Parent Workshops
Our workshops provide parents and caregivers with practical, evidence-based tools in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Topics are presented by SFCC’s multidisciplinary team of credentialed professionals, whose areas of expertise include DBT, behavioral education, music therapy, nutrition, and psychology.
Parent workshops are open to SFCC clients and are primarily offered via Zoom. Occasionally, select workshops may be held in person.
Creating Emotionally Healthy Homes
With Dr. Shaffer, Ph. D., LMFT & Tiffany, AMFT
Every Tuesday @5pm During the Month of October
This workshop series focuses on helping parents create emotionally healthy, supportive, and connected home environments where children and adolescents can feel understood, valued, and safe.
DBT - Introduction to the Mindfulness Module Part l
With Melissa, LPC, NCC, SAC
This two-part parent workshop focuses on the mindfulness module of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
Parents will learn ways to become more aware of thoughts, emotions, and reactions in the moment, with a focus on using mindfulness to pause, respond more thoughtfully, and navigate everyday stress.
Caregiver’s Affect Management Part ll
With Dr. Rodriguez, Ph.d
Parenting can bring up a wide range of emotions. This group helps parents better understand and manage their own emotional responses so they can more effectively support their children.
Creating Emotionally Healthy Homes
With Dr. Shaffer, Ph. D., LMFT & Tiffany, AMFT
Every Tuesday @5pm During the Month of October
This workshop series focuses on helping parents create emotionally healthy, supportive, and connected home environments where children and adolescents can feel understood, valued, and safe.
Understanding Behavior and Building Positive Parent-Child Relationships
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.
School Advocacy Workshop
Join us as we discuss all things school related! IEP vs 504 plans, advocating for your child’s needs, educational and mental/behavioral health accomodations and how SFCC can support.
Creating Emotionally Healthy Homes
With Dr. Shaffer, Ph. D., LMFT & Tiffany, AMFT
Every Tuesday @5pm During the Month of October
This workshop series focuses on helping parents create emotionally healthy, supportive, and connected home environments where children and adolescents can feel understood, valued, and safe.
DBT - Introduction to the Mindfulness Module Part ll
With Melissa, LPC, NCC, SAC
This two-part parent workshop focuses on the mindfulness module of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
Parents will learn ways to become more aware of thoughts, emotions, and reactions in the moment, with a focus on using mindfulness to pause, respond more thoughtfully, and navigate everyday stress.
Creating Emotionally Healthy Homes
With Dr. Shaffer, Ph. D., LMFT & Tiffany, AMFT
Every Tuesday @5pm During the Month of October
This workshop series focuses on helping parents create emotionally healthy, supportive, and connected home environments where children and adolescents can feel understood, valued, and safe.
Caregiver’s Affect Management Part l
With Dr. Rodriguez, Ph.d
Parenting can bring up a wide range of emotions. This group helps parents better understand and manage their own emotional responses so they can more effectively support their children.
Creating Emotionally Healthy Homes Part lV
With Dr. Shaffer, Ph. D., LMFT & Tiffany, AMFT
Every Tuesday @5pm During the Month of September
This workshop series focuses on helping parents create emotionally healthy, supportive, and connected home environments where children and teens can feel understood, valued, and safe.
Creating Emotionally Healthy Homes Part lll
With Dr. Shaffer, Ph. D., LMFT & Tiffany, AMFT
Every Tuesday @5pm During the Month of September
This workshop series focuses on helping parents create emotionally healthy, supportive, and connected home environments where children and teens can feel understood, valued, and safe.
Creating Emotionally Healthy Homes Part ll
With Dr. Shaffer, Ph. D., LMFT & Tiffany, AMFT
Every Tuesday @5pm During the Month of September
This workshop series focuses on helping parents create emotionally healthy, supportive, and connected home environments where children and teens can feel understood, valued, and safe.
Creating Emotionally Healthy Homes Part l
With Dr. Shaffer, Ph. D., LMFT & Tiffany, AMFT
Every Tuesday @5pm During the Month of September
This workshop series focuses on helping parents create emotionally healthy, supportive, and connected home environments where children and teens can feel understood, valued, and safe.
Preparing Your Child to Go Back to School Part ll
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.
Structuring the Environment and Giving Effective Instructions
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.
Parent- Child Bonding through Active Music Play Part ll
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.
Preparing Your Child to Go Back to School Part l
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.
Understanding Behavior and Building Positive Parent-Child Relationships
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.
Communication Skills for Parents Part ll
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.
Parent- Child Bonding through Active Music Play Part l
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.
Communication Skills for Parents Part l
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.
Sibling Rivalry
Learn why siblings fight and explore practical strategies to reduce conflict, improve communication, and strengthen sibling relationships.
DBT - Intro to Interpersonal Effectiveness Module lV
Explore the Interpersonal Effectiveness module and learn practical skills for improving communication and navigating relationships more effectively.
Parents Self-care and Long-term Success
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.
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, 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.
DBT - Intro to Interpersonal Effectiveness Module lll
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.
Self - Esteem
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.
DBT - Intro to Interpersonal Effectiveness Module ll
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.
Homework Routines and School Collaboration
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.
Parent Support
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.
Parent Support and Education - When Kids Lie + What Parents Can Do About It Part ll
Facilitator: Dr. Rodriguez-Loyola, PhD
DBT - Intro to Interpersonal Effectiveness Module
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.
Parent Support
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.
Parent Support and Education-When Kids Lie + What Parents Can Do About It Part l
Facilitator: Dr. Rodriguez-Loyola, PhD
Dr. Rodriguez will provide tips for what parents can do to address their kids when they lie.
Teaching Emotional Regulation and Coping Skills
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.
DBT Intro to Emotion Regulation Module Part lV
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.
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.