Parent Coaching & Groups
Looking for parenting support? Explore whether a group or one-on-one parent coaching would fit your needs. I offer parent coaching, and groups for parents of anxious kids, and parents of neurodiverse kids.
When your kid worries, so do you. Helping your child navigate big, scary feelings is tough, and can often make you feel overwhelmed or stuck. This virtual parenting group is a safe space to share the challenges of parenting anxious kids and learn evidence-based strategies to support them.
Next group will be starting in September 2024!
Virtual Group: Parents of Anxious Kids
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Topics include anxiety’s impact on the mind and body, practical skills, problem solving with other caregivers, and building confidence in parenting. This group uses the SPACE protocol, Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions.
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Developed by experts at the Yale Child Study Center, SPACE teaches parents how to change their own behaviors to help break the anxiety cycle, and respond in ways that strengthen their child’s ability to cope. Often, parents may overly accommodate to a child’s anxiety, which isn’t helpful long term. Instead of avoiding anxiety-provoking situations, you’ll learn new ways to help your child face their fears.
To learn more about SPACE, feel free to check out this video with Eli Lebowitz.
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Duration: The group runs for 8 weeks, with each session lasting 75 minutes.
Day and Time: Time and start date will be finalized upon registration.
Format: Sessions are held virtually, providing flexibility for caregivers to join from the comfort of their own homes.
Group Size: Up to 5 families per group
Cost: Fee covers 8 sessions for up to 2 caregivers for one child. Payments must be submitted via Paypal.
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Understanding Anxiety: Insights into anxiety's impact on the mind and body.
Overcoming Over-Accommodation: Addressing patterns of over-accommodating your child's anxiety.
Practical Skills: Techniques to support your anxious child effectively.
Problem-Solving: Collaborating with caregivers to find solutions.
Building Confidence: Develop confidence in your parenting abilities and helping your kid manage anxiety
Strengthen Your Support Network
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If you are interested in this virtual parenting group, or have questions, schedule a consultation call with Marina Kerlow here.
Is your child or teen resistant to therapy? Is communication a struggle? Want help understanding your child’s mental health diagnosis and ways to support them? Have concerns about how to share an adoption or conception story with your child?
Parent coaching could be a good fit for you. Parent coaching provides personalized support, self-care strategies, and practical parenting advice. I help parents navigate challenges, improve family dynamics, and boost confidence in managing their child's mental health.
Virtual Parent Coaching
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Parent coaching focuses on mastering specific skills to reach clear goals in the present, while therapy treats mental health concerns.
Coaching is:
A series of helpful conversations focused on your parenting goals for positive change
An opportunity to receive support and education, insights about yourself and feedback about parenting that can be put into action
Available to parents anywhere in the world, who are invested in their growth.
Coaching is not:
Licensed therapy or counseling
Directly treating your children with mental health conditions
Family therapy that includes children in therapy sessions
Diagnosis or treatment of mental health disorders
Protected by state licensure laws, regulations, or codes that govern therapy or counseling
Protected by HIPAA or covered/reimbursed by health insurance
Learn more about coaching here.
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If you are looking for personalized guidance and strategies that are specific to your child's needs, parent coaching may be a good choice. Additionally, it can work well with other therapy supports such as individual or child therapy. We enjoy collaborating wit other providers.
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Parent coaching provides personalized support, self-care strategies, and practical parenting advice. I help parents navigate challenges, improve family dynamics, and boost confidence in managing their child's mental health.
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If you are interested in parent coaching or have questions, schedule a consultation call with Marina Kerlow here.
Virtual Group: Parents of Neurodiverse Kids & Teens
Feeling overwhelmed by parenting your neurodiverse child? Do you struggle to understand your kid’s brain and unique needs? Has traditional parenting advice fallen short?
Our group offers psychoeducation and a neurodiverse-affirming approach to help you better understand your child’s neurodiversity and enhance your parenting skills toolbox. Connect with other parents, share experiences, and learn effective strategies in a supportive community
This group is for parents of neurodiverse kids, including those with ADHD, autism, sensory issues, learning disabilities, and more.
Next group will be starting in September 2024!
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Understanding Neurodiversity
Identifying Neurodiversity Superpowers!
Setting Realistic Expectations
Reflecting on Parenting Strategies, What has Worked and What Hasn’t
Support Your Kid’s Sensory Needs When Overstimulated
Practicing Co-Regulation, Keeping Your Calm and Support Family Resilience
Identifying Triggers and How You Regulate Yourself
Collaborative Problem Solving With Kid, Drawing From Ross Greene’s Collaborative Proactive Solutions and Daniel Siegel’s Whole Brain Child
Promoting Advocacy and Communication, Helping Kids Ask for What They Need
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Duration: The support group runs for 6 weeks, with each session lasting 60 minutes.
Day and Time: Weekly from 12pm to 1pm. Day of the week will be determined based on group consensus.
Format: Sessions are held virtually, providing flexibility for caregivers join from the comfort of their own homes.
Group Size: 5 to 10 caregivers per group.
Cost: Fee covers 6 sessions. Payments must be submitted via Paypal.
For questions, please contact marina@marinakerlowtherapy.com.
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If your child has been formally diagnosed with neurodiverse conditions or if you've noticed signs that align with neurodiversity, our group can provide understanding and support. Whether your child experiences intense emotions, sensory sensitivities, or challenges with traditional parenting approaches, our group could be a good fit. If terms like "neurodiverse" resonate with your family's experiences and you think your chi d may be autistic or have ADHD, or learning differences, our group is a safe and affirming space for you. For more personalized support, please explore our Parent Coaching or Family Therapy services [add links].
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If you are interested in this virtual group, or have questions, schedule a consultation call with Marina Kerlow here.
“Life is not what it's supposed to be. It's what it is. The way you cope with it is what makes the difference.”
— Virginia Satir