Parenting Academy

Children are not a distraction from more important work. They are the most important work.” – C.S. Lewis

Parenting is a journey, one that is not meant to be walked alone. Brigid Collins Family Support Services offers a multitude of comprehensive services to support parents, every step of the way.

Being the best parent you can be is a work in progress.

Our Parenting Academy offers a variety of the highest quality evidenced-based and research-based programs. Combined with the expertise and compassion of our accredited parent coaches and therapists, the Parenting Academy provides a positive and judgement-free learning environment for the parent, child, and family. Check out more about The Parenting Academy here.

If you are seeking parenting support, please check out the Parenting Academy website, or call us at 360-922-3600 to schedule a complimentary assessment.

We teach comprehensive evidence-based programs, including:

  • PARENT CHILD INTERACTION THERAPY (PCIT)
  • INCREDIBLE YEARS (IY)
  • POSITIVE PARENTING PROGRAM (TRIPLE P)
  • PROMOTING FIRST RELATIONSHIPS (PFR)
  • PARENT-CHILD CARE (PC-CARE)
  • FAMILY PREVENTION SERVICES (FPS)

Virtual Parenting Group Seminar Schedule

Register to attend a group seminar by calling Register to attend a group seminar by visiting www.parenting-academy.org/seminars. $10 cost per participant. A link to participate via Zoom will be sent after registration.

Resilience & Self-Compassion | September 18 | 5:30 p.m.

A deeper look into stress-managing techniques to stay calm and consistently apply positive parenting strategies.

$10 training, appropriate for parents of children of all ages.

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Emotion Coaching | October 2 | 5:30 p.m.

Learn what the research says about how to respond to your child when they are emotional, increase their ability to regulate emotions, and increase their emotional intelligence.

$10 training, appropriate for parents of children of preschool- and school-age children.

Register

Parenting in the Digital Age | October 16 | 5:30 p.m.

Take away practical tips for navigating the ever-changing landscape of media and technology.

Free for parents of teens, thanks to partnership with the Whatcom Family & Community Network and Healthy Communities Grant Program.

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The Power of Play | October 30 | 5:30 p.m.

Improve relationships, decrease stress, and have fun.

Free for parents of preschool- and school-age children, thanks to partnership with the Whatcom Family & Community Network and Healthy Communities Grant Program.

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