Therapeutic Support for Parents & Teenagers Feeling Disconnected

Full Circle Family supports parents of teenagers who are pulling away, acting out, or emotionally shutting down. Our structured 4-week group programme offers practical tools to improve your relationship, reduce family stress, and help everyone feel seen, heard, and supported.

How can Full Circle Family help your family?

  • Understand your own patterns, responses, and behaviours

  • Improve emotional regulation for both teens and adults

  • Strengthen communication and rebuild trust at home

What is Full Circle Family?

Our programme nurtures individual insight and fosters healthier family relationships. We provide a unique space where parents and teens learn separately but grow together.

Over four weeks, families engage in shared learning, emotional development, and supportive guidance tailored to the unique challenges of the teen years. Everyone is encouraged to reflect, regulate, and relate — as individuals and as a unit.

Why choose Full Circle Family?

  • Therapist-led support rooted in therapeutic principles, tailored for parents and teenagers

  • Parallel group sessions that foster emotional regulation and healthy communication skills

  • Compassionate, informed approach to teenage behaviour and family relationship challenges

  • Safe and supportive environment focused on rebuilding trust and strengthening family connection

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Struggling to connect with your teenager?

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Peer Support

Separate rooms for the young people and adult family members will provide safe spaces to learn together, address challenges they face, not only within the family but in life in general. Working with peers and trained facilitators will allow for shared learning and support.

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Movement

Group movement is a chance for young people to release stress, improve their mood, and gain confidence. We’ll be offering a variety of options such as combat, bodyweight exercises and mindfulness! It's not about competition or being 'good' at it…it's about enjoying the group experience.

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Collaboration

Families thrive when everyone feels seen, supported, and safe. Psychoeducation aims to equip all participants with the tools to understand and regulate their emotions, leading to improved communication within their family unit.

Important Information

General Information

How long is the Full Circle Family programme?
The programme is structured in 4-week phases, and will run one weekday evening a week from 6pm to 8pm. Information about Phase 2 will be shared towards the end of the first phase.

Who can attend?
Young people (13-15 years) and one parent/adult relation.

Is this open to adults who aren't parents?
We welcome anyone in the family who serves as a caregiver to a teenager. You could be a parent, grandparent, adult sibling, aunt, uncle or similar.

Where will it take place?
The programme will take place at location in the Surrey area.

How many people will be in the group?
The programme has space for a maximum of 10 participants per group (ie 10 in the parent group and 10 in the young persons’ group).

Who will lead the groups?
Experienced facilitators will lead both rooms to guide learning and ensure a safe environment for all. An experienced and qualified fitness instructor will lead the young people in group movement sessions. All facilitators are DBS checked.

Adult Information

What kind of things will I learn about?
We'll dedicate each learning hour to exploring essential foundations for connection and psychoeducation, beginning with ‘attunement’ – the essential skill of understanding and responding to your child. We’ll help you identify barriers to connection and provide strategies for building deeper relationships. In later phases of the programme we'll also address vital topics like self-esteem and conflict resolution, informed by key psychological and theoretical principles.

How is this different from a parenting course?
We aren’t in the business of telling you how to parent. We believe you want to be the best parent you can be, and by arming you with some key psychological principles this will invite introspection in you to determine what may be getting in your way. This isn’t a one size fits all…

How is this different from group therapy?
A reflective process group is a structured space for reflection and shared learning, rooted in psychological theory, but unlike group therapy, it’s not designed for clinical treatment—it focuses on personal insight, connection, and growth within a peer or professional context.

Can more than one parent attend?
To ensure a balanced group dynamic only one parent/caregiver can attend the programme. If a second parent wishes to attend, we will work with you to offer a solution.

As a two-parent family, how should we choose who comes?
When deciding which parent should attend, there are several factors to consider. Consistent attendance across all 4 weeks is essential. We can also discuss this further with both of you during our pre-program review to help you decide. You might want to think about your individual relationship with your child and who feels they would gain the most from the program.

How will you safeguard the wellbeing of my child?
At Full Circle we take child wellbeing very seriously, and this is why we have developed a robust Safeguarding Policy. A full copy of this can be provided on request. We’ll also discuss this more with you in the pre programme review.

Will I be expected to share personal things in the group?
No, there are no expectations on you other than to turn up with an open mind each week, and openly participate where comfortable to do so.

What can I hope to get out of this programme?
A lot can be achieved in 4 weeks. We’re confident you’ll come away with a refreshed mindset, skills and resources for self managing and connecting with other family members, as well as increased self awareness. Our hope is that this will lead to better ways of tackling challenges within your family. You’ll also learn something new from both peers and faciliators, meet likeminded parents with similar struggles, and get to experience what it’s like to have a space dedicated to your needs.

What happens after the programme?
We will meet with you for a post programme review to discuss next steps. This isn't the end of our support; we will also let you know about other forms of assistance we can provide. You may find that your or your child wish to engage in one to one therapy, or decide to do some movement together. We will work with you to help you decide on your next steps and make them a reality.

Young People Information

What can I expect each week?
When you arrive, you'll meet the other young people in a room and we'll do a quick 'check-in.' You can share how you're feeling or what your day was like…it's just a way to get comfortable and ready for the group. You’ll then participate in a learning hour, covering the same theme that your parent next door will be learning about. We’ll do this in an engaging and interesting way…there won’t be a powerpoint in sight! Next, we'll have a movement session – a fun way to de-stress and connect with your body. Remember you won’t be alone and there will be other young people there in the same boat as you. Also don’t forget to wear your trainers!

What if I don’t want to participate in the group movement?
Each week's movement activities will offer something different, as we believe that moving your body is a powerful way to care for yourself, and we'd love for you to join in. However, please know that you'll never be pressured to do anything you're not comfortable with. We're also committed to making adjustments to ensure everyone can participate comfortably, regardless of ability.

What can I hope to get out of this programme?
We hope you leave with a better sense of how people connect and what you need to feel more understood and supported. We know being in your teenage years isn't easy, and over these 4 weeks, we think you'll get to know yourself better and learn how to tell your family members what you need. We’re also confident you’ll make some new friends, get rid of some stress, and have a lot of fun. During your group time, your parent will be in their own group, focusing on their personal growth and gaining insights into how they can better support both themselves and you.

Booking Info & Payment

Pricing Information:

Full details will be available when we announce the next programme dates.

How do I make payment?
When enrolling, and if you do not wish to pay the full amount upfront, you’ll be asked to pay a non refundable deposit to secure a place on the programme. We can then discuss a payment plan with you. Further terms can be found in the contract that will be issued to you.

If I enrol myself and my child are we committed to the whole programme?
Yes, when you enrol you agree to commit to all 4 weeks of the programme.

What happens after I sign up?
You’ll be emailed an Adult Contract which you’ll need to read and sign. Your child will be sent a Young Person Contract and they’ll be asked to do the same. You’ll then be asked to pay the deposit by bank transfer to secure your place on the progrmme.

Once we have your signed contracts and deposit a Facilitator will then be in touch to arrange a virtual pre programme review with you both. You’ll both be asked to consider some questions prior to the review, to ensure we make the most of this time.

I am interested…when will the next programme run?
Right now our plan is to begin the programme in early 2026 so watch this space.

I have other questions…
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