2026 Fall Virtual Parent Group

When your child is having a hard time, it can be challenging to know what to do.

Our small parent groups give you support, tools, and guidance to handle those moments with more confidence.

Registration closes October 2nd.

Small Group. Personalized Support. 

This group is limited to 5 families, creating space for discussion, coaching, and individualized support. Over 10 weekly sessions, you’ll learn to: 

  • Understand Patterns: Notice what leads up to challenging moments 
  • Respond with Confidence: Know what to do: planful responding instead of reacting  
  • Support Your Child: Help your child feel understood and regulated

Upcoming Group

Registration closes on October 2nd

1. Big Feelings, Little Kids: Simple Tools for Parents 

For parents of children ages 3–5 
Wednesdays, 11–12 PM | Virtual | October 7 – December 16 

Description:

Emotion regulation in the preschool years is an area many children are working on developing. This age is characterized by increasingly independent thoughts and ideas, and learning to communicate these while managing emotions can be a very difficult balance. 

Our group will focus on developmentally appropriate and supportive strategies for building confidence and independence in young children, while simultaneously providing clear boundaries and limits in supportive ways.  


What’s Included

Each group includes:

  • 10 weekly, virtual, one-hour group sessions 
  • Coaching from licensed psychologists 
  • App-based learning modules 
  • Digital tools to help uncover patterns behind emotional outbursts 
  • Opportunities to talk with other parents facing similar challenges 
  • App access  
  • Two caregivers from the same family may participate 

Costs

  • $50 per session ($500 total), per family for the full 10-week program. Up to two caregivers from the same family are welcome to participate.   
  • Not ready to pay all at once? Payment may be made in two monthly $250 installments.  

About Your Hosts

Courtney Cotter, Ph.D., BCBA-D

Senior Director of Children's Mental Health

I enjoy walking alongside families, helping kids build confidence and find their place at home, in school, and in the community. Parenting really is the toughest job you’ll ever love, and I hope to help all parents feel successful in their parenting journey.

Credentials and Expertise

  • Licensed Psychologist
  • Doctoral-level Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA-D)
  • Nearly 20 years of experience supporting children and families across New England

Education and Fellowships

  • Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, Western Michigan University
  • Internship, Nationwide Children’s Hospital
  • Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LEND) Fellowship, Munroe-Meyer Institute

Marlena Minkos, Ph.D., NCSP, BCBA

Psychologist

I love spending my free time reading, practicing yoga, and traveling with my family. I’m driven by a genuine passion for supporting families, strengthening schools, and improving the lives of children I work with.

Credentials and Expertise

  • Licensed Psychologist
  • Nationally Certified School Psychologist
  • Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
  • Over 15 years of experience supporting children and adolescents in clinical and educational settings

Education and Certifications

  • Doctorate in Psychology, University of Connecticut
  • Master’s degree in School Psychology, University of Massachusetts Boston

Interested in Joining?

Complete the form below and select the group you are interested in.