Program Three – Mommy and Me In-Person Postpartum Support Groups

This is a 3-month program, offered at various times during the year. I typically run two groups, simultaneously. Group 1 Runs from 9:30am-12:00pm and Group 2 runs from 1:00pm-2:30pm Monday, Wednesday, and Friday every week for the duration of the program. We will read Being There by Erica Komisar, Discipline Without Damage by Dr. Vanessa Lapointe, and learn Emotion Coaching by John Gottman. This program is meant for pregnant and postpartum mothers and their babies 0-24 months of age; siblings are also welcome. This program is about understanding how to best support baby without losing ourselves in the process. It is about redefining motherhood in a society that is so quick to devalue the role of Mother. We will learn how to listen to our intuition, face our fears, and become creative problem solvers in taking a path less traveled. Further, we will support one another and create intentional communities that nourish our children’s souls. All materials are included in the cost of the program.

What To Expect:

1. APPLY – Acceptance is based on a first come first serve basis. I keep my groups small so that each member feels they are getting the support they need. I require a 50-dollar nonrefundable registration fee to secure your spot.
2. Once accepted into the program you will receive a disclaimer agreement as well as a rules and expectations agreement. I ask that you sign these documents and either send them to my email or print them out and hand them to me on the first day of the program.
3. On the first day of the program, you will receive your Mommy and Me Package. This consists of your copies of Being There by Erica Komisar, Discipline Without Damage by Dr. Vanessa Lapointe, and Emotion Coaching by John Gottman, a few pens, and a journal. During this time, we will simply get to know each other and go over the rules and expectations of the group. Toys will be available to play with at every session.
4. I designed this program with self-care in mind. Often times our needs come very last when raising children. Therefore, a family style meal is provided each session as well as access to a shower, bath, and beds. This gives mothers the chance to eat a nourishing meal, freshen up, and even take a nap.
5. Another unique and optional component of this program is what I call Rotational Home Support. This is where members of the group can sign up to host a session in their own home, starting after week 4. The host is asked to send me a list of needs that would help her feel most supported in her current stage of motherhood. This could range from helping her clean her home, to batch cooking a few meals for her family, to allowing her space to nap, take a shower, exercise, etc., so long as it can fit within a 1.5-hour window. I will then coordinate with the other members of the group to delegate certain tasks. The day of the session, after doing our book discussion and meal (provided by me, not the host), all members would take part in helping the host with her specific needs.
6. At the end of every session, I will provide homework. The homework is encouraged, but not necessary. It is this self-reflection that lays the groundwork for deliberate and intuitive parenting.
7. Once the program ends, members are invited to join my Facebook group Making a Home Postpartum Graduates where members can continue to offer each other long term support.

Stay tuned for my next offering! Or contact me to be put on my waitlist (free of charge).