This is a group designed to instruct adults on the basic principles of finance: Budgetting, Effective Communication, Living within your means. This runs for 24 sessions, There is a waiting list, if interested please contact Dr T. Taylor
This is a group designed to instruct adults on the basic principles of finance: Budgetting, Effective Communication, Living within your means. This runs for 24 sessions, There is a waiting list, if interested please contact Dr T. Taylor
This is a 10 week class including topics such as communication with the other parent, assertiveness, positive parenting, managing emotions and much more. The class goal is to help you with the challenges of collaborating with the other parent while reducing conflict. This is an interactive class with a curriculum aimed at helping you raise your children by minimizing the impact of co- parenting The facilitator brings in experience from substance use treatment, anger management and domestic violence. A recent graduate said "I am so grateful I found this class, from the first moment, I got help!"
Hosted by Aspira Counseling
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, CAS, M-RAS, SUDCC
Group meets in Ventura, CA 93003
a curriculum for psychoeducation on anger management, coparenting and parenting classes, all interactive facilitator led, meaning you would have live interaction either in person or on zoom.
This is a 10 week class including topics such as communication with the other parent, assertiveness, positive parenting, managing emotions and much more. The class goal is to help you with the challenges of collaborating with the other parent while reducing conflict. This is an interactive class with a curriculum aimed at helping you raise your children by minimizing the impact of co- parenting The facilitator brings in experience from substance use treatment, anger management and domestic violence. A recent graduate said "I am so grateful I found this class, from the first moment, I got help!"
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As a parent myself and having been in education for 12 years, I understand that parenting is difficult. Parents are doing the best they can. Sometimes parents just need a little extra support, time to reflect, and a few new strategies in order to feel more confident and successful as parents. Triple P is an evidence-based parenting program that helps increase parents' knowledge, skills and confidence when addressing children's behavioral and emotional difficulties. Sessions cover positive parenting, helping children develop, managing misbehavior, and planning ahead. I am accredited in facilitating Triple P groups. This group is for parents of children ages (2-12).
Hosted by Sarah Christy Rosas
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MA, LMFT
Group meets in Westlake Village, CA 91362
As a parent myself and having been in education for 12 years, I understand that parenting is difficult. Parents are doing the best they can. Sometimes parents just need a little extra support, time to reflect, and a few new strategies in order to feel more confident and successful as parents. Triple P is an evidence-based parenting program that helps increase parents' knowledge, skills and confidence when addressing children's behavioral and emotional difficulties. Sessions cover positive parenting, helping children develop, managing misbehavior, and planning ahead. I am accredited in facilitating Triple P groups. This group is for parents of children ages (2-12).
Please call to arrange a free and fun one hour parenting workhsop. You will walk away with new parenting tools to fill your tool box with. These workshops are available to groups of friends, schools, mom's groups and other organizations.
Hosted by Jennifer Mundy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Group meets in Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
Please call to arrange a free and fun one hour parenting workhsop. You will walk away with new parenting tools to fill your tool box with. These workshops are available to groups of friends, schools, mom's groups and other organizations.
This group will provide an opportunity for expecting mothers to: Connect with and support one another, Express and understand their emotions, Learn new skills and coping strategies, Explore changing identities and relationships, Grieve pregnancy and birthing experiences impacted by COVID-19
Hosted by Sara Firestone
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, PMH-C
Group meets in Santa Barbara, CA 93101
This group will provide an opportunity for expecting mothers to: Connect with and support one another, Express and understand their emotions, Learn new skills and coping strategies, Explore changing identities and relationships, Grieve pregnancy and birthing experiences impacted by COVID-19
A group for fathers to process the challenges of fatherhood. Too often fathers "go it alone" and feel that they should just know how to balance their personal life, professional life, and family life. We live in a culture where it is difficult for men to seek out help with fatherhood, especially from other men, even from our own fathers. This group is appropriate for all fathers and non gestational partners. This group offers education, support, and a community of people in the same life stage.
Hosted by Daniel Cohen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LPCC, LMFT
Group meets in Santa Barbara, CA 93101
A group for fathers to process the challenges of fatherhood. Too often fathers "go it alone" and feel that they should just know how to balance their personal life, professional life, and family life. We live in a culture where it is difficult for men to seek out help with fatherhood, especially from other men, even from our own fathers. This group is appropriate for all fathers and non gestational partners. This group offers education, support, and a community of people in the same life stage.
Our free virtual parent support group is facilitated by a licensed therapist and offers parents of teens a vital lifeline in today's challenging parenting landscape. This weekly online group provides a safe, confidential space where caregivers connect, share experiences, and exchange resources. Participants gain support as they navigate complex issues such as mental health concerns, substance abuse, behavioral problems, academic pressures, and social media challenges. By fostering a supportive community, we empower parents to build resilience, practice their own self-care, and guide their teens through adolescence with confidence and compassion. Register for this community group on our website.
Hosted by Evolve Teen Dual Diagnosis Residential Treatment
Treatment Center
Group meets in Ojai, CA 93023
Our free virtual parent support group is facilitated by a licensed therapist and offers parents of teens a vital lifeline in today's challenging parenting landscape. This weekly online group provides a safe, confidential space where caregivers connect, share experiences, and exchange resources. Participants gain support as they navigate complex issues such as mental health concerns, substance abuse, behavioral problems, academic pressures, and social media challenges. By fostering a supportive community, we empower parents to build resilience, practice their own self-care, and guide their teens through adolescence with confidence and compassion. Register for this community group on our website.
8-week group for mothers with children 3-12 who struggle with reactivity and repeating generational patterns. Grounded in attachment theory and neuroscience, participants explore how childhood experiences shape current parenting responses, learn nervous system regulation, practice repair over perfection, and heal unresolved wounds. Tuesday mornings, Westlake Village. Limited to 10 participants. Investment: $400 (includes workbook, resources, and post-group coaching session). Go to ameliamoramars.com Workshops page to learn more or call me at (805) 244-8489.
Hosted by Amelia Mora Mars
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Group meets in Westlake Village, CA 91361
8-week group for mothers with children 3-12 who struggle with reactivity and repeating generational patterns. Grounded in attachment theory and neuroscience, participants explore how childhood experiences shape current parenting responses, learn nervous system regulation, practice repair over perfection, and heal unresolved wounds. Tuesday mornings, Westlake Village. Limited to 10 participants. Investment: $400 (includes workbook, resources, and post-group coaching session). Go to ameliamoramars.com Workshops page to learn more or call me at (805) 244-8489.
A free monthly online group that runs on the FIRST THURSDAY of every month from 7:00pm-9:00pm. The forum is offered as a community service to support people who identify with the fatherhood role to learn, teach, and share about their struggles and successes related to parenting. Contact me directly for login credentials. Gender alignment is not MANdatory. Anyone who is interested in being a better parent is welcome.
Hosted by James 'jamie' Fortin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, AATI
Group meets in Santa Barbara, CA 93105
I have specialized experience working with partners who are planning for, or struggling with early parenting issues.
A free monthly online group that runs on the FIRST THURSDAY of every month from 7:00pm-9:00pm. The forum is offered as a community service to support people who identify with the fatherhood role to learn, teach, and share about their struggles and successes related to parenting. Contact me directly for login credentials. Gender alignment is not MANdatory. Anyone who is interested in being a better parent is welcome.
Certified Parent Project Facilitor addresses issues related to communication, substance abuse, punishment vs. dicipline,etc. Presented in an open and safe atmosphere. Court Approved. 28 years experience.
Hosted by Michael Kaufman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, PsyD
Group meets in Westlake Village, CA 91362
Certified Parent Project Facilitor addresses issues related to communication, substance abuse, punishment vs. dicipline,etc. Presented in an open and safe atmosphere. Court Approved. 28 years experience.
Living as an authentic man requires new awareness and interpersonal skills to foster empathy, connection and a more full-bodied experience of the whole human being. This group explores common personal and interpersonal themes men experience in middle life. Outcomes for members include: greater awareness of and normalization of healthy emotional expression; discovery of blind spots and unsatisfying relational patterns; transformation of shame & grandiosity; increased empathy; and clarity of purpose to pursue and life meaning.
Hosted by Thery Jenkins
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Group meets in Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Living as an authentic man requires new awareness and interpersonal skills to foster empathy, connection and a more full-bodied experience of the whole human being. This group explores common personal and interpersonal themes men experience in middle life. Outcomes for members include: greater awareness of and normalization of healthy emotional expression; discovery of blind spots and unsatisfying relational patterns; transformation of shame & grandiosity; increased empathy; and clarity of purpose to pursue and life meaning.
For parents of kids with anxiety (and parents who might have anxiety, too!) Education and support to help kids understand, manage and embrace their anxieties and to make family life a little easier for everyone!
Hosted by Bette Levy Alkazian
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, BCPC
Group meets in Westlake Village, CA 91361
For parents of kids with anxiety (and parents who might have anxiety, too!) Education and support to help kids understand, manage and embrace their anxieties and to make family life a little easier for everyone!
We meet once a month for education and support. Discussions include anxiety, depression, behavior issues, potty training, limit setting, sleep issues, friends, marriage, self care and so much more. This is an ongoing group open to anyone. Come for support and parenting tools to navigate this challenging time. Call for further information and to RSVP
Hosted by Bette Levy Alkazian
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, BCPC
Group meets in Westlake Village, CA 91361
We meet once a month for education and support. Discussions include anxiety, depression, behavior issues, potty training, limit setting, sleep issues, friends, marriage, self care and so much more. This is an ongoing group open to anyone. Come for support and parenting tools to navigate this challenging time. Call for further information and to RSVP
Our free virtual parent support group is facilitated by a licensed therapist and offers parents of teens a vital lifeline in today's challenging parenting landscape. This weekly online group provides a safe, confidential space where caregivers connect, share experiences, and exchange resources. Participants gain support as they navigate complex issues such as mental health concerns, substance abuse, behavioral problems, academic pressures, and social media challenges. By fostering a supportive community, we empower parents to build resilience, practice their own self-care, and guide their teens through adolescence with confidence and compassion. Register for this community group on our website.
Our free virtual parent support group is facilitated by a licensed therapist and offers parents of teens a vital lifeline in today's challenging parenting landscape. This weekly online group provides a safe, confidential space where caregivers connect, share experiences, and exchange resources. Participants gain support as they navigate complex issues such as mental health concerns, substance abuse, behavioral problems, academic pressures, and social media challenges. By fostering a supportive community, we empower parents to build resilience, practice their own self-care, and guide their teens through adolescence with confidence and compassion. Register for this community group on our website.
(not currently offering, due to numbers) There is very little in the way of information readily available to men on how to make the transition into father hood. This fact was the starting place for the development of a course that would bring men together to talk about, learn about and experience their children in different ways. The men who take the risk/accept the challenge to be involved in this group will learn and grow as fathers in ways that will result in stronger and healthier families. There will be education, opportunities for sharing, encouragement and accountability.
Hosted by Mark A Emmitt
Marriage & Family Therapist, MEd, MFT, NBCC
Group meets in Westlake Village, CA 91361
(not currently offering, due to numbers) There is very little in the way of information readily available to men on how to make the transition into father hood. This fact was the starting place for the development of a course that would bring men together to talk about, learn about and experience their children in different ways. The men who take the risk/accept the challenge to be involved in this group will learn and grow as fathers in ways that will result in stronger and healthier families. There will be education, opportunities for sharing, encouragement and accountability.
Since 2018, PCI has offered this free and open space for the community to ask questions about the science and treatment of mental health and addiction. Hosted by our clinicians. Join us every other Tuesday at 5:30 pm at our office in Westlake Village! Sign up: https://www.pcicenters.com/pci-events/
Hosted by Psychological Care Institute | PCI Centers
Treatment Center, PhD, PsyD, MD, LMFT, CADC
Group meets in Westlake Village, CA 91362
Since 2018, PCI has offered this free and open space for the community to ask questions about the science and treatment of mental health and addiction. Hosted by our clinicians. Join us every other Tuesday at 5:30 pm at our office in Westlake Village! Sign up: https://www.pcicenters.com/pci-events/
arenting can feel overwhelming when your child experiences intense emotions, behavioral challenges, neurodevelopmental differences, communication difficulties, or mental health concerns. This supportive, skills-based group helps parents strengthen connection, improve communication, reduce conflict, and respond more effectively during difficult moments. Drawing from evidence-based approaches, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), participants will learn practical strategies for managing emotional escalations, setting healthy boundaries, validating emotions, and repairing relationships after conflict. Parents will also receive support from others facing similar challenges. Common concerns include ADHD, autism spectrum differences (ASD), anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, executive functioning challenges, school refusal, and family conflict.
Hosted by Danah A. Williams
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Group meets in Santa Barbara, CA 93101
arenting can feel overwhelming when your child experiences intense emotions, behavioral challenges, neurodevelopmental differences, communication difficulties, or mental health concerns. This supportive, skills-based group helps parents strengthen connection, improve communication, reduce conflict, and respond more effectively during difficult moments. Drawing from evidence-based approaches, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), participants will learn practical strategies for managing emotional escalations, setting healthy boundaries, validating emotions, and repairing relationships after conflict. Parents will also receive support from others facing similar challenges. Common concerns include ADHD, autism spectrum differences (ASD), anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, executive functioning challenges, school refusal, and family conflict.
This is a group intended to create community for mothers and process the unique struggles and triumphs of the motherhood journey. The goal is to build safety and sense of belonging in a time where isolation has become such a common experience, especially in the realm of raising a family.
Hosted by Molly Mitchell-Hardt Field
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Group meets in Carpinteria, CA 93013
This is a group intended to create community for mothers and process the unique struggles and triumphs of the motherhood journey. The goal is to build safety and sense of belonging in a time where isolation has become such a common experience, especially in the realm of raising a family.
Come to this drop-in parenting chat at a lovely setting in a vineyard in Westlake Village. Parents come with your parenting questions. Enjoy a latte, a pastry and some spirited parenting discussions. Bring your kids, too! The parenting chat is free, but the food and beverages are not.
Hosted by Bette Levy Alkazian
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, BCPC
Group meets in Westlake Village, CA 91361
Come to this drop-in parenting chat at a lovely setting in a vineyard in Westlake Village. Parents come with your parenting questions. Enjoy a latte, a pastry and some spirited parenting discussions. Bring your kids, too! The parenting chat is free, but the food and beverages are not.
Parenting is challenging. Ever ask, Where are the instructions? What should I do? Or, how do I know what I'm doing is right? You are certainly not alone! This virtual weekly parent support group is for parents of children of all ages. Come discuss all topics relating to parenting. Bring questions, concerns, and support others as they share the challenges and triumphs of their parenting journey. Supportive, non-judgmental, educational, compassionate atmosphere. Current group openings: Wednesday's from 8pm-9:15 pm or Thursday's from 8:30pm-9:45pm. Group meets weekly, members sign up monthly for consistency.
Parenting is challenging. Ever ask, Where are the instructions? What should I do? Or, how do I know what I'm doing is right? You are certainly not alone! This virtual weekly parent support group is for parents of children of all ages. Come discuss all topics relating to parenting. Bring questions, concerns, and support others as they share the challenges and triumphs of their parenting journey. Supportive, non-judgmental, educational, compassionate atmosphere. Current group openings: Wednesday's from 8pm-9:15 pm or Thursday's from 8:30pm-9:45pm. Group meets weekly, members sign up monthly for consistency.
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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.