Connect For All Families

Connect for All Families is a 10-week program with weekly 90-minute sessions. Each week, parents and caregivers explore a new idea about attachment and parenting—how children build trust and feel safe and supported in their relationships. Ideas are introduced one step at a time, with time to reflect and discuss together. Through role-plays and practical exercises, participants explore how these ideas apply to everyday family life and practise new ways of responding to and connecting with their children.

Connect is offered in person and online (eConnect) across Canada, depending on local availability. More recently, Connect for All Families has also been adapted to support adoptive parents.

eConnect

eConnect Online is an online version of Connect, built on the strong research evidence behind the widely offered in-person program.

Using a secure video platform, parents and caregivers from different locations join group facilitators and other caregivers for interactive sessions. Together, they explore how to strengthen their relationships with their children and practise applying attachment principles to everyday family challenges.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Any device that can install Zoom/Teams can be used. These devices may include:

    • A computer

    • A laptop or Chromebook

    • A tablet

    • A phone

    For the best group experience, we recommend you use a desktop computer or laptop because you will be viewing group materials such as flip charts, or watching role-plays on the screen.

  • Depending on the hosting agency, eConnect may be hosted on Zoom or Teams. The group facilitators will be able to provide you with more information on the specific platform they use, how to join the group, and other useful information about the group.

  • To find an eConnect group in Canada, you can go to our Find a Group page and select “Online” under Format. This option will allow you to view all available online groups. Once you find a suitable group, simply contact the group facilitators via email using the email address listed.

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Informational infographic about eConnect Online, an adaptation addressing challenges faced by teens and families during COVID-19, emphasizing virtual parent groups, attachment security, and mental health support.