Enhancing Healthy Relationships Program (EHRP)

Support for Healthy Multicultural Relationships

This program offers Wellness Workshops and Psychoeducation Groups to immigrant, refugee, and visible minority couples at risk of experiencing or perpetrating domestic violence. The program provides free resources and interpretation services to multilingual clients upon request.

To find out more and apply, check the eligibility criteria and the referral form below.

Eligibility

This program is for couples who:

  • Are immigrants, refugees, or visible minorities

  • Are at risk of domestic violence

  • Have Permanent Residency status (for at least one partner)

Program Description

This program helps multicultural couples:

  • Learn constructive ways to deal with conflict
  • Identify personal triggers
  • Develop stress management skills and strategies
  • Move past aggression to identify and express a fuller range of emotions
  • Learn factors that contribute to domestic violence

The program delivers Psychoeducation Groups and Wellness Workshops. Clients may enroll in one or both. See details below:

Psychoeducation Groups

Each group includes 5 couples who meet with a facilitator 1-2 times a week, for a total of 6 sessions (60 minutes per session). This option requires couples to be on a waitlist; couples will be contacted once a group is available.

Wellness Workshops

Open to couples and their support person(s) 1-2 times a month. Each workshop is 60 minutes long and can be online or in-person. Please visit the Upcoming Events section for the workshop dates.

FAQ

What is domestic violence?

Domestic violence includes emotional, physical, and sexual abuse between people in intimate relationships. The aggressive or violent behaviour leads to unhealthy relationships in couples.

My partner does not want to register for this program; what should I do?

Please speak with the Program Coordinator to discuss the options.

Will the wellness workshops be recorded?

There will be no recording available in any wellness workshops or psychoeducation groups. The Program Coordinator is dedicated to accommodating events based on your availability. We encourage you to contact them directly for assistance if you have any concerns or specific scheduling requests.

What if I want to learn more?

Resources are available to download for free on this page. You may also ask the Program Coordinator if you want additional information.

Testimonials

I learned skills for communication and understanding each other.

I’m happy with this program, I learned a lot.

Great speaker, we learned a lot!

Partners

Enhancing Healthy Relationships Program is made available thanks to the support of the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General.

Contact Information

ehrp@mosaicbc.org
236-521-7092

Upcoming Events

Related Resources

Referral Form

English EHRP Web Resources

Filipino EHRP Web Resources

Korean EHRP Web Resources

Chinese Simplified EHRP Web Resources

Persian EHRP Web Resources

Punjabi EHRP Web Resources

Spanish EHRP Web Resources

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