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A nonprofit since 1988 · Child first

Welcome to the last counseling you'll need.

At PaRC we practice the Causal Theory (as in cause and effect): we develop according to how we were treated, and then we treat our children in a variation of how we were treated, unless we choose to modify our legacy with self-reflection and self-correction.

A mother kneeling to talk gently with her young son
“It is never too late to change yourself, your family, or your child.”
The Causal Theory · as in cause and effect

We become who we are by how we were treated.

Thus, we either pass on the old or revised behaviors to our own children and those we encounter. Nurture, not nature, writes the pattern. And patterns can be rewritten.

i.

Babies imprint

From birth, mirror neurons shape what feels "normal" from how a child is treated. That's how attachment and empathy are passed down, or not.

ii.

Parent and child first

The most important and influential relationship in life is the one between parent and child.

iii.

Partners still matter

How we relate to our parenting partner, together or apart, still matters profoundly for the children.

iv.

Never too late

Healing follows humility and commitment. You can change yourself, your family, and your child at any age.

Classes

Three doors. Choose the one that fits your life.

All paths end with you being able to heal faster, deeper, and cheaper than with most programs. Not sure? Tell us your situation and we'll point you to the right door.

Door One

Ultimate Parenting Class

$200per person · $300 for two · one time

The essentials of The Causal Theory (not casual but causal): how we become the way we are, and how to heal it. It doesn't just help parents; it also helps with personal growth.

  • 16-hour online video class
  • 6 hours of online group discussion
  • Prerequisite for Changing Lives for G∞d
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Door Two

The Quick Fix

$350per person · $500 for two · one time

For individuals and couples court-ordered to Co-Parenting and/or Anger Management who want to take the minimum in requirements. It is still a quality education.

  • A course for lightweight court-ordered Co-Parenting and/or Anger Management
  • Ideally, you would take Door Number 3
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Door Three · Most complete

Changing Lives for G∞d

$350per person · $500 for two · monthly

For individuals and couples court-ordered to extended Domestic Violence (DV)/Conflict Resolution courses. It comprehensively covers relationship skills and trauma resolution.

  • Includes the Ultimate Parenting Class
  • The Relationship Skills Workshop (RSW)
  • One 90-minute private session per person monthly
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It is highly recommended that everyone obtain a copy of The Handbook, which accompanies the parenting videos.

How we work

Simple to start. Built to last.

  1. 1Choose your door. Decide which door you want to enter, and open its page.
  2. 2Purchase what you chose. Each class page has secure PayPal buttons for every option.
  3. 3Tell us about yourself. After purchasing, get in touch so Dr. Faye's team understands your situation.
  4. 4Learn, discuss, practice. Video lessons at your convenience, with live online group discussion.

Better together. Our program works best and is cheaper if you have a practice buddy. Further, if you can attend with the children's other parent, the results will be significantly better for your children.

We more than satisfy court requirements.

The court expects their orders to be met by you and us. Some of you need a certificate or a diploma. Others will need a letter to the court. We can provide these upon request.

  • Certificates and diplomas of completion
  • Letters to the court: truthful, for an additional fee
  • Comprehensive court-order cases (extra fees apply for the additional paperwork)
Ask about your court order
Cover of The Manual: The Definitive Book on Parenting and the Causal Theory, by Dr. Faye Snyder
Books by Dr. Faye

Who says children don't come with a manual?

The Manual is the definitive book on parenting and the Causal Theory, the foundation of every PaRC class. Every student is encouraged to keep a copy of The Handbook alongside the parenting videos.

About the founder

Dr. Faye Snyder

Psychologist · Marriage & Family Therapist · Originator of the Causal Theory

Dr. Faye founded PaRC in 1988, as an intern who was having a wonderful time raising her son and wanted to teach parenting. Decades later she is the author of The Manual, and was named a 2022 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient by the International Association of Top Professionals.

“We hope you join in becoming another Relationship Revolutionary.”

Read Dr. Faye's story →
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Therapy

Affordable therapy, on Zoom.

Many people heal simply by taking the class. For those who want more, Dr. Faye and the interns she supervises offer:

Trauma therapy

Resolve what happened, at the root.

Insight therapy

Understand your patterns and where they came from.

Child therapy via the parents

You become your child's healer, with PaRC as your coach, after the parenting class.

Supervised interns

New interns: no charge. Advanced interns: $75–$100 per 90-minute session.

See therapy options and rates

Not sure which door is yours?

Tell us a little about your situation. Someone will call you within 24–48 hours, and hopefully sooner.

Start the conversation