Registration for the October 2023 Group is Now Complete

Contact Information is now being taking for the next Group

The Next Intake and Group to Start in Winter
January - February 2024

Family Services of Greater Victoria is proud ​to have designed this unique program.
​We are the sole provider of this program for Greater Victoria.
​
Family Services of Greater Victoria is not responsible for any Caught in the Middle programs outside of Greater Victoria (either similar in name or content)

About the program

Caught in the Middle is an 8-week program designed to provide psychoeducation and support for adults who have experienced a separation or divorce and their children aged 7-12.
The program runs three times a year, in the Winter (Feb-Mar), Spring (May-Jun) and Fall (Oct-Nov). Sessions are one hour long and take place once a week. The day of the week changes from cohort to cohort, but the in-person groups are always held from 5:30-6:30 PM.
​Caught in the Middle is delivered both online via Zoom and in person at our office
Parents:
  • should be separated at least 6 months
  • ​can attend without a child
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Parents look at:
  • Introductions & Program Overview
  • Children & Divorce
  • Child Development
  • Managing Emotions
  • Communication Skills
  • Boundaries
  • Problem Solving
  • Values and Self-Care
Children:
  • ages 7 - 12 years
  • must attend with a parent*
    ​*if both parents are interested, they would attend separate intakes and groups
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Children look at:
  • All Families are Different
  • Feeling Feelings
  • Big Feelings and the Brain
  • Coping Skills Toolbox
  • The Power of Words
  • Healthy Relationships
  • Solving Problems
  • Amazing Me

Considerations

  • If both parents are interested in taking the program, only one parent can register per group
  • If a parent does not have the child(ren) every week, then arrangements will need to be made to bring the children to the program on the "off" week(s)
  • Permission is not necessary from the other parent to register a child, but we do require  that the other parent be notified
  • Parents can still attend the program without their child(ren)
  • The program is designed for Parents (Step-parents may be able to participate only under special circumstances)
  • Children do need to be at least 7 years old (we find that child under 7 do not have the stamina to do the program)
  • As well, the children do age appropriate activities - children over 12 years old will find the program to "immature" for them - we have individual counselling for children over 12 years.

Intake process

  • Please contact the office anytime from Monday to Friday between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM at 250-386-4331
  • Your info will be placed the list for the next cohort.
  • You will receive email communication with the exact dates and times of the program and access to an online intake form approximately three weeks prior to the starting date.
**Caught in the Middle is a Voluntary program, and does NOT meet the needs of all families that inquire - and this OK
We have individual counselling/therapy for families who's needs can't be met with Caught in the Middle**

Schedule

Both The Group Intake and the Program run from 5:30pm to 6:30pm (1 hour in duration)
Groups will take a break on Holidays(including Halloween)
Season
Day of the Week
Target Dates
​(5:30pm - 6:30pm)
Fall
TBA
October - November 2023
Winter
TBA
January - February 2024
Spring
TBA
May - June 2023

Fees

Effective August 01st, 2018 the cost of the program itself  is sliding-scale fee based on Annual Income.  It goes from:
  • $100 per adult and $100 per child if the Annual Income is less than $25,000
  • up to $250 per adult and $250 per child if the Annual Income is greater than $75,000
​*Group fees are due in full within 2 business days of being accepted in to the program
(we accept cash, debit or cheque in person, or credit card payment over the phone or in person or email transfer)

Funders

Caught in the Middle is partially funded by the following:
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Community Gaming Grant