Facilitator:
Dr. Mitchell Shaffer, PhD, LMFT
⏰ Time: 4:30-5:30pm (PST) 1:30-2:30pm (EST) Via Zoom
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Topic: The Importance of Validation
This parent support group offers a safe, understanding space to connect with other caregivers while learning the power of validation in supporting your child’s emotional growth. Together, we’ll focus on feeling heard, building empathy, and strengthening relationships with children.
Dr. Mitchell Shaffer, PhD, LMFT
Dr. Shaffer brings 30 years of IOP and PCP experience working with teens and young adults. Dr. Shaffer is Canadian born and has been a resident of Southern California for most of his adult life. Mitch and his wife are very proud of their son and two daughters, all in their late teens. An active community member Dr. Shaffer has the insight to the needs of our clients. He will be developing new programs and assisting with the clinical and family treatment at SFCC. Dr. Shaffer has worked with many different modalities like DBT and Dateianhänge CBT in his IOP and PCP programs. Dr. Shaffer is part of SFCC’s DBT team.