Healthy Relationships for Adults
👋 Safe, healthy, and mutually beneficial relationships in all aspects of life.
Empowering everyday interactions
Social nuances can be confusing, especially across different types of relationships. It can be a struggle to express your feelings and needs to others? Our group is designed to provide a clear framework for understanding and building healthy, confident relationships. Participants gain practical tools to navigate different social situations with clarity, set strong boundaries, and communicate with confidence.
A 9-week group for empowering adults with autism or intellectual disabilities to navigate and develop diverse relationships in all aspects of life.
What You’ll Learn:
✅ Types of Relationships: Learn to identify different relationship types, from strangers to romantic partners, and understand the levels of trust and interaction within each.
✅ Public vs. Private: Discover how to navigate appropriate behaviors, actions, and conversations in public versus private settings.
✅ Consent, Rights & Responsibilities: Understand the importance of setting boundaries, what constitutes consent, and how to advocate for yourself.
✅ Assertiveness & Conflict Resolution: Develop assertive communication skills using "I-statements" and learn steps for healthy problem-solving in relationships.
✅ Self-Esteem: Build self-worth and confidence, which are vital for setting boundaries and making healthy choices.
Who Should Join?
🧑🤝🧑 Adults with autism or intellectual disabilities who want to build a clear framework for social interaction.
🧠 Individuals seeking to improve their social comprehension and response skills.
🤝 People looking to understand and develop safe, healthy relationships.
🗣️ Anyone who wants to learn how to set boundaries and express themselves assertively.
Why Join
🎓 To gain a clear framework for navigating social interactions.
🛠️ To learn practical skills for building healthy connections.
🔒 To promote independence and personal safety.
🗣️ To express yourself clearly and confidently without being taken advantage of.
🤝 Get Clarity and Build Connection
Program Details
Group 1
📅 Virtual Parent/Mediator Training: December 4, 2025 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
🗓️ Client Sessions: December 11, 2025 – February 6, 2026 (with a 2 week break over the Holidays)
⏰ Schedule: Weekly from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Group 2
📅 Virtual Parent/Mediator Training: December 3, 2025 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
🗓️ Client Sessions: December 10, 2025 – February 5, 2026 (with a 2 week break over the Holidays)
⏰ Schedule: Weekly from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Both Groups:
📍 Location: 900 Hopkins St. Unit 8, Whitby, ON. L1N 6A9
💰 Cost: FREE with DSO Referral / $854.20 without
🧑🏫 Led by ABA-trained facilitators with oversight by an RBA
Registration through the DSO
For DSO-eligible clients residing in the Durham Region make a referral through Developmental Services Ontario (DSO) at 1-855-277-2121.
Register by November 24, 2025
Fee: FREE
Due to capacity limits, making a referral through the DSO does not guarantee a spot until Lake Ridge has confirmed your registration.
Fee Based Registration
For non-DSO eligible clients or those residing outside of the Durham Region, a group fee applies. Book a call with the Service Navigator here.
Register by November 17, 2025
Fee: $854.20
Contact Natalie Driscoll for more information: Call 343-227-6822 or email adultgroups@lrcss.com
Eligibility
Participants must be 18 years and older with intellectual/developmental disabilities (ID) or a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Individual Skill Requirements
Joint attention skills • Discrimination skills • Echoic skills • Motor imitation skills • Ability to follow common 1-step instructions • Participate in session with limited caregiver assistance • Safety concerns and challenging behaviour are low and/or caregivers are able to safely manage any challenging behaviour.
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