Parent Coaching Program

The Connected Parent is a structured, four-week group program designed to strengthen the parent-child relationship while supporting parents in developing greater emotional awareness, regulation, and effective communication.

The group provides practical tools to help parents navigate challenging interactions, stay connected during conflict, communicate more effectively, and support their child's growing independence.

Program Overview

Who: Parents/caregivers of adolescents roughly ages 10–24 (but not limited to)
Format: Virtual, four-session series
Schedule: Group dates and times vary by series. OpenMinds will contact you with upcoming group options following registration.

Program Modules

Foundations of Mindful Parenting
Emotion Regulation
Communication & Connection
Empowering Responsibility

Cost and Insurance

Insurance: OpenMinds will bill participating insurance plans for eligible group services. Copays, deductibles, and coinsurance may apply based on your individual insurance benefits and coverage.

Out-of-Network/Self-Pay: $160 per four-week series

Sliding scale options are available.

Completion of this registration form does not guarantee insurance coverage or enrollment. OpenMinds will review your information and contact you regarding next steps.

Please check "Parent Group - The Connected Parent " under the Services Requested section in the form and in the comments write which month you would like to participate.

Week-by-Week Curriculum

Theme/Focus

Week 1

Foundations: Mindful Parenting

Key Concepts and Activities

Defining “mindful parenting” and its impact
How mindfulness sets caregivers up to be responsive rather than reactive
In-the-moment skills for parenting more mindfully
Language shifts to help parents move from reactivity to responsiveness
Positive parenting (focusing on and talking about wins)

Week 2

Emotion Regulation

Understanding emotions (what they ARE…and what they AREN’T)
Identifying and validating your own emotions
Learning to identify when it’s better to pause and self-regulate than problem-solve
Self-help skills for parental emotion management
Helping your child manage when their emotions feel out of control

Week 3

Effective Communication & Connection

Validation
Active Listening
Communicating Clear and Effective Requests
Repairing After Conflict

Week 4

Empowering Responsibility

Collaborative problem-solving framework;
Repairing ruptures and embracing mistakes;
Creating a family "Mission Statement" or long-term plan;
Next steps and relapse prevention.