A virtual group designed for those transitioning into parenthood and grieving the recent or distant death of their own parent(s). Together we'll explore the challenges of balancing grief and joy, discover ways to pass down important values, and help your child(ren) remember someone they may have never met. All while finding and offering solidarity with others navigating a similar path. Open to MA & NH residents. Led by a clinical social worker specializing in grief and perinatal mental health. Contact CammyLICSW@gmail.com or 978.494.0890. 8-week group offered in Spring and Fall.
Hosted by Cammy Adler-Roth
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CCLS
Group meets in Portsmouth, NH 03801
Ask me about my upcoming virtual group on Parenting Without Your Parent(s).
A virtual group designed for those transitioning into parenthood and grieving the recent or distant death of their own parent(s). Together we'll explore the challenges of balancing grief and joy, discover ways to pass down important values, and help your child(ren) remember someone they may have never met. All while finding and offering solidarity with others navigating a similar path. Open to MA & NH residents. Led by a clinical social worker specializing in grief and perinatal mental health. Contact CammyLICSW@gmail.com or 978.494.0890. 8-week group offered in Spring and Fall.
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As a mother to a neurodivergent child, I also specialize in working and providing support to parents with autistic children.
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Hosted by Denise M. Mendes-Wilson
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC, CCSP
Group meets in Windham, NH 03087
This is a small group experience available online. The Secure Parent Collective runs year round to support parents in their journey. The Secure Parent Collective is guided by Denise Mendes-Wilson, MA, LCMHC and each week she encourages you to explore the impacts of attachment styles in the parent-child relationship. This group is limited to six participants at a time and is available by self pay at this time. This group meets Wednesdays at 1:00 PM.
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Specialties include: EMDR, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions, Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD, Play Therapy, Family Based Therapy for Eating Disorders.
Raising a child with anxiety can feel exhausting and confusing. You may feel like nothing you try is working, and worry your child will never break free from their fears. At Middle Path Counseling, we work with parents through SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions), a proven program from Yale that helps caregivers make small but powerful changes to reduce anxiety at home. Tuesdays at 10:00AM via Zoom or Wednesdays in office at 5:30PM. 6 weeks and 1 individual session included. Led by Jackie Pollner, LCMHC. Reach out through here or our website to enroll today.
Hosted by Lindsay Prudhomme
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Group meets in Pelham, NH 03076
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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.