Parent & Adult Coaching

What it is:
A 4-session, one-on-one coaching program designed to help parents and caregivers pause, regroup, and gain tools for managing stress, communication, and discipline.

Who it’s for:
Parents or caregivers who feel overwhelmed, stuck in conflict, or in need of private, individualized support.

What they’ll learn:

• Discipline strategies that work without constant punishment

• How to stay calm and respond instead of react

• Tools to improve communication with children/teens

• Stress management skills for parents themselves

Why it matters:
This program provides a structured reset; helping families break negative cycles, regain confidence, and create a calmer home environment.

Format & Cost: 4 private, sessions | $300

*Financial Assistance Available, please contact CYS for details

What it is:
A 4-week, 90 minute per session group coaching series focused on reducing power struggles and building cooperation at home.

Who it’s for:
Parents who find themselves locked in daily battles with their child or teen and want new strategies to improve family dynamics.

What they’ll learn:

• Conflict de-escalation skills

• How to set boundaries that stick

• Positive ways to encourage cooperation

• Techniques to avoid yelling, nagging, or giving in

Why it matters:
Conflict drains families of energy and connection. This group helps parents replace battles with collaboration, bringing more peace to the household.

Format & Cost: 4-week group | $160*

*Financial Assistance Available, please contact CYS for details

What it is:
A 6-week group program teaching parents how to have meaningful, respectful conversations with their teens—even about tough topics.

Who it’s for:
Parents of middle or high school students who feel unheard, dismissed, or constantly at odds with their teen.

What they’ll learn:

• Active listening and validation skills

• How to communicate without lectures or shutdowns

• Navigating sensitive topics (school, friends, choices)

• Strengthening trust while keeping boundaries

Why it matters:
During adolescence, communication can make or break relationships. Parents gain tools to keep the door open, foster respect, and build connection through the teen years.

Format & Cost: 6-week group | $240*

*Financial Assistance Available, please contact CYS for details

Divorce & Co-Parenting Support Group

What it is:
A 6-week group coaching program for parents navigating divorce or separation, focused on minimizing conflict and supporting children through the transition.

Who it’s for:
Divorced or divorcing parents who want healthier co-parenting relationships and practical tools for raising children in two households.

What they’ll learn:

• Effective co-parenting communication strategies

• How to reduce conflict and keep kids out of the middle

• Consistency and stability across two homes

• Tools for supporting children emotionally during and after divorce

Why it matters:
Divorce is stressful for the entire family, but children thrive when parents work together. This group helps parents create a healthier path forward, keeping kids’ well-being at the center.

Format & Cost: 6-week group | $240*

*Financial Assistance Available, please contact CYS for details

What it is:
A monthly drop-in support group for parents of teens in therapy or behavioral programs. Provides a safe, nonjudgmental space to share struggles and gain support.

Who it’s for:
Parents navigating the stress of raising a teen with behavioral, emotional, or therapy-related challenges.

What they’ll learn:

• Peer support and shared experiences

• Practical tools for supporting their teen’s growth

• How to balance parental stress and self-care

• New resources and referrals

Why it matters:
Parents of teens in therapy often feel isolated or misunderstood. This group builds community, reduces shame, and gives parents the encouragement and tools to stay strong for their family.

Format & Cost: Drop-in group (monthly) | Free*

*This forum is offered free of charge, but as a nonprofit, we gratefully accept donations to help sustain our programs and services.

What it is:
A 4-session, one-on-one coaching program for any adult—parent or not—who wants to pause, refocus, and move forward with confidence.

Who it’s for:
Adults navigating stress, burnout, or life transitions such as career change, relationship shifts, or identity growth.

What they’ll learn:

• Stress and time management tools

• How to set healthy boundaries in relationships and work

• Strategies for building confidence and resilience

• Skills for finding balance and clarity in daily life

Why it matters:
Life can feel overwhelming, and adults often put themselves last. This program provides a reset—helping participants reclaim energy, clarity, and purpose.

Format & Cost: 4 private sessions | $300*

*Financial Assistance Available, please contact CYS for details

What it is:
A weekly group designed for adults who want to build friendships, practice social skills, and feel part of a supportive community.

Who it’s for:
Adults of any age who feel isolated, want to expand their social network, or would benefit from structured opportunities to connect with like-minded people.

What they’ll learn:

• Conversation and communication skills

• Confidence in social situations

• How to set healthy boundaries and maintain friendships

• Ways to create meaningful connections and community support

Why it matters:
Loneliness is one of the biggest challenges adults face. This group offers a safe, welcoming space where participants can grow socially, reduce isolation, and experience the benefits of belonging.

Format & Cost: Weekly group | $25/session or $60 for 3-pack*

*Financial Assistance Available, please contact CYS for details

Coaching and support groups are formed once sufficient interest and sign-ups have been received. To stay informed about the availability and start dates of the specific session you want to join, please fill out the interest form below. For more information or additional details, feel free to contact California Youth Services directly.