Family ConnectionsTM (FC) is an evidence-based 24-hour group program for people who are in a relationship with someone who has emotion dysregulation or related problems. It is provided free of charge to participants.
Family ConnectionsTM provides skills, support and hope for family members or friends of someone with emotion dysregulation, to regain balance in their lives. Sashbear delivers this international, evidence-based program throughout Canada in both French and English, provided by trained peer family members who speak from personal experience.

Family ConnectionsTM provides:
-Education on emotion dysregulation and five areas of dysregulation.
-Individual skills based on dialectical behaviour therapy to understand and manage your emotions, and to regain balance in your life.
-Relationship skills to help you be effective in your relationship with compassion and empathy.
-Communication skills to promote collaboration and effective discussion around problem situations.

All groups are currently being offered online using Zoom.

Family ConnectionsTM is a peer-to-peer program offered in small groups. Groups are facilitated by trained leaders who are usually family members of someone with emotion dysregulation. Groups include discussion, videos, and skill practice. There is no charge for participants.

In addition to the 12-week format, Sashbear offers Family ConnectionsTM in a two-weekend intensive format, usually in a larger group.