Parenting Support Groups in Portage, MI

Becoming a Family
This is an 8-week virtual group for families created by marriage, foster care, guardianship/kinship, or adoption. This group meets once a week via Zoom. It is held at various times during the week. Please contact for dates/times.
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Hosted by Jessica Griffioen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portage, MI 49002
This is an 8-week virtual group for families created by marriage, foster care, guardianship/kinship, or adoption. This group meets once a week via Zoom. It is held at various times during the week. Please contact for dates/times.
(269) 399-3921 View (269) 399-3921
Helping Parents navigate through virtual learning
I assist parents and families navigate through struggles they may be having with adjusting to virtual/hybrid learning. I provide tools and strategies to make this new learning less stressful as we navigate through COVID-19 and all the uncertainties revolving around ...
Photo of Julie Sorenson, Licensed Professional Counselor in Portage, MI
Hosted by Julie Sorenson
Licensed Professional Counselor, DMFT, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portage, MI 49024
I assist parents and families navigate through struggles they may be having with adjusting to virtual/hybrid learning. I provide tools and strategies to make this new learning less stressful as we navigate through COVID-19 and all the uncertainties revolving around ...
(269) 448-1364 View (269) 448-1364

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Rebuild Divorce Groups for Adults and Children
Rebuild is a 5-week course for parents and children going through separation or divorce. This group is co-taught, and we begin as a group to go over a weekly theme, then split into two groups to further engage; one group ...
Photo of Melanie Bugnaski, Licensed Professional Counselor in Portage, MI
Hosted by Melanie Bugnaski
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LLPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Kalamazoo, MI 49009
Rebuild is a 5-week course for parents and children going through separation or divorce. This group is co-taught, and we begin as a group to go over a weekly theme, then split into two groups to further engage; one group ...
(269) 373-7134 View (269) 373-7134
Becoming a Family
This is an 8-week virtual group for families created by marriage, foster care, guardianship/kinship, or adoption. This group meets once a week via Zoom. It is held at various times during the week. Please contact for dates/times.
Photo of Jessica Griffioen, Licensed Professional Counselor in Portage, MI
Hosted by Jessica Griffioen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portage, MI 49002
This is an 8-week virtual group for families created by marriage, foster care, guardianship/kinship, or adoption. This group meets once a week via Zoom. It is held at various times during the week. Please contact for dates/times.
(269) 399-3921 View (269) 399-3921
Helping Parents navigate through virtual learning
I assist parents and families navigate through struggles they may be having with adjusting to virtual/hybrid learning. I provide tools and strategies to make this new learning less stressful as we navigate through COVID-19 and all the uncertainties revolving around ...
Photo of Julie Sorenson, Licensed Professional Counselor in Portage, MI
Hosted by Julie Sorenson
Licensed Professional Counselor, DMFT, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portage, MI 49024
I assist parents and families navigate through struggles they may be having with adjusting to virtual/hybrid learning. I provide tools and strategies to make this new learning less stressful as we navigate through COVID-19 and all the uncertainties revolving around ...
(269) 448-1364 View (269) 448-1364

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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.