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6-Week Family Program

This program focuses on rebuilding family attachment and healthy parenting.

We believe every individual has the power of healing within themselves. 

This program incorporates age-appropriate workshops and activities for the whole family:

  • Communication, emotions
  • Cultural Oppression, lateral violence, addictions
  • Complex trauma
  • Grief and Loss
  • Recovery planning
  • Community games, potlucks, Family Fridays
  • Counselling, healthy coping activities, and Indigenous healing ceremony
  • Parents attend AA/NA, and Circle of Security Parenting Program

We believe in the healing power of the Circle and of community, for we are all interconnected, and

"Connection is the Correction."

Jane Middleton-Moz

Virtues Project

Integrating daily use of the Virtues, we practice positive, strengths-based language and reflections. The goal is to support parents to practice kind communication with their children.

Circle of Security

Our parenting program is based on our Nuu-chah-nulth teachings and the Circle of Security, both of which are strongly influential in building attachment and resilience for parents and children.

Completion Ceremonies - The Butterfly Ceremony

Upon completion, families are guided through this closed event that reflects Nuu-chah-nulth ceremonies held for transitional life phases.

Grad celebrations are held on the last day where clients can welcome their guests to witness. Please contact us for further information.

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Cultural & Spiritual Practices

Our programs incorporate Aboriginal historical perspective, culture and spiritual traditions.
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Family Program Admission Criteria

We primarily offer service to people of First Nations ancestry and persons connected to a First Nations person through a marriage or common-law relationship.
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  • Who We Are
    • Our History
    • Board of Directors
    • Staff Teams
  • Family Sessions
    • Program Philosophy
    • 6-Week Family Sessions
      • Applications, More Info
    • Grandfathers'
    • Other Programs
    • Grandmothers'
    • The Centre
      • Family Housing
      • Toddler Centre
      • Learning Centre (K-12)
      • The Gymnasium
  • Supportive Recovery Program
  • Rebuilding The Circle (RTC)
  • Program Dates
  • FAQ
    • Participant Funding
    • Family
    • Admission
    • Donations
    • BC-wide Treatment Options

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Kackaamin Family Development Centre Head Office

104 – 12600 Trans-Canada Hwy
Ladysmith, BC V9G 1M5

 

Kackaamin Family Development Centre

7830 Beaver Creek Rd
Port Alberni, BC V9Y 8N3

Phone: 250-723-7789
Toll-Free: 1-833-205-6946
Fax: 250-723-5926

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