Services
Parenting/Co-Parenting Education
Discover the transformative power of proven parenting techniques that eliminate punishment, threats, yelling, and bribes while equipping you with the skills to communicate effectively without causing harm. Tap into the core values that lead to successful parenting, reducing conflict in your home.
In this comprehensive class, you will delve into essential topics:
⦁ Parent’s rights and responsibilities
⦁ Common parenting mistakes
⦁ Temperament and parenting
⦁ Parenting styles and loving your children
⦁ Parenting a child with Special Needs
⦁ Being a good role model
⦁ Assertive communication for parents
⦁ Stress management for parents
⦁ Empathy training for parents and children
⦁ General principles of discipline
⦁ Boundary and limit setting
⦁ Dealing with sibling rivalry
⦁ Basic rules for divorcing parents
⦁ Co-parenting teamwork/challenges
⦁ Step-family dynamics
Empower yourself to confidently guide your children through life’s challenges, nurturing resilience, confidence and self-esteem. Become an influential role model, instructing your children to develop emotional intelligence, personal responsibility, empathy, and more.
Anger Management (Adults/Adolescents)
Unleash the Power of Anger Management Discover the tools to master your emotions and transform your life with our comprehensive Anger Management Class. Learn to understand your emotional triggers, how to change your reactions, and keep your emotions in check. Develop coping skills, including creating a Circle of Influence to focus on what you can control. Gain insights into dealing with overpowering emotions and handling anger and sadness.
Improve your communication skills by using non-confrontational “I” statements, giving and accepting feedback, and effectively resolving conflicts. Understand the psychology behind anger and learn first-aid anger tips to make better decisions at the moment and achieve peace quickly. Our class also focuses on long-term strategies, communication, assertiveness skills, emotional intelligence, and self-improvement tools in a nonjudgmental, respectful environment.
Course Topics:
– Understanding anger
– Anger awareness
– Degrees of anger
– Anger journal
– Healthy Thinking
– Relaxation and mindfulness
– Positive thinking and empathy
– Effective communication
– Resolving conflict
– Being mindful
Anger can be a challenging emotion to deal with, leading to regretful actions, conflict, and impacting our well-being. Don’t let anger control you; instead, take charge of your emotions and transform your life.
Domestic Violence Perpetrators Program
Our Domestic Violence Perpetrators Program is designed to support individuals in understanding and changing harmful behavior patterns in relationships. The program focuses on accountability, self-awareness, and education around the impact of abusive actions on partners, children, and families. Participants are guided through structured learning that helps identify triggers, recognize controlling behaviors, and develop healthier ways of interacting.
Through a supportive yet structured environment, individuals are encouraged to take responsibility for their actions while learning practical tools for change. The program emphasizes emotional regulation, respectful communication, empathy development, and long-term behavioral transformation. The goal is to help participants build safer, healthier relationships and reduce the risk of future harm.
Domestic Violence Victims' Education and Support Program
This program provides education, resources, and emotional support for individuals who have experienced domestic violence. It is designed to help participants understand the dynamics of abuse, recognize patterns of control, and rebuild confidence and self-worth in a safe and respectful environment. The focus is on empowerment, healing, and helping individuals regain a sense of stability and independence. Participants are also guided toward practical support tools, including safety planning awareness, emotional coping strategies, and community resources. The program encourages healing through education, validation, and connection, helping individuals move forward with strength, clarity, and renewed confidence in their personal lives.
- Understanding domestic violence and the cycle of abuse
- Effects of abuse on children and family systems
- Establishing and maintaining healthy boundaries
- Coping with grief, fear, guilt, and trauma
- Building assertiveness and effective communication skills
- Recognizing and fostering healthy relationships
Batterer Intervention Treatment Program (BIP)
The Batterer Intervention Treatment Program is a structured educational program aimed at addressing abusive behavior and promoting long-term behavioral change. It focuses on helping individuals understand the root causes of violence and control issues in relationships, while challenging beliefs that contribute to harmful actions. The program emphasizes accountability and personal responsibility in a guided, non-judgmental setting. Participants engage in evidence-based learning that promotes emotional regulation, respect, and non-violent conflict resolution. The program also works on improving communication skills, developing empathy, and understanding the impact of actions on others. The ultimate goal is to support lasting change and the development of safe, respectful relationship behaviors.
1. Gender roles
2. Socialization and Violence
3. Nature of violence
4. Dynamics of power and control
5. Effect of abuse on the victim and children
6. Cultural and ethnic sensitivity
7. Strategies to hold defendant accountable-Emphasizing Accountability as the Primary
8. Definition of physical, emotional, sexual, economic, and verbal abuse
9. Education services: Lectures, Group Discussions, and Counseling: Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and The Duluth Model
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Frequently Asked
Questions
Have questions about our counseling and educational services?
Here are some common questions to help you understand our programs, process, and support options.
01. Are your programs court-approved?
Yes. Growing Together Counseling & Educational Services offers court-approved programs that may be accepted by courts, probation departments, and referring agencies. We recommend confirming your specific requirements with your court or referring agency before enrolling.
02. Where are you located?
We are located at 522 23rd Street, Suite 2, Richmond, CA 94804. For questions or appointment scheduling, you can call us at (510) 815-0702.
03. What programs do you offer?
We offer a range of counseling and educational programs, including Parenting and Co-Parenting Education, Anger Management for adults and adolescents, Domestic Violence education and support, Batterer Intervention Treatment Program, Individual Counseling, and related support services for individuals and families.
04. Do you offer services in Spanish?
Yes. We offer services in both English and Spanish to better support individuals, couples, and families in our community.
Specialists
Counseling Services
At Growing Together, we warmly welcome individuals and families to join us for comprehensive support. Our court-approved services support you and your loved ones, and include: