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 – Therapeutic is designed to create a safe, therapeutic, supportive setting to explore and develop their identity as parents. Beyond learning the basics, this group will process their own experiences, beliefs and challenges related to parenting. Participants will build individualized parenting skills to promote the positive growth and development of their children through safe, attuned and responsive parent-child interactions. Groups will be capped at 6 participants to create cohesion, trust and a space free of judgment.

Parenting Basics and Beyond – Therapeutic/Mandated is designed to create a safe, therapeutic, supportive setting to explore and develop their identity as parents. Beyond learning the basics, this group will process the barriers and challenges that led to legal involvement to build individualized parenting skills to promote the positive growth and development of their children through safe, attuned and responsive parent-child interactions. Groups will be capped at 6 participants to create cohesion, trust and a space free of judgment. Parents are expected to maintain regular attendance and sign releases to allow for 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.