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The Black Lotus Parent Group -
Empowering Parents, Nurturing Futures
This group is designed to help parents understand child development, build connection-based parenting skills, and develop strategies for supporting their children in therapy. Using evidence-based approaches, such as attachment theory, positive parenting, emotional regulation techniques, the group will empower parents to foster stronger relationships with their children and promote healthy emotional and behavioral development.
Group Objectives
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Understand Child Development
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​Learn about cognitive, emotional, and social developmental milestones.​
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Understand how developmental stages impact behavior, emotional expression, and needs.
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Strengthen Parent-Child Connection
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​Build skills for fostering secure attachment and emotional safety.​
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Learn strategies to create an environment where children feel seen, valued, and supported.
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Develop Emotional Regulation Skills
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​Understand the role of co-regulation and modeling self-regulation.​
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Practice techniques to help children navigate emotional dysregulation.
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Support Children in Therapy
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​Learn how to reinforce therapeutic goals at home.​
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Develop strategies to collaborate effectively with therapists and create a consistent, supportive environment.
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Foster Positive Parenting Practices
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​Shift from behavior-focused discipline to connection-based guidance.​
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Implement strategies for managing challenging behaviors with empathy and structure.
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Promote Growth in the Parenting Journey
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​Develop self-awareness around personal triggers and parenting patterns.​
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Create personalized goals for ongoing growth and connection in the parent-childrelationship.
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Details
Duration: May 5, 2025 - June 23, 2025
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Time: Mondays, 6pm - 7pm
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Location: Black Lotus Counseling Center,
2431 Bethany Road Unit B, Sycamore IL
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Facilitator: Brenda Vance, MS, LPC, NCC
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Modality: In-Person/Telehealth Recording Available
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Cost: $40 per session per person, paid all at once or weekly
