This support group is for parents of teens who engage in self-harming behaviors. This support group is hosted by Charmaine Perry, LPC.

 

The parent support group is designed to create community and support for parents who often feel isolated with caring for their teens. This support group will help parents learn to navigate the difficulties of caring for teens with these high-risk behaviors while creating connections with other parents who are navigating similar experiences.

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The group will utilize an open forum to allow group members to discuss their individual concerns. The group will discuss topics that include:

• The definition and cycle of self-harm

• Signs to notice in teens that indicate self-harm

• Rebuilding the relationship between parent and teen after the discovery of self-harm

• How to address the revelation of scars from self-harm

• Managing the stressors and challenges of living with, and parenting, a teen who self-harms

• Understanding available resources to support your teen

 

The group has a rolling admission which means that new members can join the group on a weekly basis. The group has a max attendance limit of 12 members per session.

 

The support group will meet on Tuesday nights at 7pm EST from January 9, 2024 to March 26, 2024 for 12 weeks. The cost of the group is $50.00 per group session. Payment options include Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare insurance payments as well as self-pay.