Family Support Group
You’re Not Alone on This Journey
You may feel overwhelmed or feel as though you are on your own. Some parents may not have family, friends, or a community that they can turn to. Our Family Support Group is a helpful way to share experiences and get tips from other parents who are going through similar things.
Support Designed for Moody Clinic Families
Parents of a child with special needs also need assistance in coping with their own feelings and frustrations. Connecting to others with similar experiences has been proven to help families, and as part of the Moody Clinic family we want to empower and support you.
A New, Free, and Innovative Way to Connect
Support groups are not intended to replace therapy, but to serve as a valuable addition. The sessions are free & exclusive for Moody Clinic parents, facilitated by professionals in a safe, confidential, and compassionate setting.
Join us for the next session!
5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 11th, 2026
Moody Clinic boardroom
Childcare available during each session.
Future dates scheduled: May 13, August 12, November 11, 2026.
Facilitators
Dr. Ana Luisa Santacruz
Double board-certified physician in Psychiatry and Family Medicine, certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) and the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM). She has 13+ years of experience in both family medicine and psychiatry, and has helped families of children with special needs navigate the developmental, emotional, and practical challenges that come with their journey.
Lauren Serafy
Clinical Assistant Professor in the UTRGV School of Social Work, Co-Director of the Human Mobility Institute, and PhD Candidate in Social Work at Baylor University. She has dedicated her career to supporting organizations that serve vulnerable populations and educating future social workers. As a mother of three NICU babies and two former Moody Clinic patients, she is deeply connected to our mission.