I’d like to offer this at a time that works for everyone (wishful thinking probably with the busy schedules of parents!) so I'll be asking each member for their availability.

I'll also be asking about virtual vs in-person preference. I'd prefer to get everyone in the same physical room, but I also want to be sensitive to the realities of child care, commute, time, energy, etc. restraints. 

I will be asking everyone to commit to 10 weeks at minimum. It would be great to go beyond that, but in order to get the benefit out of group, 10 weeks is about the right time.  Of course I know that life happens and not everyone will make it to every group.

The primary goal of this group is to help moms support one another. It's a process group, which means that there will be time for people to talk about what is challenging for them and for other members to give support.

(This is different from a psycho educational group, in which the focus is on specific skill building and learning information).

And we'll talk about what giving and receiving support means for each person. That said, it won't just be a free for all.

Group rules will be discussed at the first group. Each session we will do a check in, which is a briefly answered question (one word - one sentence), and often we'll do a check out. Examples of check in: "What's a theme song that captures how you feel right now?" Check out: "What's one thing you'll take with you from group today?"

Each person's goal in group may be different -- some are there to practice self-care; some to learn how to ask for or receive help; some to identify how they feel or what they need; some to get community; some to get ideas on surviving parenthood. Or perhaps all of those!

My role is to give us structure, set the rules, and intentionally pose questions, thoughts, or suggestions that I think may be helpful. Generally I hold the space for group members and am a helpful, supportive presence.

• Group Intake = $50.

• Cost per group session: $50 for 60 minutes; $75 for 90 minutes. I will decide the time duration based on how many members we have.

Group Intake: Meet with me individually for about half an hour. This is a virtual meeting, lasts about 30 minutes, and costs $50. Reach out to me here.

There will be forms to fill out. I'll give you information about the group and ask you some mental health questions, learn your interest in group, get to know you a little bit.

You'll also have a chance to ask some questions and get a sense of me.  You are under no obligation to continue with group if you do not want to; it's all voluntary.