Parents of Gender Diverse or Questioning Children
*This group is currently on hold Fall 2023 due to low interest. (Need 3 people to fulfill)* A group where parents can come together, learn, and share the excitements, struggles, surprises of raising gender nonconforming, nonbinary, or transgender children. Learn ...
Hosted by Katy Niles
Marriage & Family Therapist, MSMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pasadena, CA 91101
*This group is currently on hold Fall 2023 due to low interest. (Need 3 people to fulfill)* A group where parents can come together, learn, and share the excitements, struggles, surprises of raising gender nonconforming, nonbinary, or transgender children. Learn ...
Parenting
This group is for individuals needing to complete, DCFS, court or probation requirements. It varies in length from 10 to 52 sessions. Please call for enrollment information. 562-943-6000. We have Monday evening and Saturday morning classes. Proof of enrollment and ...
Hosted by New Directions, Richard Perla, Ph.D.
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, SAP
Verified Verified
Group meets in La Mirada, CA 90638
This group is for individuals needing to complete, DCFS, court or probation requirements. It varies in length from 10 to 52 sessions. Please call for enrollment information. 562-943-6000. We have Monday evening and Saturday morning classes. Proof of enrollment and ...
Soothe - play/support grp for babies & caregivers
Soothe is a 10 wk grp for newborns to early walkers focusing soothing the caregiver while soothing the baby. Over the course of the 10 wks we will develop & expand upon the coping & soothing strategies the caregiver & baby have ...
Hosted by Wesley Stahler
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, RDT, ECMH
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90027
Soothe is a 10 wk grp for newborns to early walkers focusing soothing the caregiver while soothing the baby. Over the course of the 10 wks we will develop & expand upon the coping & soothing strategies the caregiver & baby have ...
Special Needs Parenting Support Group
Special needs parenting is full of constant struggles, isolation, and grief about what might have been. This group is a space to know we are not alone, exchange ideas on how to adjust, discover your strengths and your child’s superpowers. ...
Hosted by Muna Hattar-Mendoza
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Covina, CA 91722
Special needs parenting is full of constant struggles, isolation, and grief about what might have been. This group is a space to know we are not alone, exchange ideas on how to adjust, discover your strengths and your child’s superpowers. ...
Parenting Groups
Parenting Groups: parents can share experiences, gain insights, and learn effective strategies, fostering improved communication, enhanced parenting skills, and the development of healthier family dynamics. Parenting groups for children with special needs create a compassionate and inclusive environment where parents ...
Hosted by Debbie B. Dery
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Encino, CA 91436
Parenting Groups: parents can share experiences, gain insights, and learn effective strategies, fostering improved communication, enhanced parenting skills, and the development of healthier family dynamics. Parenting groups for children with special needs create a compassionate and inclusive environment where parents ...
Birth Prep EMDR
Expecting a baby? Feeling a little (or very) anxious about the upcoming birth? During this 6-week, in-person group, we will use mind-body relaxation and confidence-boosting techniques from EMDR therapy to reduce your birth-related anxiety and help you feel peaceful and ...
Hosted by Jessica Faith Achugbue
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PMH-C, EMDR
Verified Verified
Group meets in Long Beach, CA 90807
Expecting a baby? Feeling a little (or very) anxious about the upcoming birth? During this 6-week, in-person group, we will use mind-body relaxation and confidence-boosting techniques from EMDR therapy to reduce your birth-related anxiety and help you feel peaceful and ...
Adoptive Parents Support Group
This monthly education and support group offers practical guidance in parenting adopted and foster-care/adopted children. Parents discuss family challenges and share success in relationship building and working through various issues in a non-judgmental environment.
Hosted by Hillary Wilson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Torrance, CA 90505
This monthly education and support group offers practical guidance in parenting adopted and foster-care/adopted children. Parents discuss family challenges and share success in relationship building and working through various issues in a non-judgmental environment.
Post Partum Parents Group
Parents need support after baby is born. A roller coaster of emotions are attached to all of the changes going on during this precious times in parenthood hood. We will cover topics like emotional well being in motherhood, relationship challenges, ...
Hosted by Cynthia Mercedes Escobar
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lancaster, CA 93536
Parents need support after baby is born. A roller coaster of emotions are attached to all of the changes going on during this precious times in parenthood hood. We will cover topics like emotional well being in motherhood, relationship challenges, ...
Parenting Group
Teach parents (married or single) parenting skills to be able to live a stress free life and raise an obedient happy child. Able to work with parents on children that tantrum, act out, talk back and that do not listen.
Hosted by Analicia Ybarra
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Commerce, CA 90040
Teach parents (married or single) parenting skills to be able to live a stress free life and raise an obedient happy child. Able to work with parents on children that tantrum, act out, talk back and that do not listen.
Parenting group for parents of kids w/ Autism/ADHD
This is a telehealth support group for parents of kids with autism and/or ADHD. As the parent of a child with both diagnoses I understand the need for developing connections with other parents. This group is a mix of tangible ...
Hosted by Veronica Yakovenko
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Woodland Hills, CA 91367
This is a telehealth support group for parents of kids with autism and/or ADHD. As the parent of a child with both diagnoses I understand the need for developing connections with other parents. This group is a mix of tangible ...
Understanding Your Adolescent Daughter
Do you ever wish you had a map or a guideline to follow to parent your adolescent daughter? Managing her emotions and thoughts as well as setting realistic expectations sometimes can be so overwhelming. Join a support and an educational ...
Hosted by Stella Zweben Samuel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Encino, CA 91436
Do you ever wish you had a map or a guideline to follow to parent your adolescent daughter? Managing her emotions and thoughts as well as setting realistic expectations sometimes can be so overwhelming. Join a support and an educational ...
Active Parenting - Via Video - Starts July 2024
“Active Parenting” isn't about creating the perfect parent or providing one magical solution. This class offers hands-on tools for every day situations, evidence-based skills, video guided examples, methods for understanding your teen’s motivation for behaviors, improved communication, and discovery of ...
Hosted by Megan Murphy Cross
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Valencia, CA 91355
“Active Parenting” isn't about creating the perfect parent or providing one magical solution. This class offers hands-on tools for every day situations, evidence-based skills, video guided examples, methods for understanding your teen’s motivation for behaviors, improved communication, and discovery of ...
Adoption Support
Support group for those contemplating adoption or waiting prospective parents. Currently hosting quarterly group for Adoptive Parents.
Support group for those contemplating adoption or waiting prospective parents. Currently hosting quarterly group for Adoptive Parents.
Parent Connections for the Teen Years
Parenting teenagers is filled with unique joys and intense challenges. This parenting group will offer much-needed support for parents during this complex stage. We’ll offer ways to help your teen while fostering independence. We will discuss strategies to keep communication ...
Hosted by Lauren Craig Albrecht
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, MSG, MHA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pasadena, CA 91101
Parenting teenagers is filled with unique joys and intense challenges. This parenting group will offer much-needed support for parents during this complex stage. We’ll offer ways to help your teen while fostering independence. We will discuss strategies to keep communication ...
Cultivating Calm: High Conflict Co-Parenting
Parenting Education & Support Group ENCOURAGING PARENTS TO WORK TOGETHER IN RAISING HEALTHY, HAPPY CHILDREN For: Parents who want the conflict to end Topics include: • Parenting Styles & Parallel Parenting • Building tolerance for difficult emotions • Balancing Family ...
Hosted by Suzanne Holmes
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Valencia, CA 91355
Parenting Education & Support Group ENCOURAGING PARENTS TO WORK TOGETHER IN RAISING HEALTHY, HAPPY CHILDREN For: Parents who want the conflict to end Topics include: • Parenting Styles & Parallel Parenting • Building tolerance for difficult emotions • Balancing Family ...
Postpartum Therapy Group
The group is currently ON HOLD. I am offering individual telehealth sessions to support women and men's reproductive health mental health through infertility, pregnancy, pregnancy loss, and pregnancy after a loss, and postpartum.
Hosted by Sonia Nikore
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pasadena, CA 91107
The group is currently ON HOLD. I am offering individual telehealth sessions to support women and men's reproductive health mental health through infertility, pregnancy, pregnancy loss, and pregnancy after a loss, and postpartum.
Conscious Beginnings
A group for pregnant mothers. A place to learn about attunement, process current and related feelings, and get the tools to be your best self as baby is now in your life.
Hosted by Lori Baudino
Psychologist, PsyD, BC-DMT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90045
A group for pregnant mothers. A place to learn about attunement, process current and related feelings, and get the tools to be your best self as baby is now in your life.
I Wish I'd Known !
My system is based on Mindfulness and Knowledge that explores, liberates, inspires and sets in motion your own victorious qualities as parent and caregiver. INTERACTIVE- The power of social interaction is harnessed to promote change. SUPPORTIVE- Adaptive changes are encouraged ...
Hosted by Gina Gonzalezreyna
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Beverly Hills, CA 90210
My system is based on Mindfulness and Knowledge that explores, liberates, inspires and sets in motion your own victorious qualities as parent and caregiver. INTERACTIVE- The power of social interaction is harnessed to promote change. SUPPORTIVE- Adaptive changes are encouraged ...
Meditation for Moms
This group will provide an introduction to Mindfulness and Radical Acceptance. We will do guided meditations and process these meditations. It will occur on the following four Fridays: 8/4, 8/11, 8/25, 9/1. There is a flat rate of $250 upon ...
Hosted by Luanne Sylvia Hernandez-Storr
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pasadena, CA 91105
This group will provide an introduction to Mindfulness and Radical Acceptance. We will do guided meditations and process these meditations. It will occur on the following four Fridays: 8/4, 8/11, 8/25, 9/1. There is a flat rate of $250 upon ...
The Hidden Manual - a parenting guide
Parents sometimes wish their babies would come with a manual with guidance, explanation and tips on how to approach challenging issues related to raising a good, decent and happy child. This group was created with caring parents in mind. I ...
Hosted by Hebe Leine De Mare
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90045
Parents sometimes wish their babies would come with a manual with guidance, explanation and tips on how to approach challenging issues related to raising a good, decent and happy child. This group was created with caring parents in mind. I ...
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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.