Face-to-Face Support Groups
“I gained new insights about my child and family from participating in my support group at AANE. I can't wait to sign up for the next one!”
Many parents find it comforting and helpful to connect with one another through the face-to-face support groups we offer in our Watertown office. All groups are limited in size, run from October through May, are facilitated by an AANE staff member, and require pre-registration. Each session lasts 90 minutes.
The cost is $120 for the full eight-session series. This year there is no extra charge for both parents to attend meetings. In the registration form, just click the “Add” button to register the second parent. If the family budget is tight, please contact Nancy.Parker@aane.org about financial aid or an installment plan.
Upcoming Face-to-Face Parent Support Groups:
Parents of Young Children (<12), facilitated by Janeka Melanson, Training and Education Coordinator, will meet in-person at the AANE office in Watertown from 10:00-11:30 AM EST for these 8 Wednesday mornings:
October 2, November 6, December 4, January 8, February 5, March 4, April 1, May 6
Parents of Tween Boys, facilitated by Laura Perez, M.Sc., will meet in-person at the AANE office in Watertown from 7:00-8:30 PM EST for these 8 Tuesday evenings:
October 15, November 12, December 10, January 14, February 11, March 10, April 14, May 12
Parents of Tween Girls, facilitated by Amanda Bailey, will meet in-person at the AANE office in Watertown from 6:30-8:00 PM EST for these 8 Thursday evenings:
October 17, November 21, December 19, January 16, February 13, March 19, April 9, May 21
Parents of High School Boys, facilitated by Stephanie Loo, M.Ed., will meet in-person at the AANE office in Watertown from 7:00-8:30 PM EST for these 8 Monday evenings:
October 7, November 11, December 9, January 6, February 3, March 2, April 27, May 11
Parents of High School Girls, facilitated by Nancy Parker, M.Ed., will meet in-person at the AANE office in Watertown from 7:00-8:30 PM EST for these 8 Monday evenings:
October 21, November 18, December 16, January 13, March 9, March 30, April 20, May 18
Parents of Post High School Transition Age Youth (18-22), facilitated by Brenda Dater, MPH, MSW, will meet in-person at the AANE office in Watertown from 12:00-1:30 PM EST for these 8 Thursday afternoons:
October 17, November 21, December 19, January 16, February 27, March 19, April 23, May 21
Online Support Groups
“I gained new insights about my child and family from participating in my support group at AANE. I can't wait to sign up for the next one!”
This year we are offering several new Online Support Groups. These groups would be ideal for those of you who live outside of the greater Boston area and who are struggling to find a local community of support. We are very pleased to be able to offer you the ability to "meet" others you can relate to over the ZOOM platform. In order to participate, you must have a strong internet connection as well as a computer with a video camera and microphone. We are looking forward to serving families with these new offerings.
Upcoming Online Parent Support Groups:
Parents of Newly Diagnosed Children & Teens, facilitated by Stephanie Loo, M.Ed., will meet online from 6:30-8:00 PM EST for these 6 Monday evenings:
June 17, July 1, July 15, July 29, August 12, August 26
Parents of Young Children (<12), facilitated by Megan Brenk, will meet online from 12:00-1:30 PM EST for these 8 Friday afternoons:
October 4, October 18, November 1, November 15, December 6, December 20, January 3, January 17
Parents of Tween Girls, facilitated by Debbie Curtiss will meet online from 7:30-9:00 PM EST for these 8 Thursday evenings:
September 26, October 10, October 24, November 7, November 21, December 5, December 19, January 9
Parents of Tween Boys, facilitated by Laura Perez, M.Sc, will meet online from 12:30-2:00 PM EST for these 8 Thursday afternoons:
October 3, October 17, November 7, November 21, December 5, December 19, January 9, January 23
Parents of High School Girls, facilitated by Nancy Parker, MSW, LICSW, will meet online from 12:30-2:00 PM EST for these 8 Monday afternoons:
September 23, October 7, October 21, November 4, November 18, December 2, December 16, January 6
Parents of High School Boys, facilitated by Stephanie Loo, M.Ed., will meet online from 7:00-8:30 PM EST for these 8 Monday evenings:
September 23, October 21, November 4, November 18, December 2, December 16, January 13, January 27
Parents of High School Boys and Girls, facilitated by Stephanie Loo, M.Ed., will meet online from 12:30 - 2:00 PM EST for these 8 Thursday afternoons:
October 10, October 24, November 7, November 21, December 5 , December 19, January 16, January 30
Latino Parents of Children & Teens, facilitated by Laura Perez, will meet online from 12:00-1:30 PM EST for these 8 Tuesday afternoons:
October 1, November 5, December 3, January 7, February 4, March 3, April 7, May 5