About the Program
This is not counselling by professional counsellors or psychologists. It is led by carefully screened facilitators trained in implementing the program properly, managing behaviour, and following our Participant Protection Plan to ensure a safe and supportive environment for all Participants.
We welcome families of all faiths
HomeBuilders incorporates a variety of play-therapy tools, including games, songs, stories, and hands-on learning activities to help Participants develop and apply healthy coping strategies. Active participation from both the parent and child is key to getting the most out of the program.
Parents attend a separate class where they receive practical tools to support their children at home. Each week, parents are given homework with activities designed to reinforce the lessons through family interaction.
The curriculum integrates a Christian-faith based component each lesson, emphasizing to each child that God is present with them through tough times, equipping them and emboldening them as they learn to utilize the coping tools taught in each lesson. Our materials include Christian music, Bible stories, and prayer, all presented in a non-coercive manner. While we welcome families of all faiths, the program offers lessons from a Christian worldview.
HomeBuilders was developed by skilled professionals with extensive experience in child development, physical literacy, and supporting children through the grief associated with divorce or separation.
Classes are held in group settings rather than one-on-one, giving children the opportunity to connect with peers who are going through similar experiences.