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Parenting Support Groups: Balancing Work and Family

In support of our parent and caregiver employees, we are pleased to again offer small parenting support groups. Participants will attend a three-part series, with one session per week for three weeks, led by an accredited therapist.

The sessions will be an opportunity for therapists to discuss common concerns and techniques to help caregivers combat frustrations in the home setting, and to assist parents during the possible transition back to in-person work. There will also be time for discussion so that participants may ask questions and share their own experiences. To aid in these discussions, the groups will be differentiated by the age of the children within your household.

Groups by Age Range:

  • Pre-Schoolers

  • Grade School / Adolescents

Please use the register links for the three-part small group series that most closely aligns with your family needs. Participants must be able to attend all three sessions in the series, and space is limited. Human Resources will reach out to you shortly after registration to confirm your place in one of the group sessions.

Pre-Schoolers

Tuesdays | 12-1 PM

  • April 6

  • April 13

  • April 20

Grade-Schoolers / Adolescents

Thursdays | 10-11 AM

  • April 8

  • April 15

  • April 22

Meghan Eaken

Meghan Eaken is a speaker and consultant for Pepperdine's Boone Center for the Family and is the co-author of the RelateStrong Leader's Guide, a relationship curriculum for churches, non-profits, and academic institutions. Meghan is also a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, working with adults and couples in her private practice in West Los Angeles. Her passion for all her work is fueled by knowing change is possible and that people are meant to grow.

Alex Van Fleet

Alex Van Fleet is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with extensive experience working with couples, individuals, children, and families. He is passionate about helping couples restore love and trust in their relationship, helping parents rebuild confidence and peace where they currently feel overwhelmed and frustrated. Alex received his Master of Science in Marital and Family Therapy at Fuller Theological Seminary's School of Psychology.