Understanding Your Child’s Needs
PARENTING SKILLS AND SUPPORT GROUP : BEGINNING MAY 12th : REGISTRATION BELOW
Have you been scratching your head trying to figure out what parenting style to use in your family? Or looking for some strategies to calm yourself down or calm your child when frustrated? Or just finding yourself totally at a loss for how to understand what is going on inside your kids and how to respond appropriately?
Parenting is hard work, and the challenges we face as parents change constantly from one stage of life to the next. There are endless amounts of parenting gurus and resources out there but never enough hands-on guidance or encouragement.
This group is designed to meet that need for each and every participant. It will help you better understand your own parenting style, emotional regulation strategies, managing difficult behaviors, and connecting with your kids at each unique stage of development. And you will receive support and encouragement from your fellow imperfect parents (as we all are!) along the way.
Join us as we work together to grow in this wonderful and challenging journey we call parenting!
About the group
OVERVIEW: During this six-week skill-building and support group, you’ll have the opportunity to join with other parents who are in the trenches along with you and wanting to learn more about the emotional, social, and spiritual development of their kids and how to connect and care for them well. Each group session will include teaching, self-reflection, and group sharing in a confidential, supportive setting.
WHO: Parents of children between the ages of 5 to 18. Registration covers up to two parents from the same household but either parent can participate in the group depending on your circumstances and availability.
WHEN: Monday evenings, 7:00-8:30pm (EST), from May 12th through June 23rd (six sessions total with Memorial Day 5/26 off).
WHERE: For accessibility reasons, this group will meet remotely via Zoom for all group sessions.
COST: This group has a one-time fee of $250, which includes all six sessions. Limited scholarships may be available upon request.
Group Registration:
Click the button below to open the registration form and complete the brief questionnaire. After submitting your form, our group leaders will follow up within 3-5 days to confirm your placement in the group and provide additional details. If you have questions about this group before registering, please contact us at info@harborcc.us. Due to limited space, a completed registration form will be considered a formal sign up and commitment to the group unless otherwise notified.
Our Group Leaders:
Canela Hoffman
Canela is a clinician and family therapist with Harbor Christian Counseling specializing in children, teens, and families along with issues related to parenting, emotional development, attachment, and trauma. Her background in both ministry leadership and therapeutic settings enables her to build transformative relationships with people from all ages and walks of life.
Evaline Lai
Evaline is a clinical intern with Harbor Christian Counseling whose experience includes working with relationship issues, youth mental health, family dynamics, anxiety, and adjustment issues. With over a decade of experience teaching high schoolers and working with families and international students, she is passionate about supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds and promoting mental wellness.