Support Groups

“There are only four kinds of people in the world. Those who have been caregivers. Those who are currently caregivers. Those who will be caregivers, and those who will need a caregiver.” — Rosalyn Carter

There are over 65 million caregivers in the US, you are not alone. And you do not need to struggle alone. Although there are so many of us, it can be difficult to find information, comradery and support.

Caregiving is a difficult and isolating job. Most caregivers lack a social support system or may be the only one in your social group that is a caregiver. Group therapy can help many caregivers feel more connected and understood. Group therapy also:

Provides validation and reassurance
Helps you to relate to others
Provides a safe space
Builds coping tools
Builds resiliency
Normalizes what you are going through

Why group Therapy?

Caregiving to an Emotionally Immature Parent

Do any of these statements reflect your current experience caregiving for your parent or describe your emotional experience in childhood?

I feel like I can never do enough to make my parent happy.
I don't feel listened to in my relationship with my parent.
My parents moods affect the whole household.
My parent is not sensitive to my feelings.
Open and honest communication with my parent is difficult.
My parent rarely apologizes or tries to improve the situation when there is a problem between us.
I feel guilty, stupid, bad or ashamed around my parents.

Dr. Lindsay Gibson defines an emotionally immature parent as one who is often so pre occupied with their own experience that they fail to notice their children's inner experiences. They also fear emotional intimacy and are uncomfortable with their own emotional needs. Naturally, they then have no idea how to offer their children the emotional support needed to develop secure attachment, emotional intelligence, resilience and a sense of belonging.

And when you become an adult caregiver to that very same parent, those needs for emotional closeness and the reality of emotional rejection, can reemerge. This can result in re-wounding for the adult child of an EIP (Emotionally Immature Parent).

Utilizing Dr. Lindsay Gibsons work How to Heal from Distant, Rejecting or Self Involved Parents, we will explore healing from an EIP while also caring for the same humans that gave you those wounds.

We will explore:

How an EIP affects their children's lives
How it Feels to have a relationship with an emotionally immature parent
The different styles of coping with an EIP
Fulfilling the role of caregiver while also fulfilling the role of "self."

Group Sessions: 8 weeks

Group Start Date: May 2, 2026

Group Meeting Day and Time: Saturday 11:00 AM- 12:30 PM

Group Structure: Education and Process

Group Price: $25 per group or $200 for all 8 weeks

Facilitated By: Nichole Prince, M.S., Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Join fellow caregivers in a safe, supportive space focused on connection and resilience. This group combines peer support with professional guided discussions on common caregiver challenges. Caregivers of all types are welcome.

Topics Covered:
Self neglect, burnout, compassion fatigue, support, resilience, and mental health.

Group Sessions: 8 weeks

Group Start Date: Ongoing Registration

Group Meeting Day and Time: Saturday 09:00 AM- 10:30 AM