Child & Family Psychological Services, Inc.
89 Access Road, Unit 24
Norwood, MA 02062
781-551-0999 – www.cfpsych.org

PARENTS SUPPORT GROUP
For parents of younger children with special needs.

 

Program Goals

·   Expand your support network with like-minded parents facing similar challenges       

·  Improve your ability to advocate effectively for your child’s educational, social, and emotional needs

·  Find your voice in dealing with challenging spouses, family members, neighbors, and friends

·  Learn and share parenting techniques that could make a real difference in your child’s life

Basic Premise
Parenting is difficult in the best of circumstances, but it is particularly challenging to parent a child with a unique developmental path.  Tasks like planning a play-date, finding an appropriate camp, or even taking a trip to the grocery store hold extra challenges.  Whatever challenges you face, it is easier to face them with the support of a like-minded community.

Appropriate Participants
This support program is for parents or primary guardians of children (ages 4-11) with issues which set them significantly apart from their peers.  These issues include (but are not limited to) ADHD, Asperger’s, Anxiety, and explosive or erratic mood.  Participants are expected to have had, or be currently working with a behavioral specialist to address their child’s needs.  Parents who have participated in Child & Family Psychological Services’ Oppositional Defiant Behavior training program, or whose child is currently enrolled in a school-based special needs program are also welcome to participate.

Program Duration
The program meets once a month for 60 minutes.  Participants are expected to commit to a minimum of three consecutive sessions.

Program Therapist
Andrew Richlin, Psy.D. is a licensed psychologist.  Dr. Richlin graduated from The California School of Professional Psychology with a degree in clinical psychology. He received extensive pre and post-doctoral training in family therapy and early intervention strategies at the Julia Ann Singer Center in Los Angeles, CA.  Dr. Richlin's practice emphasizes the integration of Cognitive Behavioral, Family Systems and Psychodynamic interventions to cater treatment to specific client needs.

Interested parents should click here to request a consultation with Dr. Richlin to determine if this group is appropriate.