Parenting children who do not fit the mold preferred by schools, commercial spaces, and even extended families, can be daunting. No wonder parents feel isolated, exhausted, even despaired. This group will provide support, psycho-education, understanding and safety to parents of children on the spectrum and other developmental disorders. Parents will help each other disentangle feelings that get in the way of healthy parenting, and strategize better ways of being, including advocating for institutional changes to serve the community as a whole. Group will meet on-line until such a time when it feels safe to start meeting in person.
Parenting children who do not fit the mold preferred by schools, commercial spaces, and even extended families, can be daunting. No wonder parents feel isolated, exhausted, even despaired. This group will provide support, psycho-education, understanding and safety to parents of children on the spectrum and other developmental disorders. Parents will help each other disentangle feelings that get in the way of healthy parenting, and strategize better ways of being, including advocating for institutional changes to serve the community as a whole. Group will meet on-line until such a time when it feels safe to start meeting in person.
Every day, I talk to women whose lives are full but not fulfilling. They’ve reached their goals but now feel stagnant. They have social interactions that remain at the surface level so they often feel alone and unsupported. They spend their energy taking care of other people but they have lost connection with themselves. Imagine what would it be like to surround yourself with a group of women who get it, who listen to you, who want to support you and celebrate you— Sounds awesome, right? For more information, go to melissacohenlcsw.com/the-mommy-bond/
Hosted by Melissa Seifer Cohen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LSW
Group meets in Westfield, NJ 07090
Every day, I talk to women whose lives are full but not fulfilling. They’ve reached their goals but now feel stagnant. They have social interactions that remain at the surface level so they often feel alone and unsupported. They spend their energy taking care of other people but they have lost connection with themselves. Imagine what would it be like to surround yourself with a group of women who get it, who listen to you, who want to support you and celebrate you— Sounds awesome, right? For more information, go to melissacohenlcsw.com/the-mommy-bond/
Divorce is difficult. Join us for support and therapy with other people who are currently going through a divorce, considering a divorce or recently divorced. Share your story and your feelings with others who get it. Work through the hurt and the anger so that you can move on. Give support, get support and realize you are not alone.
Hosted by Nancy Arvizzigno
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Group meets in Westfield, NJ 07090
Divorce is difficult. Join us for support and therapy with other people who are currently going through a divorce, considering a divorce or recently divorced. Share your story and your feelings with others who get it. Work through the hurt and the anger so that you can move on. Give support, get support and realize you are not alone.
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A safe space for pregnant and postpartum moms navigating mood, anxiety, and relationship changes.
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Hosted by Kasey C Oertel
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LAMFT, LCADC, Intern
Group meets in Somerville, NJ 08876
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I currently have a couple of openings for my group for parents of infants and toddlers. Parents can connect with each other regarding challenges and successes related to parenting • Gain an understanding of how one’s own experience of being parented might be hindering and/or helping one’s own parenting approach • Learn how to manage feeling overwhelmed by parental responsibilities and parental guilt.
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Hosted by Kathryn Rose Gately
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, BCBA
Group meets in Ridgewood, NJ 07450
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Hosted by Your PossAbilities, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC, CCS
Group meets in Newark, NJ 07102
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Group meets in Englewood, NJ 07631
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A safe space for pregnant and postpartum moms navigating mood, anxiety, and relationship changes.
A safe space for pregnant and postpartum moms navigating mood, anxiety, and relationship changes.
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Hosted by Michele Levin
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCADC, ACS, SAC
Group meets in Somerville, NJ 08876
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A safe space for pregnant and postpartum moms navigating mood, anxiety, and relationship changes.
Hosted by Dr. Tashiera Howard
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Group meets in Jersey City, NJ 07302
A safe space for pregnant and postpartum moms navigating mood, anxiety, and relationship changes.
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A safe space for pregnant and postpartum moms navigating mood, anxiety, and relationship changes.
A safe space for pregnant and postpartum moms navigating mood, anxiety, and relationship changes.
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The Parenting to Launch Virtual Therapy Group provides a nurturing space for parents navigating the complexities of raising adult children (ages 21-40) facing recurring life and mental health challenges. This group empowers parents with essential tools to foster healthy relationships while prioritizing their emotional well-being. Participants will enhance communication skills, manage stress, set boundaries, and practice self-care. By sharing experiences and building supportive networks, they will cultivate the confidence and resilience needed for a more harmonious family dynamic. Join us in transforming your parenting journey!
Hosted by Daniel C. Linehan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Group meets in Florham Park, NJ 07932
The Parenting to Launch Virtual Therapy Group provides a nurturing space for parents navigating the complexities of raising adult children (ages 21-40) facing recurring life and mental health challenges. This group empowers parents with essential tools to foster healthy relationships while prioritizing their emotional well-being. Participants will enhance communication skills, manage stress, set boundaries, and practice self-care. By sharing experiences and building supportive networks, they will cultivate the confidence and resilience needed for a more harmonious family dynamic. Join us in transforming your parenting journey!
4hr Skills based virtual parenting workshop to help parents recognize the traps of unconscious parenting and the hidden price families can pay. The workshop defines Mindful Parenting and outlines the benefits of parenting in the present moment. It also provides parents with an opportunity to explore cultural and generational legacies and conditioning that can negatively impact our parenting-child relationships. The workshop presents current data on youth and mental illness alerting parents to key areas of concern. The goal of this workshop is to introduce parents to information, practical skills, tools and resources that are essential to effective parenting. Interest: Bijay email bijay@minhaslifeservices.com
Hosted by Bijay K. Minhas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, DBT, Coach, CCDP/AP
Group meets in Livingston, NJ 07039
4hr Skills based virtual parenting workshop to help parents recognize the traps of unconscious parenting and the hidden price families can pay. The workshop defines Mindful Parenting and outlines the benefits of parenting in the present moment. It also provides parents with an opportunity to explore cultural and generational legacies and conditioning that can negatively impact our parenting-child relationships. The workshop presents current data on youth and mental illness alerting parents to key areas of concern. The goal of this workshop is to introduce parents to information, practical skills, tools and resources that are essential to effective parenting. Interest: Bijay email bijay@minhaslifeservices.com
A safe space for pregnant and postpartum moms navigating mood, anxiety, and relationship changes.
A safe space for pregnant and postpartum moms navigating mood, anxiety, and relationship changes.
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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.