Parent Coaching & Parenting Support
Parent Support in Raleigh, North Raleigh, and Durham, NC
Parenting isn't easy, but you don't have to do it alone. No matter how much we prepare, how many books we read, or classes we take, there will be days when parenting feels overwhelming. Birch Therapy supports parents through four coaching services: Parent Coaching, Parenting Classes through Circle of Security-Parenting™ (COSP), a dedicated Parent Coordinator, and Emotion Coaching.
Understanding Parent Coaching
Parent Coaching at Birch Therapy is one-on-one and personalized to help you develop the tools and strategies to effectively support your child, whether they're an infant, adolescent, or young adult. Birch Therapy's team specializes in parenting and family dynamics. Parent Coaching also includes help locating and securing specialized care, such as finding therapists or psychiatrists who align with your child's specific needs.
Parenting Classes at Birch Therapy use Circle of Security-Parenting™ (COSP), a 9-week, evidence-informed parenting program designed to strengthen the parent-child bond. Birch Therapy's therapists have spent decades studying parenting tools, curricula, and best practices, which led the practice to embrace COSP.
This simple yet powerful curriculum helps parents understand their children's needs and how to meet them effectively. COSP groups are offered in person and virtually throughout the year, and 5 Birch Therapy staff are trained as facilitators in this model.
Birch Therapy's Parent Coordinator, Laura Brimberry, MSW, serves as the practice's Circle of Security-Parenting™ Coordinator and brings over 30 years of experience helping parents and families. Emotion Coaching is part of Birch Therapy's parent support. Laura is trained in Emotion Coaching for Parents through The Gottman Institute, and Erin Garrett includes Emotion Coaching among her specialties.
Signs You or Your Family May Benefit
Parenting is a joyful experience, but it is hard. Parent Coaching, Parenting Classes, or Emotion Coaching may be helpful when you are experiencing challenges such as:
Common Struggles We Support
Feeling like you're failing as a parent, even though you're doing everything you can
Feeling overwhelmed by the sheer amount of parenting information out there
Watching your teen shut down or explode and not knowing how to help
Getting calls from the school about "behavior issues" with no real support
Feeling completely alone in a life transition, even with a partner or co-parent
Navigating parenting or family system conflicts and co-parenting strategies
Needing help finding therapists or psychiatrists who align with your child's needs
Whether you need one-on-one Parent Coaching, a COSP Parenting Class, guidance from our Parent Coordinator, or Emotion Coaching, Birch Therapy can help you find what truly works and aligns with your goals and values.
How Parent Coaching Can Help
Birch Therapy's four coaching services give parents and caregivers tools, understanding, and support to connect with their children during both the highs and lows of parenting.
Parent Coaching Can Help
Develop personalized tools and strategies to effectively support your child through Parent Coaching
Understand your child's needs and how to meet them through Parenting Classes/COSP
Connect with Circle of Security-Parenting™ groups and programs through our Parent Coordinator
Build parenting skills with clinicians trained in Emotion Coaching, including Emotion Coaching for Parents through The Gottman Institute
Parents and caregivers who take part in COSP Parenting Classes leave feeling more confident and secure in their relationships with their children.
Our Approach to Care
At Birch Therapy, parenting support is tailored to the unique challenges each family faces. Parent Coaching is offered one-on-one and alongside parent consultations, guided by a team that specializes in parenting and family dynamics.
Parenting Classes/COSP cover attachment theory, child development, and best parenting practices, from infancy to the teenage years. The group-based format encourages learning and sharing struggles with other parents who genuinely "get it." It also supports the concept of "good enough parenting," acknowledging that mistakes are part of the journey.
As Parent Coordinator, Laura Brimberry has facilitated Circle of Security-Parenting™ groups with SAFEChild since 2019, organizing and teaching over 30 parenting groups in the Raleigh area. She continues her work with the Circle of Security program both in parenting classes and within local preschools. For Emotion Coaching, Laura is trained in Emotion Coaching for Parents through The Gottman Institute. Erin Garrett brings Emotion Coaching and parent consultations to her family-centered approach, which engages, involves, strengthens, and supports families as a whole.
What to Expect During Therapy
Each family's experience is unique. Support is based on your family's needs and whether you choose Parent Coaching, Parenting Classes/COSP, support from our Parent Coordinator, or Emotion Coaching.
Initial Consultation
The process begins with connecting with Birch Therapy through a free 15-minute Discovery Call to learn about the parent support services available and find the best fit for your family. For Parenting Classes/COSP, parents can fill out the registration form to join the next session or to bring COSP to their agency or group.
Ongoing Sessions
Parent Coaching is offered one-on-one and personalized to your child and family. Parenting Classes/COSP run as a 9-week program offered multiple times throughout the year, both in person and virtually, to accommodate your schedule and preferences.
Individual Involvement
Parent Coaching is centered around you and your child, whether your child is an infant, adolescent, or young adult. In Parenting Classes/COSP, parents learn alongside other parents and caregivers. Our Parent Coordinator helps organize and teach COSP groups, and Birch Therapy can bring COSP courses to community groups such as churches and other family-serving organizations.
Areas We Support
Parent Coaching and skill development
Birch Therapy works with parents and caregivers navigating the challenges of raising children at every stage.
Parenting Classes through Circle of Security-Parenting™ (COSP)
Parent Coordinator support for Circle of Security-Parenting™ groups
Emotion Coaching
Parent consultations
Circle of Security-Parenting™ Classroom
COSP courses for churches and family-serving organizations
Parenting support for neurodivergent kids
Parenting and family system conflicts, including co-parenting strategies
Locating and securing specialized care
While Parenting Classes/COSP are especially beneficial for parents of younger children, the principles apply to children of all ages, including adolescents and young adults.
Why Families Choose Birch Therapy
Birch Therapy's parent support team brings years of expertise in parenting and family dynamics to guide families through the challenges of parenting.
We're Experienced
Birch Therapy's therapists have spent decades studying parenting tools, curricula, and best practices, and our Parent Coordinator brings over 30 years of experience helping parents and families.
We're Individualized
Parent Coaching is personalized to your child and family, and tailored to the unique challenges each family faces.
We're Trained
Five staff are trained as Circle of Security-Parenting™ facilitators, and our team includes clinicians trained in Emotion Coaching.
We're Community-Focused
Birch Therapy brings Parenting Classes/COSP to community groups such as churches and other family-serving organizations.
Start Your Coaching Journey
If you are looking for Parent Coaching, Parenting Classes, or Emotion Coaching in Raleigh, Durham, or North Raleigh, Birch Therapy's team is ready to connect with you. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, navigating a hard season, or looking to deepen your connection with your child, parent support can help you parent with more confidence.
Contact Birch Therapy to schedule your free 15-minute Discovery Call, learn about Parent Coaching, Parenting Classes/COSP, Parent Coordinator support, and Emotion Coaching, and start getting compassionate and well-rounded support for you and your family.