Monarch
Child and Family Counselling
Call or Text: 250-550-1101
Attending counselling is a major step in preparing yourself and your family for change. Here are a variety of supports offered by Monarch and other agencies.
Child and Family Resources
Website Resources
Provincial information resource which gives excellent resources for parents and caregivers, youth and young adults.
Kelty provides free teleconference or in person education series typically from 12-1pm on scheduled days. For details check the website.
Interactive website for children to help relate to, cope and learn about cancer when a loved one is affected.
A downloadable 16 page colouring book for children. This book uses storytelling and colouring to help children relate to and learn about cancer treatment.
Kids Wellness Camp - Summer 2024
Autism Community Training is an information and referral service that supports individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their families across British Columbia.
Parenting Group
Connecting the Dots. Connecting with Self and Family
Come join Jennifer and Victoria in a four session parenting group.
Next group to TBA
- Small 8 member group of parents only
- Build parenting skills or enhance existing ones
- Build connection with yourself and your family
- Recharge!
- Weekly Mindfulness practices to rewire your nervous system
- Supportive, interactive group
To register please, email, text or call
Refresher sessions are available for past group members. Contact Jennifer for more information.
Come join a caregiver’s lunch ‘n learn series that provides strategies, support, and perspective. This series is loaded with practical advice in a caring atmosphere.
Drops-Ins are welcome
Sign up for one or for them all!
30 minute information sharing webinar with a 30 minute of Q&A.
Topics:
Coping with anxiety (All ages)
Homework struggles
(For caregivers with children ages 5-10 years of age)
Parent child conflict (All ages)
Connecting with disconnected tweens and teens
Choose a week or choose them all!
Time: 12pm sharp!
Cost: FREE
Call or text to register: 250-550-1101
Free Lunch 'n Learn 30 minute webinar series for caregivers
Coming Soon - Fall 2024
This morning only camp is suited for children that are shy to discuss feelings, struggling with mild to moderate anxiety but are ready to take action. All kids are welcome! Note this is a small private group for children (max. 4 participants).
This first two days focus on understanding anxiety while customizing it to the individual’s experience. The last two days are on developing skills to manage and feel better about anxiety. Questions? Call/text 250-550-1101
Day 1 - PLAY Understanding concepts: interoception, learning warning signs and systems in your body.
Day 2 - EXPERIMENT Building awareness to anxiety and using experiments to understand your anxiety
Day 3 - CONTAIN Anxiety has a time and place. Explore what works for you: contain it, limit it, and calm it.
Day 4 - SKILLS “Whatcha going do when it comes for you?”
Customize coping skills and celebrating successes!
Date: March 25th- 28th
Time: 9am-12pm
Ages: 7-10
Cost $300 (tax exempted)
Autism and FNHA funding accepted.
Open House Playdate!! TBA
Children and families are welcome to stop by and check out Monarch's newest location in the heart of downtown Penticton. A location that holds space for children and youth and caregivers to explore, in and outdoors.
Come for a tour, take in the experience and connect with families.
Free 30 minute parenting workshop
Date: TBA in 2024!
Stay connected by call/text the office if you have any inquiries
