The SIMPLE course is a structured 33 session group program combining psychological theory, DBT and Internal Family Systems that aims to help participants build emotional regulation skills, process trauma and live a more grounded and meaningful life .

Scroll down to find course registration material each session's PowerPoint and PDF files and other course resources.

We're looking forward to another year of doing the Simple course with you starting October 7st 2026. Below you will find some basic information about the course should you be interested in doing it with us:

1. The Simple course will continue to take place on Wednesday mornings from 9 AM to 12 PM. It will start on October 7 and continue until the second week of June. The course will once again be held at the Avondale United Church at 194 Avondale Av. in Stratford. We will once again be using the lobby of main entrance of the church as our classroom. We encourage virtual participation over zoom as in person spots are limited to 20-25 people.

2. We will continue doing the boing group on Mondays though this year it will run from 1 pm to 2:30 pm. Boing stands for breakout, informal and graduate group. Boing is an opportunity to informally discuss the material covered on Wednesdays.

3. If you're interested in participating in the SIMPLE course please fill out the registration form, (which you will find below, completely. Please note that if any of the fields are missing we will return the form to you and ask you to fill it out completely) Send us your registration as soon as possible.

4. Below you will find a 10 minute video describing our course. If you have any questions please email us at itssimple2023@gmail.com.

5. Shortly after September 16th everyone who is registered for the course should receive an e-mail with important information about the course including the zoom link. If you registered and don't receive an e-mail please let us know.

This is a 10 minute video introducing the simple program

DOWNLOAD Intro...urse.mp4

This is a questionnaire for prospective course participants. It will help you understand who most benefits from groups/courses such as simple and decide if simple is for you.

DOWNLOAD pros...aire.docx

This is the 2026-27 simple course referral form. If you would like to take the course or refer someone to it, we will now be accepting registration forms and the assessment tools. Please complete them fully and legibly.

DOWNLOAD simp...form.pptx

DOWNLOAD Simpl...form.pdf

DOWNLOAD regi...mple.docx

If this your first time doing the course please complete the PHQ-9, GAD-7, Trauma checklist adult, and ACE questionnaires and send them to us along with your completed referral form. Thank You.

The SIMPLE course is a structured 33 session group program combining psychological theory, DBT and Internal Family Systems that aims to help participants build emotional regulation skills, process trauma and live a more grounded and meaningful life .

Scroll down to find course registration material each session's PowerPoint and PDF files and other course resources.

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