Group Therapy: Parents of Children with Mental Health Challenges

Transform Your Parenting Journey

Are You Feeling Overwhelmed, Isolated, or Unsure? 

Parenting a child with mental health challenges can feel like navigating uncharted waters. You might be grappling with tough questions: 

  • How can I better understand my child’s needs? 

  • Am I doing enough as a parent? 

  • Where can I find support from people who truly understand? 

You’re not alone. And you don’t have to figure it all out by yourself. 

Introducing Our 10-Week Virtual Group Therapy Program 

This evidence-based program is designed to empower, educate, and support parents like you. Led by an experienced Marriage and Family Therapist with expertise in working with parents and children facing mental health challenges, this group offers: 

  • Expert guidance rooted in evidence-based techniques. 

  • A safe, supportive space to connect with other parents who understand your journey. 

  • Practical tools to navigate your unique challenges and build stronger relationships.  

Program Highlights 

When: Weekly virtual sessions over 10 weeks 

Where: Online (accessible from the comfort of your home) 

Cost: Ksh 15,000 for the full program 

Each session is thoughtfully designed to ensure the right balance of structure, support, and skill-building. 

What You’ll Gain from This Program 

By the end of this 10-week journey, you will: 

  • Develop a deeper understanding of your child’s mental health needs. 

  • Learn strategies to improve communication and strengthen family bonds. 

  • Build resilience through effective coping techniques. 

  • Feel more confident and equipped as a parent. 

  • Connect with a community of parents who truly "get it." 

Why This Program Works 

This isn’t just another parenting group. It’s a supportive community guided by: 

  • Proven Techniques: Backed by evidence-based approaches in systemic therapy. 

  • Facilitator Expertise: Experience working with parents of children with mental health challenges. 

  • Customized Support: Each session is tailored to meet group members where they are. 

Weekly Session Themes 

  1. Orientation & Building the Foundation: Setting the stage for trust and growth. 

  2. Understanding Your Child’s Mental Health: Insights into common conditions and their impact. 

  3. The Emotional Journey of Parenting: Navigating grief, guilt, and hope. 

  4. Effective Communication with Your Child: Tools to connect and build trust. 

  5. Coping Skills for Parents: Preventing burnout and nurturing yourself. 

  6. Strengthening Family Relationships: Fostering unity and resilience. 

  7. Collaborating with Schools and Providers: Advocating for your child’s needs. 

  8. Managing Challenges and Setting Boundaries: Practical strategies for tough situations. 

  9. Celebrating Progress & Looking Ahead: Reflecting on growth and planning for the future. 

  10. Graduation & Moving Forward: Strengthening connections and closing with confidence. 

Let me tell you a story.

It begins, as most stories do, with a group of strangers. But instead of sitting in a circle of chairs, they’re sitting in squares—little digital windows on a screen. Some are in their living rooms, others in their bedrooms, one person is even sitting in their car (we don’t ask why). The faces are hesitant, the energy uncertain. You can almost hear the collective thought: What am I doing here? Continue reading

How to Join 

Ready to take the first step toward support, understanding, and growth?