together groups meet weekly in two locations: Esquimalt and West Shore in the evening.
• Groups follow a structured meeting plan which includes discussing ideas and planning for change. The emphasis is on sharing, supporting and problem solving.
• Groups do not criticize or judge. Parents Together will offer you a new way to look at your situation, teach you new skills to solve problems at your own rate, and offer you support and encouragement to follow through on your plans for change.
• Parents Together is based on the concepts developed by Dr’s Robert and Jean Bayard in their book “How to Deal with your Acting Up Teenager”. The book may be purchased from your local bookseller or through the Boys & Girls Club Services of Greater Victoria.
• Meetings run from 12-14 weeks and parents are welcome to participate longer in Parents Together until they feel satisfied their needs have been met.

• Do you sometimes or frequently feel discouraged in your parenting of your teen?
• Do you worry about the choices your teen is making regarding use of substances, friends, activities, communicating, breaking the law, curfews, where to live, computer use, etc?
• Is your teen’s attitude towards school, siblings, family/friends, you... causing concern?

• Call (250) 474-6468 and program staff will respond to your query as soon as possible.
• All new parents must attend an orientation session where they will find out more about the program's philosophy and structure.
• After attending three regular sessions you may decide to join Parents Together. The yearly membership fee is $20 per person or $30 per couple.

Jan Townsend, Program Coordinator
(250) 474-6468
Email: jtownsend@bgcvic.org

Tara Nargang, Program Facilitator
(250) 474-6468
Email: tnargang@bgcvic.org

Provincial website:  www.boysandgirlsclubsbc.ca
National website:  www.bgccan.com