Georgia Center for Resources and Support

Common Ground: A Resiliency Group for Parents and Teens- Digital Resilience: Navigating Social Media, Mood & Well-Being
2026-05-20 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | https://gacrs.org/courses/common-ground-a-resiliency-group-for-parents-and-teens-digital-resilience-navigating-social-media-mood-well-being/
This is a space where teens and caregivers come together to listen, learn, and grow. Here, every voice matters. We believe in sharing without judgment, respecting different perspectives, and finding connection through conversation. Let’s make this a place of empathy, honesty, and mutual support.
Please Note: Both parent and Teen will need to have a way to join the meeting as we will do a breakout group
This month’s topic is: “Digital Resilience: Navigating Social Media, Mood & Well-Being”
Discussion:
Screens are a big part of teen life — and family life. This session goes beyond “less screen time” to talk honestly about how social media affects mood, identity, and relationships. Teens and caregivers will explore strategies for healthier digital habits, balance, and emotional resilience in a tech-filled world.
Facilitated by: Janae Roberts

Common Ground: A Resiliency Group for Parents and Teens- Friendship Ups & Downs: Supporting Teens Through Social Shifts
2026-06-03 19:00 - 20:00 | https://gacrs.org/courses/common-ground-a-resiliency-group-for-parents-and-teens-friendship-ups-downs-supporting-teens-through-social-shifts/
This is a space where teens and caregivers come together to listen, learn, and grow. Here, every voice matters. We believe in sharing without judgment, respecting different perspectives, and finding connection through conversation. Let’s make this a place of empathy, honesty, and mutual support.
Please Note: Both parent and Teen will need to have a way to join the meeting as we will do a breakout group
This month’s topic is: “ Friendship Ups & Downs: Supporting Teens Through Social Shifts”
Discussion:
Friendships change quickly during the teen years. In this session, we’ll talk about conflict, loyalty, peer pressure, drifting friendships, and making new connections. Teens and caregivers will learn how to support each other through the messy, meaningful world of teen social life.
Facilitated by: Janae Roberts

Real Talk on Making the Most of Summer
2026-06-10 12:00 - 13:00 | https://gacrs.org/courses/real-talk-summer-strategies-making-the-most-of-your-summer-2/
Join us in a discussion about making the most out of your summer.
Presented by: Chena Blanchard

Cafe Chats: A Virtual Parent to Parent Support Group: June 2026
2026-06-10 19:00 - 20:00 | https://gacrs.org/courses/cafe-chats-a-virtual-parent-to-parent-support-group-june-2026/
Join GACRS for a monthly virtual adoption support group- Café Chats. This event is for adoptive families who share one thing, the journey of adoption. And while adoption is rewarding it also has challenges. GACRS wants to provide a virtual platform for you to exchange information and learn from one another. It’s also your opportunity to share your experiences, what’s in your heart, the challenges, and the success of parenting an adopted child or children. Please see the event calendar for specific dates of each Café Chat- An Adoption Support Event.
Lead by: Suzette Brown

Webinar: Understanding Triggers and Regression in Children from Trauma Backgrounds
2026-06-16 19:00 - 20:00 | https://gacrs.org/courses/webinar-understanding-triggers-and-regression-in-children-from-trauma-backgrounds/
Understanding Triggers and Regression in Children from Trauma Backgrounds is a practical, 1-hour workshop designed to help foster parents make sense of challenging behaviors and respond with confidence. Children who have experienced trauma may react strongly to everyday situations or temporarily return to earlier developmental behaviors when stressed; this session explains why that happens and what to do in the moment.
Presented by: Theresa Nash

Parenting Time: Emotional Regulation for Kids
2026-06-18 08:00 - 19:00 | https://gacrs.org/courses/parenting-time-emotional-regulation-for-kids/
Teaching coping skills
Creating sensory-friendly environments
Tools for anxiety, anger, and grief

Presented by: Janae Combs, MA, LPC
