PARENT SUPPORT COUNSELING GROUPS

Bloom is a therapeutic support group for mothers who are either at risk or experiencing symptoms related to perinatal mental health, postpartum depression or anxiety. Groups will be capped at 6 participants to create cohesion, trust and a space free of judgment. Participants will explore and process their individual  experiences and beliefs around motherhood, including the impact of cultural and family dynamics on child rearing practices. Education and skill building will center on infant and early childhood development, attuned, responsive caregiving and co-regulation strategies to promote positive attachment and bonding. Mothers will  also explore and develop self-care strategies including mindfulness/relaxation, communication, system navigation and self-advocacy skills.

Parenting Basics and Beyond is designed to create a safe, therapeutic, supportive setting for parents. Beyond learning the basics, group members will explore their individual experiences and family dynamics that may be related to current challenges. Parents will build an understanding of human development, responsive caregiving, self-regulation, de-escalation and discipline. Group discussion will explore the impact of individual experiences, beliefs and sociocultural factors may have on their parenting identify and practices. Groups will be capped at 6 participants to create trust and a space free of judgment.

Parenting Basics and Beyond (Therapeutic/Mandated) is designed for parents who are mandated by court to attend a parenting group. Beyond learning the basics, group members will explore their individual experiences, family dynamics and incidents related to current challenges and legal involvement. Parents will build an understanding of human development, responsive caregiving, self-regulation, de-escalation and discipline. Group discussion will explore the impact of individual experiences, beliefs and sociocultural factors on their parenting identify and practices. Groups will be capped at 6 participants to create trust and a space free of judgment. Participants must attend regularly, follow all mandates of their court-order and be willing to sign releases as required for court-mandated coordination.

Parents of children who struggle with neurodivergence, such as ADHD or autism, face a difficult and often lonely road full of misunderstandings, judgment and isolation. Parenting Neurodivergence aims to create an understanding, judgment-free and communal space for these parents to share successes and challenges while gaining understanding into their children’s disorders. Incorporating art, mindfulness and DBT skills, this group meets parents where they are on their journey and invites them to grow together.