Support Group for Parents of Big Reactors
Purpose of the group
Day after day, I talk with parents who feel very alone. They are exhausted and stressed, and losing joy in parenting their amazing and challenging kids.
In these consults, I have often thought how great it would be if my families could talk with each other--to see how not alone they are--and to support and learn from each other. Many have done online courses on highly sensitive kids but were frustrated by the one-size-fits-all nature that is inherent in a macro learning experience. These courses also didn't meet their need for true connection with other parents in the same boat.
I had thought about creating a more intimate and meaningful experience for my families, but hadn't found or made the time to go for it.
Then I had a consult with a mom who is in despair and feeling so deeply alone (following a very upsetting call from another parent who shamed her about her son's behavior), that it lit a fire under me and I decided it was essential that I make this experience happen for her and other parents who are feeling lonely and exhausted, and who don't feel they are getting or have found the help they need.
So the purpose of the group is to:
Bring parents together who are experiencing similar challenges in supporting their big reactors: to see that you are not alone.
Have a safe space to share thoughts and feelings about parenthood that may be hard or uncomfortable to share with others who can't relate
Provide support to each other by sharing your own stories of what has and hasn't worked with your child
Get insight and guidance from me about how to make sense of your children's behavior and what they need from you to learn to manage their big emotions and reactions.
I will be responsive to the specific needs of each group. If there is collective interest in making sessions topical, we can move in that direction, while also allowing for open-ended sharing.
Group size: I am limiting each group to 6-8 parents to allow for meaningful interaction and chances to share.
When and how often will we meet?
Groups will run for 8 weeks on ZOOM for one hour.
Cost: $120/session for a total of $960 for the 8 weeks. 50% is due when you commit and 50% is collected when the group concludes. I accept Venmo and Zelle.
Current Groups Being Formed
GROUP 1: We will meet the second Wednesday of the month from 12- 1 EST from May through December (Note that the first meeting will be on the 3rd Wednesday in May, the 13th.)
5/13, 6/17, 7/15, 8/19, 9/16, 10/21, 11/18, 12/16
GROUP 2: We will meet on the second Thursday of the month from May to December, from 12-1 EST
5/14, 6/11, 7/9, 8/13, 9/10, 10/8, 11/12, 12/10
If you are ready to commit, please complete this fillable form. I will notify you to let you know if you have a spot or not. I will keep a waitlist.
Feel free to email me with any questions.