Parenting Groups
-
The goal/purpose: The intent of this group is to create a space where parents can connect to feel heard and understood as we process the unique challenges, choices, burdens and joys of raising a child with a disability. We will share and discuss resources and coping tools, navigate barriers to asking and receiving help, develop an understanding of healthy boundary setting, encourage self-efficacy and challenge self-doubt. Who is the group for: Parents of a disabled child(ren) including but not limited to Autism, Down syndrome and other genetic diagnoses, Deaf/hearing impaired, ambulatory conditions, medically complex/fragile, ADHD, Sensory Processing Disorder, and intellectual/learning disabilities.
A wellness group for parents of children with disabilities led by therapists who are also parenting disabled children offers a uniquely empathetic and supportive environment. This group provides a safe space for parents to share their experiences, challenges, and triumphs, knowing that the group leaders truly understand their perspective. The leaders bring both professional expertise and personal insight, helping to navigate complex emotional landscapes and offering practical strategies for managing stress, advocating for their children, and fostering resilience. By connecting with others who face similar circumstances, parents can build a supportive community, gain valuable resources, and find solace in knowing they are not alone on this journey.
Participants can expect to take away resources and tools related to:
Challenging negative thoughts / beliefs and instilling hope and confidence (cognitive distortions, reframing)
Establishing a sense of safety within oneself and the home (Polyvagal / Nervous system / mindfulness hacks)
Setting appropriate boundaries and identifying wants/needs related to support
Finding freedom to feel the feelings and learn how to communicate them with your support (grief, shame, isolation, anger, frustration; what can acceptance, peace, joy look like?)Creating a plan for success; how to be prepared, how to advocate, how to rest, how to trust in your “enoughness”
First Thursday of Every Month
-
Life with preschoolers is death by 1,000 questions.
Why do kitties have legs? Why do chickens lay eggs? Can I have a treat? Do persons lay eggs? How far away are the clouds? Who carries the moon? Can I have a snack?
And also, is this normal?
Where is the village everyone says it takes to raise these kids? When will my kid be wiping their own butt? Should I send them to kindergarten or wait an extra year? How much screen time is too much? Is everyone this lonely? This anxious? This tired? This lost?
In this group, we’ll answer some questions (yes, most of us are that lonely) and shrug our shoulders at the rest (you definitely won’t be wiping their butts in college). Connect with other parents in a safe and confidential small group facilitated by Krista Steele, LSW.
-
Meeting your child where they are. Not where they once were or where they or you want them to be. There are so many factors that come into play in the high school/early adult years that cause our children to go a direction we never expected.
Caring for a child who is struggling with a mental health and/or a substance use disorder can be difficult and isolating. As a parent/caregiver you may be constantly hitting the wall as your child’s circumstances escalate. There is so much to navigate all at once: normal teenage/young adult behaviors, defiance, child turning 18, doctors, hospitals, treatments and life at home.
Join me for a discussion about meeting your child where they are and supporting them from there. Sharing what resources and support is available while you continue to navigate doors closing. Whether you want to prepare yourself for the next crisis, help your child where they currently are or just need a listening ear.
This class is for those who have no judgment and just get it as to how difficult this journey can be.
This class is run by Mindy Goff McCabe a mom, a teacher, a peer supporter/family advocate and a friend who has years of experience in navigating doors being shut while advocating for children with mental health and substance use diseases.
-
SENG Community Groups (SCG) are in-person or virtual groups for gifted individuals; parents of gifted and twice-exceptional (2e) children - both gifted and have learning differences like ASD, ADHD, dyslexia, anxiety, and others; or professionals in gifted education. As a SENG trained group facilitator (www.sengifted.org/scg), I set the framework for safe and confidential conversations. Groups are are designed specifically to address some of the unique issues, needs, and challenges faced by diverse gifted communities . Topics include: characteristics of giftedness, motivation, perfectionism, discipline, peer relations, sibling relations, hypersensitivity, communication of feelings, multipotentiality, and parent relationships
(helpful: "Why groups Matter" article found at https://www.sengifted.org/post/call-to-action-1)
Specific Concern Groups
-
Love and loss when it comes to our pets is profound on every level. I understand. I care. I’m here to help and support you on this journey. Facilitated by a certified pet loss grief specialist (www.aplb.org) with 20+ years of rescue experience, this support group is intended to share sadness in a kind and empathetic setting, to unpack current and anticipated pet loss, and also celebrate the beauty and joy of our pets.
-
We live in a world with increasingly engaging technology, and it can be easy to spend more time than you want on your phone, computer, playing video games, or scrolling social media. In this group, you’ll learn how to identify and gain valuable insight on how to change your relationship with technology the way you want to. Over the course of 6 meetings, we’ll dive into some of the brain functions behind what has us hooked on certain kinds of technology, how to identify what is problematic for you in your technology use, and what can be done about it. We’ll also focus on building a community network of support, which is vital in reconnecting to the physical world and balancing your values the way you want to.
-
For women of all ages who’d like support, connection, and tools to cope with winter blues/SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder). Join us for a candlelit evening to support your mental and emotional wellbeing during the dark days of winter. We’ll sip hot chocolate and engage in conversation and curated exercises meant to help you cope with seasonal mood changes and find comfort, joy, and connection this season.
-
Item descriptionSENG Community Groups (SCG) are in-person or virtual groups for gifted individuals; parents of gifted and twice-exceptional (2e) children - both gifted and have learning differences like ASD, ADHD, dyslexia, anxiety, and others; or professionals in gifted education. As a SENG trained group facilitator (www.sengifted.org/scg), I set the framework for safe and confidential conversations. Groups are are designed specifically to address some of the unique issues, needs, and challenges faced by diverse gifted communities . Topics include: characteristics of giftedness, motivation, perfectionism, discipline, peer relations, sibling relations, hypersensitivity, communication of feelings, multipotentiality, and parent relationships (helpful "Why groups Matter" article found at https://www.sengifted.org/post/call-to-action-1)
Groups For Professionals
-
Teaching can be one of the most rewarding and impactful careers anyone could choose. It can also be incredibly overwhelming. Please know understand that you are not alone Many teachers find themselves struggling with mental health challenges, like anxiety and depression, and it’s important to find the support that you need. This support group is designed to provide a safe space to decompress and speak about the unique challenges you are facing as well as to find a healthy path forward.
-
Feeling anxious or confused on how to run a small group? You are not alone! Small group facilitation is both an art and a science and most have little training on how to find the balance. This session will explore and demonstrate evidence-based strategies to successfully lead a small group, allow for candid conversations about fears and apprehensions of running a small group, and discussing logistic and pragmatic considerations for small group facilitation.
-
SENG Community Groups (SCG) are in-person or virtual groups for gifted individuals; parents of gifted and twice-exceptional (2e) children - both gifted and have learning differences like ASD, ADHD, dyslexia, anxiety, and others; or professionals in gifted education. As a SENG trained group facilitator (www.sengifted.org/scg), I set the framework for safe and confidential conversations. Groups are are designed specifically to address some of the unique issues, needs, and challenges faced by diverse gifted communities . Topics include: characteristics of giftedness, motivation, perfectionism, discipline, peer relations, sibling relations, hypersensitivity, communication of feelings, multipotentiality, and parent relationships (helpful "Why groups Matter" article found at https://www.sengifted.org/post/call-to-action-1)
-
We get it. Helping clients manage their life challenges takes a lot of energy. Compassion fatigue is real. It’s important that you care for yourself in order to model wellness for your clients, serve them better, sustain your practice, and maintain your own well-being.
This group is designed to give you the opportunity to talk with others who are dealing with similar challenges and share best practices to help you stay connected and to be all right.
It is offered as a hybrid of in-person and online, so feel free to bring your lunch and join us in-person, or meet us over Zoom for this short, session that is designed around a lunch break.