Preventative Education Program
The Preventative Education and Awareness program strives to break the cycle of abuse by providing:
Education and awareness for youth in schools
Presentations for the public
Healthy Connection Group
School Presentations
Our Preventative Education School Program is an evidence-based, interactive approach designed to help break the Intergenerational Cycle of Violence at an earlier age by raising awareness as to what bullying entails and how to stand up to it, teaching friendship and empathy to help foster kinder/safer school environments, and helping teens identify healthy relationships/relationship red flags in addition to teaching strategies to improve one's self-esteem to empower youth to make healthier relationship choices.
Please note, these presentations can also be modified and presented to various Youth Groups or at applicable Conferences. Talk to our staff if interested.
To learn more or to book any of these presentations, please contact schools@rowanhouse.ca or call 403-652-3311.
Public Presentations
Rowan House Society is happy to provide 30-60 minute public presentations to agencies, businesses and other community groups looking to expand their knowledge and understanding of domestic violence and abuse and how to recognize it, to better support the individuals they work with, their colleagues or friends.
Topics:
About Rowan House Society and the Services Available
Understanding Abuse and How to Support Someone Experiencing
Developing Healthy Relationships and Recognizing Abuse
Safety Planning and Leaving Abuse
Domestic Violence in the Workplace
Please note, domestic violence and abuse may affect your business or organization in unique ways. We are happy to tailor our presentations to best suit your needs and time allotment.
You can also find us at our purple tent/information booth at various community events throughout the year. Stop by and say hi!
To learn more or to book any of these presentations, please contact the Community Engagement team at gopurple@rowanhouse.ca.
Our Preventative Education Program is made possible by funding from the Government of Alberta, Family and Community Support Services of Okotoks, High River, Foothills County, Diamond Valley and Claresholm.
Healthy Connection Groups
Love shouldn’t hurt, and you are not alone. No matter what you may have been told in the past or have been led to believe, everyone deserves safe and empowering relationships. If your relationship feels unhealthy, abusive or “off"; if you’re in need of understanding, support or information - this free, six-week Healthy Relationship education and support group may be for you.
The following topics will be covered:
Healthy Relationships
Domestic Abuse and the Cycle of Abuse
Effects of Abuse and Coping Skills
Effects of Abuse on Children
Self-Esteem and Healthy Boundaries
Safety Planning and Moving Forward
Our Healthy Relationships Groups run in person. Snacks and child care will be provided. Register for upcoming dates in 2024/25:
Okotoks (Wednesdays) - 6-8pm
January 15 - February 12, 2025
May 7 - June 11, 2025
High River (Wednesdays) - 6-8pm
November 6 - December 11, 2024
March 12 - April 16, 2025
Diamond Valley (Fridays) - 9:30-11:30am
October 18 - November 22, 2024
Vulcan (Tuesdays) - 9:30-11:30am
April 1 - May 6, 2025
Nanton (Tuesdays) - 10:30am-12:30pm
November 12 - December 17, 2024
May 13 - June 17, 2025
If you’re interested in attending, please fill out the registration form below or call 403-652-3311.
* please note, Healthy Relationship groups are for women, 18+
Group Registration Form
Our Preventative Education Program is made possible by funding from the Government of Alberta, Family and Community Support Services of Okotoks, High River, Foothills County, Diamond Valley and Claresholm.
Please note, from time to time, our form has technical difficulties. If you’ve registered for a group and don’t hear back from a member of our staff in a week, please call 403-652-3311. Sorry for any inconvenience.
