Renaissance

The goal of this program is to significantly reduce the abusive behaviour of adult males in intimate relationships. Alberta Health became ongoing funders of the program in November 1992 which enabled the program to offer five-16 week psycho/educational therapy groups on an annual basis. This allows us to serve up to 60 men and their partners yearly. The groups are interventive and preventive in nature and deal with both the perpetrator and their victims of abuse in an attempt to disrupt the cyclical effects that it can have.

Renaissance Follow-Up

Follow up sessions are held throughout the year for those men completing the program to follow their progress and offer continuing support.

Nexus

 The Nexus program is designed to address the needs of women who have been abused and/or are abusive in intimate relationships. The format is a combination of group therapy and educational information. Sessions are facilitated by a qualified professional. Participants meet for one night per week for two hours. The program is 9 weeks in length.

Nexus Follow-Up

Follow up sessions are held throughout the year for those women completing the program to follow their progress and offer continuing support.

Live & Learn

The Live and Learn program is designed to address the needs of children ages 6 –11 who have witnessed abuse in the family system. At least one parent/guardian must have attended one of the John Howard programs for domestic abuse/anger management. The program is 8 weeks in length. Children meet for 1 ½ hours once a week.

Couples Enrichment

The Couples Enrichment program has been designed as a follow-up program for Renaissance and Nexus participants. The focus of “Couples Enrichment” is building positive relationships by learning and using skills in self-assessment and communication. Although partners attend the program as a couple, a strong theme is personal development for each individual participant.