Importance of Balanced Meals, Healthy Eating Patterns and their Relationship to Mental Health
6-7:00 pm (ET) 3-4:00 pm (PST) (via Zoom)
Facilitator: Miss Adila Fakhar, RDN
In this workshop, we’ll explore the connection between nutrition and mental health, focusing on how balanced meals and consistent eating patterns can support mood regulation, concentration, and overall well-being.
How to Create and Conduct Family Meetings
3:30-4:30 pm (EST) 12:30-1:30 pm (PST) (via Zoom)
Facilitator: Dr. Rodriguez
School Advocacy
4-5pm (PST) via Zoom
Facilitator: Claire Miller, LCSW
Join us as we discuss all things school related! IEP vs. 504, advocating for your child’s needs, educational and mental/behavioral health accommodations, and how the SFCC team can support!
Effective Communication for Parents - Parenting Styles. Which One is Mine?
Facilitator: Dr. Mitchell Shaffer, PhD, LMFT
4-5pm (PST)
DBT Intro to Mindfulness Part lll
6-7:00 pm (ET) 3-4:00 pm (PT)
Facilitator: Miss Melissa, LPC, NCC, SAC
Participants will continue to learn about Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and will continue to discuss the mindfulness module. Participants will discuss how to apply the protocols and procedures within the module.
Parents Helping Parents
Facilitator: Rosa Herm, MA
4-5pm (PST)
This monthly support group is a place to come together with other parents to share feelings and get advice on being a good parent. You’ll exchange creative parenting practices based on your own personal experiences and develop a lasting network of friends who can serve as an ongoing resource.
Lyric Analysis - How Lyrics Relate to Current Mood or Desired Mood
6:30-7:30 pm (ET) 3:30-4:30 pm (PST) Via Zoom
Facilitator: Aaron Kurtz, Board Certified Music Therapist
This workshop is to assist parents in not only understanding the music that their child is exposed to but also, how music can be used therapeutically to increase cognitive and emotional well-being.
Building Positive Parent Child Relationship
1:30-2:30pm (ET) 10:30-11:30am (PST) via Zoom
Facilitator: Eliza Gutman, Behavioral Educator
In this session, parents will learn how using positive attention can reduce negative behaviors in children.
DBT Intro to Mindfulness Part lV
6-7:00 pm (ET) 3-4:00 pm (PT)
Facilitator: Miss Melissa, LPC, NCC, SAC
Participants will continue to learn about Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and will continue to discuss the mindfulness module. Participants will discuss how to apply the protocols and procedures within the module.
Hydration, Fiber & Emotional Wellbeing
6-7:00 pm (ET) 3-4:00 pm (PST) (via Zoom)
Facilitator: Miss Adila Fakhar, RDN
Participants will learn why staying hydrated is essential for focus, energy, and mood, how much water is generally recommended for children and adults, and the powerful role of fiber in supporting gut health and emotional regulation.
Structuring Environment and Preventing Problems
1:30-2:30pm (ET) 10:30-11:30am (PST) via Zoom
Facilitator: Eliza Gutman, Behavioral Educator
This session focuses on proactive parenting strategies that set children up for success. Parents will learn how to create effective routines and structures that help prevent misbehavior before it starts.
DBT Intro to Distress Tolerance Module Part l
6-7:00 pm (ET) 3-4:00 pm (PT)
Facilitator: Miss Melissa, LPC, NCC, SAC
Participants will learn about Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and will begin to discuss the distress tolerance module. Participants will discuss how to apply the protocols and procedures within the module.
DBT Intro to Distress Tolerance Module Part ll
6-7:00 pm (ET) 3-4:00 pm (PT)
Facilitator: Miss Melissa, LPC, NCC, SAC
Participants will continue to learn about Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and will continue to discuss the distress tolerance module. Participants will discuss how to apply the protocols and procedures within the module.
Given Effective Instructions
1:30-2:30pm (ET) 10:30-11:30am (PST) via Zoom
Facilitator: Eliza Gutman, Behavioral Educator
In this session, parents will learn how to give clear and effective commands, practice strategies that increase cooperation, and understand the difference between repeating directions and using effective prompts.
DBT Intro to Distress Tolerance Module Part lll
6-7:00 pm (ET) 3-4:00 pm (PT)
Facilitator: Miss Melissa, LPC, NCC, SAC
Participants will continue to learn about Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and will continue to discuss the distress tolerance module. Participants will discuss how to apply the protocols and procedures within the module.
Song Writing - Self Expression and Social Skills
6:30-7:30 pm (ET) 3:30-4:30 pm (PST) via Zoom
Facilitator: Aaron Kurtz, Board Certified Music Therapist
This workshop is to assist parents in not only understanding the music that their child is exposed to but also, how music can be used therapeutically to increase cognitive and emotional well-being.
Reinforcement Systems
1:30-2:30pm (ET) 10:30-11:30am (PST) via Zoom
Facilitator: Eliza Gutman, Behavioral Educator
This session will help parents learn practical ways to strengthen positive behavior using reinforcement.
DBT Intro to Distress Tolerance Module Part lV
6-7:00 pm (ET) 3-4:00 pm (PT)
Facilitator: Miss Melissa, LPC, NCC, SAC
Participants will continue to learn about Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and will continue to discuss the distress tolerance module. Participants will discuss how to apply the protocols and procedures within the module.
DBT Intro to Emotion Regulation Module Part l
6-7:00 pm (ET) 3-4:00 pm (PT)
Facilitator: Miss Melissa, LPC, NCC, SAC
Participants will learn about Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and will begin to discuss the emotion regulation module. Participants will discuss how to apply the protocols and procedures within the module.
Managing Tantrums, Aggression and Defiance
1:30-2:30pm (ET) 10:30-11:30am (PST) via Zoom
Facilitator: Eliza Gutman, Behavioral Educator
In this session, parents will learn strategies for responding calmly to severe behaviors while maintaining consistency and control.
DBT Intro to Emotion Regulation Module Part ll
6-7:00 pm (ET) 3-4:00 pm (PT)
Facilitator: Miss Melissa, LPC, NCC, SAC
Participants will continue to learn about Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and will continue to discuss the emotion regulation module. Participants will discuss how to apply the protocols and procedures within the module.
Hunger vs. Craving - In person Cooking Workshop
In person Cooking Workshop Time TBA (2 hr session)
Facilitator: Miss Adila Fakhar, RDN
Join us for an interactive cooking workshop where participants will explore the difference between physical hunger and emotional cravings.
DBT Intro to Emotion Regulation Module Part lll
6-7:00 pm (ET) 3-4:00 pm (PT)
Facilitator: Miss Melissa, LPC, NCC, SAC
Participants will continue to learn about Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and will continue to discuss the emotion regulation module. Participants will discuss how to apply the protocols and procedures within the module.
Mindfulness - Being in the Present Moment Grounding Self and Muscle Relaxation
6:30-7:30 pm (ET) 3:30-4:30 pm (PST) via Zoom
Facilitator: Aaron Kurtz, Board Certified Music Therapist
This workshop is to assist parents in not only understanding the music that their child is exposed to but also, how music can be used therapeutically to increase cognitive and emotional well-being.
Teaching Emotional Regulation and Coping Skills
1:30-2:30pm (ET) 10:30-11:30am (PST) via Zoom
Facilitator: Eliza Gutman, Behavioral Educator
In this session, parents will learn strategies to help children recognize and express their emotions in healthy ways.
DBT Intro to Emotion Regulation Module Part lV
6-7:00 pm (ET) 3-4:00 pm (PT)
Facilitator: Miss Melissa, LPC, NCC, SAC
Participants will continue to learn about Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and will continue to discuss the emotion regulation module. Participants will discuss how to apply the protocols and procedures within the module.
Homework Routines and School Collaboration
1:30-2:30pm (ET) 10:30-11:30am (PST) via Zoom
Facilitator: Eliza Gutman, Behavioral Educator
In this session, parents will learn effective strategies for managing school-related behaviors and supporting homework success.
Omega 3 Fats Antioxidants, Phytonutrients and their role in the diet and reducing inflammation
6-7:00 pm (ET) 3-4:00 pm (PST) (via Zoom)
Facilitator: Miss Adila Fakhar, RDN
Discover how nutrition supports both physical and emotional well-being. In this workshop, participants will learn about the powerful role Omega-3 fats, antioxidants, and phytonutrients play in reducing inflammation, supporting brain health, and promoting overall wellness.
Parents Self-care and Long-term Success
1:30-2:30pm (ET) 10:30-11:30am (PST) via Zoom
Facilitator: Eliza Gutman, Behavioral Educator
In this session, parents will recognize the importance of self-care in effectively managing their child’s behavior.
DBT Intro to Mindfulness Part ll
6-7:00 pm (ET) 3-4:00 pm (PT)
Facilitator: Miss Melissa, LPC, NCC, SAC
Participants will continue to learn about Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and will continue to discuss the mindfulness module. Participants will discuss how to apply the protocols and procedures within the module.
Understanding Behavior - Parent Training Module
1:30-2:30pm (ET) 10:30-11:30am (PST) via Zoom
Facilitator: Eliza Gutman, Behavioral Educator
This session will provide parents with a foundational understanding of why children misbehave and introduce practical tools to address challenging behaviors.
DBT Intro to Mindfulness
Facilitator: Miss Melissa, LPC, NCC, SAC 6-7:00 pm (ET) 3-4:00 pm (PT)
This workshop is designed to help parents change patterns of behavior that are not helpful or are less effective in child rearing and fostering healthy relationships.
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Join Dr. Mitchell Shaffer, PhD, LMFT and Sara Soria, MSW
5-6pm (PST) 8-9pm (EST) Via Zoom
Preparing Your Child To Go Back to School Part ll
The purpose of this group is to support the child's parents in understanding, managing, and coping with the process of returning to school. Dr. Rodriguez will discuss some of the challenges of going back to school, including school refusal and lack of school's motivation.
3:30-4:30 pm (EST) 12:30-1:30 pm (PST) (via Zoom)
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Join Dr. Mitchell Shaffer, PhD, LMFT and Sara Soria, MSW
5-6pm (PST) 8-9pm (EST) Via Zoom
Preparing Your Child To Go Back to School Part l
The purpose of this group is to support the child's parents in understanding, managing, and coping with the process of returning to school. Dr. Rodriguez will discuss some of the challenges of going back to school, including school refusal and lack of school's motivation.
3:30-4:30 pm (EST) 12:30-1:30 pm (PST) (via Zoom)
Clean, Fed and Nurtured Children are Happy and Healthy Children
Parents can make a lasting, positive impact on their children’s physical and emotional health by being actively involved in daily routines—especially when it comes to hygiene and nutrition. Small actions, consistency, and thoughtful guidance help shape lifelong healthy habits.
Join Dr. Mitchell Shaffer, PhD, LMFT and Sara Soria, MSW
5-6pm (PST) 8-9pm (EST) Via Zoom
I Need to Take Good Care of Myself So I Can Take Good Care of My Children
Parents who respect themselves and one another help create a nurturing environment that supports a child’s healthy emotional and social development. At Stepping Forward Counseling Center, we recognize that a parent’s emotional wellness is a vital part of effective, compassionate parenting.
Join Dr. Mitchell Shaffer, PhD, LMFT and Sara Soria, MSW
5-6pm (PST) 8-9pm (EST) Via Zoom
Communication Skills for Parents Part ll
Struggling to connect with your child? You're not alone. Join Dr. Rodriguez for Part II of our Parent Telehealth Support Group, focused on strengthening communication between parents and the children in their care.
3:30-4:30 pm (EST) 12:30-1:30 pm (PST) (via Zoom)
Empathy and Mutual Respect Between People of All Ages, Promotes Peaceful Homes and Happy, Healthy Children
PARENT SUPPORT GROUP Time: 5-6pm (PST) 8-9pm (EST) Via Zoom
Warm and empathic communication with children increases understanding and decreases frustration between children and parents, improves relationships, and reinforces attachments needed for healthy development.
I Can Help My Child Learn Positive, Pro-social Behavior
PARENT SUPPORT GROUP Time: 5-6pm (PST) 8-9pm (EST) Via Zoom
When parents provide good supervision and spend quality time with my child, I promote positive behavior.
Communication Skills for Parents Part l
3:30-4:30 pm (EST) 12:30-1:30 pm (PST) (via Zoom)
Loving Playful Interactions Promote Healthy Growth and Development
Time: 3-4pm (PST) 6-7pm (EST) Via Zoom
Parents influence and shape their children’s social, emotional, physical and cognitive development.
Overall Impact of Diet on Mental Health
6-7:00 pm (ET) 3-4:00 pm (PT) (via Zoom)
Overall Impact of Diet on Mental Health
Chakra Healing Workshop
4-6pm (EST) * IN PERSON + ZOOM.
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DBT Interpersonal Effectiveness
6-7:00 pm (ET) 3-4:00 pm (PT)
Participants will learn about Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Dealing with Sibling Rivalry Part ll
6:30-7:30 pm (ET) 3:30-4:30 pm (PT) (via Zoom)
This support group is Part II of “Dealing with sibling rivalry”. The purpose of this group will be to support the child’s parents in developing a better understanding of why siblings fight. Dr. Rodriguez will review the steps parents can take to improve sibling relationships and discuss strategies to manage sibling conflict.
Hunger vs Craving
6-7:00 pm (ET) 3-4:00 pm (PT) (via Zoom)
Participants will learn about the difference between hunger and cravings. They will learn to identify the cues of hunger vs craving and how to manage them. They will also learn about the relationship between mood, hunger and cravings.
DBT Interpersonal Effectiveness Module Part ll
6-7:00 pm (ET) 3-4:00 pm (PT)
Participants will learn about Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and will begin to learn about the Interpersonal Effectiveness Module.
Dealing with Sibling Rivalry Part l
6:30-7:30 pm (ET) 3:30-4:30 pm (PT) (via Zoom)
The purpose of this group will be to support the child’s parents in developing a better understanding of why siblings fight. We will explore the causes of the sibling conflicts.
DBT Interpersonal Effectiveness Module Part l
6-7:30 pm (ET) 3-4:30 pm (PT)
Participants will learn about Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and will begin to learn about the Interpersonal Effectiveness Module.
Expanding Childhood Beyond the Digital World Part lll
6:30-8:00 pm (ET) 3:30-5:00 pm (PT) (via Zoom)
The purpose of this group is to support the child’s parents in understanding, managing, and coping with the digital era, so that they are better able to support and guide the children in their care.
DBT Interpersonal Effectiveness Module Part ll
6-7:30 pm (ET) 3-4:30 pm (PT)
Participants will learn about Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and will begin to learn about the Interpersonal Effectiveness Module.
Expanding Childhood Beyond the Digital World Part ll
6:30-8:00 pm (ET) 3:30-5:00 pm (PT) (via Zoom)
The purpose of this group is to support the child’s parents in understanding, managing, and coping with the digital era, so that they are better able to support and guide the children in their care.
DBT Interpersonal Effectiveness Module Part l
6-7:30 pm (ET) 3-4:30 pm (PT)
Participants will learn about Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and will begin to learn about the Interpersonal Effectiveness Module.
Expanding Childhood Beyond the Digital World Part l
6:30-8:00 pm (ET) 3:30-5:00 pm (PT) (via Zoom)
The purpose of this group is to support the child’s parents in understanding, managing, and coping with the digital era, so that they are better able to support and guide the children in their care.
DBT Emotion Regulation Module Part ll
6-7:30 pm (ET) 3-4:30 pm (PT)
Participants will learn about Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and will begin to learn about the emotion regulation module.
Antioxidants, Phytonutrients, Inflammation and their relationship with mental health.
6-7:30 pm (ET) 3-4:30 pm (PT) (via Zoom)
Learn about the importance of antioxidants and phytonutrients in the diet and its impact on mental health. Identify foods that are rich in antioxidants and phytonutrients that can have a positive impact on their mental health and overall self-esteem.
Self-Esteem Part ll
6:30-8:00 pm (ET) 3:30-5:00 pm (PT) (via Zoom)
Understanding the importance of self-esteem in the development of children & teenagers. The signs of unhealthy and healthy self-esteem will be discussed.