The struggle is part of the story: virtual support groups for parents during COVID-19

COVID-19 has impacted families immensely; it's important to talk to others who may be going through similar trials and tribulations.

Here are a list of benefits of support groups:

• Provides healthy parenting-skills

• Higher levels of well-being

• Increased feeling of belonging and empowerment

• Reduced feelings of loneliness, judgment, and isolation

• Reduced feelings of distress, depression, anxiety or fatigue

• Promotes confidence in talking openly and honestly about your feelings

• Improves skills to cope with challenges

Take a look at different support groups readily available for you:

Family Partners of Morris/Sussex Counties: offers family support, youth partnership and online support groups to all families in the Morris/Sussex County area.

Parent Power Hour! Second & Fourth Mondays of the Month 7-8 PM - virtual support group where you can interact with other parents and hear tips from experts regarding the care for youth, family, and well-being. This support group is set in place to get tips and seek advice from the speaker.

Registration URL: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAlfumrrTkuE92sweQjdz3ZaA707ava2LSs.

Hero Huddle - virtual support group where fathers could socialize and discuss challenges and triumphs of being a father during a pandemic.

Registration URL: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAqc-6qrDIpy-dnj2bPgp4IdP0WZn1iHA

Mom Squad - virtual support group where moms can interact with one another and discuss the joys and challenges of motherhood. Such topics to be discussed are motherhood in general, raising a child/children with emotional, behavioral, mental health challenges and/or special needs. This is your opportunity to speak with other mothers who may be experiencing the same feelings as you. In addition, learn about the services available to you & build a support network.

Registration URL: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIodu-spz8iHNbFNlmcYsUK2Oj1rX8PxAJp

Please take a look at our Spanish virtual support groups for parents who English is their second language or simply do not understand English.

¡ Conversaciones entre Padres!- Primer y tercer lunes de cada mes de 7-8 PM

Unase a otros padres para escuchar a los expertos compartir consejos sobre temas que le

ayudarán para el cuidado de sus hijos, su familia y su bienestar. ¡En esta hora habrá tiempo para hacer preguntas y pedir consejos!

Registracion URL : https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwvf-mtqzkpGNCB1VuLg2N7v_cAqdyrdrzK

Telefono: +1 301 715 8592

Grupo de apoyo en español!- ONLINE! Martes a las 7:30 - 8:30 PM

Este grupo discutirá las alegrías y los desafíos de criar a un niño con desafíos emocionales,

conductuales, de salud mental y / o necesidades especiales. ¡Conozca a otras familias en la comunidad que experimentan escenarios similares, conozca los servicios disponibles para usted y cree una red de apoyo!

Registration URL: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/uZUvfuCtrT4o2ctyctLFimY1SrLBv0NSoQ

Telefono: +1 646 558 8656