Raising Capable Young Men: Moms of Adolescent Boys | Westlake Village

Schedule

Wed, 08 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Wed, 09 Sep, 2026 at 08:15 pm

UTC-07:00
Location

California | Thousand Oaks, CA

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A support group for mothers navigating the complexity, intensity, and emotional demands of raising adolescent boys — together.
About this Event

For moms of adolescent boys who want to move beyond constant correction and toward more effective communication, encouragement, and connection.

“Behind the withdrawal, defensiveness, and conflict, many boys are struggling to become

themselves.”

FORMAT

  • Ongoing process group

SESSION LENGTH

  • 75 minutes weekly

DAY & TIME

  • Wednesday· 7:00 – 8:15 PM

GROUP SIZE

  • 10 members max
  • $40 per session · 4-session commitment to join

CORE TOPICS WE WORK THROUGH

● Understanding adolescent development and the emotional world of teenage boys

● Staying connected while supporting growing independence

● Reducing power struggles and reactive cycles

● Communication strategies that teenage boys can actually hear

● Encouragement vs criticism and how boys develop confidence and resilience

● Emotional regulation, defensiveness, anger, and shutdown

● Motivation, screens, peer influence, and disengagement

● Balancing attachment, boundaries, and autonomy during adolescence


To learn more about the group, check our website!


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Where is it happening?

California, 32107 Lindero Canyon Rd Ste 202, Thousand Oaks, United States

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Tickets

USD 44.52

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