Parent Sessions:
Wednesday, September 10th, 17th, & 24th | 12PM - 1PM | Virtual

In this 3-part workshop, led by licensed clinicians with decades of experience supporting adolescents and families, we’ll explore:

How to Foster Healthy Independence

  • Talking About Boundaries: How to talk with your child about setting and respecting boundaries.

  • Navigating Challenging Moments: What to do when boundaries are crossed or tested.

  • Body Boundaries: Supporting your child in understanding physical boundaries and consent.

  • Respecting Changing Needs: Balancing structure and flexibility as your child grows.

Finding Balance in the Middle School Years

  • Help Your Child Thrive: Academically, socially, and emotionally.

  • Academics & Development: Supporting focus and motivation through rapid changes.

  • Family Time Matters: Prioritizing connection in busy schedules.

  • Social Media: Friend & Foe: Helping your child build healthy habits online.

Understanding Developmental Changes

  • Gain Insight: What is your child experiencing and how to support them.

  • The Whole Child: Navigating changes in mind, body, and emotion.

  • What’s Normal?: Signs your child is in a good place and red flags to watch for.

  • Different Timelines: Supporting your child when their development is earlier or later than peers.

Knowing Your Rights & Advocating for Your Child

  • Equip Yourself: Navigate school systems and supports.

  • Understanding Accommodations: What your child may be entitled to and how to ask for it.

  • Mental Health Rights: Your child’s rights to emotional and psychological support.

  • Your Rights as a Parent: Laws and resources that protect and empower families.

  • Support Resources: Where to turn when you need additional help.

Meet The Hosts

Mariam Gerges, LCSW

As the Lead Clinician at Footprint, she brings over 19 years of clinical social work experience, with a strong focus on supporting adolescents and their families. Mariam specializes in working with teenagers navigating emotional, social, and developmental challenges, and has a deep understanding of the complexities of adolescence. Her approach is rooted in empathy, empowerment, and real-world experience, both in clinical settings and on the ground in high-need communities.

 

Anna Deming, LCSW

Anna Deming is a Licensed Master Social Worker with over a decade of experience specializing in work with children and parents. She is passionate about helping families navigate the challenges of development, communication, and emotional wellness. As Footprint’s Director of Outreach, Anna leads efforts to build strong, collaborative relationships with schools and community partners, ensuring that the care children receive is connected, comprehensive, and rooted in the environments where they live and learn.

Cost:
Parent Workshop: $180