Frequently Asked Questions
Who can participate in this group?
The Still Waters Group is specifically for parents, guardians, and primary caregivers of children with special needs who are experiencing chronic stress, burnout, or emotional exhaustion from caregiving. You do not need to be in crisis to join, you just need to recognize that you are struggling and want support. Whether your child is 3 or 30, whether you are a single parent, part of a couple, or a grandparent raising your grandchild, there is room for you here.
How is this different from a regular support group?
Support groups are valuable but they primarily offer connection and validation. The Still Waters Circle is a structured, curriculum-based program. Every session teaches specific, evidence-based skills and sends you home with practical tools. The connection and peer support happen, but they happen within a psychoeducational framework designed to create measurable, lasting change in how you manage stress.
Is this group the same as therapy?
No. This is a psychoeducational support group, not individual or group therapy. The facilitator will teach skills and hold space for peer support, but will not diagnose, treat, or take on the role of your therapist. If you need individual mental health treatment for depression, anxiety, trauma, etc., we encourage you to pursue that with a therapist. This group can work alongside therapy but does not replace it.
Do I have to share personal details about my child?
You are never required to share anything beyond your comfort level. While examples from your caregiving life often enrich the group, you can participate fully by engaging with the didactic content and exercises without disclosing personal details.
How is my privacy protected in a group format?
Confidentiality is sacred in this group. All participants sign a group confidentiality agreement in session one. What is shared in the group stays in the group. Sessions are not recorded. The facilitator is bound by professional ethical standards of confidentiality, with mandatory reporting exceptions clearly explained at intake.
What happens after the 6 weeks end?
All graduates are invited into The Still Waters alumni community a peer-moderated space for ongoing connection and support.
An optional 3-month follow-up session is also available. Many participants choose to join a second cohort to go deeper with a new group.
How much does it cost?
This founding cohort is offered at no cost to members of our existing community, in exchange for your honest feedback to shape the program for families.
What is the process for signing up?
Complete the registration and consent form. You will then receive a short questionnaire and schedule a free 15-minute call with our facilitator to confirm the group is the right for you. Confirm your spot. Join your cohort. Show up. Six weeks. One session at a time.