Parenting with the Brain in Mind: 6 Weeks to Stronger Connections
Event Description:
The Whole-Brain Child series is a 6-week experiential group designed to help parents, caregivers, and adults understand how the brain develops and how to foster emotional, social, and cognitive growth in children. Each week explores practical strategies from Dan Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson’s book, including brain integration, emotional regulation, mindful discipline, and strengthening family connections.
Participants will learn tools to respond calmly during challenging moments, support healthy decision-making, promote empathy, and build stronger, more connected relationships. Through guided exercises, discussion, and reflection, this series empowers caregivers to apply brain-based approaches in daily life for lasting positive impact.
Target Audience:
This series is ideal for parents, caregivers, and adults who want to better understand how children’s brains develop and learn practical, evidence-based strategies to support emotional regulation, healthy relationships, and resilience. It is especially beneficial for those seeking tools to handle challenging behaviors, improve communication, and foster connection within the family.
Dates & Times:
Week 1: Monday, November 10th, 2025
Week 2: Monday, November 17th , 2025
Week 3: Monday, November 24th, 2025
Week 4: Monday, December 1st, 2025
Week 5: Monday December 8th, 2025
Week 6: Monday, December 15th, 2025
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 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 5: The United States of Me: Integrating the Many Parts of the Self
Session Focus:
Explore how understanding and integrating the multiple parts of the self can enhance self-awareness, emotional regulation, and personal growth.
Session Purpose:
We all carry different “parts” of ourselves—emotional, cognitive, and behavioral—that can sometimes feel in conflict. Learning to recognize, understand, and integrate these parts helps reduce inner conflict, increase self-compassion, and strengthen decision-making and resilience.
Session Objectives:
Participants will:
Identify the different parts of the self and their roles in thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
Learn strategies for recognizing when parts are in conflict or causing stress.
Explore techniques to integrate parts of the self for greater harmony and emotional balance.
Practice tools to foster self-compassion, self-understanding, and resilience.
Apply skills to enhance personal insight, decision-making, and overall well-being.
Resources for this Group:
This group is based on the book The Whole-Brain Child by Daniel J. Siegel & Tina Payne Bryson Buy the Book Here (optional)
Another great book that complements this group is The Whole-Brain Child Workbook: Practical Exercises, Worksheets and Activities to Nurture Developing Minds by Daniel J. Siegel & Tina Payne Bryson Buy the Workbook Here (optional)
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