Family Promoting Positive Emotions Pilot Study

Inclusion criteria for mothers: * Age 18 and older who report at least subthreshold current depressive symptoms (\> score of 8 on the Patient Health Questionnaire) and moderate COVID-19-related stress * Can read and speak in English. * Have access to a computer with a videoconferencing platform. Inclusion criteria for children: * Age 8-12 years who can participate with their biological mother who is 18 years or older that meets the above criteria. * Can read and speak in English. Exclusion criteria for mothers: * Current substance use disorder. * Intellectual disabilities. * Diagnosis of mania or bipolar disorder. * Diagnosis of a psychotic disorder (e.g., schizophrenia). * Visual or hearing impairments that interfere with completing study measures and sessions. Exclusion criteria for children: * Diagnoses of autism spectrum disorders or developmental disorders. * Intellectual disabilities. * Diagnosis of mania or bipolar disorder. * Diagnosis of a psychotic disorder (e.g., schizophrenia). * Currently experiencing depressive symptoms. * Visual or hearing impairments that interfere with completing study measures and sessions. * Offspring of mothers who have previously participated in the study with another biological child.