Conducting On-Site, Single-Session Parent Support Groups

Abstract:Parenting is a lonely battle that frequently overwhelms parents and creates a breeding ground for isolation, anxiety, or depression. On-site parent support groups provide the emotional support and community that parents crave. This article identifies how group techniques developed by group pioneer Louis Ormont can be applied to conducting compelling and inspiring on-site parent support groups. These techniques include contracting, bridging, emotional communication, and emotional education.