Programs & Services by George Jeffrey Children's Centre

💻Hybrid (Thunder Bay)
Location:Thunder Bay
Who is Eligible:

The workshop and consultations can be attended in person in Thunder Bay or virtually for families who live in the District.

For help with:
  • Behaviour
  • Caregiver Training
  • Consultation
  • Reinforcement
  • Resilience
  • Toileting
Provider:George Jeffrey Children's Centre

This workshop is designed to support caregivers to prepare children to develop healthy responses to limits and boundaries in response to being denied access to an item or activity. Caregivers will be taught techniques that will foster resilience and while encouraging their child to be able to accept "no".

💻Hybrid (Thunder Bay)
Location:Thunder Bay
Who is Eligible:

The workshop and consultations can be attended in person in Thunder Bay or virtually for families who live in the District.

For help with:
  • Caregiver Training
  • Consultation
  • Reinforcement
Provider:George Jeffrey Children's Centre

This program uses a collaborative model to provide participants with the tools they need to support their children in trying new foods while limiting problem behaviours or emotional responses during meal time. Individualized sessions are offered to address specific behaviours that may be impacting a child's willingness to eat a variety of foods.

In-person
Location:Thunder Bay
Who is Eligible:

The workshop and consultations can be attended in person in Thunder Bay.

For help with:
  • Behaviour Prevention
  • Caregiver Training
  • Consultation
  • Emotional Regulation
Provider:George Jeffrey Children's Centre

This program uses a collaborative approach to provide caregivers with the tools they need to prevent challenging behaviours from worsening. Participants will also be equipped with the skills needed to support their children to develop communication and coping strategies in the home environment.

In-person
Location:Thunder Bay
Who is Eligible:

The workshop and consultations can be attended in person in Thunder Bay.

For help with:
  • Behaviour Prevention
  • Caregiver Training
  • Consultation
  • Emotional Regulation
Provider:George Jeffrey Children's Centre

This program uses a collaborative approach to provide caregivers with the tools they need to prevent challenging behaviours from worsening. Participants will also be equipped with the skills needed to support their children to develop communication and coping strategies in the home environment.

In-person
Location:Thunder Bay
Who is Eligible:

The workshop and consultations can be attended in person in Thunder Bay.

For help with:
  • Behaviour Prevention
  • Caregiver Training
  • Consultation
  • Emotional Regulation
Provider:George Jeffrey Children's Centre

This program uses a collaborative approach to provide caregivers with the tools they need to prevent challenging behaviours from worsening. Participants will also be equipped with the skills needed to support their children to develop communication and coping strategies in the home environment.

💻Hybrid (Thunder Bay)
Location:Thunder Bay
Who is Eligible:

The workshop and consultations can be attended in person in Thunder Bay or virtually for families who live in the District.

For help with:
  • Caregiver Training
  • Consultation
  • Daily Living Skills
  • Toileting
Provider:George Jeffrey Children's Centre

This workshop is designed to provide caregivers with the tools they need to support their young child on the journey to toileting success. Beginning with a group-based workshop that will empower caregivers with the foundational skills they need to get started, families will then have the opportunity to meet with an instructor therapist and a behaviour analyst on an individual basis to ask specific questions about how their child is progressing. By the end of the program, caregivers will understand how a consistent approach, visual cues and positive reinforcement can be used to foster routines to enable their child to succeed.

💻Hybrid (Thunder Bay)
Location:Thunder Bay
Who is Eligible:

The workshop and consultations can be attended in person in Thunder Bay or virtually for families who live in the District.

For help with:
  • Applied Behaviour Analysis
  • Caregiver Training
  • Consultation
  • Picky Eaters
  • Reinforcement
Provider:George Jeffrey Children's Centre

Using strategies grounded in Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), the workshop focuses on helping caregivers gradually expand their child’s acceptance of new foods while reducing stress and challenging behaviours during mealtimes. Topics include creating positive mealtime routines, introducing new foods gradually, reducing mealtime pressure, and using reinforcement to support progress. Caregivers will practice strategies at home between sessions and collect simple information about their child’s responses to new foods in order to guide coaching and adjustments to the plan.

💻Hybrid (Thunder Bay)
Location:Thunder Bay
Who is Eligible:

The workshop and consultations can be attended in person in Thunder Bay or virtually for families who live in the District.

For help with:
  • Applied Behaviour Analysis
  • Caregiver Training
  • Consultation
  • Toileting
Provider:George Jeffrey Children's Centre

Using strategies grounded in Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) this workshop is designed to support caregivers in teaching toileting skills to their child. The program begins with a group information session where caregivers learn the foundational steps involved in toilet training, including building readiness skills, establishing consistent routines, using visual supports, and applying reinforcement strategies to support success. Caregivers will receive a pre-readiness skills checklist to help determine whether their child is ready to begin active toilet training or whether early steps such as pairing the bathroom environment and increasing sitting tolerance should be prioritized. Caregivers will implement strategies at home and participate in a series of individual consultation sessions with the facilitator to review their child’s progress, problem-solve challenges, and receive individualized guidance.

Virtual
Location:Thunder Bay
Who is Eligible:

Caregivers only.

For help with:
  • Behaviour
  • Communication
  • Social Skills
  • Webinar
Provider:George Jeffrey Children's Centre

This workshop is designed to provide caregivers with a supportive introduction to autism and how it may influence their child’s everyday experiences. Caregivers will learn about common characteristics of autism, including differences in communication, social interaction, and behaviour, while emphasizing a strengths-based perspective that recognizes each child’s unique abilities, interests, and ways of engaging with the world. Caregivers will also be introduced to the idea that behaviour communicates important information about a child’s needs. By the end of the webinar, caregivers will have a clearer understanding of common characteristics of autism and will feel more confident observing their child’s behaviour, recognizing that behaviour can communicate needs, and beginning to notice patterns that may help them better support their child.

💻Hybrid (Thunder Bay)
Location:Thunder Bay
Who is Eligible:

Caregivers only

For help with:
  • Applied Behaviour Analysis
  • Consultation
  • Webinar
Provider:George Jeffrey Children's Centre

This workshop provides caregivers with an introduction to the foundational principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) and how these strategies can support their child’s learning and development in everyday life. In a group-based session, caregivers will learn key ABA concepts including reinforcement, prompting, breaking skills into smaller steps, and the ABCs of behaviour (Antecedent, Behaviour, Consequence). Caregivers will also learn about the characteristics of quality ABA services and discuss questions to consider when seeking support from service providers. By the end of the program, caregivers will have an increased understanding of ABA principles and will feel more confident identifying patterns in behaviour and opportunities to support their child’s learning and positive behaviour at home.

💻Hybrid (Thunder Bay)
Location:Thunder Bay
Who is Eligible:

Children should be between 18 months and 10 years (developmental age) in order to participate

Caregivers only for webinar/workshop followed by caregiver and child for coaching sessions.

For help with:
  • Caregiver Training
  • Coaching
  • Reinforcement
  • Social Skills
Provider:George Jeffrey Children's Centre

This workshop provides caregivers with strategies to strengthen connection and engagement with their child through positive interactions. Participants will explore the concept of pairing, which involves building trust by associating caregivers with enjoyable activities and experiences. Families will learn how to follow their child’s lead in play, identify preferred activities, and create fun, motivating interactions that encourage participation and cooperation. Through discussion and guided examples, caregivers will explore ways to increase shared attention, reduce power struggles, and build positive routines. This workshop focuses on creating meaningful, enjoyable moments that strengthen relationships and make learning easier. By the end of the program, families will have practical strategies for increasing engagement, encouraging interaction, and building a positive foundation for communication and skill development.

💻Hybrid (Thunder Bay)
Location:Thunder Bay
Who is Eligible:

Caregivers only for webinar/workshop followed by caregiver and child for coaching sessions.

For help with:
  • Caregiver Training
  • Coaching
  • Reinforcement
  • Skill Building
Provider:George Jeffrey Children's Centre

This two-part workshop provides caregivers with practical strategies to help their child learn new skills and participate more successfully in everyday routines. Participants will explore how clear communication, motivation, and supportive teaching strategies can create more effective learning opportunities at home. Caregivers will learn how to give clear and effective instructions by gaining their child’s attention, using simple language, and breaking tasks into manageable steps. The workshop will also introduce how reinforcement can increase motivation and encourage cooperation during learning activities. In addition, caregivers will explore how prompts and supports can help children practice new skills while reducing frustration. Strategies for gradually fading prompts to support independence will also be discussed. Through discussion and practical examples, caregivers will learn how these strategies can be incorporated into daily routines, play, and everyday activities. By the end of the program, caregivers will have practical tools to support learning, increase cooperation, and promote skill development in natural home and community settings.

💻Hybrid (Thunder Bay)
Location:Thunder Bay
Who is Eligible:

This service is not intended for concerns regarding severe challenging behaviour (ie. high rates of aggression or self-injurious behaviour) appropriate for Urgent Response Services.

Families can attend one of GJCC’s locations for virtual consultations with RBA if they do not have access to technology.

For help with:
  • Behaviour
  • Caregiver Training
  • Coaching
  • Skill Building
Provider:George Jeffrey Children's Centre

This two-part workshop provides caregivers with better understanding why behaviours occur and how to respond in supportive and effective ways. Participants will explore the idea that behaviour often communicates a need and that understanding the reasons behind behaviour can help guide helpful responses. Caregivers will learn about how behaviours can serve different functions, such as gaining attention, accessing preferred items or activities, avoiding difficult tasks, or meeting sensory needs and how patterns may develop across different situations. Caregivers will also learn simple ways to observe behaviour and identify possible triggers and patterns, preventive strategies to help prevent challenging behaviour, and ways to promote positive skill development to teach their children alternate ways to meet their needs. By the end of the program, families will have practical tools to better understand behaviour patterns and support positive behaviour and skill development at home.

💻Hybrid (Thunder Bay)
Location:Thunder Bay
Who is Eligible:

This service is not intended for children under 18 months.

Caregivers only for workshops. Caregiver and child attend coaching.

For help with:
  • Caregiver Training
  • Coaching
  • Daily Living Skills
  • Life Skills
Provider:George Jeffrey Children's Centre

This two-part workshop provides caregivers with better understanding why behaviours occur and how to respond in supportive and effective ways. Participants will explore the idea that behaviour often communicates a need and that understanding the reasons behind behaviour can help guide helpful responses. Caregivers will learn about how behaviours can serve different functions, such as gaining attention, accessing preferred items or activities, avoiding difficult tasks, or meeting sensory needs and how patterns may develop across different situations. Caregivers will also learn simple ways to observe behaviour and identify possible triggers and patterns, preventive strategies to help prevent challenging behaviour, and ways to promote positive skill development to teach their children alternate ways to meet their needs. By the end of the program, families will have practical tools to better understand behaviour patterns and support positive behaviour and skill development at home.

💻Hybrid (Thunder Bay)
Location:Thunder Bay
Who is Eligible:

This service is not intended for children under 18 months.

For help with:
  • Caregiver Training
  • Coaching
  • Play
  • Social Skills
Provider:George Jeffrey Children's Centre

This two-part workshop provides caregivers with strategies to support the development of play, leisure, and social skills across childhood and adolescence. Participants will explore how these skills support relationship building, shared enjoyment, and participation in home, school, and community activities. Caregivers will learn about early play and social development, including strategies to support shared attention, imitation, turn-taking, and simple interactive play. The workshop will also explore social and leisure skills for older children and youth, such as cooperative play, shared hobbies, structured games, and participation in community or recreational activities. Caregivers will learn how following their child’s interests, creating motivating activities, and providing supportive guidance can help increase engagement and social interaction. By the end of the program, families will have practical tools to support play, leisure, and social engagement that match their child’s interests, developmental level, and daily routines.