Real Strength, Real Change
Connection builds real strength. This initiative supports boys and men understand their emotions, build healthy relationships, and develop strength through connections.
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50% of Men Feel Socially Isolated
You are not alone. Feeling disconnected is more common than you think and you're not the only one. There are simple ways to start reconnecting, even if it’s just one small step:
- 1-on-1 support with someone who understands
- Casual men's support groups with no pressure to talk
- A quick message to someone you trust
- Reaching out to us. We're here when you're ready.
We Have The Tools
Our men's program coordinator is available to meet one-on-one in a supportive, respectful, safe space to connect you to information, resources, or referrals for:
- Anger and emotional regulation
- Family stress or relationship issues
- Mental health
- Community connection
Reach out to Nick at nick@changing-ways.ca or 780-672-2833 or contact our office at 587-844-6811 or email info@changing-ways.ca.
Solid Ground
A monthly support group for men navigating life's challenges, relationships, and personal growth. In this group, participants will:
- Learn tools for stress, anger, and relationship struggles
- Build healthier communication habits
- Connect with other men on similar journeys
To register contact Nick at nick@changing-ways.ca or 780-672-2833.
Group Programs
Our programs teach these skills to help you reach your full potential.
Anger Management
Gives you clear, practical tools to recognize anger early, regulate it, and channel it productively.
Choices For Men
Addresses intimate partner violence at an early stage, promoting healing and resilience.
Tough Truths
Boys today face serious challenges that many don’t talk about. Over 60% of teenage boys say they would be embarrassed to seek help for mental health related issues.1 Boys aged 10-14 are also 2.5x more likely to die by suicide than girls the same age.2
We Can Change
Evidence shows that early support leads to better outcomes. For example, mental health interventions before age 12 have been shown to reduce3:
- Later violent behavior by 50%
- Substance use by 40%
Below are ways we are working towards creating better outcomes for boys.
1. Mental Health Foundation (UK), 2018
2. Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA)
3. World Health Organization; Center on the Developing Child, Harvard University
What Boys Need
We focus on helping boys grow by meeting their core needs. The Circle of Courage model highlights four essentials for healthy development:
Feeling loved, accepted, and part of the group.
Building confidence through learning and achievement.
Developing responsibility and making choices.
Developing responsibility and making choices.
Real Tools, Real Growth
Through our programs boys can change their life path.
- Understanding emotions
- Navigating feelings
- Asking for help
- Healthy relationships
- Real talk, not lectures
- Safe spaces to open up
- Peer connection
Group Programs
We offer many programs that support boys reach their full potential.
- Momentum For Boys**
- Youth Anger Management*
- HEROES*
- Taming Worry Dragons*
*Program may be open to both boys and girls.
**Available through local schools only.
One-On-One Support
Gives boys a consistent, pressure-free space to talk, be real, and build tools they need to navigate life's challenges.
When needed, it’s can be a next step to helping youth connect with the programs or supports that match their goals.
Contact Nick at nick@changing-ways.ca or 780-672-2833.
We accept referrals from community agencies. Download this form and submit it to us at info@changing-ways.ca.
Workshops
Single-session workshops designed to spark real, honest conversations, each created for a different perspective and experience:
Boys
Activity-based and fun, with teaching moments around emotional regulation, healthy masculinity, consent, boundaries, and asking for help.
Boys & Male Mentor
Designed to evoke a sense of connection between boys and their mentor. Builds emotional literacy, normalizes emotions, and models consent and healthy masculinity.
Raising Boys
Explores boys' mental health and the influences around them, including the manosphere, the man box, and the stigma that can stand in the way of support.
To learn more about how you can get involved with these workshops contact Nick at nick@changing-ways.ca or 780-672-2833.
FAQs
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Currently all programs and services are offered for free, thanks to various grants.