Has your child come out as trans? Nonbinary? Genderqueer? Learning that your child is trans or gender diverse can be a surprise and comes with a variety of emotions and questions. Many parents of trans and gender diverse kids feel isolated and struggle to understand what their child is going through. TransForming Parenthood is a group for parents and caregivers to explore their hopes and fears for their trans or gender diverse child, learn about resources, connect with other parents and gain more access to feelings of curiosity, compassion and confidence.
Hosted by Jen Braveman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LICSW, LCSW
Group meets in Silver Spring, MD 20901
Has your child come out as trans? Nonbinary? Genderqueer? Learning that your child is trans or gender diverse can be a surprise and comes with a variety of emotions and questions. Many parents of trans and gender diverse kids feel isolated and struggle to understand what their child is going through. TransForming Parenthood is a group for parents and caregivers to explore their hopes and fears for their trans or gender diverse child, learn about resources, connect with other parents and gain more access to feelings of curiosity, compassion and confidence.
PEERS® for Young Adults (Ages 19-29) is a 16-week evidence-based social skills intervention for motivated young adults, who are interested in learning ways to help make and keep friends. During each group session, young adults are taught important social skill by didactic and role play models and are given the opportunity to practice these skills in session. Parents/Caregivers are taught how to assist their young adults in making and keeping friends by providing feedback through social coaching during weekly socialization homework assignments.
Hosted by Hope Harris-Black
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Group meets in Chevy Chase, MD 20815
PEERS® for Young Adults (Ages 19-29) is a 16-week evidence-based social skills intervention for motivated young adults, who are interested in learning ways to help make and keep friends. During each group session, young adults are taught important social skill by didactic and role play models and are given the opportunity to practice these skills in session. Parents/Caregivers are taught how to assist their young adults in making and keeping friends by providing feedback through social coaching during weekly socialization homework assignments.
The Mother Voyage Group offers mothers a unique chance to talk with other mothers about their experience as a mom, to gain a moment for self-reflection, and to receive support and feedback about their journey as moms. It has been described as a haven amidst the chaos of the daily grind and a place to feel nurtured to replenish one's exhausted coffers. It is also a place where women can learn how our children are our greatest teachers and discover the magic of mothering!
Hosted by Lisa Makstein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LICSW
Group meets in Silver Spring, MD 20901
The Mother Voyage Group offers mothers a unique chance to talk with other mothers about their experience as a mom, to gain a moment for self-reflection, and to receive support and feedback about their journey as moms. It has been described as a haven amidst the chaos of the daily grind and a place to feel nurtured to replenish one's exhausted coffers. It is also a place where women can learn how our children are our greatest teachers and discover the magic of mothering!
Starobin Counseling offers Parents Together support groups for parents of autistic children, adolescents, and young adults. These groups are for parents who desire to gain knowledge and understanding of autism spectrum disorders, to learn about resources for families, and to gain emotional support for the challenges and celebrations of raising a family with children, adolescents, and young adults on the spectrum.
Relational Life Therapy, Contextual-focused Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Parent Child Interaction Therapy, Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (and launching young adults), are all systems-based relational approaches.
Starobin Counseling offers Parents Together support groups for parents of autistic children, adolescents, and young adults. These groups are for parents who desire to gain knowledge and understanding of autism spectrum disorders, to learn about resources for families, and to gain emotional support for the challenges and celebrations of raising a family with children, adolescents, and young adults on the spectrum.
Tired of yelling? This group is for you. MCPC helps to guide parents through the everyday joys and challenges of parenthood, while socializing with other parents.
Tired of yelling? This group is for you. MCPC helps to guide parents through the everyday joys and challenges of parenthood, while socializing with other parents.
This Black Women's Support Group is an 8-week group provides a supportive and safe space where Black women can process their experiences, challenges, and triumphs. This telehealth group addresses the unique mental health needs of Black women, fostering a confidential space of community, empowerment, and healing. The sessions encourage open dialogue about topics such as political stress, systemic racism/sexism, ethnic/racial identity, motherhood, self-care, and personal growth. Participants will benefit from mutual support, understanding, and strategies to enhance their well-being and resilience. Days/times will be based on clients' availability.
I work with clients who may be struggling with anxiety and depression related to family, parenting, work, faith/spirituality, divorce, or life transitions.
This Black Women's Support Group is an 8-week group provides a supportive and safe space where Black women can process their experiences, challenges, and triumphs. This telehealth group addresses the unique mental health needs of Black women, fostering a confidential space of community, empowerment, and healing. The sessions encourage open dialogue about topics such as political stress, systemic racism/sexism, ethnic/racial identity, motherhood, self-care, and personal growth. Participants will benefit from mutual support, understanding, and strategies to enhance their well-being and resilience. Days/times will be based on clients' availability.
PEERS® is a 16 week evidence-based social skills intervention for teens who are interested in learning ways to help make and keep friends. It has a strong evidence-base for use with teens and young adults with autism spectrum disorders, but is also appropriate for those with ADHD, anxiety, depression, and other socioemotional problems. During group teens learn important social skills through didactic and role play examples and are given the opportunity to practice these skills in session while receiving individualized coaching. Parents attend weekly parent sessions where they are taught how to effective social coaches for their teen.
Hosted by Hope Harris-Black
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Group meets in Chevy Chase, MD 20815
PEERS® is a 16 week evidence-based social skills intervention for teens who are interested in learning ways to help make and keep friends. It has a strong evidence-base for use with teens and young adults with autism spectrum disorders, but is also appropriate for those with ADHD, anxiety, depression, and other socioemotional problems. During group teens learn important social skills through didactic and role play examples and are given the opportunity to practice these skills in session while receiving individualized coaching. Parents attend weekly parent sessions where they are taught how to effective social coaches for their teen.
8 week course that is a combination of Skills and Process (support) groups that last 1.5hr. It is for parents located in MD/VA with children in high school or middles school who are dealing with POTS. Topics that will be addressed include Spoon Theory, medical trauma, school advocating, teaching life skills, structure, and power struggles.
8 week course that is a combination of Skills and Process (support) groups that last 1.5hr. It is for parents located in MD/VA with children in high school or middles school who are dealing with POTS. Topics that will be addressed include Spoon Theory, medical trauma, school advocating, teaching life skills, structure, and power struggles.
This support group assists parents with the stressors and joys of raising a child with a disability (physical, developmental or emotional).
This support group assists parents with the stressors and joys of raising a child with a disability (physical, developmental or emotional).
Virtual group starts April 2025. Is your child/teen explosive? Shut down? Experienced a childhood trauma or anxiety? At your wit's end? Then this group is for you! Learn how to both connect & correct, handle control battles, get to calm more quickly with your child. TBRI and connected parenting principles are at the core of what we teach. Sign up link: https://forms.gle/i4Nm1Whjv86d6eUM6
Hosted by Creative Counseling Connections
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, MSW
Group meets in Gaithersburg, MD 20879
The first session will be " parent only" session so you have a chance to share your concerns and goals openly.
Virtual group starts April 2025. Is your child/teen explosive? Shut down? Experienced a childhood trauma or anxiety? At your wit's end? Then this group is for you! Learn how to both connect & correct, handle control battles, get to calm more quickly with your child. TBRI and connected parenting principles are at the core of what we teach. Sign up link: https://forms.gle/i4Nm1Whjv86d6eUM6
As a PANS Mama of 3, I'm here to support the recovery of your fried nervous system! Come and be a part of a supportive virtual group where you will not only have a chance to talk, but to also heal through the use of trauma and EMDR informed interventions. The group begins again May 6, 2025 but is ongoing (join anytime). Cigna and Carefirst insurance accepted or $25 each group. Please visit us at www.creativecounselingconnections.com for more details or email Sara Rodriguez, LCSW-C at creativecounselingconnections@yahoo.com. Sign up link is here: https://forms.gle/DBRRBMMBaz3MBJNB7
Hosted by Creative Counseling Connections
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, MSW
Group meets in Gaithersburg, MD 20882
The first session will be " parent only" session so you have a chance to share your concerns and goals openly.
As a PANS Mama of 3, I'm here to support the recovery of your fried nervous system! Come and be a part of a supportive virtual group where you will not only have a chance to talk, but to also heal through the use of trauma and EMDR informed interventions. The group begins again May 6, 2025 but is ongoing (join anytime). Cigna and Carefirst insurance accepted or $25 each group. Please visit us at www.creativecounselingconnections.com for more details or email Sara Rodriguez, LCSW-C at creativecounselingconnections@yahoo.com. Sign up link is here: https://forms.gle/DBRRBMMBaz3MBJNB7
These ongoing, open groups will give you an opportunity to discuss concerns about your teen/tween and learn strategies to help support them, and cope with the challenges they are experiencing in a non-judgmental environment.
These ongoing, open groups will give you an opportunity to discuss concerns about your teen/tween and learn strategies to help support them, and cope with the challenges they are experiencing in a non-judgmental environment.
An online therapy support group that will explore the emotional complexities of motherhood, as members support each other through the ups and downs of parenting. Group is for anyone who identifies as a mother and has children under 18. The group will meet weekly (virtually) for 8 sessions starting January 2025, day and time TBD. Cost of the group is $80 per session and will be moderated by 2 Licensed Psychologists. Accessible from most states across the country.
An online therapy support group that will explore the emotional complexities of motherhood, as members support each other through the ups and downs of parenting. Group is for anyone who identifies as a mother and has children under 18. The group will meet weekly (virtually) for 8 sessions starting January 2025, day and time TBD. Cost of the group is $80 per session and will be moderated by 2 Licensed Psychologists. Accessible from most states across the country.
A virtual group for parents to build effective skills and improve connection with their teen. In this 6 week series you will learn and practice the following: Week 1: Introduction and the Teenage Brain - What changes to expect and how to spot them. Week 2: Calming the storm - Helping your teen (and you!) manage the roller coaster of emotion. Week 3: Setting boundaries and providing consequences. Week 4: Skills for improving communication and reducing tension. Week 5: Keeping your Teen safe -Education, skills, and resources for when crisis happens. Week 6: Parenting skill review and takeaways
Hosted by Life of Ease, LLC - Laura Helbling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LCSW
Group meets in Rockville, MD 20850
A virtual group for parents to build effective skills and improve connection with their teen. In this 6 week series you will learn and practice the following: Week 1: Introduction and the Teenage Brain - What changes to expect and how to spot them. Week 2: Calming the storm - Helping your teen (and you!) manage the roller coaster of emotion. Week 3: Setting boundaries and providing consequences. Week 4: Skills for improving communication and reducing tension. Week 5: Keeping your Teen safe -Education, skills, and resources for when crisis happens. Week 6: Parenting skill review and takeaways
Bringing Baby Home Workshop from The Gottman Institute: A 3-Day Workshop for New Parents. Gain skills to navigate the joys and challenges of parenthood! In this workshop, learn how to: - Increase friendship in your relationship - Deal effectively with conflict - Involve each parent/caregiver in infant care and parenting - Improve the quality of parent-infant interaction - Recognize the psychological and emotional needs of your child.
Bringing Baby Home Workshop from The Gottman Institute: A 3-Day Workshop for New Parents. Gain skills to navigate the joys and challenges of parenthood! In this workshop, learn how to: - Increase friendship in your relationship - Deal effectively with conflict - Involve each parent/caregiver in infant care and parenting - Improve the quality of parent-infant interaction - Recognize the psychological and emotional needs of your child.
These limited-enrollment virtual therapy groups are open to new mothers who plan to return to their careers after leave. With the guidance of Dr. Ock, members will CONNECT with fellow new moms, SUPPORT their postpartum mental health, ADAPT to challenges, PREPARE to return to work, and THRIVE in the fullness of motherhood. Each small group runs for 10 weeks, and meets weekly for 90 minutes.
Hosted by Shin Ock, PhD | Physician Mental Health
Psychologist, PhD
Group meets in Kensington, MD 20895
These limited-enrollment virtual therapy groups are open to new mothers who plan to return to their careers after leave. With the guidance of Dr. Ock, members will CONNECT with fellow new moms, SUPPORT their postpartum mental health, ADAPT to challenges, PREPARE to return to work, and THRIVE in the fullness of motherhood. Each small group runs for 10 weeks, and meets weekly for 90 minutes.
You might not be able to change the circumstances of parenting your high-need child (verbal or physical abuse, constant rejection, burnout), but we can utilize trauma-informed tools to calm fried nervous systems. We will use EMDR/ASSYST Protocols for recent/prolonged traumatic stress and Cognitive Processing Therapy, along with other trauma-informed strategies. The six-week virtual group (join from anywhere in US) is $180 or $30 per group. For more info on EMDR, what to expect, and registration, pls visit www.sararodriguezcoaching.com.
Hosted by Christine Winkler- Anxiety, Trauma, Depression
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Group meets in Gaithersburg, MD 20882
You might not be able to change the circumstances of parenting your high-need child (verbal or physical abuse, constant rejection, burnout), but we can utilize trauma-informed tools to calm fried nervous systems. We will use EMDR/ASSYST Protocols for recent/prolonged traumatic stress and Cognitive Processing Therapy, along with other trauma-informed strategies. The six-week virtual group (join from anywhere in US) is $180 or $30 per group. For more info on EMDR, what to expect, and registration, pls visit www.sararodriguezcoaching.com.
When we marry someone with kids from a previous relationship, we hope it will be easier—but reality often hits hard. The kids can feel like little terrorists, ex-spouses add pressure, and the challenges seem endless. I know this firsthand: my husband and I are about to celebrate our 10th anniversary with five kids between us, ages 6 to 27. This 8-week Zoom group is a space for couples to share real struggles, receive psychoeducation and practice co- parenting strategies. $60/session or $50 if prepaid. Email to join the waitlist. www.innazusman.com/coming-soon-03
When we marry someone with kids from a previous relationship, we hope it will be easier—but reality often hits hard. The kids can feel like little terrorists, ex-spouses add pressure, and the challenges seem endless. I know this firsthand: my husband and I are about to celebrate our 10th anniversary with five kids between us, ages 6 to 27. This 8-week Zoom group is a space for couples to share real struggles, receive psychoeducation and practice co- parenting strategies. $60/session or $50 if prepaid. Email to join the waitlist. www.innazusman.com/coming-soon-03
Worried your teen may not graduate high school or college? Are you struggling to like your son or daughter right now? Do you need to help them but are not really sure where to start? Come to one of our virtual parent support groups via Zoom. Every Thursday night, parents come together at Sandstone Care and help each other as they navigate the challenges of helping their teen or young adult who struggles with drugs, alcohol, and mental health concerns. Parent support groups are free and open to all parents to attend. No program affiliation is required.
Hosted by Sandstone Care Teen & Young Adult Treatment Center
Treatment Center, MD, LPC, LAC, CAC-III, CSAC-A
Group meets in Rockville, MD 20852
Worried your teen may not graduate high school or college? Are you struggling to like your son or daughter right now? Do you need to help them but are not really sure where to start? Come to one of our virtual parent support groups via Zoom. Every Thursday night, parents come together at Sandstone Care and help each other as they navigate the challenges of helping their teen or young adult who struggles with drugs, alcohol, and mental health concerns. Parent support groups are free and open to all parents to attend. No program affiliation is required.
Collaborative & Proactive Solutions (CPS) is an intervention developed by Dr. Ross Greene to address concerning behaviors in children and adolescents. (Learn more here: https://livesinthebalance.org/) Parents struggling with any concerning behaviors (ex: yelling, hitting, running away, kicking, refusing to go to dentist, etc.) will learn new ways to collaboratively solve problems alongside their kids. Families with Neurodivergent and differently abled children are encouraged to join. Our first group is being offered at a reduced rate in exchange for honest feedback from participants. If the cost is a barrier, please let us know and we can discuss options.
Hosted by Hannah Breckenridge
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LCSW, LICSW
Group meets in Bethesda, MD 20814
Collaborative & Proactive Solutions (CPS) is an intervention developed by Dr. Ross Greene to address concerning behaviors in children and adolescents. (Learn more here: https://livesinthebalance.org/) Parents struggling with any concerning behaviors (ex: yelling, hitting, running away, kicking, refusing to go to dentist, etc.) will learn new ways to collaboratively solve problems alongside their kids. Families with Neurodivergent and differently abled children are encouraged to join. Our first group is being offered at a reduced rate in exchange for honest feedback from participants. If the cost is a barrier, please let us know and we can discuss options.
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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.