Community Outreach
Bridging the Gap: Community Outreach and Support at Teen Therapy Center
At Teen Therapy Center, we are deeply committed to not only supporting individual families but also contributing to the broader community through extensive community outreach efforts. We recognize that parenting, especially during the teenage years, can be a daunting journey filled with unique challenges and uncertainties. That’s why we strive to bridge the gap between parents, their teens, and younger children by offering a range of community-oriented services designed to foster understanding, connection, and mutual support.
Join Our Community
We invite you to be a part of our thriving community by attending one of our upcoming workshops. Community support programs like ours are essential in providing ongoing education and emotional support to parents. We offer parent workshops that are both humorous and informative throughout the school year, led by our Founder & Clinical Director, Kent Toussaint. Kent is an expert in helping kids, teens and families and he also trains emerging therapists at our sister nonprofit, Child & Teen Counseling. Below is a schedule of our upcoming workshops for local parent organizations that have invited us to speak during this school year. Most are open for anyone to attend, though some may require you to contact the host for permission.
By participating in our programs for mental health awareness and support groups and community programs, you’ll gain valuable insights, practical strategies, and a sense of belonging that can make all the difference in your parenting journey. We believe that together, we can build a stronger, more supportive community for all.
We offer one free workshop a year to our local public schools. Fee negotiated for private schools. If you’d like us to come help support your community of parents, or there’s another way we can collaborate, let us know!
What kind of topics do you discuss?
Here is a list of workshops that Kent has created that are available for your group to assist parents and professionals alike to better understand kids and teenagers:
- Who is This Crazy Person Masquerading as My Teenager?
- Screens and Teens: Video Games, Social Media, and Other Electronic Obsessions
- Parenting without Panic!
- Homework…YUCK! Help for Parents, Success for Students
- Sex, Drugs, & Violence: The Three Teenagers of the Apocalypse
- Graduation…Journey to the Unknown
- Co-Parenting with Your Ex-Spouse
- QuaranTEEN: Unmasking the Challenges of Distance Learning
- 5-4-3-2E… Launch! Transitioning through High School to Adulthood.
This sounds like exactly what I need! But I can’t make those dates. How else can I participate in a parent-only workshop?
Kent Toussaint also regularly offers his unique and highly popular groups called The Parent Workshop in his office. While these are not free, the cost is minimal, but the environment is very intimate and you surely will find the support and the help you are looking for. There is limited seating for these workshops so you must RSVP in advance.
What parent organizations has Kent Toussaint spoken to in the past?
- Agoura Hills High School
- Alfred Nobel Charter Middle School Parent Center
- The Academy for Enriched Sciences
- Because I Love You (BILY) – The Parent Support Group
- Bishop Alemany High School Parent Association
- Bridges Academy
- The Buckley School Parent Education
- Calabash Charter Elementary School PTA
- Chaminade College Preparatory
- Chatsworth Hills Academy
- de Toledo High School
- Dearborn Elementary School
- Emelita Street School Parent Center
- George K. Porter Gifted Magnet Middle School
- Granada Hills Charter High School PTSA
- Hale Charter Academy
- High Tech Los Angeles High School
- Holistic Moms Network – San Fernando Valley Chapter
- Holmes International Middle School
- Ingenium Charter Middle School
- Insight to Teen Culture
- Lanai Road Elementary School Parent Center
- LAUSD Parent Center Directors – District One
- LAUSD District One Parent Training Conference
- Milken Community Schools
- Millikan Middle School Affiliated Charter Performing Arts Magnet & Science Academy
- Nestle Avenue Elementary School Parent Center
- Notre Dame High School
- Portola Middle School PTSA
- Reseda High School Parent Center
- Robert Frost Middle School Parent Center
- Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies Gifted Student Program
- Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies Parent Center
- Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies PTSA
- Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies 6th Grade Moms of 2008-2009
- Sierra Canyon School Parent Association
- Stanley Mosk Elementary School
- Taft High School Parent Center
- The Jordanstrong Foundation
- Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences
- Valley Outreach Synagogue
- Van Gogh Charter Elementary School
- The Wesley School Parent Association
- Woodland Hills Academy Parent Center
- Woodland Hills Private School
- Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations
Our Approach to Community Outreach
Community outreach is at the heart of what we do at Teen Therapy Center. We believe that the most effective way to help any individual family is through personalized, private sessions in our office, where we can work closely with parents and their children to address specific concerns. However, we also understand the immense value of connecting parents with each other through group settings. That’s why we host a variety of seminars and workshops aimed at providing parents with the tools, knowledge, and community they need to navigate the complexities of raising children and teenagers.
Our workshops are designed to bring essential resources directly to the community. By offering workshops and outreach programs for teens and their families, we help create a supportive network that extends beyond our office walls. These initiatives are crucial in promoting mental health awareness and ensuring that all community members have access to the support they need.
The Importance of Parent Support Networks
All too often, we hear from parents who feel isolated and alone in their parenting journey. The challenges of raising children, especially during the teenage years, can be overwhelming, and it’s easy to feel like no one else understands what you’re going through. At Teen Therapy Center, we want to change that. Our parent support workshops are designed to create a safe, non-judgmental environment where parents can come together to share their experiences, learn from one another, and gain valuable insights from our experienced professionals.
Through our community support services, we provide parents with access to various forums where they can learn without being judged, talk without being criticized, and be listened to without being interrupted. Sometimes all you need are a few suggestions to get you over that hump, and our workshops are the perfect place to find those solutions.
Giving Back to the Community
At Teen Therapy Center, we believe that giving back to the community is not just a responsibility but a vital part of our mission. We fully believe that our community as a whole is responsible for shaping and mentoring the children who will become our future. This belief drives our commitment to support for community mental health through various initiatives.
We offer community mental health events that are often provided at no charge to local organizations such as PTSA, church groups, and professional organizations that serve parents. These events are part of our broader outreach for adolescent mental health and aim to equip parents with the knowledge and tools they need to support their children effectively. By attending these free workshops, you’ll learn how to create a peaceful household with teenagers and connect with other parents who share similar experiences.