Parenting Support Groups in Los Angeles, CA
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Conscious Beginnings
Psychologist, PsyD, BC-DMT
Verified
Verified
"A group for pregnant mothers. A place to learn about attunement, process current and related feelings, and get the tools to be your best self as baby is now in your life. "
Soothe - play/support grp for babies & caregivers
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, RDT, ECMH
Verified
Verified
"Soothe is a 10 wk grp for newborns to early walkers focusing soothing the caregiver while soothing the baby. Over the course of the 10 wks we will develop & expand upon the coping & soothing strategies the caregiver & baby have ..."
Parenting Groups
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
"The
Parenting
Groups use the Systematic Training for Effective
Parenting
(S.T.E.P) format, and includes the following topics:
Parenting
Styles, Goals of Misbehavior, Effective Discipline, Effective Communication, Self-Esteem Building for Children and Parents, Cooperation and Logical Consequences, and Personal Safety. There are ..."
Adoption Support
PhD, MSW
"Support group for those contemplating adoption or waiting prospective parents. Currently hosting quarterly group for Adoptive Parents. "
Self-Development in Motherhood
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSG
Verified
Verified
"An 8-session group for mothers with children of all ages under 18. Connect with other mothers while learning evidence-based ideas and techniques to enhance the quality of your life as a mother. Schedule: The group will meet on the following ..."
The Hidden Manual - a parenting guide
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
"Parents sometimes wish their babies would come with a manual with guidance, explanation and tips on how to approach challenging issues related to raising a good, decent and happy child. This group was created with caring parents in mind. I ..."
Once Around the Lake
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, RDT, ECMH
Verified
Verified
"Once Around the Lake Thursday, 9:30 - 10:45 Meadow @ Silverlake Reservoir. The group will begin with a circle time - connecting with song followed with an intro to the focus of the day. The focus will include seeing the ..."
Postpartum Wellness Group
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
"Motherhood is not what you expected. You're always on edge, worried about if your baby's stopped breathing while asleep, whether you'll succeed as a mom, or if you'll ever feel like yourself again. You're feeling guilty for not being grateful ..."
Postpartum Support
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
"In this 90-minute weekly process group we will address the challenges of new motherhood head-on in a supportive, compassionate environment. Each week participants will be introduced to ways in which we can practice compassion towards ourselves and others, stress management ..."
Waitlist for new clients
Life After Birth® Postpartum Support Circle
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
"A weekly virtual gathering for new moms to connect and process their initiation into motherhood. "
Not accepting new clients
Empowered Parenthood: Postpartum Support Group
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, APCC, NCC
Verified
Verified
"Discover a nurturing haven of understanding and empowerment with our 8-week Postpartum Support for Empowered Parenthood group, designed for birthing individuals. Guiding you through the transformative journey of parenthood, we address pivotal themes to ensure your emotional well-being. Over 8 ..."
Single Mother's support group
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
"I am currently forming a group for single mothers. This is a group to support women in their efforts to
parent
their child(ren) on their own while balancing a career, a social life and managing their own self care in ..."
Motherhood Group
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified
Verified
"Using Jungian analyst Lisa Marchiano's book Motherhood, we delve deeply into the initiatory experience of motherhood, applying archetypal myths and fairy-tales to our own contemporary lives, sparking creativity, and building community. The group is online at this time. "
Grieving Fathers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, OSW-C, CMF
Verified
Verified
"I am gathering an interest list to start a grief support group for fathers whose partners have died. You might find it virtually impossible to run your household and go on with "normal life," while grieving the death of your ..."
Parenting Support Group
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified
Verified
"Building self confidence as a
parent
, supporting one another in raising teenagers in following areas:
Discipline effectively that promotes willing cooperation with teens
Setting appropriate and clear boundaries
Promote your children's self-confidence and healthy self-esteem
Resolve conflicts quickly and easily with win/win methods
Prepare ..."
parenting teens
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
"Join me as we tackle the issues parents face, in real time, with guidance and support "
Nonviolent Parenting
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
"Alice Miller describes violence as anything that hurts the heart, body, mind, or spirit of another living thing. Nonviolent
parenting
involves a paradigm shift from the dominant paradigm of using "power over" children to "powering with" children to achieve a ..."
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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.
What is the difference between Group Therapy and a Support Group?
Los Angeles Support Groups and Group Therapy both offer a safe place to explore important issues. It is important, however, to understand the difference between the two.
Group therapy in Los Angeles is led by a therapist, group psychotherapist, or group counselor, and is generally structured around an issue. The therapist guides the group through a program as the group works together to better understand thoughts and feelings. Experienced therapists lead psychotherapy groups for various ages, such as adults, and specific issues including anger management, anxiety, and coping skills.
Support groups in Los Angeles are usually facilitated by a therapist or counselor, but can also be led by members with lived experiences. Generally, a support group is less structured than a therapy group. Support groups bring together members to provide support and strength to each other, often around a common challenge such as addiction or grief.
Most therapy groups will meet for a fixed length of time with a consistent group of members, while many support groups meet for an indefinite period of time with members coming and going.
Group therapy in Los Angeles is led by a therapist, group psychotherapist, or group counselor, and is generally structured around an issue. The therapist guides the group through a program as the group works together to better understand thoughts and feelings. Experienced therapists lead psychotherapy groups for various ages, such as adults, and specific issues including anger management, anxiety, and coping skills.
Support groups in Los Angeles are usually facilitated by a therapist or counselor, but can also be led by members with lived experiences. Generally, a support group is less structured than a therapy group. Support groups bring together members to provide support and strength to each other, often around a common challenge such as addiction or grief.
Most therapy groups will meet for a fixed length of time with a consistent group of members, while many support groups meet for an indefinite period of time with members coming and going.