Classes, Products & Services

Breakthrough Parenting® classes



To enroll now or inquire:

• Call (310) 747-HELP (4357)
• Breakthroughparents@gmail.com

The South Bay group classes are every Sunday (except holidays and special days) from 3-5:30 p.m. at 700 Maple Ave. 2nd Floor, Torrance, CA, steps from Superior Court.


Due to strong demand, pre-registration is encouraged to ensure your place.
The course is ten weeks, one class per week. However..take as many or as few as you need: group or private. No two classes alike.

For private sessions schedule now. Fees are very reasonable, and you can bring your guest or spouse at half- price. Materials include the best-selling 294-page text, Breakthrough Parenting: Moving Your Family From Struggle To Cooperation, and a valuable 75-page companion workbook. Letters of Completion are provided.

This is a modern, love-based, catch-them-being-good parenting program created by Author and Parent Educator Dr. Jayne Major, PhD and Mr. B.J. Ahlen. The course is taught by the Founder of Breakthrough Parents Mr. James Schweikert CBPI.

The general content of the course is:

1. Approaches to Raising Children, Making The Shift
2. Sources of Behavior, Teaching Responsibility
3. Building Healthy Self-esteem
4. Learning to Communicate Effectively
5. Influencing Your Children Positively, Problems with Punishment
6. Discipline with Love, How Children Think
7. Understanding Your Child’s Development
8. Stress-Management and Conflict Resolution
9. Talking With Children about Sensitive Subjects
10. Living a Self-Actualized Life, Having Goals and Plans

No one will be denied service because of inability to pay. We receive no government subsidies, so clients are asked to make a co-payment that is determined based on his/her income level. A proof of income must be presented at the initial intake appointment.


Make a Tax Deductible Donation:

Breakthrough Parents® gratefully accepts your donations in any amount by check or money order payable to: Breakthrough Parenting Services Inc. a 501(c)(3) Our goal is to strengthen as many families as possible. Your tax-deductible donation can help change the lives of countless thousands of families. Many companies will match an employee’s donation. Please inquire with your employer about this possibility, with our thanks for making a difference for families.