Meet Our Team!

Carson Outler, M.A.

Primary Investigator

Registered Marriage and Family Therapy Intern, Doctoral Student

Dylann Lowery, M.S.

Primary Investigator

Registered Marriage and Family Therapy Intern, Doctoral Student

Chorong Lee, M.S.

Registered Marriage and Family Therapy Intern, Doctoral Candidate

Xinyun (Kaikai) Zhang, M.S.

Registered Marriage and Family Therapy Intern, Doctoral Student

Karina Jalapa

Doctoral Candidate in HDFS

Undergraduate Research Assistants:

• Paige Gozdur
• Marie Albertelli
• Daejah Brown
• Adam Nguyen
• Elizabeth (Ella) Aguis

“TIPs for parents provided a safe space to learn and grow. I gained many tools in my tool belt to help me gain a better understanding of myself and my child. I appreciate the thoughtfulness of the topics covered and support provided by the facilitators. Sometimes parenting can feel isolating, it was very encouraging to have a small community of support and strength. Overall, 10/10. You guys rock!” 

“TIPs for Parents pulled me in by saying it will give you tools to be a better parent, and walking away, I definitely feel like a better parent.” 

“Safe, creative skill building and mindful information that can serve as an aid in designing a life with desirable quality.” 

“Class was interactive and informational. Discussions were helpful and a safe place to show challenges. So much great information and tools to utilize!” 

“Coming into this, I originally thought my past didn’t have that much of an effect on my present life. Now looking at my life, I can say my upbringing made some of my decisions today.” 

• Where is the group held?

  • Our group is held in the Sandels Building on FSU's campus!

• Do you all provide childcare? 

  • Yes, we do have childcare! A graduate student leader and a team of trained undergraduate student volunteers will watch your children. Since we will be discussing adult topics, children will not be allowed in the parenting group meetings.  

• How long is the group? 

  • Each session will be 1 hour and a half, and there will be 8 weeks of sessions. 

• Do both parents have to be there? 

  • No, we just need at least one parent, but we have seen the most benefit with co-parents in group together! We know co-parenting with your partner or the other parent to your children can be stressful. Our goal is to try to set you both up for success by creating cohesion for your child.

Local 

• The Center for Couples and Family Therapy (CCFT) provides marriage and family therapy, couples therapy, and individual therapy to students and other community members. You might seek this resource for help with relationships, work or school stress, parenting, domestic violence, substance abuse, or grief and loss. Sessions cost $30 for FSU students and $40 for community members. https://ccft.fsu.edu/ 

• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Tallahassee provides educational programs, support groups, and a yearly run/walk to raise awareness for suicide prevention. A peer support group meets on Wednesday nights and is free and open to the public. Email connectiontallahassee@gmail.com for more information or visit their website. http://www.nami-tallahassee.org/ 

• Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare offers a Behavioral Health Center that provides mental health services and an inpatient detoxification program for substance abuse. A medical team provides inpatient services for depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, and schizophrenia along with individualized treatment plans. Outpatient services and resources are also available. Check out their website for more information. https://www.tmh.org/services/mental-health/ 

• Lee’s Place is a non-profit locally that provides mental health counseling for those suffering from grief, loss, and trauma. Such events may include divorce, a break-up, survivors of crime, trauma, or abuse, abandonment, life transitions, illnesses, death or suicide. The first session is offered free of charge and further sessions are based on a sliding fee scale. http://leesplace.org/ 

• United Way 211 is a free and confidential information and referral service that helps people face life challenges by connecting them to the local resources they need. It’s available in over 100 languages, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. https://www.211.org/about-us/your-local-211 

• Findhelp is a free tool to help find food assistance, help paying bills, and other free or reduced cost programs. https://www.findhelp.org/  

State 

• Florida Department of Health provides a list of programs and services available for various concerns and experiences. https://www.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/index.html 

Hotlines 

• Florida Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-500-1119 

• Florida Sexual Violence information line 1-888-956-7273 

• Florida Abuse Hotline 1-800-962-2873 or TTY:1-800-955-8771 

• Florida Elder Helpline 1-800-963-5337 or TTY: 1-800-955-8771 

National 

• National Domestic Violence Hotline If you're experiencing abuse, you can get help with just a call or chat. Our trained advocates offer free, confidential support 24/7. 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or chat/plan online at https://www.thehotline.org/ 

• 988 Suicide and Crisis Line provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones. You can call or text 988 to be connected to a skilled, trained counselor in your area. https://988lifeline.org/ 

• SAMHSA National Helpline offers treatment referral and information about mental health and drug or alcohol use disorders, prevention, and recovery. https://www.samhsa.gov/find-support