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.

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.

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.

Facilitator: Dr. Mitchell Shaffer, PhD, LMFT 
4-5pm (PST)

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!

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.

6:30-7:30pm (EST) 3:30-4:30 pm (PST) (via Zoom)

Facilitator: Dr. Rodriguez

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.

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.

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

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

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)

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

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

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)

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.

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.

3:30-4:30 pm (EST) 12:30-1:30 pm (PST) (via Zoom)

Time: 3-4pm (PST) 6-7pm (EST) Via Zoom
Parents influence and shape their children’s social, emotional, physical and cognitive development.

6-7:00 pm (ET) 3-4:00 pm (PT) (via Zoom)
Overall Impact of Diet on Mental Health

4-6pm (EST) * IN PERSON + ZOOM.
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6-7:00 pm (ET) 3-4:00 pm (PT)

Participants will learn about Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.