Why This Group Matters
The transition into adolescence can impact the entire family system. Many parents find themselves:
- Unsure how to communicate without triggering conflict
- Feeling disconnected or shut out by their child
- Struggling to understand mood changes, irritability, or sudden behavior shifts
- Navigating school pressures, social issues, or early signs of anxiety or depression
- Feeling overwhelmed by growing independence and boundary-setting
- Wondering how much freedom is too much—or too little
- Feeling guilty, burnt out, or emotionally drained
You are not alone. These experiences are far more common than many parents realize. Our group provides a space to unpack these feelings, gain perspective, and learn tools you can use right away at home.
What This Group Offers
This is a therapist-led, structured group for parents looking to strengthen their parenting skills, deepen their connection with their teens, and understand adolescent development more clearly. The group blends:
✔ Emotional Support
A space to share your frustrations, fears, and hopes with other parents who truly get it.
✔ Skill-Building
Practical guidance on communication strategies, boundary setting, emotional regulation, and conflict resolution.
✔ Education
Insight into adolescent brain development, mood changes, identity formation, and the emotional world of teens.
✔ Community Connection
You’ll meet other parents experiencing similar challenges and build supportive relationships beyond your individual home life.
✔ Guidance from a Trauma-Informed Lens
We understand how your past parenting experiences—and your own childhood—can influence the way you respond to your teen today.
Topics We Explore Together
Each session focuses on specific themes, including:
- Understanding the adolescent brain
- Improving communication and reducing conflict
- Supporting emotional regulation in your teen
- Navigating school stress, peer pressure, and social media challenges
- Balancing independence with structure
- Setting boundaries that work for both you and your child
- Recognizing when your teen may be struggling with deeper emotional issues
- Managing your own stress, guilt, and fears as a parent
- Healing intergenerational patterns
- Strengthening connections even during difficult moments
These discussions are paired with exercises, strategies, and real-world examples to help you apply what you learn outside of class.
Who This Group Is For
This group is ideal for parents who:
- Have children between the ages of 10 and 18
- Want more confidence in navigating emotional or behavioral challenges
- Struggle with frequent arguments or communication breakdowns
- Feel their teen is pulling away or shutting down
- Want tools to support their child’s emotional well-being
- Feel alone in their parenting experience
- Want a space to share concerns without judgment
- Are you looking for guidance grounded in empathy and evidence-based approaches
Whether your teen is thriving, struggling, or somewhere in between, this group provides valuable insight and support.
How the Group Works
- Format: Online, therapist-led
- Group Size: Small, to encourage interaction and community
- Frequency: Weekly
- Duration: 60–75 minutes per session
- Structure:
- Psychoeducation
- Skills training
- Open discussion
- Real-life application tools
- Optional worksheets and resources
What You’ll Gain
Parents who attend this group often leave with:
- Greater confidence in their parenting approach
- A deeper understanding of adolescence
- Stronger communication skills
- New ways to emotionally support their teen
- Reduced stress, guilt, and overwhelm
- A sense of validation and relief
- More patience and clarity
- A network of other parents who understand
Most importantly, you’ll learn how to stay connected and attuned to your teen—even when things feel difficult.
Our Approach
At Liljana’s Practice, we take a trauma-informed, compassionate, and culturally aware approach. We understand that every family has its own dynamics, values, and challenges. The goal is not to make you a “perfect” parent, but a present, grounded, and supported one.
We honor the complexity of parenting and offer guidance that is practical, gentle, and emotionally strengthening.