With Dr. Rodriguez, Ph.d

The transition back to school can bring challenges for both children and parents. Participants will explore common concerns such as school refusal and lack of motivation, while learning practical strategies to help children navigate the return to school with greater confidence and success.

With Eliza, M.A.Ed., Special Education 

Discover proactive parenting strategies that can help reduce daily struggles and support positive behavior. Parents will learn how routines, clear expectations, and effective communication can encourage cooperation and create a more successful home environment.

With Aaron, MT-BC, Board Certified Music Therapist
3:30-4:30 pm In person Workshop SFCC Chatham, NJ

Join Aaron, MT-BC , Board Certified Music Therapist for a parent-child workshop where you will engage in active music play focused on creating stronger bonds through active listening, social communication and creative play. Members will enjoy using drums, singing and other rhythmic instruments. 

With Dr. Rodriguez, Ph.d

The transition back to school can bring challenges for both children and parents. Participants will explore common concerns such as school refusal and lack of motivation, while learning practical strategies to help children navigate the return to school with greater confidence and success.

With Aliza, M.A.Ed., Special Education

Gain a better understanding of why children engage in challenging behaviors and learn practical strategies to support positive behavior. Participants will explore the ABC model (Antecedent, Behavior, Consequence), discover how positive attention and child-led play can strengthen relationships, and learn how labeled praise can encourage and reinforce positive behaviors.

With Dr. Rodriguez, Ph.d

Learn practical tools for strengthening communication with your child. Participants will explore strategies such as using "door opener" statements, emphasizing positive language, and incorporating "I" statements to support understanding, connection, and more effective everyday interactions.

3:30-4:30 pm In person SFCC Chatham, NJ

Join Aaron, MT-BC for a parent-child workshop where you will engage in active music play focused on creating stronger bonds through active listening, social communication and creative play. Members will enjoy using drums, singing and other rhythmic instruments. 

Learn practical tools for strengthening communication with your child. Participants will explore strategies such as using "door opener" statements, emphasizing positive language, and incorporating "I" statements to support understanding, connection, and more effective everyday interactions.

Learn why siblings fight and explore practical strategies to reduce conflict, improve communication, and strengthen sibling relationships.

Explore the Interpersonal Effectiveness module and learn practical skills for improving communication and navigating relationships more effectively.

Explore the role of self-care in parenting and learn how caring for your own well-being can support more effective responses to your child's behavior.

6-7:00 pm (ET) 3-4:00 pm (PST) Via Zoom

Facilitator: Miss Adila, 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.

6-7:00 pm (ET) 3-4:00 pm (PT) Via Zoom

Facilitator: Miss Melissa, LPC, NCC, SAC

In this session, participants will begin to discuss the interpersonal effectiveness module. Participants will discuss how to apply the protocols and procedures within the module. 

Facilitator: Dr. Rodriguez-Loyola, PhD
The purpose of this group is to support the child’s parents in understanding importance of self-esteem in the development of the children & teenagers. The signs of unhealthy and healthy self-esteem will be discussed. 

6-7:00 pm (ET) 3-4:00 pm (PT) Via Zoom

Facilitator: Miss Melissa, LPC, NCC, SAC

In this session, participants will begin to discuss the interpersonal effectiveness 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, Behavioral Educator

In this session, parents will learn effective strategies for managing school-related behaviors and supporting homework success.

Facilitator: Dr. Shaffer, PhD, LMFT 
4:30-5:30pm (PST) 1:30-2:30pm (EST) Via Zoom

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.

Facilitator: Dr. Rodriguez-Loyola, PhD

6-7:00 pm (ET) 3-4:00 pm (PT) Via Zoom

Facilitator: Miss Melissa, LPC, NCC, SAC

In this session, participants will begin to discuss the interpersonal effectiveness module. Participants will discuss how to apply the protocols and procedures within the module. 

Facilitator: Dr. Shaffer, PhD, LMFT 
4:30-5:30pm (PST) 1:30-2:30pm (EST) Via Zoom

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.

Facilitator: Dr. Rodriguez-Loyola, PhD
Dr. Rodriguez will provide tips for what parents can do to address their kids when they lie.

1:30-2:30pm (ET) 10:30-11:30am (PST) Via Zoom

Facilitator: Eliza, Behavioral Educator

In this session, parents will learn strategies to help children recognize and express their emotions in healthy ways. Caregivers will be guided in teaching coping skills that can replace problem behaviors, while also practicing emotion coaching techniques to support their child’s emotional growth and resilience. 

6-7:00 pm (ET) 3-4:00 pm (PT) Via Zoom

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.

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.

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: Dr. Mitchell Shaffer, PhD, LMFT 
4:30-5:30pm (PST) 1:30-2:30pm (EST) Via Zoom

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.

6-7:00 pm (ET) 3-4:00 pm (PT) Via Zoom

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.

In person Cooking Workshop Time 3:30-4:45

Facilitator: Miss Adila Fakhar, RDN
Menu: Salmon Sliders with Chopped Salad Chocolate Chia Pudding

Join us for an interactive cooking workshop where participants will explore the difference between physical hunger and emotional cravings. Through hands-on learning, you’ll discover how to recognize the body’s natural hunger cues, identify common triggers for cravings, and develop strategies to manage them effectively. The workshop will also highlight the important connection between mood, hunger, and cravings, helping participants build healthier relationships with food while preparing simple, nourishing recipes together.

Facilitator: Dr. Rodriguez-Loyola, PhD

Facilitator: Dr. Mitchell Shaffer, PhD, LMFT 
4:30-5:30pm (PST) 1:30-2:30pm (EST) Via Zoom

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.