Online Parenting Classes & Family Therapy in Hutchinson, KS

The families who find their way to New Connections Mental Health from Hutchinson tend to arrive having already done quite a bit. They have read what there is to read, tried what there is to try, and kept showing up for their children even when the results were discouraging. Parenting classes in Hutchinson, Kansas give those families something the books and the strategies typically miss: a way to understand the emotional logic underneath a child's behavior, so the effort already being made starts working the way it was always meant to.


Reno County stretches along the Arkansas River through south-central Kansas, and Hutchinson anchors it as a city whose character is larger than its size suggests. The Kansas State Fairgrounds draw families from across the region every September, the Cosmosphere and Space Center connects the community to something beyond the plains, and the salt mines beneath the streets are a reminder of how much this city has built on what lies beneath the surface. Families spread across neighborhoods near Prairie Dunes Country Club, out through South Hutchinson and Nickerson, and into the Sterling corridor to the southwest are served by New Connections through virtual sessions available statewide, with in-person appointments at the Hays office at 2810 Plaza Avenue.


South-central Kansas families bring a grounded, agricultural steadiness to most of what they do—including parenting. Asking for support can feel like admitting that steadiness has limits, and that feeling keeps many Hutchinson families from reaching out as soon as they might. What most discover is that parenting classes in Hutchinson, Kansas do not ask them to abandon what they already know. The CPRT program builds on the strengths caregivers already carry and adds the specific relational skills that turn good intentions into lasting connection.


Explore our Online Child Parent Relationship Training

The Child-Parent Relationship Training is a 10-week guided program to help you turn daily meltdowns into moments of connection through play, co-regulation, and relationship-based tools, without yelling, power struggles, or feeling like you’re failing as a parent.

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How it works

The CPRTprogram is a framework built around connection, not correction

 

 

Reading behavior as communication, not as the problem CPRT gives parents a new way of understanding what their children are doing. Every meltdown, every shutdown, every moment of defiance carries a message. Learning to decode that message rather than respond to the surface of it changes the entire dynamic of the relationship—and Hutchinson parents who go through the program describe that shift as both immediate and lasting.


Explore the right type of coaching for your family

 

 

A first conversation that fits the family Hutchinson families can call New Connections and speak with Michelle Holdeman directly. The conversation is practical and unhurried, focused on what is happening at home and which format—group or individual, virtual or in-person in Hays—fits best. No intake process required before the conversation starts.


Skills that stay with families long after the program ends

 

 

Sustainable change built one week at a time Each week of the program introduces a single new skill and a short home practice session. By the middle of the program, most Hutchinson families are noticing changes they did not expect: not just in their child's behavior but in the texture of their daily interactions, in the small moments that used to pass unnoticed and now feel different.


Explore our services and specializations

Child parent relationship training Hutchinson parents who come to CPRT often arrive having already tried most of the standard approaches. They have read the books, adjusted the routines, and stayed consistent in ways that most people never manage. What they discover in the program is not that they were wrong—but that the tools they had were missing one essential element: a way to understand what their child is actually communicating.

Therapy for teens Teenagers in Hutchinson are growing up in a community where the social fabric is tight and most people's business becomes common knowledge. A young person navigating anxiety, identity, or family difficulty often has nowhere to process it privately—which is exactly what therapy at New Connections provides.

Therapy for family Family therapy at New Connections is not about assigning fault or mediating arguments. It is about giving a family a structured space to examine the patterns that have formed over time and decide together which ones to keep and which ones to change. For Hutchinson families, that kind of deliberate work can feel unfamiliar at first and transformative once it starts.

We serve clients in Hutchinson and nearby areas

New Connections Mental Health serves families throughout Hutchinson, Reno County, and the surrounding south-central Kansas region. Virtual parenting classes and an online parenting course reach families in Nickerson, Buhler, Haven, Sterling, and Pratt without requiring a drive. In-person appointments are available at the Hays office at 2810 Plaza Avenue for families who prefer to meet face to face.

Testimonials

“I’m very grateful for your wisdom! You are so gifted at your profession!”

“Thank you so much for helping me with my child. You have no idea how much we appreciate it and how much you mean to the both of us!”

“I hope you know how much you mean to us. You are incredibly talented and came into our lives at the exact right time. Thank you for supporting and loving us. Your work has made a world of difference in our trajectory and healing. We love you very very much!”

Hi, I'm Michelle Holdeman, founder of New Connections Mental Health group practice
I built New Connections Mental Health around the conviction that families in communities like Hutchinson deserve the same quality of parenting support available anywhere in the state—without requiring a long drive or a flexible schedule to access it. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with specialized training in CPRT and family therapy, I bring a program that is both evidence-based and practically designed for real Kansas family life. Virtual sessions reach Hutchinson families wherever they are, and in-person appointments are available at my Hays office at 2810 Plaza Avenue for families who prefer to meet in person.


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Frequently asked questions

  • How is CPRT different from any other parenting curriculum?

    • CPRT uses the language of children's play to build connection and understanding between parent and child.
    • It introduces one new concept weekly, practiced in short sessions, making it easier to retain and implement.
    • Best of all, CPRT is recognized by SAMHSA as an Evidence-Based Treatment, proving its effectiveness.

  • What is expected from the parent:

    • CPRT focuses on gradual learning, introducing one practical skill at a time so parents can apply and retain new strategies effectively.
    • Rather than overwhelming you with too much theory, CPRT is structured to be clear, doable, and supportive for busy families.
    • Each week builds on the last, helping you strengthen your bond, improve communication, and reduce conflict with your child in a manageable way.
    • CPRT has been validated by SAMHSA as an Evidence-Based Treatment, setting it apart from standard parenting guides.

  • Will my insurance cover the cost of CPRT?

    Group CPRT classes are not eligible for insurance billing. However, if you're attending individual sessions, we can provide a superbill. This document can be submitted to your insurance provider for possible reimbursement, depending on your plan's coverage.