Certified Parent Educator (CPE)
Specialized Training for Today’s Parenting Challenges
Parenting is one of the most meaningful and challenging roles a an individual can take on. As families navigate increasingly complex dynamics, mental health professionals are uniquely positioned to support parents through these challenges.
With shifting family structures, cultural diversity, rising behavioral and emotional concerns in children, along with the pressures of modern life, many parents feel overwhelmed and uncertain where to turn. The Parent Educator Certification was specifically designed to fill this critical gap.
Enhance Your Clinical Skills to Effectively Guide and Support Parents
While many professionals are trained in child development and family systems, they often lack the specialized skills required to educate and support parents directly.
Built for Today’s Mental Health Professionals
This program prepares professionals to confidently deliver the guidance parents need to navigate complex parenting challenges, resulting in stronger outcomes for children and families. Participants develop advanced, specialized expertise that extends beyond traditional family therapy, enabling them to offer focused, evidence-based support tailored to the unique needs of parents. Participants gain:
- A deeper understanding of contemporary parenting challenges
- Tools to help parents foster healthy and supportive home environments
- Skills to guide families through behavioral, developmental, and emotional concerns
Supporting Parents Where It Matters Most
Parents want to help their children thrive, but many face stressors that can impact their ability to do so effectively. With specialized training, professionals can play a transformative role by offering guidance rooted in research, clinical insight, and real-world application. The Parent Educator Certification ensures you are prepared to meet these needs. Whether you work with families in counseling, school settings, healthcare, or community programs, this certification strengthens your ability to support parents in meaningful and lasting ways.
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Certified Parent Educator Training
2-Days | 12 Hours
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Through a comprehensive, evidence-based curriculum, participates will:
- Identify concepts of comprehensive parent education
- Develop techniques to enhance parent-child communication
- Develop strategies to equip parents in managing child behaviors
- Identify multicultural and diverse family needs
- Analyze ethical and professional standards in all aspects of parent education
Target Audience:
Social Workers, Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, Addiction Counselors, Case Managers, Peer Support Specialists
PREREQUISITES:
This certification program is open to individuals who have earned a bachelor’s degree or higher in a helping relationship field, such as psychology, counseling, social work, education, or related discipline.
Participants should have a basic understanding of child development, family dynamics, and ethical considerations in working with families. Experience in counseling, education, or a related field is beneficial, as the program builds on these foundational skills to enhance participants' ability to effectively support parents.
CONTENT AREA:
Intermediate.
COURSE DELIVERY FORMAT:
This live webinar presentation is interactive. Attendees & presenters may ask and answer questions throughout the presentation and participate in instructor-led discussions.
Course Completion and CE Information:
To earn CE credit, participants must be on time, sign in and sign out, attend the entire course and complete a course evaluation. This is a 12 hour course. Partial credit is not permitted. Must be present the full 6 hours of both days to receive CE certificate. Certificates of completion will be emailed within 7-10 business days of course completion.