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"When little people are overwhelmed by big emotions, it's our job to share our calm, not join their chaos."
-L.R. Knost
Parenting on Hard Mode
Parenting on Hard Mode
A Virtual Support Group for Parents and Caregivers
Are you a parent on the struggle bus?
Do you have a kiddo that has big reactions or high sensitivities?
Are you dealing with meltdowns or trying to find the right resources?
This is the group for you!
Join a group of likeminded caregivers, find resources, commiserate,
find solutions, and receive validation in this VIRTUAL support group.
To register, email jessica@storiebrook.com or click the link below.
We love our kiddos and we need a space to connect, feel heard and
seen, and process through what we are dealing with in an exhausting world!
Who should attend this group?
Anyone struggling with the difficult task of parenting, but especially:
foster parents,
adoptive parents,
neurodiverse parents,
LGBTQIA+ parents
parents with marginalized identities
parents of neurodiverse kiddos
parents of kiddos with special needs,
parents of kiddos with past trauma,
parents of LGBTQIA+ kiddos
And any or all combinations (or none) of the above
Led by Jessica Renard, LAPC
Adoptive parent, adopted a 13 year old,
neurodivergent, LGBTQIA kiddo, also neurodivergent (ADHD & Autism).
How will we meet?
The group will meet by secure telehealth group link. The link will be provided to each registered attendee through Ensora (our Electronic Health Record).
You will be able to access the sessions (and your paperwork) through our Client Portal.
Time will be in EST and will be established once we have at least 3 people/families interested
"There is no such thing as a perfect parent.
So just be a real one."
-Sue Atkins, parenting coach
What is the fee for registration?
What is the fee for registration?
Cost: Monthly rate reserves your space for weekly 1.5 hour (90 minute) group sessions (4 per month). You can drop in on all or catch them as you need/can. Space is limited to 15 registered attendees max.
Sliding scale - please estimate what you can afford based on your own assessment of your resources (we have no desire to be anyone's accountants). Suggested amounts are below:
$250 - "I am more than able to meet all of my needs and can help support others"
$200 - "I am more than able to meet all of my needs and can help support others"
$150 - "I am comfortably able to meet all of my needs"
$100 - "I am able to meet all of my basic needs"
$75 - "I may stress about meeting my basic needs but still regularly achieve them"
$50 - "I frequently stress about meeting basic needs and don't always achieve them"
Contact us - "I am unable to afford any of these amounts and would like to request additional consideration."
Registration is easy.
To register, email jessica@storiebrook.com or click the link above.
and send Jessica an email with the following information, and she will contact you with next steps.
Your name, email and phone number.
Names and contact information of anyone who will be attending with you.
Register now as space is limited to 15.
"We don't heal in isolation, but in community."
-S. Kelley Harrell
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