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Mindful Beginnings & Reflective Parenting

Parenting Support from Infancy Through Early Childhood.

Mindful Beginnings

(For Children Under Age 5)

A Reflective Parenting & Play Series for Parents and Young Children.

Mindful Beginnings is a 10-week, small-group program for caregivers and their young children, built around reflective parenting, therapeutic play, and real-time guidance from licensed clinicians. Each cohort is grouped by your child’s developmental stage for a tailored experience.

New Cohorts Forming For:

Walking – 18 Months

18 – 24 Months

24 – 36 Months

36 Months – 4 Years

What You’ll Experience Each Week:

Parent-Child Play & Observation

Guided interaction in a therapeutic playroom, tailored to your child’s stage

Brief Psychoeducation

Bite-sized insights into early emotional development and attachment

Reflective Parent Discussion

Therapist-led conversations offering space for support and strategy

Each session is co-facilitated by:

Dr. Peggy Matson, PsyD, LMFT – Director of Parent Services, RPP Trainer
Jessica Mahn, LMFT – Clinical Director, early childhood specialist

Cost: $140/week per family ($1,400 total)

Session Length: 90–120 minutes (based on age group)

Location: Engage Therapy – Agoura Hills Campus
(30300 Agoura Rd, Suite 250, Agoura Hills, CA)

This program is ideal for:

Parents of children under 5

Families seeking emotionally attuned, play-based guidance

Caregivers looking to build emotional connection and regulation

Reflective Parenting Program

(Ages 5+)

A Parent-Only Series for Building Stronger Connection.

Once your child turns five, they’re ready for our Reflective Parenting Program (RPP)—a 10-week parent-only group designed to strengthen emotional connection, enhance communication, and provide practical tools for handling stress and behavior challenges.

This group meets weekly for 90 minutes and includes:

Facilitated parent discussions
Mindfulness-based parenting tools
Strategies for emotional regulation, discipline, and reflection

Cost: $70/week per parent ($700 total)

Location: Engage Therapy – Westlake Campus
(2625 Townsgate Road, Suite 210 Westlake Village, California 91361)

This program is ideal for:

Parents of children ages 5+

Caregivers seeking a deeper understanding of emotional behavior

Families looking for a non-judgmental space to reflect, learn, and grow

Not Sure Which Program Is Right for You?

Each month, we host a 30-minute virtual orientation session to help you explore our parenting programs and ask questions before committing. It’s a great way to learn more, meet our team, and see if Mindful Beginnings or RPP is the right fit.

Orientation Cost: $20 (Applied to your program if you enroll)

Reserve Your Spot or Join an Orientation:

Virtual Parent Support Group

Parents and family members of clients are strongly encouraged to participate in all of the services we offer, including our weekly parent’s support group. This group is free of charge and open to all community members

Talk with other parents, learn from their journeys and find new ways to support your child.
General Support Group with Dr. Peggy Matson, LMFT: Tuesdays 5-6 pm.
Wildfire Parent Support group with Adelina Brisbois, LMFT: Thursdays 12-1pm.

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A Note To Parents from Engage Treatment Staff

We are here to support you and we want you to lean on us. One of the most loving things you can do for your child is to get them the support they need, and we’re here to help you do that. We know you have questions, let us help you find answers. Contact one of our intake coordinators and let’s talk about how we can best serve you and your family.

Call 805-497-0605 or click here to learn more about Engage Treatment.