{"id":2901,"date":"2025-04-04T08:08:31","date_gmt":"2025-04-04T12:08:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mthtwv.com\/mcs\/?p=2901"},"modified":"2025-04-04T08:08:31","modified_gmt":"2025-04-04T12:08:31","slug":"free-mental-health-coaching-now-available-for-west-virginia-families","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mthtwv.com\/mcs\/free-mental-health-coaching-now-available-for-west-virginia-families\/","title":{"rendered":"Free Mental Health Coaching Now Available for West Virginia Families"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"tmpl-blog-13 boldgrid-section dynamic-gridblock\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-7 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 col-lg-7\">\n<div class=\"bg-box\">\n<p class=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"bg-img aligncenter wp-image-2903 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mthtwv.com\/mcs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-04-075817.png\" alt=\"Father and Daughter Image\" width=\"328\" height=\"603\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mthtwv.com\/mcs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-04-075817.png 328w, https:\/\/www.mthtwv.com\/mcs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-04-075817-163x300.png 163w, https:\/\/www.mthtwv.com\/mcs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-04-075817-250x460.png 250w, https:\/\/www.mthtwv.com\/mcs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-04-075817-98x180.png 98w, https:\/\/www.mthtwv.com\/mcs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-04-075817-272x500.png 272w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 328px) 100vw, 328px\" \/><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"color1-color bg-blockquote\"><p><strong data-start=\"115\" data-end=\"439\">\u201cParentGuidance.org empowers families by providing free access to professional coaching, educational tools, and emotional support\u2014helping parents navigate mental health challenges and build stronger connections with their children. This program is more than a service; it\u2019s a lifeline for families across West Virginia.\u201d<\/strong><br data-start=\"439\" data-end=\"442\">\u2014 <em data-start=\"446\" data-end=\"480\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Cook Center for Human Connection<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-5 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 col-lg-5\">\n<h2>free mental health and wellness coaching<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"179\" data-end=\"389\">Families across West Virginia now have access to <strong data-start=\"228\" data-end=\"272\">free mental health and wellness coaching<\/strong>, thanks to a partnership between the West Virginia Department of Education and the Cook Center for Human Connection.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"391\" data-end=\"682\"><strong data-start=\"391\" data-end=\"413\">ParentGuidance.org<\/strong> offers confidential, one-on-one coaching sessions led by trained professionals using proven methods like cognitive behavioral therapy. These virtual sessions are tailored to fit busy schedules and can be a lifeline for parents and caregivers facing challenges such as:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"\" data-start=\"684\" data-end=\"839\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"684\" data-end=\"737\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"686\" data-end=\"737\">Limited access to therapy or mental health services<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"738\" data-end=\"773\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"740\" data-end=\"773\">Concerns about stigma or judgment<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"774\" data-end=\"839\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"776\" data-end=\"839\">Navigating behavioral or emotional concerns with their children<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"841\" data-end=\"1084\">In addition to coaching, ParentGuidance.org offers a library of <strong data-start=\"905\" data-end=\"932\">on-demand video courses<\/strong>, expert Q&amp;A through the <strong data-start=\"957\" data-end=\"978\">&#8220;Ask a Therapist&#8221;<\/strong> feature, and <strong data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1021\">live mental health series<\/strong> for families and educators. Everything is provided at no cost.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1086\" data-end=\"1192\">This initiative is more than a resource\u2014it&#8217;s a movement to support mental health in every home and school.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1194\" data-end=\"1260\">\ud83d\udcdd <strong data-start=\"1197\" data-end=\"1260\">Download the resources below to learn more and get started:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"\" data-start=\"1262\" data-end=\"1417\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1262\" data-end=\"1326\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1264\" data-end=\"1326\"><a title=\"Parent Guidance Flyer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mthtwv.com\/mcs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Parent-Guidance-Flyer.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1264\" data-end=\"1326\">Parent Guidance Flyer (PDF)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1327\" data-end=\"1417\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1329\" data-end=\"1417\"><a title=\"Parent Guidance Information Sheet\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mthtwv.com\/mcs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Parent-Guidance-Information-Sheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1329\" data-end=\"1417\">Parent Guidance Information Sheet (PDF)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1419\" data-end=\"1558\">\ud83c\udf10 Visit <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.parentguidance.org\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1428\" data-end=\"1480\">ParentGuidance.org<\/a> to sign up and take the first step toward a healthier, more connected family.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"boldgrid-section\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-xs-12 col-sm-12\">\n<p class=\"\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pvc_clear\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"pvc_stats_2901\" class=\"pvc_stats all  \" data-element-id=\"2901\" style=\"\"><i class=\"pvc-stats-icon medium\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"far\" data-icon=\"chart-bar\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-chart-bar fa-w-16 fa-2x\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M396.8 352h22.4c6.4 0 12.8-6.4 12.8-12.8V108.8c0-6.4-6.4-12.8-12.8-12.8h-22.4c-6.4 0-12.8 6.4-12.8 12.8v230.4c0 6.4 6.4 12.8 12.8 12.8zm-192 0h22.4c6.4 0 12.8-6.4 12.8-12.8V140.8c0-6.4-6.4-12.8-12.8-12.8h-22.4c-6.4 0-12.8 6.4-12.8 12.8v198.4c0 6.4 6.4 12.8 12.8 12.8zm96 0h22.4c6.4 0 12.8-6.4 12.8-12.8V204.8c0-6.4-6.4-12.8-12.8-12.8h-22.4c-6.4 0-12.8 6.4-12.8 12.8v134.4c0 6.4 6.4 12.8 12.8 12.8zM496 400H48V80c0-8.84-7.16-16-16-16H16C7.16 64 0 71.16 0 80v336c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h464c8.84 0 16-7.16 16-16v-16c0-8.84-7.16-16-16-16zm-387.2-48h22.4c6.4 0 12.8-6.4 12.8-12.8v-70.4c0-6.4-6.4-12.8-12.8-12.8h-22.4c-6.4 0-12.8 6.4-12.8 12.8v70.4c0 6.4 6.4 12.8 12.8 12.8z\" class=\"\"><\/path><\/svg><\/i> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" alt=\"Loading\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mthtwv.com\/mcs\/wp-content\/plugins\/page-views-count\/ajax-loader-2x.gif\" border=0 \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"pvc_clear\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cParentGuidance.org empowers families by providing free access to professional coaching, educational tools, and emotional support\u2014helping parents navigate mental health challenges and build stronger connections with their children. 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