You know the feeling...

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Even with the best intentions, family and friends may not fully understand what you're going through. Advice might come, but it doesn’t always help. Neighbors might pry, and you might even feel judged by your own church community.

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When your child is facing a mental health crisis, the pain can feel overwhelming. Confusion, isolation, and strained relationships are common. And without clear communication, things can quickly get worse.

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You don’t have to navigate this alone!

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Mary’s been through it herself and has spent over a decade using communication tools that work—tools she’s now ready to share with you. You deserve peaceful, connected family relationships, even in the toughest times.

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There is hope! With the right strategies, communication can improve, and family life can become more harmonious.

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The solution: Calm, Connected Communication Course  gives you the tools you need—effective relationship strategies, individual and group support, and a community of people who truly understand.

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Discover the ROADMAP that equips you with practical communication tools

designed specifically for families with an adult or teen with mental health challenges 

to guide you to a more peaceful, connected family situation!

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8-Week Interactive Course

Mondays  beginning March 9, 2026

6:30 - 8:00 pm Central

(Optional prayer time 8:00-8:15)

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• Learn communication approaches tailored to complex, high-conflict family dynamics

• Gain a clearer understanding of how mental illness impacts communication—and how to respond wisely

• Build a practical toolbox of communication skills you can use immediately

• Practice strategies that de-escalate tension and lower emotional intensity in the moment

• Develop confidence to address hard topics calmly, respectfully, and without avoidance

• Experience guided conversations with other parents that reduce isolation and normalize your struggles

• Use an interactive workbook to apply skills directly to your own family situation

• Engage in hands-on exercises that strengthen clarity, empathy, and boundaries

• Learn problem-solving methods that promote cooperation and greater peace at home

• Receive ongoing accountability and support so you don’t have to navigate this alone

 

 

Includes:

8 Weeks of Group Coaching Sessions

Private Facebook Group

(1) 50 Minute Individualized Coaching Call with Mary

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$395 per person / $575 per couple 

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Mary Topolinski brings more than three decades of lived experience parenting children diagnosed with complex mental health conditions, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, PTSD, Bipolar Disorder, and Substance Use Disorder. Since 2010, she has served as a parent mentor and coach, walking alongside families with wisdom, humility, and hope as they navigate the challenges of raising teens and adult children with serious mental illness.

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Mary is a Board Certified Mental Health Coach and Professional Christian Life Coach through Light University. She supports parents nationwide by helping them strengthen communication, establish healthy boundaries, and remain anchored in faith during difficult seasons. Mary has spoken in churches on walking alongside someone with mental illness and taught parent communication courses also serves as a women’s retreat speaker, small group director, and Retreat Coordinator for Just Be Held Ministries, where she sits on the Board of Directors. In addition, she has completed the NAMI Family-to-Family course and received comprehensive training in the QPR suicide prevention method, equipping her to care for families with compassion and discernment.