WORKSHOPS & GROUPS
Skills workshops and
groups in Montréal
Practical tools, in a shared space.
Kaïa offers psychoeducational workshops and skills-building groups to support psychological wellbeing. Our groups create what an individual session cannot: a sense of community, of normalization, and of belonging.
PART ONE
General workshops
Skills for everyday life.
01
Emotional regulation · DBT
Practical tools for working with intense emotions.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is designed to help people who experience intense emotions. This workshop focuses on the four core pillars of DBT: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. You will learn how to identify triggers, de-escalate emotional crises, and build a more stable foundation for navigating life's challenges with confidence and clarity.
Next sessions: interpersonal effectiveness on Friday, September 11, and mindfulness on Friday, September 25, at 12 PM.
02
Burnout and work leave
Understanding what happened, and preparing what comes next.
Burnout isn't just exhaustion; it's a profound systemic collapse that affects how we process emotions, relate to others, and see ourselves. This workshop provides a space to deconstruct the burnout process, identify the factors that led to work leave, and develop a sustainable roadmap for recovery. We focus on rebuilding nervous system regulation, setting new boundaries, and navigating the psychological complexity of returning to work—or deciding to move in a new direction entirely.
Dates will be announced. Call us at (514) 500-1021 or send us a message to reserve.
PART TWO
Psycholegal workshops
Separation, co-parenting and the legal context.
03
Co-parenting after separation
Reduce conflict, improve communication, refocus decisions on the child.
This psychoeducational workshop is designed for parents navigating the transition from a shared household to co-parenting in two separate homes. Whether the separation is recent or established, the legal and psychological challenges remain complex. We explore how to manage parental conflict, protect the child from the impact of litigation, and establish functional communication strategies that keep the child's needs at the center of every decision.
Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the psycho-legal context of separation in Quebec, including the roles of experts and the impact of the court process on family dynamics. The goal is to move from reactive emotional responses to a business-like co-parenting partnership focused on stability and healthy development.
04
Co-parenting through
high-conflict separation
When the separation is over but the conflict isn't.
This psychoeducational workshop is designed for parents navigating the transition from a shared household to co-parenting in two separate homes. Whether the separation is recent or established, the legal and psychological challenges remain complex. We explore how to manage parental conflict, protect the child from the impact of litigation, and establish functional communication strategies that keep the child's needs at the center of every decision.
Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the psycho-legal context of separation in Quebec, including the roles of experts and the impact of the court process on family dynamics. The goal is to move from reactive emotional responses to a business-like co-parenting partnership focused on stability and healthy development.
Dates will be announced. Call us at (514) 500-1021 or send us a message to reserve.
High-conflict separation or intimate partner violence?
If you are experiencing domestic violence or fear for your safety, this group setting is not appropriate. Please reach out to specialized resources like SOS violence conjugale at 1 800 363-9010 or call 911 if you are in immediate danger.
05
Intimate partner violence
Understanding the dynamics, recognizing the signs, and promoting safety.
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is not always physical; it is often a silent, pervasive dynamic of power and control that erodes a person's sense of self and safety. This workshop provides a dedicated space to understand the cycles of abuse, recognize the early red flags of emotional, financial, and psychological coercion, and address the specific barriers that make leaving complex and dangerous. We prioritize psychoeducation as a tool for empowerment, helping participants reclaim their narrative and build a foundation for long-term safety.
Our sessions cover the psychological mechanics of the trauma bond, the impact of litigation abuse in the family court system, and the essential steps of safety planning. Whether you are currently in an unsafe situation, in the process of separating, or healing from a past relationship, this workshop offers evidence-based tools and specialized support to help you navigate the path from victimhood to survivorhood.
If you are experiencing violence right now
If you are experiencing domestic violence or fear for your safety, this group setting is not appropriate. Please reach out to specialized resources like SOS violence conjugale at 1 800 363-9010 or call 911 if you are in immediate danger. You can also reach out to the SOS emergency line at (514) 500-1021 if requested.
06
FOR LAWYERS
Understanding the psychosocial
expertise process
The mandate, the process, and how to use the report.
This workshop is specifically designed for family law professionals who work with psychosocial expertise reports. We provide a deep dive into the methodology used by experts, from the clinical interview to the selection of recommendations. The goal is to help lawyers better understand the psychological underpinnings of the report, enabling more effective cross-examination and a clearer interpretation of how clinical findings translate into legal outcomes for children and families.
We explore the challenges of high-conflict files, the identification of alienation vs. estrangement, and the limits of the expert's mandate. By bridging the gap between clinical psychology and the courtroom, this session equips legal professionals with the tools to critique, apply, and litigate reports with greater precision and ethical awareness.