Parenting is tough especially when you feel unsupported and alone. It takes two and sometimes a village to raise healthy, happy, successful children. But it is not always easy to parent following a breakup or divorce. I am here to help you learn & implement skills that lead to healthy co- parenting relationships with your child's "other parent". You might not think this is important: but, your child(ren) will love you for it! Groups are limited to 10; preferably 5 couples but not required. Individual parents are welcome. Call to see how you can begin parenting "better together".
Hosted by Sharon Middleton McGinnis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, PIP
Group meets in Birmingham, AL 35209
Parenting is tough especially when you feel unsupported and alone. It takes two and sometimes a village to raise healthy, happy, successful children. But it is not always easy to parent following a breakup or divorce. I am here to help you learn & implement skills that lead to healthy co- parenting relationships with your child's "other parent". You might not think this is important: but, your child(ren) will love you for it! Groups are limited to 10; preferably 5 couples but not required. Individual parents are welcome. Call to see how you can begin parenting "better together".
Is your child struggling with mental health challenges? This workshop equips parents with practical tools to support their children, of all ages. Learn to connect during difficult times, respond calmly to outbursts, and encourage cooperation without conflict. Based on Emotion Focused Family Therapy (EFFT), you'll gain simple "emotion coaching" techniques to help your child manage feelings and behaviors, behavior coaching ideas and learn to heal old wounds via the Therapeutic Apology. Join us to build confidence in supporting your child through mental health challenges. You're not alone - let's strengthen your family bonds together.
Hosted by Caroline Nichols
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CEDS-s
Group meets in Birmingham, AL 35223
Is your child struggling with mental health challenges? This workshop equips parents with practical tools to support their children, of all ages. Learn to connect during difficult times, respond calmly to outbursts, and encourage cooperation without conflict. Based on Emotion Focused Family Therapy (EFFT), you'll gain simple "emotion coaching" techniques to help your child manage feelings and behaviors, behavior coaching ideas and learn to heal old wounds via the Therapeutic Apology. Join us to build confidence in supporting your child through mental health challenges. You're not alone - let's strengthen your family bonds together.
Support groups of parents with children of similar ages meet together to share challenges and develop developmentally appropriate skills and insights to reach your full parenting potential.
Hosted by Judith Schulman-Miller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMFT
Group meets in Birmingham, AL 35223
Support groups of parents with children of similar ages meet together to share challenges and develop developmentally appropriate skills and insights to reach your full parenting potential.
Harbor Counseling Services provides a compassionate, supportive space for individuals, families, and children to heal and grow. Our experienced therapists specialize in trauma, family dynamics, emotional regulation, and more, tailoring care to each client’s unique needs. Neely offers Synergetic Play Therapy for children, support for adults navigating anxiety and depression, and guidance for families improving communication and connection. Our mission is to help clients build resilience, self-awareness, and fulfilling relationships. Whether seeking support for yourself or your family, we’re here to help. Take the first step toward meaningful change and discover your inner strength with us.
Harbor Counseling Services provides a compassionate, supportive space for individuals, families, and children to heal and grow. Our experienced therapists specialize in trauma, family dynamics, emotional regulation, and more, tailoring care to each client’s unique needs. Neely offers Synergetic Play Therapy for children, support for adults navigating anxiety and depression, and guidance for families improving communication and connection. Our mission is to help clients build resilience, self-awareness, and fulfilling relationships. Whether seeking support for yourself or your family, we’re here to help. Take the first step toward meaningful change and discover your inner strength with us.
The Bringing Baby Home program offers a haven for new parents navigating the complex journey of child-rearing. Through evidence-based methods, we guide you in fostering both infant and parental well-being. Together, in a supportive space, parents learn to strengthen their relationship and develop nurturing skills to create a harmonious family foundation. Embracing this pivotal transition, our group empowers you to bond, grow, and thrive as a family unit amidst the joys and challenges of parenthood. Available in-person or online. Groups beginning throughout the year (minimum 3 couples needed to start a new group)
The Bringing Baby Home program offers a haven for new parents navigating the complex journey of child-rearing. Through evidence-based methods, we guide you in fostering both infant and parental well-being. Together, in a supportive space, parents learn to strengthen their relationship and develop nurturing skills to create a harmonious family foundation. Embracing this pivotal transition, our group empowers you to bond, grow, and thrive as a family unit amidst the joys and challenges of parenthood. Available in-person or online. Groups beginning throughout the year (minimum 3 couples needed to start a new group)
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Is your child struggling with emotional outbursts, difficulty tolerating distress, or issues with impulsivity? Supersensors require Superparents—parents who are equipped to support and guide their children through these challenges. In this DBT group, you'll learn emotion regulation and parent management skills to help your child navigate emotions. You'll gain strategies to de-escalate emotional outbursts, handle crises, and reduce feelings of guilt and self-blame. Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to build a support network with other parents who understand what you're going through.
Using evidence-based approaches like Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), I focus on fostering emotional resilience, improving emotional regulation, and strengthening family relationships.
Is your child struggling with emotional outbursts, difficulty tolerating distress, or issues with impulsivity? Supersensors require Superparents—parents who are equipped to support and guide their children through these challenges. In this DBT group, you'll learn emotion regulation and parent management skills to help your child navigate emotions. You'll gain strategies to de-escalate emotional outbursts, handle crises, and reduce feelings of guilt and self-blame. Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to build a support network with other parents who understand what you're going through.
This is an "invitation only" private collaborative group focused on encouraging parents and offering insight into the difficulties of parenting and parenting styles. This group is a safe place for parents to speak candidly about pressures and issues that they are experiencing and possibly projecting onto their child(ren). Kids are also invited during appropriate sessions. This group will be held via Zoom and/or Microsoft Teams. The group will take place Saturday, February 24, 2024. If interested in attending this group please email from the profile page and you will be contacted and provided further instructions.
Hosted by Vernesia Womack
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, BC-TMH
Group meets in Calera, AL 35040
This is an "invitation only" private collaborative group focused on encouraging parents and offering insight into the difficulties of parenting and parenting styles. This group is a safe place for parents to speak candidly about pressures and issues that they are experiencing and possibly projecting onto their child(ren). Kids are also invited during appropriate sessions. This group will be held via Zoom and/or Microsoft Teams. The group will take place Saturday, February 24, 2024. If interested in attending this group please email from the profile page and you will be contacted and provided further instructions.
This is a support group that creates a safe, non-judgemental space for non-custodial mother's to share in community with one another.
Hosted by Magic City Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCTP, CCM, CGP
Group meets in Hoover, AL 35226
This is a support group that creates a safe, non-judgemental space for non-custodial mother's to share in community with one another.
Our 10-week virtual skill-building workshop offers you the unique opportunity to identify your relationship strength and growth areas, build community with other couples, and discover ways to create the relationship you want. Beginning with a customized relationship assessment, we will explore your beliefs in core areas to gain a greater understanding of yourself and your relationship. Whether you've been together 10years or 10 days, breakthrough to a deeper and more meaningful connection with the one you love. To learn more about the assessment tool visit: www.prepare-enrich.com/the-assessment
Hosted by Krystal Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW-S, PIP
Group meets in Hoover, AL 35226
Our 10-week virtual skill-building workshop offers you the unique opportunity to identify your relationship strength and growth areas, build community with other couples, and discover ways to create the relationship you want. Beginning with a customized relationship assessment, we will explore your beliefs in core areas to gain a greater understanding of yourself and your relationship. Whether you've been together 10years or 10 days, breakthrough to a deeper and more meaningful connection with the one you love. To learn more about the assessment tool visit: www.prepare-enrich.com/the-assessment
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Parenting Support Groups
What does therapy for parenting look like?
Therapists may work with parents individually, together, or include the whole family to find solutions for the problems a parent faces. Many parent-based therapies work on a parent’s relationship with their children, problem-solving within the family, and analysis of family dynamics. Therapy conducted remotely by video may be helpful in allowing a therapist to observe how families interact in their own homes.
When should a parent seek therapy?
When behavioral problems begin to disrupt the healthy functioning of a family, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If parents find that children are acting out in school, have started using drugs or alcohol, have developed eating disorders, or other similar red flags, a therapist may be able to help.
How long does therapy take for parenting problems?
Depending on the severity of a family’s challenges and the type of treatment utilized, therapy for parenting can last from weeks to months. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a pragmatic therapy type that can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. Structural family therapy, which inspects family dynamics, often takes several months. Parent-child interaction therapy is typically shorter-term, lasting between 10 and 20 sessions. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
Can therapy help parents dealing with burnout or stress?
Parenting is difficult. Parents may dismiss or conceal feelings of exhaustion, overwhelm, or escape ideation—imagining withdrawing from their parental obligations altogether. but left unattended, these feelings can have negative effects on the whole family. A therapist can help parents work on the skills they might need to better cope with the burdens of parenting and help them be the best parents they can be.