A collaborative parenting circle for connection, regulation, and family support by Counselling for All and Balance and Thrive
Community designed with senior's well-being and quality of life in mind.
Parenting can be deeply meaningful—and at times overwhelming.
You may find yourself reacting in the moment, feeling unsure how to respond, or wanting to show up differently for your child.
This connection circle offers a supportive space to understand what’s happening beneath behaviour, for both you and your child, and how to respond with more clarity, confidence, and connection.
This is not a lecture or a passive workshop.
It is a collaborative, guided connection circle that brings together two complementary approaches:
Together, this allows you to:
This program supports both parent and child together.
Rather than focusing only on parenting strategies, this circle brings:
This dual approach creates space for more meaningful, lasting change within the family.
This program is grounded in neuroscience, attachment, and trauma-informed care.
You will learn how:
Each session blends short teaching with hands-on, experiential learning for both parents and children.
You won’t just learn concepts—you will:
This circle is designed for:
FACILITATOR
I started this support group when I recognized that I needed a colleague and a friend in one person. Therapist is not the same as a friend and a friend cannot be a therapist. So, why not make friends who are therapists and support each other through challenges, celebrating glimmers and showing shimmers.
Learn more about Mobina through her website.
Let's break down the details!
from 11AM to 1PM
at Suite 106 - 298 Reeves St., Port Hawkesbury, NS
Each session is approximately 2 hours and includes:
There is no pressure to share. You are welcome to participate in a way that feels right for you.
By the end of the program, many participants begin to:
Each circle is unique. This circle will have:
WEEK 1: Reframing Behaviour Through a Trauma Lens
Theme: Understanding what’s beneath behaviour
WEEK 2: Understanding the Nervous System
Theme: Recognizing emotional and stress states
WEEK 3: Co-Regulation & Responding to Big Emotions
Theme: Supporting your child in the moment
WEEK 4: Everyday Regulation & Integration
Theme: Building sustainable tools for daily life
This circle brings together both parent and child perspectives—supporting the whole family, not just one part of the system.
Mobina Hasan
Registered Social Worker, Trauma-Informed Practitioner, and Founder of Counselling for All
Mobina supports parents and caregivers in understanding emotional patterns, regulation, and how to respond with greater clarity and confidence.
Monica Boyd
MSW, RSW, RECE
Clinical Specialist (Provisional)
Play Therapy Intern
Founder of Balance and Thrive
With over 20 years of experience supporting children and families, Monica’s work focuses on helping children express, process, and make sense of their world through play, while supporting caregivers in building stronger, more connected relationships .
Her approach is trauma-informed, attachment-based, and developmentally responsive—supporting both the child and the family system as a whole.
Learn more at balanceandthrive.ca
This Connection Circle combines guided learning with hands-on, experiential activities to support real-life parenting situations.
Activities are not passive or lecture-based. They are designed to help you understand, practice, and apply what you’re learning.
Gatherings may include:
Co-regulation and grounding practices
Learning how to use breath, tone, posture, and presence to support both yourself and your child in moments of stress.
Integration and closing reflection
Ending each session with clarity on what you’re taking with you and how to apply it in real life.
Building a personalized regulation plan
Creating simple, practical tools you can use at home in everyday situations.
Reflective check-ins (play-based)
Simple activities such as sandtray or symbolic expression to help you reflect on your parenting experience in a safe, non-verbal way.
Play therapy–informed activities
Using objects, figures, or scenarios to explore behaviour, emotions, and relationships in a more accessible and less overwhelming way.
Real-life roleplay and scenario practice
Practicing how to respond to situations like meltdowns, withdrawal, or resistance—with guidance and feedback.
Small group reflection and shared learning
Hearing from other parents, gaining perspective, and realizing you are not alone in your experience.
Connection Circle is designed to feel flexible and responsive. As relationships form, participants often help shape what the gatherings look like over time.
Is this a parenting class or therapy session?
No. This is not therapy or a lecture-based class.
It’s a guided connection circle where you can learn, reflect, and explore real-life parenting experiences in a supportive, non-judgmental space.
Will I be told what I’m doing wrong as a parent?
Not at all.
This space is not about criticism or “perfect parenting.” It’s about understanding what’s happening beneath behaviour and feeling more supported in how you respond.
What if I feel overwhelmed or emotional?
That’s completely okay.
Parenting can bring up a lot, and this space is designed to support you gently. You are always in control of how much you share.
Do I have to talk about my personal experiences?
Only if you choose to.
Many participants simply listen and reflect. You are welcome to participate in whatever way feels right for you.
Will I actually learn something I can use at home?
Yes.
This circle includes practical tools and real-life strategies you can apply in everyday parenting moments—not just ideas or theory.
I’m not very outgoing. Is this still for me?
Yes.
Connection Circle is designed to feel calm and accessible. There is no pressure to speak, perform, or engage in a certain way.
What if my child’s behaviour feels really challenging?
You’re not alone.This space is designed to help you better understand those moments and feel more supported in how you respond.
If you are interested in learning more, participating, or sharing this opportunity with someone you know, we invite you to get in touch.
©2026 Counselling for All is a service name of Chisti and Hasan Foundation.
