Caroline County Public Schools has partnered with Cook Center for Human Connection to provide parents and caregivers access to the Mental Health and Wellness Resource Center at ParentGuidance.org.
This site was developed by licensed therapists and provides trusted and specialized courses, professional support, and a safe community for parents to learn how to support their child. Parents can also get answers to mental health questions dealing with a variety of topics such as anxiety, depression, self-worth, grief and loss, suicide ideation, self-harm, bullying, family strife and other mental health concerns.
Once a free account has been set up at ParentGuidance.org, users have access to the following services:
Monthly district-specific webinars – 1st Wednesday Monthly at 7:00-8:00 pm. Topics and links will be advertised in newsletters, on the Caroline app and through social media.
Parent Coaching After registering, users fill out a brief questionnaire and are then paired with a coach for a weekly 1:1 video call. This enables personal and supportive guidance on behavior strategies to address challenges being faced by the family. Coaching is free and confidential.
Online Parenting On Demand Courses The site has over 50 free courses may be started, resumed, or completed at any time.
Ask a Therapist This service enables users to review therapist video responses to Frequently Asked Questions submitted by parents or submitted by the user.
Coaching for Parents
Parents and caregivers may connect with a parenting coach to discuss specific challenges. Free, confidential parent coaching includes:
- Weekly calls with a coach
- 24/7 texting with a response within 24 hours
- Guided, step-by-step resources
- Helpful tools and tips
For more details and specific event information, please visit carolineschools.org.