Support for Parents Seeking Child Therapy and Family Connection in Olathe, KS

Event Description:
Children on the autism spectrum often benefit from a collaborative team of professionals, including speech, occupational, and behavioral therapists, as well as educators and medical providers. At the center of this team is the parent—providing consistent care, advocacy, and support.

But who supports the parents?

Parents Need A Herd Too is a support group designed to provide a safe, welcoming space for parents of children with autism. This group offers an opportunity to explore complex emotions, prioritize self-care, and build meaningful connections with others who understand the unique challenges and rewards of parenting a child on the spectrum.

Target Audience:

This group is intended for individuals or couples that are the primary caregivers for at least one child, ages 2-18, diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Dates & Times:

Week 1: Saturday, June 20th, 2026 from 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Week 2: Saturday, June 27th, 2026 from 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Week 3: Saturday, July 4th, 2026 from 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Week 4: Saturday, July 11th, 2026 from 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Week 5: Saturday, July 18th, 2026 from 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Week 6: Saturday, July 25th, 2026 from 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Week 7: Saturday, August 1st, 2026 from 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Week 8: Saturday, August 8th, 2026 from 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Week 9: Saturday, August 15th, 2026 from 3:00pm to 4:30pm

Location:

7171 W 95th St, Overland Park, KS 66212

Pricing:

$30 per adult for the entire 9 week series, due upon registration

Facilitator Information:

This group will be led by Maiya Strain, student at MidAmerica Nazarene University.

Week 9:

Session Focus:

Termination and moving forward

Session Purpose:

Parents will revisit the personal and group goals established at the beginning of the support group and reflect on the progress, growth, and achievements they have experienced throughout their journey in the group.

Session Objectives:

By the end of this session, participants will:

• parents will be able to identify ways they have prioritized self-care, recognize the value of ongoing support and connection with others, and acknowledge that they are not alone in their parenting experiences.

Family Therapy in Kansas for Parents of Neurodivergent Children

Event Description:
Children on the autism spectrum often benefit from a collaborative team of professionals, including speech, occupational, and behavioral therapists, as well as educators and medical providers. At the center of this team is the parent—providing consistent care, advocacy, and support.

But who supports the parents?

Parents Need A Herd Too is a support group designed to provide a safe, welcoming space for parents of children with autism. This group offers an opportunity to explore complex emotions, prioritize self-care, and build meaningful connections with others who understand the unique challenges and rewards of parenting a child on the spectrum.

Target Audience:

This group is intended for individuals or couples that are the primary caregivers for at least one child, ages 2-18, diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Dates & Times:

Week 1: Saturday, June 20th, 2026 from 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Week 2: Saturday, June 27th, 2026 from 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Week 3: Saturday, July 4th, 2026 from 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Week 4: Saturday, July 11th, 2026 from 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Week 5: Saturday, July 18th, 2026 from 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Week 6: Saturday, July 25th, 2026 from 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Week 7: Saturday, August 1st, 2026 from 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Week 8: Saturday, August 8th, 2026 from 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Week 9: Saturday, August 15th, 2026 from 3:00pm to 4:30pm

Location:

7171 W 95th St, Overland Park, KS 66212

Pricing:

$30 per adult for the entire 9 week series, due upon registration

Facilitator Information:

This group will be led by Maiya Strain, student at MidAmerica Nazarene University.

Week 8:

Session Focus:

Celebrating small wins

Session Purpose:

Parents will share and celebrate the small wins in both their child’s life and their own parenting journey

Session Objectives:

By the end of this session, participants will:

• parents will recognize one recent win, reinforcing a sense of accomplishment and positive perspective.

Emotional Regulation and Parenting Autistic Children in Overland Park, KS

Event Description:
Children on the autism spectrum often benefit from a collaborative team of professionals, including speech, occupational, and behavioral therapists, as well as educators and medical providers. At the center of this team is the parent—providing consistent care, advocacy, and support.

But who supports the parents?

Parents Need A Herd Too is a support group designed to provide a safe, welcoming space for parents of children with autism. This group offers an opportunity to explore complex emotions, prioritize self-care, and build meaningful connections with others who understand the unique challenges and rewards of parenting a child on the spectrum.

Target Audience:

This group is intended for individuals or couples that are the primary caregivers for at least one child, ages 2-18, diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Dates & Times:

Week 1: Saturday, June 20th, 2026 from 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Week 2: Saturday, June 27th, 2026 from 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Week 3: Saturday, July 4th, 2026 from 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Week 4: Saturday, July 11th, 2026 from 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Week 5: Saturday, July 18th, 2026 from 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Week 6: Saturday, July 25th, 2026 from 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Week 7: Saturday, August 1st, 2026 from 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Week 8: Saturday, August 8th, 2026 from 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Week 9: Saturday, August 15th, 2026 from 3:00pm to 4:30pm

Location:

7171 W 95th St, Overland Park, KS 66212

Pricing:

$30 per adult for the entire 9 week series, due upon registration

Facilitator Information:

This group will be led by Maiya Strain, student at MidAmerica Nazarene University.

Week 7:

Session Focus:

Self Care without the guilt

Session Purpose:

Parents will discuss viewing self care as necessary for a caregiver rather than something selfish and indulgent.

Session Objectives:

By the end of this session, participants will:

• parents will explore barriers and feelings of guilt related to self care and identify some ways that they can incorporate better self care practices.

Building Attachment and Connection for Parents of Autistic Children in Leavenworth, KS

Event Description:
Children on the autism spectrum often benefit from a collaborative team of professionals, including speech, occupational, and behavioral therapists, as well as educators and medical providers. At the center of this team is the parent—providing consistent care, advocacy, and support.

But who supports the parents?

Parents Need A Herd Too is a support group designed to provide a safe, welcoming space for parents of children with autism. This group offers an opportunity to explore complex emotions, prioritize self-care, and build meaningful connections with others who understand the unique challenges and rewards of parenting a child on the spectrum.

Target Audience:

This group is intended for individuals or couples that are the primary caregivers for at least one child, ages 2-18, diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Dates & Times:

Week 1: Saturday, June 20th, 2026 from 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Week 2: Saturday, June 27th, 2026 from 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Week 3: Saturday, July 4th, 2026 from 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Week 4: Saturday, July 11th, 2026 from 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Week 5: Saturday, July 18th, 2026 from 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Week 6: Saturday, July 25th, 2026 from 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Week 7: Saturday, August 1st, 2026 from 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Week 8: Saturday, August 8th, 2026 from 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Week 9: Saturday, August 15th, 2026 from 3:00pm to 4:30pm

Location:

7171 W 95th St, Overland Park, KS 66212

Pricing:

$30 per adult for the entire 9 week series, due upon registration

Facilitator Information:

This group will be led by Maiya Strain, student at MidAmerica Nazarene University.

Week 6:

Session Focus:

Protecting your relationships/marriage

Session Purpose:

Parents will discuss how the caregiving role can place stresses on their marriage/relationships.

Session Objectives:

By the end of this session, participants will:

• parents will identify ways to strengthen connection,

  communication, and mutual support and reflect on on the priority of their relationships alongside parenting demands.

Autism Parenting Support and Online Therapy in Kansas

Event Description:
Children on the autism spectrum often benefit from a collaborative team of professionals, including speech, occupational, and behavioral therapists, as well as educators and medical providers. At the center of this team is the parent—providing consistent care, advocacy, and support.

But who supports the parents?

Parents Need A Herd Too is a support group designed to provide a safe, welcoming space for parents of children with autism. This group offers an opportunity to explore complex emotions, prioritize self-care, and build meaningful connections with others who understand the unique challenges and rewards of parenting a child on the spectrum.

Target Audience:

This group is intended for individuals or couples that are the primary caregivers for at least one child, ages 2-18, diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Dates & Times:

Week 1: Saturday, June 20th, 2026 from 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Week 2: Saturday, June 27th, 2026 from 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Week 3: Saturday, July 4th, 2026 from 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Week 4: Saturday, July 11th, 2026 from 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Week 5: Saturday, July 18th, 2026 from 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Week 6: Saturday, July 25th, 2026 from 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Week 7: Saturday, August 1st, 2026 from 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Week 8: Saturday, August 8th, 2026 from 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Week 9: Saturday, August 15th, 2026 from 3:00pm to 4:30pm

Location:

7171 W 95th St, Overland Park, KS 66212

Pricing:

$30 per adult for the entire 9 week series, due upon registration

Facilitator Information:

This group will be led by Maiya Strain, student at MidAmerica Nazarene University.

Week 5:

Session Focus:

Communicating needs and support

Session Purpose:

Parents will explore the barriers that prevent them from asking or receiving help and support and practicing expressing their needs.

Session Objectives:

By the end of this session, participants will:

• each parent will express at least one unmet need

Parenting Children on the Spectrum With Support in Liberty, MO

Event Description:
Children on the autism spectrum often benefit from a collaborative team of professionals, including speech, occupational, and behavioral therapists, as well as educators and medical providers. At the center of this team is the parent—providing consistent care, advocacy, and support.

But who supports the parents?

Parents Need A Herd Too is a support group designed to provide a safe, welcoming space for parents of children with autism. This group offers an opportunity to explore complex emotions, prioritize self-care, and build meaningful connections with others who understand the unique challenges and rewards of parenting a child on the spectrum.

Target Audience:

This group is intended for individuals or couples that are the primary caregivers for at least one child, ages 2-18, diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Dates & Times:

Week 1: Saturday, June 20th, 2026 from 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Week 2: Saturday, June 27th, 2026 from 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Week 3: Saturday, July 4th, 2026 from 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Week 4: Saturday, July 11th, 2026 from 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Week 5: Saturday, July 18th, 2026 from 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Week 6: Saturday, July 25th, 2026 from 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Week 7: Saturday, August 1st, 2026 from 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Week 8: Saturday, August 8th, 2026 from 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Week 9: Saturday, August 15th, 2026 from 3:00pm to 4:30pm

Location:

7171 W 95th St, Overland Park, KS 66212

Pricing:

$30 per adult for the entire 9 week series, due upon registration

Facilitator Information:

This group will be led by Maiya Strain, student at MidAmerica Nazarene University.

Week 4:

Session Focus:

Identity beyond parenthood

Session Purpose:

Parents are encouraged to explore their identity beyond the caregiver role and reconnect with parts of themselves that may have been put aside.

Session Objectives:

By the end of this session, participants will:

• participants will identify at least one personal interest, value, strength, or role outside of parenting and discuss ways to reconnect with that part of themselves.

Family Therapy and Autism Parenting Support in Olathe, KS

Event Description:
Children on the autism spectrum often benefit from a collaborative team of professionals, including speech, occupational, and behavioral therapists, as well as educators and medical providers. At the center of this team is the parent—providing consistent care, advocacy, and support.

But who supports the parents?

Parents Need A Herd Too is a support group designed to provide a safe, welcoming space for parents of children with autism. This group offers an opportunity to explore complex emotions, prioritize self-care, and build meaningful connections with others who understand the unique challenges and rewards of parenting a child on the spectrum.

Target Audience:

This group is intended for individuals or couples that are the primary caregivers for at least one child, ages 2-18, diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Dates & Times:

Week 1: Saturday, June 20th, 2026 from 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Week 2: Saturday, June 27th, 2026 from 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Week 3: Saturday, July 4th, 2026 from 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Week 4: Saturday, July 11th, 2026 from 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Week 5: Saturday, July 18th, 2026 from 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Week 6: Saturday, July 25th, 2026 from 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Week 7: Saturday, August 1st, 2026 from 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Week 8: Saturday, August 8th, 2026 from 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Week 9: Saturday, August 15th, 2026 from 3:00pm to 4:30pm

Location:

7171 W 95th St, Overland Park, KS 66212

Pricing:

$30 per adult for the entire 9 week series, due upon registration

Facilitator Information:

This group will be led by Maiya Strain, student at MidAmerica Nazarene University.

Week 3:

Session Focus:

Debunking the perfect parent myth

Session Purpose:

Parents will challenge the myth of the “perfect parenting” and the unrealistic expectations they place on themselves.

Session Objectives:

By the end of this session, participants will:

• will have engaged in an activity that helps draw out internal assumptions on what the “perfect parent” should be like and recognize each of their own parenting

  strengths.

Emotional Regulation and Parenting Children With Autism in Overland Park, KS

Event Description:
Children on the autism spectrum often benefit from a collaborative team of professionals, including speech, occupational, and behavioral therapists, as well as educators and medical providers. At the center of this team is the parent—providing consistent care, advocacy, and support.

But who supports the parents?

Parents Need A Herd Too is a support group designed to provide a safe, welcoming space for parents of children with autism. This group offers an opportunity to explore complex emotions, prioritize self-care, and build meaningful connections with others who understand the unique challenges and rewards of parenting a child on the spectrum.

Target Audience:

This group is intended for individuals or couples that are the primary caregivers for at least one child, ages 2-18, diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Dates & Times:

Week 1: Saturday, June 20th, 2026 from 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Week 2: Saturday, June 27th, 2026 from 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Week 3: Saturday, July 4th, 2026 from 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Week 4: Saturday, July 11th, 2026 from 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Week 5: Saturday, July 18th, 2026 from 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Week 6: Saturday, July 25th, 2026 from 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Week 7: Saturday, August 1st, 2026 from 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Week 8: Saturday, August 8th, 2026 from 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Week 9: Saturday, August 15th, 2026 from 3:00pm to 4:30pm

Location:

7171 W 95th St, Overland Park, KS 66212

Pricing:

$30 per adult for the entire 9 week series, due upon registration

Facilitator Information:

This group will be led by Maiya Strain, student at MidAmerica Nazarene University.

Week 2:

Session Focus:

Processing grief and mixed emotions

Session Purpose:

Parents are provided a safe space to process grief, confusion and other conflicting emotions that arise after receiving an autism diagnosis for your child.

Session Objectives:

By the end of this session, participants will:

• feel encouraged to share and process difficult emotions in a judgement free zone.

Parenting Children on the Spectrum With Support in Overland Park, KS

Event Description:
Children on the autism spectrum often benefit from a collaborative team of professionals, including speech, occupational, and behavioral therapists, as well as educators and medical providers. At the center of this team is the parent—providing consistent care, advocacy, and support.

But who supports the parents?

Parents Need A Herd Too is a support group designed to provide a safe, welcoming space for parents of children with autism. This group offers an opportunity to explore complex emotions, prioritize self-care, and build meaningful connections with others who understand the unique challenges and rewards of parenting a child on the spectrum.

Target Audience:

This group is intended for individuals or couples that are the primary caregivers for at least one child, ages 2-18, diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Dates & Times:

Week 1: Saturday, June 20th, 2026 from 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Week 2: Saturday, June 27th, 2026 from 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Week 3: Saturday, July 4th, 2026 from 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Week 4: Saturday, July 11th, 2026 from 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Week 5: Saturday, July 18th, 2026 from 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Week 6: Saturday, July 25th, 2026 from 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Week 7: Saturday, August 1st, 2026 from 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Week 8: Saturday, August 8th, 2026 from 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Week 9: Saturday, August 15th, 2026 from 3:00pm to 4:30pm

Location:

7171 W 95th St, Overland Park, KS 66212

Pricing:

$30 per adult for the entire 9 week series, due upon registration

Facilitator Information:

This group will be led by Maiya Strain, student at MidAmerica Nazarene University.

Week 1:

Session Focus:

Confidentiality, Introductions, and establishing goals

Session Purpose:

For participants to meet and make connections while establishing group and personal goals.

Session Objectives:

By the end of this session, participants will:

• By the end of this session each family will identify one or two personal goals to strive for during the support group.

Becoming Parents with a Strong Foundation: Online Therapy in Overland Park, KS & Across Kansas

Event Description:
Becoming a parent is an exciting but scary transition.

Led by two student therapists, this group will help parents-to-be learn how to manage anxiety around the transition and prepare for it.

The group leaders will help you learn how to anticipate and plan for struggles that may arise as a new parent, as well as identify values that will motivate you as you manage a major life shift.

If you need support embracing this major life change and want to be well-prepared for it, consider joining this group.

Target Audience:

Parents who are expecting their first child and want help managing the transition.

Dates & Times:

Week 1: Thursday, March 26th, 2026 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Week 2: Thursday, April 2nd, 2026 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Week 3: Thursday, April 9th, 2026 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Week 4: Thursday, April 16th, 2026 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Week 5: Thursday, April 23rd, 2026 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Week 6: Thursday, April 30th, 2026 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm

Location:

This group will be held via our HIPAA compliant telehealth platform.

Pricing:

$30 per adult for the entire 6 week series, due upon registration

Facilitator Information:

This group will be led by Jonathon Fancher, student therapist at Wake Forest University and Lucy Katter, student at MidAmerica Nazarene University.

Week 6:

Session Focus:

Review previous topics of the group, including stress management strategies, resources for help, and what meaning statement will help participants endure the struggles that arise as new parents.

Session Purpose:

Integrating the information learned over the course of the group to give participants confidence in their transition to being parents.

Session Objectives:

By the end of this session, participants will:

• At the end of the group, participants will have strategies and a meaning statement they can bring with them into the next chapter of parenthood. 

Becoming Parents Who Lead with Values: Online Counseling in Kansas

Event Description:
Becoming a parent is an exciting but scary transition.

Led by two student therapists, this group will help parents-to-be learn how to manage anxiety around the transition and prepare for it.

The group leaders will help you learn how to anticipate and plan for struggles that may arise as a new parent, as well as identify values that will motivate you as you manage a major life shift.

If you need support embracing this major life change and want to be well-prepared for it, consider joining this group.

Target Audience:

Parents who are expecting their first child and want help managing the transition.

Dates & Times:

Week 1: Thursday, March 26th, 2026 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Week 2: Thursday, April 2nd, 2026 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Week 3: Thursday, April 9th, 2026 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Week 4: Thursday, April 16th, 2026 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Week 5: Thursday, April 23rd, 2026 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Week 6: Thursday, April 30th, 2026 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm

Location:

This group will be held via our HIPAA compliant telehealth platform.

Pricing:

$30 per adult for the entire 6 week series, due upon registration

Facilitator Information:

This group will be led by Jonathon Fancher, student therapist at Wake Forest University and Lucy Katter, student at MidAmerica Nazarene University.

Week 5:

Session Focus:

Identifying support and learning the importance of asking for help. 

Session Purpose:

Help participants identify current resources and ways to ask for help to manage the difficult transition.

Session Objectives:

By the end of this session, participants will:

• Participants will be able to identify at least one resource to aid them in the transition to parenthood.

6-Week Marriage Counseling & Couples Therapy Group Program

Event Description:

Each 2-hour session includes:

• Psychoeducation on relationship science and theory

• Experiential exercises you'll practice during the session

• Structured couple dialogues in a supportive group environment

• Homework assignments to deepen learning between sessions

• Group discussion with other couples facing similar challenges

• Research-based assessments to understand your unique dynamics

You'll work directly with your partner during exercises while benefiting from the wisdom and support of other couples in the group. All sharing is voluntary, and confidentiality is strictly maintained.

Note: This is a psychoeducational group, not a substitute for couples therapy.

Target Audience:

This group is designed for couples who:

• Want to strengthen an already good relationship

• Are experiencing communication difficulties or recurring conflicts

• Feel emotionally disconnected and want to rebuild intimacy

• Are navigating life transitions or major stressors together

• Want to understand deeper patterns affecting their partnership

• Are committed to personal and relational growth

Dates & Times:

Week 1: Sunday, March 8th from 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Week 2: Sunday, March 15th from 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Week 3: Sunday, March 22nd from 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Week 4: Sunday, March 29th from 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Week 5: Sunday, April 12th from 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Week 6: Sunday, April 19th from 1:00pm to 3:00pm

Location:

Fortis Overland Park Location
7171 W 95th St
Overland Park, KS 66212

Pricing:

$30 per couple for the entire 6 week series, due upon registration

Facilitator Information:

This group will be led by Megan Gallagher and Jade Harris, student therapists, under supervision of Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapists and AAMFT Approved Supervisors or AAMFT Supervisor Candidates at Friends University.

Week 6: Integration & Sustainable Growth

Session Focus:

Consolidating learning and planning maintenance

Session Purpose:

Ensure long-term application of skills beyond the group

Session Objectives:

Participants will:

• Identify priority tools for your relationship

• Create personal relationship mission statement

• Establish daily/weekly practice schedule

Parenting Skills for Managing Big Emotions in Toddlers, Kids, and Teens

Event Description:
If you are currently struggling to help your child regulate their big emotions, you are not alone!

This group session, led by two student therapists, will help you navigate helping your child with emotional regulation.

We will discuss steps involved in emotional regulation, concrete strategies to help with it, and how to talk to your child about big emotions.

We’ll also discuss strategies to become more emotionally aware yourself so that you can transfer your calm state to your child.

If you want some practical guidance on how to help your child manage big feelings, this is the group for you.

Target Audience:

This group is intended for parents (single, married, cohabitating) with children from toddler age to teenagers.

Date & Time:

Saturday, April 18th, 2026: 1:00pm to 3:00pm

Location:

Fortis Overland Park, KS Location:
7171 W 95th St
Overland Park, KS 66212

Pricing:

$30 per family (two parents/caregivers), due upon registration

Facilitator Information:

This group will be led by Lucy Katter and Marshall Campbell, students at MidAmerica Nazarene University.

Focus, Purpose and Objectives for the Group:

Session Focus:

We will explain emotional regulation and co-regulation and strategies to regulate big emotions. 

Session Purpose:

For parents to learn the basics of co-regulation so they can help their children with emotional regulation.

Session Objectives:

By the end of this session, participants will:

• To give parents concrete strategies to help themselves and their child(ren) manage big emotions.

Becoming Parents Under Stress: Emotional Regulation in Kansas (Online Group)

Event Description:
Becoming a parent is an exciting but scary transition.

Led by two student therapists, this group will help parents-to-be learn how to manage anxiety around the transition and prepare for it.

The group leaders will help you learn how to anticipate and plan for struggles that may arise as a new parent, as well as identify values that will motivate you as you manage a major life shift.

If you need support embracing this major life change and want to be well-prepared for it, consider joining this group.

Target Audience:

Parents who are expecting their first child and want help managing the transition.

Dates & Times:

Week 1: Thursday, March 19th, 2026 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Week 2: Thursday, March 26th, 2026 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Week 3: Thursday, April 2nd, 2026 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Week 4: Thursday, April 9th, 2026 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Week 5: Thursday, April 16th, 2026 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Week 6: Thursday, April 23rd, 2026 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm

Location:

This group will be held via our HIPAA compliant telehealth platform.

Pricing:

$30 per adult for the entire 6 week series, due upon registration

Facilitator Information:

This group will be led by Jonathon Fancher, student therapist at Wake Forest University and Lucy Katter, student at MidAmerica Nazarene University.

Week 4:

Session Focus:

Exploring potential obstacles, including relational ones, with adjusting to parenthood.

Session Purpose:

Preparing parents-to-be for typical challenges by identifying ways to manage them.

Session Objectives:

By the end of this session, participants will:

• Participants will be able to identify practical ways to manage issues that arise during the transition.

Overland Park Couples Therapy: 6-Week Relationship Skills Group

Event Description:

Each 2-hour session includes:

• Psychoeducation on relationship science and theory

• Experiential exercises you'll practice during the session

• Structured couple dialogues in a supportive group environment

• Homework assignments to deepen learning between sessions

• Group discussion with other couples facing similar challenges

• Research-based assessments to understand your unique dynamics

You'll work directly with your partner during exercises while benefiting from the wisdom and support of other couples in the group. All sharing is voluntary, and confidentiality is strictly maintained.

Note: This is a psychoeducational group, not a substitute for couples therapy.

Target Audience:

This group is designed for couples who:

• Want to strengthen an already good relationship

• Are experiencing communication difficulties or recurring conflicts

• Feel emotionally disconnected and want to rebuild intimacy

• Are navigating life transitions or major stressors together

• Want to understand deeper patterns affecting their partnership

• Are committed to personal and relational growth

Dates & Times:

Week 1: Sunday, March 8th from 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Week 2: Sunday, March 15th from 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Week 3: Sunday, March 22nd from 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Week 4: Sunday, March 29th from 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Week 5: Sunday, April 12th from 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Week 6: Sunday, April 19th from 1:00pm to 3:00pm

Location:

Fortis Overland Park Location
7171 W 95th St
Overland Park, KS 66212

Pricing:

$30 per couple for the entire 6 week series, due upon registration

Facilitator Information:

This group will be led by Megan Gallagher and Jade Harris, student therapists, under supervision of Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapists and AAMFT Approved Supervisors or AAMFT Supervisor Candidates at Friends University.

Week 5: Shared Meaning & Conscious Partnership

Session Focus:

Building integrated relational culture

Session Purpose:

Create shared vision while maintaining individual authenticity

Session Objectives:

Participants will:

• Define shared and individual dreams

• Practice conscious partnership dialogue

• Develop secure approach to future planning

Parenting Through Big Emotions: Strategies to Help Your Child Regulate Feelings

Event Description:
If you are currently struggling to help your child regulate their big emotions, you are not alone!

This group session, led by two student therapists, will help you navigate helping your child with emotional regulation.

We will discuss steps involved in emotional regulation, concrete strategies to help with it, and how to talk to your child about big emotions.

We’ll also discuss strategies to become more emotionally aware yourself so that you can transfer your calm state to your child.

If you want some practical guidance on how to help your child manage big feelings, this is the group for you.

Target Audience:

This group is intended for parents (single, married, cohabitating) with children from toddler age to teenagers.

Date & Time:

Saturday, April 11th, 2026: 1:00pm to 3:00pm

Location:

Fortis Leavenworth, KS Location:
205 S 5th Ste, Ste 22
Leavenworth, KS 66048

Pricing:

$30 per family (two parents/caregivers), due upon registration

Facilitator Information:

This group will be led by Lucy Katter and Marshall Campbell, students at MidAmerica Nazarene University.

Focus, Purpose and Objectives for the Group:

Session Focus:

We will explain emotional regulation and co-regulation and strategies to regulate big emotions. 

Session Purpose:

For parents to learn the basics of co-regulation so they can help their children with emotional regulation.

Session Objectives:

By the end of this session, participants will:

• To give parents concrete strategies to help themselves and their child(ren) manage big emotions.

Grief Support Group

Event Description:
This student therapist-led grief support group provides a structured, compassionate space for adults who have experienced the loss of a loved one. The group blends guided discussion, psychoeducation, and peer support to help participants process grief, reduce isolation, and develop healthy ways of coping with loss.

Groups meet weekly and are offered at multiple times to accommodate different schedules:

• Tuesdays at 12:00 PM

• Thursdays at 7:30 PM

If none of the listed meeting times work for your schedule, you are encouraged to reach out and let us know what days and times would be more accessible for you. We make every effort to consider additional group offerings based on community interest and availability.  

Groups are intentionally kept small to foster safety, connection, and meaningful participation. Participation begins with a brief screening to ensure the group is an appropriate fit for each individual.

Target Audience:

This group is intended for adults (18+) who have experienced the death of a loved one and are seeking support in navigating the emotional, relational, and practical impacts of grief.

Dates & Times:

Week 1: Saturday, February 7th, 2026
Week 2: Thursday February 12th, 2026
Week 3: Thursday February 19th, 2026
Week 4: Thursday, February 26th, 2026
Week 5: Thursday, March 5th, 2026
Week 6: Thursday March 12th, 2026
Week 7: Thursday, March 19th, 2026
Week 8: Thursday, March 26th, 2026
Week 9: Thursday, April 2nd, 2026
Week 10: Thursday April 9th, 2026

Location:

This group will be held via our HIPAA compliant telehealth platform.

Pricing:

$30 per adult for the entire 10 week series, due upon registration

Facilitator Information:

This group will be led by Jonathon Fancher, student therapist at Wake Forest University.

Week 10:

Session Focus:

Moving Forward: Integration and Celebration of Life

Session Purpose:

The purpose of Week 10 is to provide a space for reflection, celebration, and forward-looking intention as the group concludes.

Participants will review Worden’s Four Tasks of Grief and reflect on their personal progress throughout the journey.

This final session honors the resilience and strength developed over the course of the group, and supports participants in setting intentions for ongoing healing, self-compassion, and meaningful living beyond the group.

Session Objectives:

By the end of this session, participants will:

• Reflect on their grief journey and the progress made using Worden’s Four Tasks of Grief as a framework.

• Celebrate the resilience, growth, and coping skills developed throughout the group.

• Identify personal strengths and sources of support that will continue to aid healing.

• Set intentions for continued self-care, emotional well-being, and compassionate living.

• Acknowledge the ongoing nature of grief and commit to honoring both loss and life moving forward.

Becoming Parents with Secure Attachment: Attachment Styles in Ottawa, KS (Online)

Event Description:
Becoming a parent is an exciting but scary transition.

Led by two student therapists, this group will help parents-to-be learn how to manage anxiety around the transition and prepare for it.

The group leaders will help you learn how to anticipate and plan for struggles that may arise as a new parent, as well as identify values that will motivate you as you manage a major life shift.

If you need support embracing this major life change and want to be well-prepared for it, consider joining this group.

Target Audience:

Parents who are expecting their first child and want help managing the transition.

Dates & Times:

Week 1: Thursday, March 26th, 2026 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Week 2: Thursday, April 2nd, 2026 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Week 3: Thursday, April 9th, 2026 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Week 4: Thursday, April 16th, 2026 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Week 5: Thursday, April 23rd, 2026 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Week 6: Thursday, April 30th, 2026 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm

Location:

This group will be held via our HIPAA compliant telehealth platform.

Pricing:

$30 per adult for the entire 6 week series, due upon registration

Facilitator Information:

This group will be led by Jonathon Fancher, student therapist at Wake Forest University and Lucy Katter, student at MidAmerica Nazarene University.

Week 3:

Session Focus:

Find a sustaining meaning to guide one through the transition to parenthood.

Session Purpose:

Give participants motivation through their sustaining meaning to endure the difficult transition of parenthood.

Session Objectives:

By the end of this session, participants will:

• Participants will be able to identify their guiding purpose that will motivate them through the rough patches to come.

Grief Support Group

Event Description:
This student therapist-led grief support group provides a structured, compassionate space for adults who have experienced the loss of a loved one. The group blends guided discussion, psychoeducation, and peer support to help participants process grief, reduce isolation, and develop healthy ways of coping with loss.

Groups meet weekly and are offered at multiple times to accommodate different schedules:

• Wednesdays at 12:00 PM

• Thursdays at 7:30 PM

If none of the listed meeting times work for your schedule, you are encouraged to reach out and let us know what days and times would be more accessible for you. We make every effort to consider additional group offerings based on community interest and availability.  

Groups are intentionally kept small to foster safety, connection, and meaningful participation. Participation begins with a brief screening to ensure the group is an appropriate fit for each individual.

Target Audience:

This group is intended for adults (18+) who have experienced the death of a loved one and are seeking support in navigating the emotional, relational, and practical impacts of grief.

Dates & Times:

Week 1: Wednesday, February 4th, 2026
Week 2: Wednesday, February 11th, 2026
Week 3: Wednesday, February 18th, 2026
Week 4: Wednesday, February 25th, 2026
Week 5: Wednesday, March 4th, 2026
Week 6: Wednesday, March 11th, 2026
Week 7: Wednesday, March 18th, 2026
Week 8: Wednesday, March 25th, 2026
Week 9: Wednesday, April 1st, 2026
Week 10: Wednesday, April 8th, 2026

Location:

This group will be held via our HIPAA compliant telehealth platform.

Pricing:

$30 per adult for the entire 10 week series, due upon registration

Facilitator Information:

This group will be led by Jonathon Fancher, student therapist at Wake Forest University.

Week 10:

Session Focus:

Moving Forward: Integration and Celebration of Life

Session Purpose:

The purpose of Week 10 is to provide a space for reflection, celebration, and forward-looking intention as the group concludes.

Participants will review Worden’s Four Tasks of Grief and reflect on their personal progress throughout the journey.

This final session honors the resilience and strength developed over the course of the group, and supports participants in setting intentions for ongoing healing, self-compassion, and meaningful living beyond the group.

Session Objectives:

By the end of this session, participants will:

• Reflect on their grief journey and the progress made using Worden’s Four Tasks of Grief as a framework.

• Celebrate the resilience, growth, and coping skills developed throughout the group.

• Identify personal strengths and sources of support that will continue to aid healing.

• Set intentions for continued self-care, emotional well-being, and compassionate living.

• Acknowledge the ongoing nature of grief and commit to honoring both loss and life moving forward.

Grief Support Group

Event Description:
This student therapist-led grief support group provides a structured, compassionate space for adults who have experienced the loss of a loved one. The group blends guided discussion, psychoeducation, and peer support to help participants process grief, reduce isolation, and develop healthy ways of coping with loss.

Groups meet weekly and are offered at multiple times to accommodate different schedules:

• Tuesdays at 12:00 PM

• Thursdays at 7:30 PM

If none of the listed meeting times work for your schedule, you are encouraged to reach out and let us know what days and times would be more accessible for you. We make every effort to consider additional group offerings based on community interest and availability.  

Groups are intentionally kept small to foster safety, connection, and meaningful participation. Participation begins with a brief screening to ensure the group is an appropriate fit for each individual.

Target Audience:

This group is intended for adults (18+) who have experienced the death of a loved one and are seeking support in navigating the emotional, relational, and practical impacts of grief.

Dates & Times:

Week 1: Saturday, February 7th, 2026
Week 2: Thursday February 12th, 2026
Week 3: Thursday February 19th, 2026
Week 4: Thursday, February 26th, 2026
Week 5: Thursday, March 5th, 2026
Week 6: Thursday March 12th, 2026
Week 7: Thursday, March 19th, 2026
Week 8: Thursday, March 26th, 2026
Week 9: Thursday, April 2nd, 2026
Week 10: Thursday April 9th, 2026

Location:

This group will be held via our HIPAA compliant telehealth platform.

Pricing:

$30 per adult for the entire 10 week series, due upon registration

Facilitator Information:

This group will be led by Jonathon Fancher, student therapist at Wake Forest University.

Week 9:

Session Focus:

Grief in the Context of Life Changes

Session Purpose:

The purpose of Week 9 is to explore how grief can resurface or intensify around significant dates and life milestones, such as anniversaries, birthdays, or holidays.

This session helps participants acknowledge and prepare for these challenging times with compassion and flexibility.

We will discuss healthy coping strategies for managing difficult days, including creating meaningful rituals, setting boundaries, and communicating needs to others.

The session also reinforces the understanding that grief is a deeply personal process without a fixed timeline.

Session Objectives:

By the end of this session, participants will:

• Recognize how grief may re-emerge or intensify during significant dates and milestones.

• Learn to acknowledge difficult days openly rather than avoid them.

• Develop practical strategies for coping with challenging times, including planning, creating rituals, and honoring their loved one.

• Understand the importance of protecting their energy by setting boundaries and saying no when needed.

• Practice communicating their needs to friends, family, and support systems during tough periods.

• Embrace the idea that grief is an ongoing process without a predetermined end point.

Becoming Parents & Navigating Identity Shifts: Online Therapy in Kansas

Event Description:
Becoming a parent is an exciting but scary transition.

Led by two student therapists, this group will help parents-to-be learn how to manage anxiety around the transition and prepare for it.

The group leaders will help you learn how to anticipate and plan for struggles that may arise as a new parent, as well as identify values that will motivate you as you manage a major life shift.

If you need support embracing this major life change and want to be well-prepared for it, consider joining this group.

Target Audience:

Parents who are expecting their first child and want help managing the transition.

Dates & Times:

Week 1: Thursday, March 26th, 2026 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Week 2: Thursday, April 2nd, 2026 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Week 3: Thursday, April 9th, 2026 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Week 4: Thursday, April 16th, 2026 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Week 5: Thursday, April 23rd, 2026 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Week 6: Thursday, April 30th, 2026 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm

Location:

This group will be held via our HIPAA compliant telehealth platform.

Pricing:

$30 per adult for the entire 6 week series, due upon registration

Facilitator Information:

This group will be led by Jonathon Fancher, student therapist at Wake Forest University and Lucy Katter, student at MidAmerica Nazarene University.

Week 2:

Session Focus:

Examining current identity, including personal values, as opposed to what their identity will look like as a parent.

Session Purpose:

Help participants identify what will change, process together any anxiety that comes up, and learn how to manage anxiety through values-based action.

Session Objectives:

By the end of this session, participants will:

• Participants will identify values that will guide decisions once participants become parents.

Grief Support Group

Event Description:
This student therapist-led grief support group provides a structured, compassionate space for adults who have experienced the loss of a loved one. The group blends guided discussion, psychoeducation, and peer support to help participants process grief, reduce isolation, and develop healthy ways of coping with loss.

Groups meet weekly and are offered at multiple times to accommodate different schedules:

• Wednesdays at 12:00 PM

• Thursdays at 7:30 PM

If none of the listed meeting times work for your schedule, you are encouraged to reach out and let us know what days and times would be more accessible for you. We make every effort to consider additional group offerings based on community interest and availability.  

Groups are intentionally kept small to foster safety, connection, and meaningful participation. Participation begins with a brief screening to ensure the group is an appropriate fit for each individual.

Target Audience:

This group is intended for adults (18+) who have experienced the death of a loved one and are seeking support in navigating the emotional, relational, and practical impacts of grief.

Dates & Times:

Week 1: Wednesday, February 4th, 2026
Week 2: Wednesday, February 11th, 2026
Week 3: Wednesday, February 18th, 2026
Week 4: Wednesday, February 25th, 2026
Week 5: Wednesday, March 4th, 2026
Week 6: Wednesday, March 11th, 2026
Week 7: Wednesday, March 18th, 2026
Week 8: Wednesday, March 25th, 2026
Week 9: Wednesday, April 1st, 2026
Week 10: Wednesday, April 8th, 2026

Location:

This group will be held via our HIPAA compliant telehealth platform.

Pricing:

$30 per adult for the entire 10 week series, due upon registration

Facilitator Information:

This group will be led by Jonathon Fancher, student therapist at Wake Forest University.

Week 9:

Session Focus:

Grief in the Context of Life Changes

Session Purpose:

The purpose of Week 9 is to explore how grief can resurface or intensify around significant dates and life milestones, such as anniversaries, birthdays, or holidays.

This session helps participants acknowledge and prepare for these challenging times with compassion and flexibility.

We will discuss healthy coping strategies for managing difficult days, including creating meaningful rituals, setting boundaries, and communicating needs to others.

The session also reinforces the understanding that grief is a deeply personal process without a fixed timeline.

Session Objectives:

By the end of this session, participants will:

• Recognize how grief may re-emerge or intensify during significant dates and milestones.

• Learn to acknowledge difficult days openly rather than avoid them.

• Develop practical strategies for coping with challenging times, including planning, creating rituals, and honoring their loved one.

• Understand the importance of protecting their energy by setting boundaries and saying no when needed.

• Practice communicating their needs to friends, family, and support systems during tough periods.

• Embrace the idea that grief is an ongoing process without a predetermined end point.

Marriage Therapy Group: A 6-Week Relationship Strengthening Program

Event Description:

Each 2-hour session includes:

• Psychoeducation on relationship science and theory

• Experiential exercises you'll practice during the session

• Structured couple dialogues in a supportive group environment

• Homework assignments to deepen learning between sessions

• Group discussion with other couples facing similar challenges

• Research-based assessments to understand your unique dynamics

You'll work directly with your partner during exercises while benefiting from the wisdom and support of other couples in the group. All sharing is voluntary, and confidentiality is strictly maintained.

Note: This is a psychoeducational group, not a substitute for couples therapy.

Target Audience:

This group is designed for couples who:

• Want to strengthen an already good relationship

• Are experiencing communication difficulties or recurring conflicts

• Feel emotionally disconnected and want to rebuild intimacy

• Are navigating life transitions or major stressors together

• Want to understand deeper patterns affecting their partnership

• Are committed to personal and relational growth

Dates & Times:

Week 1: Sunday, March 8th from 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Week 2: Sunday, March 15th from 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Week 3: Sunday, March 22nd from 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Week 4: Sunday, March 29th from 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Week 5: Sunday, April 12th from 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Week 6: Sunday, April 19th from 1:00pm to 3:00pm

Location:

Fortis Overland Park Location
7133 W 95th St
Overland Park, KS 66212

Pricing:

$30 per couple for the entire 6 week series, due upon registration

Facilitator Information:

This group will be led by Megan Gallagher and Tommy Wilson, student therapists, under supervision of Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapists and AAMFT Approved Supervisors or AAMFT Supervisor Candidates at Friends University.

Week 4: Dreams, Differentiation & Intimacy

Session Focus:

Honoring individual identity while deepening connection

Session Purpose:

Balance autonomy with intimacy through differentiated relating

Session Objectives:

Participants will:

• Articulate life dreams and values

• Practice self-validated vulnerability

• Address attachment injuries

• Move from part-object to whole-object relating

Grief Support Group

Event Description:
This student therapist-led grief support group provides a structured, compassionate space for adults who have experienced the loss of a loved one. The group blends guided discussion, psychoeducation, and peer support to help participants process grief, reduce isolation, and develop healthy ways of coping with loss.

Groups meet weekly and are offered at multiple times to accommodate different schedules:

• Tuesdays at 12:00 PM

• Thursdays at 7:30 PM

If none of the listed meeting times work for your schedule, you are encouraged to reach out and let us know what days and times would be more accessible for you. We make every effort to consider additional group offerings based on community interest and availability.  

Groups are intentionally kept small to foster safety, connection, and meaningful participation. Participation begins with a brief screening to ensure the group is an appropriate fit for each individual.

Target Audience:

This group is intended for adults (18+) who have experienced the death of a loved one and are seeking support in navigating the emotional, relational, and practical impacts of grief.

Dates & Times:

Week 1: Saturday, February 7th, 2026
Week 2: Thursday February 12th, 2026
Week 3: Thursday February 19th, 2026
Week 4: Thursday, February 26th, 2026
Week 5: Thursday, March 5th, 2026
Week 6: Thursday March 12th, 2026
Week 7: Thursday, March 19th, 2026
Week 8: Thursday, March 26th, 2026
Week 9: Thursday, April 2nd, 2026
Week 10: Thursday April 9th, 2026Location:

This group will be held via our HIPAA compliant telehealth platform.

Pricing:

$30 per adult for the entire 10 week series, due upon registration

Facilitator Information:

This group will be led by Jonathon Fancher, student therapist at Wake Forest University.

Week 8:

Session Focus:

Coping with Social Expectations and Support Systems

Session Purpose:

The purpose of Week 8 is to examine the social context of grief, including how cultural norms, expectations, and misconceptions can impact the grieving process.

This session encourages participants to reflect on the external pressures they may face, such as assumptions about how long grief should last or how it should be expressed.

Using the Grief Myths worksheet, we will explore and challenge common misconceptions.

The session also focuses on the importance of building a reliable support system, and offers tools for both seeking and offering support in ways that honor each person’s unique grief experience.

Session Objectives:

By the end of this session, participants will:

• Identify common social expectations and myths surrounding grief and examine how these may affect their own grieving process.

• Explore the emotional impact of feeling misunderstood or unsupported by others.

• Use the Grief Myths worksheet to challenge internalized beliefs about how grief ”should” look.

• Understand the value of a personal support system during the grieving journey.

• Learn effective strategies for both seeking support from others and offering support to those who are grieving.

• Begin identifying people or communities that can serve as safe, consistent sources of support.

Becoming Parents with Purpose: Online Family Therapy in Kansas

Event Description:
Becoming a parent is an exciting but scary transition.

Led by two student therapists, this group will help parents-to-be learn how to manage anxiety around the transition and prepare for it.

The group leaders will help you learn how to anticipate and plan for struggles that may arise as a new parent, as well as identify values that will motivate you as you manage a major life shift.

If you need support embracing this major life change and want to be well-prepared for it, consider joining this group.

Target Audience:

Parents who are expecting their first child and want help managing the transition.

Dates & Times:

Week 1: Thursday, March 26th, 2026 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Week 2: Thursday, April 2nd, 2026 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Week 3: Thursday, April 9th, 2026 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Week 4: Thursday, April 16th, 2026 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Week 5: Thursday, April 23rd, 2026 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Week 6: Thursday, April 30th, 2026 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm

Location:

This group will be held via our HIPAA compliant telehealth platform.

Pricing:

$30 per adult for the entire 6 week series, due upon registration

Facilitator Information:

This group will be led by Jonathon Fancher, student therapist at Wake Forest University and Lucy Katter, student at MidAmerica Nazarene University.

Week 1:

Session Focus:

Discussing the upcoming transition to parenthood and anxieties associated with it, as well as what is going to change once they become parents. 

Session Purpose:

Connecting with others to talk about the upcoming transition to decrease anxiety. 

Session Objectives:

By the end of this session, participants will:

• Participants will have a sense of what to anticipate in the upcoming transition and build rapport with each other.

Grief Support Group

Event Description:
This student therapist-led grief support group provides a structured, compassionate space for adults who have experienced the loss of a loved one. The group blends guided discussion, psychoeducation, and peer support to help participants process grief, reduce isolation, and develop healthy ways of coping with loss.

Groups meet weekly and are offered at multiple times to accommodate different schedules:

• Wednesdays at 12:00 PM

• Thursdays at 7:30 PM

If none of the listed meeting times work for your schedule, you are encouraged to reach out and let us know what days and times would be more accessible for you. We make every effort to consider additional group offerings based on community interest and availability.  

Groups are intentionally kept small to foster safety, connection, and meaningful participation. Participation begins with a brief screening to ensure the group is an appropriate fit for each individual.

Target Audience:

This group is intended for adults (18+) who have experienced the death of a loved one and are seeking support in navigating the emotional, relational, and practical impacts of grief.

Dates & Times:

Week 1: Wednesday, February 4th, 2026
Week 2: Wednesday, February 11th, 2026
Week 3: Wednesday, February 18th, 2026
Week 4: Wednesday, February 25th, 2026
Week 5: Wednesday, March 4th, 2026
Week 6: Wednesday, March 11th, 2026
Week 7: Wednesday, March 18th, 2026
Week 8: Wednesday, March 25th, 2026
Week 9: Wednesday, April 1st, 2026
Week 10: Wednesday, April 8th, 2026

Location:

This group will be held via our HIPAA compliant telehealth platform.

Pricing:

$30 per adult for the entire 10 week series, due upon registration

Facilitator Information:

This group will be led by Jonathon Fancher, student therapist at Wake Forest University.

Week 8:

Session Focus:

Coping with Social Expectations and Support Systems

Session Purpose:

The purpose of Week 8 is to examine the social context of grief, including how cultural norms, expectations, and misconceptions can impact the grieving process.

This session encourages participants to reflect on the external pressures they may face, such as assumptions about how long grief should last or how it should be expressed.

Using the Grief Myths worksheet, we will explore and challenge common misconceptions.

The session also focuses on the importance of building a reliable support system, and offers tools for both seeking and offering support in ways that honor each person’s unique grief experience.

Session Objectives:

By the end of this session, participants will:

• Identify common social expectations and myths surrounding grief and examine how these may affect their own grieving process.

• Explore the emotional impact of feeling misunderstood or unsupported by others.

• Use the Grief Myths worksheet to challenge internalized beliefs about how grief ”should” look.

• Understand the value of a personal support system during the grieving journey.

• Learn effective strategies for both seeking support from others and offering support to those who are grieving.

• Begin identifying people or communities that can serve as safe, consistent sources of support.

Strengthen Your Relationship: Couples Therapy Program – Overland Park, KS

Event Description:

Each 2-hour session includes:

• Psychoeducation on relationship science and theory

• Experiential exercises you'll practice during the session

• Structured couple dialogues in a supportive group environment

• Homework assignments to deepen learning between sessions

• Group discussion with other couples facing similar challenges

• Research-based assessments to understand your unique dynamics

You'll work directly with your partner during exercises while benefiting from the wisdom and support of other couples in the group. All sharing is voluntary, and confidentiality is strictly maintained.

Note: This is a psychoeducational group, not a substitute for couples therapy.

Target Audience:

This group is designed for couples who:

• Want to strengthen an already good relationship

• Are experiencing communication difficulties or recurring conflicts

• Feel emotionally disconnected and want to rebuild intimacy

• Are navigating life transitions or major stressors together

• Want to understand deeper patterns affecting their partnership

• Are committed to personal and relational growth

Dates & Times:

Week 1: Sunday, March 8th from 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Week 2: Sunday, March 15th from 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Week 3: Sunday, March 22nd from 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Week 4: Sunday, March 29th from 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Week 5: Sunday, April 12th from 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Week 6: Sunday, April 19th from 1:00pm to 3:00pm

Location:

Fortis Overland Park Location
7133 W 95th St
Overland Park, KS 66212

Pricing:

$30 per couple for the entire 6 week series, due upon registration

Facilitator Information:

This group will be led by Megan Gallagher and Tommy Wilson, student therapists, under supervision of Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapists and AAMFT Approved Supervisors or AAMFT Supervisor Candidates at Friends University.

Week 3: Emotional Regulation & Healing

Session Focus:

Self-soothing and creating reparative experiences

Session Purpose:

Develop emotional regulation skills that enable deeper connection

Session Objectives:

Participants will:

• Implement flooding protocol

• Strengthen fondness system

• Understand childhood adaptations

• Assess relationship accessibility, responsiveness, and engagement

Grief Support Group

Event Description:
This student therapist-led grief support group provides a structured, compassionate space for adults who have experienced the loss of a loved one. The group blends guided discussion, psychoeducation, and peer support to help participants process grief, reduce isolation, and develop healthy ways of coping with loss.

Groups meet weekly and are offered at multiple times to accommodate different schedules:

• Tuesdays at 12:00 PM

• Thursdays at 7:30 PM

If none of the listed meeting times work for your schedule, you are encouraged to reach out and let us know what days and times would be more accessible for you. We make every effort to consider additional group offerings based on community interest and availability.  

Groups are intentionally kept small to foster safety, connection, and meaningful participation. Participation begins with a brief screening to ensure the group is an appropriate fit for each individual.

Target Audience:

This group is intended for adults (18+) who have experienced the death of a loved one and are seeking support in navigating the emotional, relational, and practical impacts of grief.

Dates & Times:

Week 1: Saturday, February 7th, 2026
Week 2: Thursday February 12th, 2026
Week 3: Thursday February 19th, 2026
Week 4: Thursday, February 26th, 2026
Week 5: Thursday, March 5th, 2026
Week 6: Thursday March 12th, 2026
Week 7: Thursday, March 19th, 2026
Week 8: Thursday, March 26th, 2026
Week 9: Thursday, April 2nd, 2026
Week 10: Thursday April 9th, 2026

Location:

This group will be held via our HIPAA compliant telehealth platform.

Pricing:

$30 per adult for the entire 10 week series, due upon registration

Facilitator Information:

This group will be led by Jonathon Fancher, student therapist at Wake Forest University.

Week 7:

Session Focus:

The Role of Memory and Continuing Bonds

Session Purpose:

The purpose of Week 7 is to help participants explore the concept of continuing bonds—maintaining a healthy, meaningful connection with their loved one after death.

Rather than “letting go” or “moving on,” this session emphasizes how memory and ritual can support healing, emotional integration, and narrative reconstruction.

Participants will reflect on memories, consider how the deceased has shaped their life story, and explore ways to carry that relationship forward in a way that supports growth, meaning, and connection.

Session Objectives:

By the end of this session, participants will:

• Understand the role of memory and continuing bonds in the healing process.

• Reflect on how honoring the deceased supports emotional processing and meaning making.

• Explore how sharing memories can help reframe their life story with the loss included.

• Learn about simple, meaningful rituals to maintain a sense of connection with the deceased.

• Identify personal ways they can carry the memory of their loved one while continuing to move forward with life.

Grief Support Group

Event Description:
This student therapist-led grief support group provides a structured, compassionate space for adults who have experienced the loss of a loved one. The group blends guided discussion, psychoeducation, and peer support to help participants process grief, reduce isolation, and develop healthy ways of coping with loss.

Groups meet weekly and are offered at multiple times to accommodate different schedules:

• Wednesdays at 12:00 PM

• Thursdays at 7:30 PM

If none of the listed meeting times work for your schedule, you are encouraged to reach out and let us know what days and times would be more accessible for you. We make every effort to consider additional group offerings based on community interest and availability.  

Groups are intentionally kept small to foster safety, connection, and meaningful participation. Participation begins with a brief screening to ensure the group is an appropriate fit for each individual.

Target Audience:

This group is intended for adults (18+) who have experienced the death of a loved one and are seeking support in navigating the emotional, relational, and practical impacts of grief.

Dates & Times:

Week 1: Wednesday, February 4th, 2026
Week 2: Wednesday, February 11th, 2026
Week 3: Wednesday, February 18th, 2026
Week 4: Wednesday, February 25th, 2026
Week 5: Wednesday, March 4th, 2026
Week 6: Wednesday, March 11th, 2026
Week 7: Wednesday, March 18th, 2026
Week 8: Wednesday, March 25th, 2026
Week 9: Wednesday, April 1st, 2026
Week 10: Wednesday, April 8th, 2026

Location:

This group will be held via our HIPAA compliant telehealth platform.

Pricing:

$30 per adult for the entire 10 week series, due upon registration

Facilitator Information:

This group will be led by Jonathon Fancher, student therapist at Wake Forest University.

Week 7:

Session Focus:

The Role of Memory and Continuing Bonds

Session Purpose:

The purpose of Week 7 is to help participants explore the concept of continuing bonds—maintaining a healthy, meaningful connection with their loved one after death.

Rather than “letting go” or “moving on,” this session emphasizes how memory and ritual can support healing, emotional integration, and narrative reconstruction.

Participants will reflect on memories, consider how the deceased has shaped their life story, and explore ways to carry that relationship forward in a way that supports growth, meaning, and connection.

Session Objectives:

By the end of this session, participants will:

• Understand the role of memory and continuing bonds in the healing process.

• Reflect on how honoring the deceased supports emotional processing and meaning making.

• Explore how sharing memories can help reframe their life story with the loss included.

• Learn about simple, meaningful rituals to maintain a sense of connection with the deceased.

• Identify personal ways they can carry the memory of their loved one while continuing to move forward with life.

Book Club: Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child by John Gottman

Event Description:
Join us for a virtual discussion of Dr. John Gottman’s book – an outstanding resource for parents and caregivers!

In this book, Dr. Gottman explains how to coach children to regulate their emotional world to increase self-confidence, improve school performance, and contribute to greater physical health and healthier social relationships. Written for parents of children of all ages, Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child will enrich the bonds between parent and child and contribute immeasurably to the development of a generation of emotionally healthy adults.

Dr. Gottman draws on his studies of more than 120 families to zero in on the parenting techniques that ensure a child’s emotional health. He then translates his methods into an easy, five-step “emotion coaching” process to help parents:

• Learn to coach your child’s emotional intelligence.

• Enhance child self-confidence through emotional coaching.

• Improve child’s academic and social performance.

• Master a 5-step process for recognizing and managing emotions.

• Foster stronger parent-child bonds with empathy and understanding. (description from Gottman.com)

Target Audience:

For caregivers of children ages toddler to teen

Dates & Times:

Week 1: Monday, February 2nd, 2026
Week 2: Monday, February 9th, 2026
Week 3: Monday, February 16th, 2026
Week 4: Monday, February 23rd, 2026
Week 5: Monday, March 2nd, 2026
Week 6: Monday, March 9th, 2026
Week 7: Monday, March 16th, 2026

Location:

This group will be held via our HIPAA compliant telehealth platform.

Pricing:

$30 per adult for the entire 7 week series, due upon registration

Facilitator Information:

This group will be led by Jenni Roney, student therapist, under supervision of a Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist and AAMFT Approved Supervisor or AAMFT Supervisor Candidate at Friends University.

Week 7:

Session Focus:

Emotion Coaching as Your Child Grows

Session Purpose:

This chapter discusses the five periods of childhood and how to enhance children’s emotional intelligence in each phase.

Session Objectives:

Caregivers will learn techniques to use in infancy, under age one, the toddler years, early childhood, middle childhood, and adolescence.

Resources for this Group:

This group is based on the book Raising An Emotionally Intelligent Child The Heart of Parenting by John Gottman, Joan DeClaire and Daniel Goleman Buy the Book Here (optional)

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