Positive Parenting
Address behavioral issues, communication, and emotional well-being. Discussion will be based on Positive Parenting tools that help raise responsible, resilient, and respectful children.
Hosted by Dr. Olga Kilstein
Psychologist, PsyD, MACFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60637
Address behavioral issues, communication, and emotional well-being. Discussion will be based on Positive Parenting tools that help raise responsible, resilient, and respectful children.
Caregiver Group (FASD)
Raising a child with a FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder) or neurobehavioral disability, who struggles with emotional and behavioral challenges, can be exhausting & isolating. Find understanding, community, and support to help navigate parenting your child with a brain-based disability. ...
Raising a child with a FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder) or neurobehavioral disability, who struggles with emotional and behavioral challenges, can be exhausting & isolating. Find understanding, community, and support to help navigate parenting your child with a brain-based disability. ...
Coming soon: Motherhood with a Mood Disorder
Hosted by Elizabeth Bierbaum Clarke
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Evanston, IL 60201
Circle of Security Parent Training Group
Circle of Security(tm) 8 Week Parent Training is a newly developed parent
education program offering the core components of the evidence-based
and internationally acclaimed COS© protocol. The Circle of Security (tm)
project integrates over 50 years of attachment research into ...
Hosted by Shared Vision Psychological Services, Inc
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oak Brook, IL 60523
Circle of Security(tm) 8 Week Parent Training is a newly developed parent
education program offering the core components of the evidence-based
and internationally acclaimed COS© protocol. The Circle of Security (tm)
project integrates over 50 years of attachment research into ...
Teen Mothers
This group is designed to help teenage women who become new mothers. From understanding resources available as a parent to discussing life goals and methods for achieving those goals, this group offers a world of support to this community of ...
Hosted by Golden Life Wellness Center
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60649
This group is designed to help teenage women who become new mothers. From understanding resources available as a parent to discussing life goals and methods for achieving those goals, this group offers a world of support to this community of ...
Spicy Parenting
This group is for neurodivergent parents, parenting neurodivergent children. Parents do not need to have an official diagnosis of ASD, Autism, or BPD to sign up.
Hosted by Elise Belknap
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Champaign, IL 61820
This group is for neurodivergent parents, parenting neurodivergent children. Parents do not need to have an official diagnosis of ASD, Autism, or BPD to sign up.
Gathering, Reflecting as Parents (GRASP)
A nurturing place to share your experience as a mother of a new baby (0-9 mths) and gather information on topics that explore the parenthood transitions, the emotional growth of your baby, couples' relationships post-baby, & the development of the ...
A nurturing place to share your experience as a mother of a new baby (0-9 mths) and gather information on topics that explore the parenthood transitions, the emotional growth of your baby, couples' relationships post-baby, & the development of the ...
Spark the Grit: Tenacious Parenting
This group is based off my book, (available on Amazon) Spark the Grit: Tenacious Parenting in a Topsy-Turvy World. It is designed to support parents in raising responsible, resilient, respectful, and resourceful children and teens while having fun in the ...
This group is based off my book, (available on Amazon) Spark the Grit: Tenacious Parenting in a Topsy-Turvy World. It is designed to support parents in raising responsible, resilient, respectful, and resourceful children and teens while having fun in the ...
Positive Discipline Parenting Skills Group
*Virtual* Ever find yourself feeling stuck, helpless, or wondering "why does my child act this way?" Jennifer Allen is a Certified Positive Discipline Parent Educator with the skills and tools to empower and support you in your parenting! What is ...
Hosted by Jennifer Allen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Northbrook, IL 60062
*Virtual* Ever find yourself feeling stuck, helpless, or wondering "why does my child act this way?" Jennifer Allen is a Certified Positive Discipline Parent Educator with the skills and tools to empower and support you in your parenting! What is ...
Pregnant Teens
Options Counseling, Pregnancy education and parenting preparation.
Hosted by Anointed Youth Development, LLC
BAHS, MAed, E/IMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Joliet, IL 60435
Options Counseling, Pregnancy education and parenting preparation.
Caring for Caregivers: Virtual Support Group
This is a supportive space for those caring for a loved one. This group is designed for those that want to create time for their own self-care & build connections with others. Join an intimate group to discuss issues such ...
Hosted by Hannah Lee
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW, CYT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60602
This is a supportive space for those caring for a loved one. This group is designed for those that want to create time for their own self-care & build connections with others. Join an intimate group to discuss issues such ...
Parenting Workshops
Hands-on parent training focused on issues including discipline, time-outs, school success, sibling rivalry, creating morning and nighttime routines and an open forum for parents to ask their own parenting questions.
Hosted by Kimberly Ann Lemke
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Naperville, IL 60563
Hands-on parent training focused on issues including discipline, time-outs, school success, sibling rivalry, creating morning and nighttime routines and an open forum for parents to ask their own parenting questions.
Group Therapy for New Moms
Offering Group Therapy for New Moms with babies between birth - 6 months on Tuesdays from 11am-12pm. This group is aimed to offer moms a nonjudgemental place to discuss topics relating to their new role and will focus on the ...
Hosted by Damen Nicole Wellen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Deerfield, IL 60015
Offering Group Therapy for New Moms with babies between birth - 6 months on Tuesdays from 11am-12pm. This group is aimed to offer moms a nonjudgemental place to discuss topics relating to their new role and will focus on the ...
Positive Parenting Support Group
Obtain support in an encouraging environment, learn more effective parenting strategies and gain a sense of confidence and optimism for a more loving, connected family. This will be a combination of support and education in a structured 6 to 8 ...
Hosted by Jennifer Briggs
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Park Ridge, IL 60068
Obtain support in an encouraging environment, learn more effective parenting strategies and gain a sense of confidence and optimism for a more loving, connected family. This will be a combination of support and education in a structured 6 to 8 ...
Parent Coffee Chat with Dr. Z., Child Psychologist
Parents who are looking for some help and guidance about everyday parenting challenges. Parents can ask Dr. Z questions and he will do his best answering with an understanding for how and why it is important to respond. Questions from ...
Parents who are looking for some help and guidance about everyday parenting challenges. Parents can ask Dr. Z questions and he will do his best answering with an understanding for how and why it is important to respond. Questions from ...
Postpartum Support Group
Utilize a safe space with new moms to discover your knowing, connect with other moms and develop more confidence around parenthood. Six week group beginning Fall 2022. Please reach out to our Intake Coordinator for more information - contact@flourishcounselin gltd.com
Hosted by Flourish Counseling & Wellness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60604
Utilize a safe space with new moms to discover your knowing, connect with other moms and develop more confidence around parenthood. Six week group beginning Fall 2022. Please reach out to our Intake Coordinator for more information - contact@flourishcounselin gltd.com
The Nurturing Program
Parenting program that trains parents of all ages on the skills and techniques of being a nurturing parent. This program is designed to ensure that parents learn to care for themselves as well as their children. Participants will develop positive ...
Hosted by Anointed Youth Development, LLC
BAHS, MAed, E/IMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Joliet, IL 60435
Parenting program that trains parents of all ages on the skills and techniques of being a nurturing parent. This program is designed to ensure that parents learn to care for themselves as well as their children. Participants will develop positive ...
New World Psychology, LLC.
Hosted by Sarah A. Schroeder
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Evanston, IL 60201
Finding Calm in the Chaos: Virtual Parent Group
Finding Calm in the Chaos: A Support Group for Pregnant People & Parents of 0-5 year olds. Join other pregnant people and parents of 0-5 year olds for a supportive virtual space to explore the identity shifts, challenges, and joys ...
Hosted by Hannah Lee
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW, CYT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60602
Finding Calm in the Chaos: A Support Group for Pregnant People & Parents of 0-5 year olds. Join other pregnant people and parents of 0-5 year olds for a supportive virtual space to explore the identity shifts, challenges, and joys ...
Parent Education and Support
A place for parents to discuss questions and concerns about their children. The goal is to learn some skills and techniques for dealing with any type of challenging behavior(s) they may encounter.
Hosted by BZA Behavioral Health - Schaumburg office
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MEd, BCD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Schaumburg, IL 60173
A place for parents to discuss questions and concerns about their children. The goal is to learn some skills and techniques for dealing with any type of challenging behavior(s) they may encounter.
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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.