Parents frequently ask about parent support groups. As a national organization it’s impossible for us to know about local parent support groups around the country.
Support groups can be a great place to speak with other parents that are going through the same frustrations and stress you are going through with your teenager.
It is comforting to know you are not alone in this journey.
If your therapist is unaware of support groups, sometimes your library or local colleges will have a listing of them. You may also want to check with your community center. In some areas the local sheriff’s department will have this information.
Another place is the Internet. If you have an adopted child, Adopted Families has different online support groups (scroll to the bottom of the page).
Organizations such as NAMI (National Alliance for Mental Illness) offers discussion groups if you feel this is something that could be beneficial to you.
Homeward Bound Early Intervention
-Are you stuck in negative dynamics with your child?
-Would you like to be able to slow down, self-reflect and examine your parenting patterns?
-Would you like to learn how to emotionally attune, set limits, diffuse power-struggles and promote accountability while still nurturing your parent-child bond and reaching new outcomes?
Learn more about early intervention through Homeward Bound Early-Care. From parent coaching to workshops, Homeward Bound offers resources to help parents at different stages of getting your struggling teen help.
Read: 5 Benefits of Boarding Schools for Troubled Teens.
Read: Why Residential Treatment Can Work When Home Therapy Fails.
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If you are considering a therapeutic boarding school, residential treatment center or any type of residential therapy, it’s a major decision — both financially and emotionally. It’s good to have opinions from others that have been there before you.
