SUPPORT GROUPS

parents holding hands | parent support groups led by Sarah Mackay

Parenting Support Groups

You are not alone. 

  • For parents seeking connection with others who are going through similar experiences

In our groups, we offer support to one another by:

  • Brainstorming  strategies for overcoming challenges 

  • Providing empathy and understanding

  • Sharing resources

  • Reducing isolation and creating community

During COVID-19, our support groups have moved online!


Parent Support Groups and Classes

Willows in the Wind

For parents of children 10-20 years, sign up to join a Willows group:

  1. Go to Willows in the Wind website

  2. Choose Parent Support Group Meetings

  3. Choose the “San Rafael” location to meet with Sarah and her co-leaders*

  4. If it’s your first meeting, follow directions to fill out a Confidentiality Form

*Willows groups also meet in Oakland, Los Altos and Walnut Creek.

DETAILS:

Meets third Sunday of the month • 1:00- 3:30pm PST via Zoom*

Free for all, or a $10 -$20 donation (what does my donation support?)

*Zoom link will be emailed with your ticket confirmation


Not sure if a Willows support group is right for you?

Family Sanity

For parents of young adults 14-28 years, sign up to join a Family Sanity support group:  

  1. Go the Family Sanity website

  2. Register for either a lunchtime or evening support group.

DETAILS:

Meets third Tuesday  of the month • 7:30- 9:00pm  PST via Zoom**

Free for all during COVID-19, or a $20 donation 

*Zoom link will be emailed with your ticket confirmation

Not sure if a Family Sanity  support group is right for you? 

Contact Sarah:  sarah@familysanity.org

Other Groups Sarah Co-leads

  • Parents Supporting Parents online meeting with La Europa Academy in Salt Lake City (please contact staff at La Europa if your child attends this program)

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