Raising Neurodiverse Children with Compassion & Clarity

Celebrating strengths and managing challenges. Led by facilitator Kristy Ambrose.

Details:

  • Registration required. 
  • Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM (single session workshop)
  • Online via Zoom

For any questions about this group, please email kristy.ambrose@westcoastfamily.org

This workshop is for women who have experienced domestic violence or intimate partner violence and are no longer in the abusive relationship.

This group supports women who are in a safe place and ready to rebuild their lives after DV/ IPV.

We cover topics including: understanding DV, physical and emotional safety after DV, challenges related to attending family court (we DO NOT offer legal advice), challenges related to co-parenting with an abusive former partner.

Schedule

  • Registration required.
  • Thursdays, April 16 – June 4, 2026, from 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
  • Free, online group (via Zoom – link will be distributed upon registration)

For any questions about this group, please email: kristy.ambrose@westcoastfamily.org

A strengths-based workshop to help parents nurture confidence, problem-solving, and emotional flexibility in their children — even in challenging times. Led by facilitator Kristy Ambrose.

Details:

  • Registration required. 
  • Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM (single session workshop)
  • Online via Zoom

For any questions about this group, please email kristy.ambrose@westcoastfamily.org

A compassionate space for parents who love their kids deeply but are struggling to enjoy the daily grind — learn gentle tools to manage overwhelm, guilt, and exhaustion. Led by facilitator Kristy Ambrose.

Details:

  • Registration required. 
  • Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM (single session workshop)
  • Online via Zoom

For any questions about this group, please email kristy.ambrose@westcoastfamily.org

Practical tools to reduce reactivity, build resilience, and guide your teen toward calm, confident coping. Led by facilitator Kristy Ambrose.

Details:

  • Registration required. 
  • Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM (single session workshop)
  • Online via Zoom

For any questions about this group, please email kristy.ambrose@westcoastfamily.org

Celebrating strengths and managing challenges. Led by facilitator Kristy Ambrose.

Details:

  • Registration required. 
  • Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM (single session workshop)
  • Online via Zoom

For any questions about this group, please email kristy.ambrose@westcoastfamily.org

Tools for families facing relocation, divorce, illness, or loss. Led by facilitator Kristy Ambrose.

Details:

  • Registration required. 
  • Wednesday April 29, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM (single session workshop)
  • Online via Zoom

For any questions about this group, please email kristy.ambrose@westcoastfamily.org

An evening to connect with other caregivers, provide support and resources. For caregivers of children aged 0-6 years old.

Details:

  • Registration required! 
  • Saturdays, February 21 – March 14, 2026, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
  • Online via Zoom

If you have any questions about this group, please email brandie.cristales@westcoastfamily.org

Come enhance overall parenting skills through mindful communication and emotional awareness in Farsi. For parents and caregivers with children aged 0-12.

  • Registration required
  • Every Tuesday, February 10 – June 16, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
  • Online via Zoom

After the first session has passed (February 10), please email shahla.noorani@westcoastfamily.org

 

Improve your parenting skills and build a stronger relationship with your child! Learn about research-backed best practices and get hands on experience with practical parenting tools. Participants will also benefit from having a space for therapeutic processing and discussion around parenting challenges

Details:

  • Registration required. 
  • Thursdays, February 19 – March 12, 2026, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Online via Zoom

For any questions, email courtney.sung@westcoastfamily.org or emily.wang@westcoastfamily.org

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