Learn, grow, and feel supported—wherever you are
Parenting children and teens with complex histories can feel overwhelming, confusing, and at times isolating.
You may find yourself navigating behaviors and emotions you didn’t expect, and realizing that specialized support is not always easy to find.
That’s why we’ve brought our training online, so you can access expert guidance, practical tools, and meaningful support from the comfort of your home.
Why Online Learning?
Online webinars and video-based training allow you to:
- Access specialized support from anywhere
- Learn at your own pace or join live sessions
- Revisit materials as often as needed
- Balance learning with your daily responsibilities
This is designed for real life: flexible, accessible, and deeply practical.
Current & Community-Based Offerings
In-Person Parenting Support Group
Connect with other parents in a supportive, guided environment.
- Facilitator: Elise Celli, MSW Intern
- When: Thursdays at 12:45 PM
- Where: Germantown Library
- Focus: Connected & trust-based parenting strategies
- Curriculum: Developed by Sara Rodriguez, LCSW-C
If you are interested please sign up to join the next cohort group:
On-Demand Classes & Previous Trainings
Explore a variety of focused topics designed to help you better understand and support your child or teen.
Core Parenting Topics
Therapeutic Parenting Level I/Parenting for Positive Self-Worth
On-demand course available if you prefer to watch at your own pace or don’t want to wait until the next cohort begins
Class Creating Attachment Through Theraplay (TBRI Technique)
- Learn how to build stronger attachment through playful, connection-based strategies.
Unified Parents Wanted: Balancing Different Parenting Styles
- Understand your parenting styles and their origins
- Explore how differences impact your child and relationship
- Learn practical steps to create alignment
Managing Lying, Manipulation & Control
- Understand the “why” behind behaviors
- Explore stress-based responses
- Learn how to balance nurture and structure
Managing Parent Anger
- Identify negative thought patterns
- Learn how to shift reactions in the moment
- Develop tools to avoid power struggles and burnout
Adoptive & Foster Parenting 101 Series
Class 1: “Relational Trauma and Health”
Class Objectives:
- Learn what relational trauma is and which children it affects;
- Answer questions about a child’s ability to heal and
- Use specific health and diagnostic testing recommendations for adopted children with the goal of reducing emotional outbursts
Class 2: “Helping Your Child Identify and Express Feelings Appropriately”
Class Objectives:
- Parents will learn and practice how to model their own emotions and provide true empathy
- Recognize and avoid specific empathy “blockers”
- Teach your child how to use “I Feel” messages
Class 3 “Preventing Meltdowns: Teaching Your Child Strategies for Coping with Feelings”
Class Objectives:
Parents will explore 24 coping strategies to introduce to their child or teen as an alternative to screaming, slamming doors and meltdowns.
Class Objectives:
- Parents will learn what cognitive behavioral therapy is
- How to model healthy/corrective thinking and
- How to use it with children and teens to promote more positive or realistic thinking.
Interactive Learning Opportunities
After select webinars, parents may have the opportunity to:
- Join small-group virtual discussions
- Connect with other adoptive/foster families
- Share experiences and receive support
Access & Pricing
- Most classes available for $15 each
- Payment via PayPal
- Access links provided after purchase
- Supplemental materials included when applicable
Designed for real-life parenting
These trainings are not just informational, they’re practical, relatable, and created to help you feel more confident, equipped, and connected in your parenting journey.
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