Parental relationships shape us deeply—and when those relationships are strained, painful, or harmful, the impact can echo for years. Many carry wounds from parenting that was emotionally unavailable, overly critical, or unable to offer responsive, attuned emotional care. These experiences can leave lasting marks—on how we see ourselves, how we relate to others, and how we move through the world. If this sounds familiar, then know you are in the right place for healing and reclaiming your core self.
Parental Hurt
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Parental Hurt Support Group
The Parental Hurt support group offers a safe space to share, heal, and learn how to navigate the impact of Parental Hurt and difficult family relationships.
This group is facilitated twice a year, once in the Fall and once in the Spring.
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Therapy
We often think that because childhood was long ago, those experiences no longer affect us. However, parental hurt from relational trauma, challenging childhoods, and dysfunctional family dynamics can continue to shape our lives in profound ways. Together, we can address these wounds, allowing for healing and new beginnings.
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Workshops
Our next workshop, “Why Rest Feels Hard: Understanding the Mother Wound to Reclaim Rest and Ease” will launch again Tuesday, August 26th at 7pm EST. In this workshop, we’ll explore how the Mother Wound impacts your relationship with rest and ease, and uncover tools and insight to help you begin reclaiming true rest.
About the Parental Hurt Support Group
What
This support group is a six-week closed group with up to 4 participants. A closed group means new members will not be permitted once we begin. We will be reading the book, “Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents” by Lindsay C. Gibson, PsyD.
When
The next group will begin Tuesday, September 9th at 6pm to 7pm EST. We will meet each Tuesday from September 9th to October 14th.
Fee
$240; $40 per session. Total amount due at the time of registration. Includes a gentle, downloadable reflection journal to support and deepen your group experience.
Participant Review
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The support group gave me more insight on ways to handle the hurt caused by my parents. It also reminded me to continue to give myself grace on my healing journey. I also became more aware of patterns I need to remain aware of to be sure I don’t pass it down to my children.
Aja M.
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It was great to meet others with similar backgrounds and learn how they are dealing with similar problems. Reading through the book together with other people was better than just reading the book on my own.
Jordan S.
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I look at my parents differently, I understand that they were/are emotionally immature. But it's time to heal my inner child so I can have emotionally mature relationships.
Emily W.
Parental Hurt refers to the emotional pain that arises from painful, difficult, or harmful relationships with one’s parent(s) or caregiver(s), often referred to as the Mother/Father wound. Parents who are emotionally immature, as in, controlling, manipulative, absent, explosive, critical, etc., can have a lasting impact on their child(ren) leading to deep-seated wounds that affects one’s life quality from childhood well into adulthood.
For many, this type of hurt can feel incredibly isolating and dark. Which makes having a sense of community and support like the Parental Hurt Support Group essential for healing.
If this resonates with you, then know that you are in the right place to begin or continue healing and reclaiming your life.
What is Parental Hurt?
Connect with those who understand.
Join from the comfort of your home.
Participant Review
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I appreciated your empathy. It made me feel understood on something I've struggled with for many years of my life.
David L.
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It gave me a sense of community and relatability. My biggest takeaway is the importance of connecting with others who share and are navigating similar experiences.
Maria G.
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I truly enjoyed myself, it gave me a safe pace to talk about my hurt amongst other individuals that are healing from their hurts.
Isaiah E.
FAQs
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Participants can expect a supportive and confidential environment where they can share their experiences, insights, and feelings related to parental hurt.
Each week, the group will entail both fluid and guided discussions, emotional support, and exploration of the exercises and tools outlined in the book, while also having the opportunity to connect with others facing similar challenges to build a sense of community and resilience.
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As this support group is not a substitute for mental health therapy, insurance is not accepted and the fee is self-pay only.
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No, this is a support group. While group therapy and support groups do overlap, there are key differences.
Group therapy is a form of psychological treatment led by a trained professional, using clinical interventions to address specific mental health issues.
Support groups, on the other hand, focus on peers supporting one another through shared experiences, providing a safe space for connection, reducing isolation, and coping with challenges together.
Though this is the standard difference, both forms of group will have overlapping elements and can vary in structure, ranging from informal to highly organized, depending on the facilitator's approach.
In this support group, the structure will blend peer-led and facilitator-led elements, allowing for both organic and guided discussion.
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Absolutely not. You are encouraged to read the book at a pace that feels comfortable to you. No matter where you are in the book, we will all still be on the same topic.
We are currently exploring the book, "Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents." by Lindsay C. Gibson, PsyD.
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Yes! The group is typically facilitated twice a year - once in the Fall and once in the Spring.
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This group welcomes participants from all backgrounds who are 21 years and older with a range of family dynamics from no contact to estranged to difficult to growing.
All are welcomed!