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EPICS Keep Your Cool Parent Education Program

Extensive Prevention Intervention Counseling Services (EPICS) is a professional counseling practice that supports and promotes personal goal attainment through a holistic approach to treatment. EPICS has been providing counseling, court ordered courses (anger management, substance abuse, victim impact panel, defensive driving, petty larceny, and domestic violence), trainings, seminars, and consultation services for individuals, groups, couples and families for over 25 years. Our goal is to help every person build positive, long-lasting change within their lives.

In addition to our other court ordered courses, EPICS has recently added a 2 hour COPE (Co-Parent Education) court approved course for parents seeking to modify a prior divorce order involving issues of child custody or visitation, legal separation, divorce, and individuals seeking adoption or to foster children. A 10 hour & 16 week course is offered for individuals requiring additional classes. Our program is unique because it addresses culturally specific parenting challenges of African American parents. Using the Mindfulness parenting and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy approach, our goal is to help parents pay closer attention to their children and be more aware of their own emotions. Encourage them to listen with full intention. Accept themselves and their child without judgement. Our program uses group discussion, role-plays, videos, vignette, group exercises, dialogue and assignments to help our parents increase positive parenting practices.

EPICS Keep Your Cool Parent Education Program (EKYCPEP) Dynamics

  • Participants must attend two full hours either virtual or in the office.
  • Program Fees: Registration $60, Rescheduling fee $25. 1:1 Session $85, 10 hour course $165 and 16 week course $275.
  • Groups will be offered on two different days and times (every 1st Saturday/9:00am-11:00am & every 1st Tuesday/5:00pm-7:00pm). 10-16 week course available upon request.
  • Contact the office @ 314-409-8606 or send a text with your email address and your first & last name to register or visit our website: www.epicscounseling.com.
  • You will receive an email on steps on how to enroll along with the FAQ. Review FAQ & follow the steps.
  • Fees must be paid prior to attending class
  • Initial online paperwork will be sent once payment and contact form has been completed.
  • Attend course.
  • A certificate will be provided once you complete the course.

FAQ

  • How do I enroll in the EPICS Keep Your Cool Parent Education Program (EKYCPEP)?
  • Review these frequently asked questions.
  • Make your $60 payment. Then follow the link to request a virtual or in office course appointment. You’ll need an email to complete the registration process.
  • When will I receive initial online paperwork?
  • You will receive initial online paperwork once registration fee and contact form is completed.
  • What forms of payments do you accept?
  • We accept Cash App ($angelicavw or put in our number 314-409-8606 Vanessa Wilson-Cox will appear). Paypal, cash or credit card.  There will be $2 transaction fee for credit card and PayPal payments. Paypal payments can be made online. Cash payments can be dropped off at the office. If you use someone’s cash app other than your own, please put your name in the notes as reference.
  • What are the days and times course are offered?
  • Courses are offered every 1st Saturday/9am-11am & every 1st Tuesday 5pm-7pm. 10 hour -16 week course is available upon request.
  • Is course virtual or in the office?
  • Course is offered virtual and in the office. It’s determined by the number of participants who register for virtual or in office. For example, if 4 participants select in office and 6 select virtual; class will be held in virtual space.
  • How soon after I register and pay my fee will I start group?
  • You will start the course immediately following registration. You will start on the next class date and time you selected during the registration process. For example, if you select Tuesday’s class, you will start the Tuesday after you register.
  • What happens if I miss my scheduled class?
  • If you miss your scheduled class you will have to pay a $25 rescheduling fee.
  • What happens if I have technical issues or get disconnected during class?
  • If you are having technical difficulties you should try to log back in. If you are unsuccessful, you will need to contact the office to reschedule. A rescheduling fee will be assessed on an individual basis.
  • Can I attend class if I haven’t paid my $60 registration fee?
  • No. You need to pay the registration fee prior to attending class.
  • If I don’t have a device to do initial paperwork or attend classes online, can I come into the office?
  • Yes, you can. However, we would prefer you do paperwork online (we encourage you to ask a family member or friend for help). If this is not an option, please call to schedule an appointment.
  • Is this course approved by St. Louis County?
  • Yes. This course is approved by St. Louis County and will meet the requirements for your court stipulation. However, anyone can attend the course to increase their parenting skills.
  • Am I required to take this course?
  • This course is required by the courts for concerned parties to obtain a final judgement in various child custody cases and legal matters regarding children, etc.
  • When will I receive my certificate?
  • You will receive your certificate once you complete the course.