Our groups are conducted using a peer-to-peer support model and are not intended for those experiencing a mental health crisis. Please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 988 if you are in need of crisis support.
What to expect:
Our groups are 90 minutes (1.5 hours) in length. The first ~30 minutes is providing information, education, and establishing group guidelines. The next ~60 minutes is “talk time,” in which group members share and talk with each other. Group members must be present for the group guidelines before joining in the discussion or “talk time.”
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Available Support Groups
Support for Perinatal (Pregnancy and Postpartum) Mood and Anxiety Disorders
Adoptive and Foster Parents Support for the Early Years
1st & 3rd Thursday @ 12:30PM (EST)/9:30AM (PST)
Description:
This group is for any adoptive or foster parent who has a child from birth to three years old living in their home and will focus on support between these caregivers. Feelings of anxiety, depression, overwhelm and stress are common in adoptive/foster parents. They face unique challenges and this group is a space to connect with other parents who understand them.
Please see our other support group for Birth Moms.
Bipolar Support for Perinatal (Pregnancy and Postpartum) Moms and Birthing People
2nd and 4th Wednesday, 1st and 3rd Tuesday 8 PM ET/ 5 PM PT
Our perinatal (pregnancy & postpartum) bipolar support group for moms and birthing people is here to help those navigating symptoms of bipolar, like depression (lows) and mania (highs). Our online groups are here to help you connect with others, talk about your experience, and learn about helpful tools and resources. You do not have to have an official diagnosis to attend the group.
These groups are led by PSI-trained support group leaders who have lived experience and/or professional experience. They understand the emotional challenges of pregnancy and postpartum as a mom or birthing person living with bipolar disorder. Our groups are conducted using a peer-to-peer support model, and are not intended for those experiencing a mental health crisis. Please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-8255) if you are in need of crisis support.
You are not alone. We are here to help.
Birth Moms Support Group
1st Wednesday of every month at 7 PM ET/ 4 PM PT
Our online Birth Mom Support Group provides connection for birth moms/first moms who place a baby for adoption. This group is intended for women who are considering adoption, have placed a child or have had a child placed for adoption. Whether your child was born recently or years ago you are welcome to join us for peer support.
Black Moms Connect
Every Tuesday 8:30pm ET/5:30pm PT
Every Thursday 7:30pm ET/4:30 pm PT
This group is for Black mothers who are seeking peer support during the perinatal period up to 2 years postpartum. Our online groups are here to help you connect with other moms, talk about your experience, and learn about helpful tools and resources. Whether you are going through stress, adjustment to parenting, baby blues, or pregnancy or postpartum depression/anxiety, our groups are here for you.
Birth Trauma Support
2nd and 4th Wednesdays at 7:30PM (EST)/4:30PM (PST)
Led by trained peer facilitators, this group is for any birthing person who has experienced trauma (mental and/or physical) during childbirth. Did you feel unsupported during childbirth? Did you feel unheard or felt a loss of control? Have you been grieving your birth experience? You deserve support. Birth trauma is based on your perception of the experience, and no formal diagnosis is needed to join this group. Some common symptoms, but not all, that can occur after birth trauma are upsetting memories, avoiding talking about the event, and having negative thoughts/feelings about the event. You can be at any point post-delivery, from 1-week to many years. This group is specifically focused on birth trauma and connecting with others, so you can know that you are not alone, and you are not to blame. While your story has so much value, in this space we will not explore birth story details as they could be triggering to others. We encourage you to contact a licensed healthcare provider to process your birth story. In this group, we will discuss the effects of trauma, our emotions, and coping skills.
This group is not for:
partners or non-birthing parents
those who experienced a pregnancy or infant loss (please join one of our loss groups for support)
Dad Support Group
Every Friday, Time Varies
Our online groups are here to help you connect with other dads who have newborns up to toddlers. Our groups allow you to talk and listen to other dads as they process their experiences. Whether you are going through stress, feeling overwhelmed as you adjust to parenting, or trying to figure out how best to support your partner, our groups are here for you.You will learn about helpful tools/resources and realize you are not alone. We do not allow group observation by students or professionals. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
Military Moms - Perinatal Mood Support Group
2nd and 4th Wednesdays 3:30 PM PT/ 6:30 PM ET
Military spouses, active-duty personnel, and veteran moms are welcome to attend this online group to help you connect with other parents, talk about your experience, and learn about helpful tools and resources. Our trained peer facilitators are active-duty personnel and military spouses who understand the unique stress of military family life. No matter your rank, branch, or military status, all moms connected to the military are welcome. Conversations are confidential and judgment-free.
NICU Parents
Every Thursday 6:30 PM ET/3:30 PM PT
Led by trained PSI facilitators, our online NICU group is intended for parents of babies who are currently or formerly in the NICU. Connecting with others who have experienced the uniquely stressful environment of a NICU will provide parents with understanding, as well as helpful tools and resources. Whether your baby is currently in the NICU or you have finally returned home, our NICU parents support group is here for you.
Mental Health Support for Special Needs and Medically Fragile Parenting
2nd & 4th Wednesdays at 1:30pm ET/10:30am PT
Now open to parents from birth to four years postpartum!
This peer support group is for parents from birth to four years postpartum. This group provides a safe and supportive place for sharing feelings and challenges commonly experienced when navigating the unexpected outcome of having a child with medical complications or special needs. Logistics of care, juggling medical and therapy appointments, and unique support needs can create an isolating and overwhelming experience. Come share, connect and learn. You are not alone.
Mindfulness for Pregnant and Postpartum Parents
Every Wednesday, time varies
In this 60-minute offering, PSI-trained facilitators will provide skills on how to mindfully navigate the challenging seasons of pregnancy and postpartum parenthood. To be truly mindful is to create awareness around our emotions and the space to truly feel them. Each group will start off with education on mindfulness, then practicing mindfulness (think breath work, meditation, journaling), and will end with self reflection and sharing. Please feel free to set up your space to provide comfort and relaxation – having a comfortable place to sit or lay and a journal is encouraged. We do not allow group observation by students or professionals. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
Perinatal (Pregnancy & Postpartum) Mood Support for Moms
Monday-Thursday, time varies
Our online groups are here to help you connect with other parents, talk about your experience, and learn about helpful tools and resources. Whether you are going through stress, adjustment to parenting, Baby Blues, or pregnancy or postpartum depression/anxiety, our groups are here for you.
Perinatal (Pregnancy and Postpartum) Mood Support for Parents
Groups available Monday – Thursday & 1st and 3rd Sunday
This group is intended for parents of all genders. Single or partnered parents, all are welcome.
Led by trained peer facilitators, our online groups are here to help you connect with other parents, talk about your experience, and learn about helpful tools and resources. Whether you are going through stress, adjustment to parenting, feelings of overwhelm, or pregnancy or postpartum depression/anxiety, our groups are here for you. Conversations are confidential and judgement-free.
Perinatal Mood Support for Returning Members Only
Every Tuesday at 11AM (EST) and Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday at 4:30PM (EST):
Perinatal (Pregnancy & Postpartum) OCD Support for Moms
Every Tuesday @ 8:30pm ET/5:30pm PT
Our perinatal (pregnancy & postpartum) OCD group for moms is here to help those dealing with symptoms of OCD; like intrusive thoughts, obsessions and compulsions. Our online groups are here to help you connect with other moms, talk about your experience, and learn about helpful tools and resources. You do not have to have an official diagnosis to attend the group.
Held in partnership with the International OCD Foundation, these groups are led by PSI-trained support group leaders who have lived experience. They understand the emotional challenges of pregnancy and postpartum as a mom with OCD. You are not alone. We are here to help.
Perinatal Support for Latinx Moms and Birthing People
2nd and 4th Thursdays at 3PM (EST)/12PM (PST)
Perinatal Support for South Asian Moms (Formerly Desi Chaat)
1st and 3rd Thursdays at 7:30PM (EST)/4:30PM (PST)
Led by trained South Asian peer facilitators, this group is for anyone who is pregnant or postpartum (up to two years) and identifies as South Asian or South Asian American. There is no definition or level of being “enough South Asian.” All pregnant and postpartum moms who have a biological, familial connection to South Asia (India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, & Afghanistan) are welcome. Our online groups are here to help you connect with other parents, talk about your experience, and learn about helpful tools and resources. Whether you are going through stress, adjustment to parenting, baby blues, or pregnancy or postpartum depression/anxiety, our groups are here for you. This group is in English, so group members will benefit most if they can understand and speak some English (perfection is not required!). You are not alone, and we are here to help.
Postpartum Psychosis (PPP) Support for Moms
Pregnancy Mood Support Group
Every 1st and 3rd Tuesday at 6:30 PM ET/ 3:30 PM PT
Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday 2 PM ET/ 11 AM PT
Mental health challenges during pregnancy are difficult and often unexpected. We are often told that pregnancy should be one of the happiest times of our life; however, pregnancy can be very challenging. In this group, we often discuss the physical challenges of pregnancy, unwanted or unplanned pregnancies, anxiety about childbirth or postpartum, and complicated emotions around pregnancy. Our online group helps you connect with others, talk about your experience, and learn about helpful tools and resources. This group is for pregnant people only.
Pregnant and Postpartum Parents of Multiples
2nd and 4th Monday of the month at 8PM (EST)/ 5PM PST
Led by trained PSI facilitators, our online Pregnant and Postpartum Parents of Multiples group is intended for parents of two or more babies who are gestational twins (born at the same time) OR foster/adoptive parents or caregivers with babies four months apart or less. Connecting with others who are experiencing the unique challenge of pregnancy and parenting multiples will provide parents with connection, support, and information. Parents of multiples from pregnancy up to two years postpartum are welcome.
Queer & Trans Parent Support Group
Every Wednesday, Time Varies
PSI’s Queer & Trans Parent Support Group is FREE and open to all members of the queer community who are expecting, adopting, and/or parenting babies up to 2 years. This group is intended for gestational, non-gestational and adoptive parents.
Support for Parents of One to Four Year Old Children
We do not allow group observation by students or professionals. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
Support for Pregnancy and Infant Loss & Fertility Challenges
Black Moms in Loss Support Group
Thursdays at 8pm EST
Description: The Black Moms in Loss Support Group provides connections for individuals that identify as Black mothers grieving the loss of a pregnancy or infant. This group intends to help bereaved mothers find support and provide helpful information to help them navigate the pain of their loss. Losing a baby can be a lonely experience. PSI understands creating a safe space for Black moms is essential as they encounter unique experiences in miscarriage, infant loss, and infertility. We empower help seekers to share their journey to inspire others or utilize the group setting as an avenue for healing and hope. We are here to help, and you are not alone. We do not allow group observations by students or professionals. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
Early Pregnancy Loss Support for Moms
Every Tuesday at 12pm or 4pm (EST)
Our online Early Pregnancy Loss Support for Moms group provides connection for mothers grieving the loss of their baby at 20 weeks or before. Led by PSI trained facilitators, this group helps bereaved mothers find support as well as provides useful information and resources to help them navigate the pain of their loss. Losing a baby can be a lonely experience and this group helps provide an avenue for healing and hope. We are here to help. We do not allow group observation by students or professionals. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
Fertility Challenges
Every Thursday, Time Varies
This group is intended for those who have been actively trying to conceive for six months or longer. It is led by PSI-trained facilitators (each with lived experience with primary and/or secondary fertility challenges).
Struggling with fertility issues can be a lonely experience and this group helps provide an avenue for healing and hope. This group helps women find support as they navigate the pain of fertility challenges.
We are here to help.
Parenting After Loss
2nd and 4th Wednesdays from 1-2:30PM (CST)
Start 2/8/23
Led by trained peer facilitators, this group is for parents who have experienced pregnancy loss and also have living children. Whether you had older children before the loss, or have had a “rainbow” baby since the loss, parenting after a pregnancy loss can bring up so many complex feelings. You may feel pressure to enjoy every moment of being a parent, yet you also still grieve the baby you lost. Bereaved parents need a space to talk about their specific experiences and complicated emotions. You are not alone, and we welcome you to join us.
Pregnancy after Loss Support
The Pregnancy After Loss: Support for Parents support group provides connection for parents riding the emotional waves of pregnancy after a loss (early miscarriage, late miscarriage, stillbirth, early infant loss). Led by PSI-trained facilitators with lived experience, this group helps parents find support, as well as provides useful information and resources to help them navigate pregnancy after loss. Joy, fear, sadness and grieving are common during this time. In this group, you will meet others who can relate and support you during your new pregnancy. We are here to help.
This group is not for those trying to conceive or beginning to discuss pregnancy. In this specific group, the group is for individuals who are pregnant.
Pregnancy After Stillbirth and Early Infant Loss
2nd and 4th Monday at 7PM ET/ 4PM PT
The Pregnancy After Stillbirth and Early Infant Loss support group provides connection for parents riding the emotional waves and grief of pregnancy after a stillbirth or loss of a newborn. Led by PSI-trained facilitators with lived experience, this group helps parents find support, as well as provides useful information and resources to help them navigate pregnancy after stillbirth and early infant loss. Joy, fear, sadness and grieving are common during this time. In this group, you will meet others who can relate and support you during your new pregnancy. We are here to help.
This group is not for those trying to conceive or beginning to discuss pregnancy. In this specific group, the group is for individuals who are pregnant.
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support for Moms
Every Friday, time varies
Our online Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support group provides connection for mothers grieving the loss of their baby (miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, stillbirth, early infant loss, any type of pregnancy or infant loss). Led by PSI trained facilitators, this group helps bereaved mothers find support as well as provides useful information and resources to help them navigate the pain of their loss. Losing a baby is often a lonely experience and this group helps provide an avenue for healing and hope. We are here to help.
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support for Parents
1st and 3rd Mondays at 1pm or 4pm (EST)
2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 9pm (EST)
1st and 3rd Thursdays at 9pm (EST)
Our online Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support group provides connection for parents grieving the loss of their baby (miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, stillbirth, early infant loss, and any type of pregnancy or infant loss). Led by PSI trained facilitators, this group helps bereaved parents find support as well as provides useful information and resources to help them navigate the pain of their loss. Losing a baby is often a lonely experience and this group helps provide an avenue for healing and hope. We are here to help.
Stillbirth and Infant Loss Support for Parents
1st and 3rd Friday at 1PM (EST)
This support group is for parents who have experienced stillbirth or early infant loss. Our group is here to provide support and connection to bereaved parents as we know losing a baby can be an isolating and devastating experience. This group is led by trained peer facilitators who have also experienced stillbirth/infant loss. You are not alone, and we are here to help.
Termination for Medical Reasons
Every Thursday – See Link for Times (Time Varies)
Many moms face the difficult choice to end a pregnancy due to a devastating maternal or fetal diagnosis. Our online Termination for Medical Reasons Support Group provides non-judgmental support to moms who experienced termination for medical reasons. This group is not for partners/dads. Led by PSI-trained facilitators, this group helps bereaved mothers find support as well as provides useful information and resources to help them navigate the pain of their loss. Losing a baby can be a lonely experience and this group helps provide an avenue for healing and hope. We are here to help.
Post-Abortion
Post-Abortion Support
1st and 3rd Sundays at 3PM (EST)
2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 5PM (EST)
In partnership with Exhale, PSI offers this support group for people who have had abortions (please see our other group for those who experienced termination for medical reasons). With trained peer facilitators, this group is a space for people to receive non-judgmental, post-abortion emotional support. This group is pro-voice, meaning this is a confidential space for speaking openly about abortion experiences, free from shame and stigma, outside the political and religious debate. Feelings of happiness, sadness, empowerment, anxiety, grief, relief, and guilt are all common after an abortion. PSI would like to provide the opportunity to talk about all of these emotions and experiences in a safe and confidential environment. You are not alone.
Support for Family Members
Support For Families Touched by Postpartum Psychosis (PPP)
En Español
Grupo de apoyo gratuito para papás
Comienza el 29 de agosto. Cada último lunes del mes a las 3pm Este/ 2pm Central/ 1pm Montana/ 12pm Pacifico/ 11am Alaska/ 10am Hawaii
Un espacio de encuentro para compartir entre padres a través de diversas experiencias.
Juntos aprenderemos a enfrentar desafíos, respondiendo preguntas e inquietudes, y ofreciendo sugerencias útiles para cuidar y disfrutar de tu pareja, tu bebé y de tí.
La presión que genera la paternidad merece nuestra atención y cuidado. Te esperamos.
El encuentro con la paternidad también tiene sus desafíos y ningún hombre debería transitarlo en soledad.
Grupo de Apoyo para el Embarazo
Cada Tercer miércoles del mes
8 pm Este/7 pm Central/ 6 pm Montaña/ 5 pm Pacífico/4 pm Alaska/ 2 pm Hawaii
Este grupo de apoyo emocional es para mujeres embarazadas. El grupo proveerá un lugar seguro en el cual las integrantes podrán compartir experiencias y emociones al igual que los desafíos que el embarazo viene presentando en cada caso. Únase a nosotros recordando que no están solas y que apoyarse en comunidad es la mejor opción para prevenir un difícil postparto en el área de lo emocional.
Los invitamos a unirse a la reunión por Zoom.
Después de la inscripción, recibirá un correo electrónico de confirmación con información para unirse a la reunión.
La observación del grupo no estará permitida para ninguna persona externa a él.
Muchas gracias por su cooperación y comprensión.
Grupo de Apoyo para el Posparto
Cada primer martes del mes:
8:30 pm Este/ 7:30 pm/ Central/ 6:30 pm Montaña/ 5:30 pm Pacífico/ 4:30 pm Alaska/ 2:30 pm Hawaii.
Nuestros grupos de apoyo en internet están aquí para ayudarle a conectar con otros padres y familias, compartir sus experiencias, y aprender herramientas y recursos útiles de cuidado personal y emocional. Ya sea que estén pasando por estrés, adaptándose a la crianza de sus hijos, o estén sintiendo depresión y/o ansiedad durante el posparto, nuestros grupos están aquí para ayudarles. Los grupos son dirigidos por expertos en salud mental perinatal y cuentan con la experiencia necesaria para entender las dificultades emocionales de nuevos padres.
Los invitamos a unirse a la reunión por Zoom.
Después de la inscripción, recibirá un correo electrónico de confirmación con información para unirse a la reunión.
La observación del grupo no estará permitida para ninguna persona externa a él.
Muchas gracias por su cooperación y comprensión.
Grupo de Apoyo para Padres con Niños con Necesidades Especiales
El primer Lunes de cada mes
4:00 pm Este / 3:00 pm Central / 2:00 pm Montaña / 1:00 pm Pacífico / 12:00 pm Alaska / 10:00 am Hawaii
Este grupo de apoyo emocional es para padres con niños con necesidades especiales desde que nacen hasta sus 4 años. El grupo proveerá un lugar seguro en el cual los padres podrán compartir experiencias y emociones al igual que los desafíos que el ser padres de niños con necesidades especiales presenta. Únase a nosotros para ser parte de una comunidad que se ayuda unos a otros. Ustedes no están solos.
Los invitamos a unirse a la reunión por Zoom.
Después de la inscripción, recibirá un correo electrónico de confirmación con información para unirse a la reunión.
La observación del grupo no estará permitida para ninguna persona externa a él.
Muchas gracias por su cooperación y comprensión.
Grupo de Apoyo "Pérdida y Duelo"
Si has perdido un hijo durante tu embarazo y/o dentro de la primera semana luego de nacido. Este encuentro virtual puede ser de gran apoyo para ti.
La pérdida temprana de un hijo durante el embarazo y Posparto temprano puede ser muy dolorosa para quienes les toca vivirlo. Este es un espacio que busca brindar la posibilidad de poder expresar tu sentir, y conocer el sentir de otras mujeres que han pasado por una experiencia similar en un espacio seguro.
Grupo de Apoyo Perinatal
Grupo de Apoyo Perinatal
Cada Martes
2:00pm Este / 1:00pm Central / 12:00pm Montaña / 11:00am Pacífico / 10:00am Alaska / 9:00 am Hawaii
Nuestros grupos en el internet están aquí para ayudarle a conectar con otros padres y familias, hablar sobre sus experiencias, aprender herramientas y recursos útiles de cuidado personal y emocional. Ya sea que estén pasando por estrés, adaptándose a la crianza de sus hijos, están sintiendo depresión o ansiedad durante el embarazo o posparto, nuestros grupos están aquí para ayudarles.
Los grupos son dirigidos por líderes de grupo con experiencia y que entienden las dificultades emocionales de nuevos padres.
Los invitamos a unirse a la reunión por Zoom. Inscríbase a la fecha y horario que más le convenga
Después de la inscripción, recibirá un correo electrónico de confirmación con información para unirse a la reunión.
Grupo de Apoyo "Retos de la Crianza"
Cada primer y tercer viernes del mes a las 12pm Este/ 11am Central/ 10am Montana/ 9am Pacifico/ 8am Alaska/ 7am Hawaii
El grupo de apoyo “Retos de la crianza” es un grupo para madres, padres, y cuidadores de niños entre 1-4 años dirigido por una mamá para compartir experiencias y conectar con otros cuidadores, hablar sobre sus experiencias, y aprender herramientas útiles así como obtener recursos en el cuidado de niños.
Si se siente abrumado con la crianza de un niño, nosotros estamos aquí para usted. Este grupo está abierto para madres, padres, así como para cuidadores de ni
ños, sin importar el género o conexión biológica con el niño.
Nuestros grupos están dirigidos por expertos capacitados quienes comprenden los retos emocionales de los primeros años de la crianza.
La observación del grupo no estará permitida para ninguna persona externa a él.
Muchas gracias por su cooperación y comprensión.
Grupo de Apoyo “Retos de la Fertilidad”
El primer Lunes de cada mes
8:45 pm Este / 7:45 pm Central / 6:45 pm Montaña / 5:45pm Pacífico / 4:45 pm Alaska / 2:45 pm Hawaii
Este grupo de apoyo emocional está dirigido a parejas que vienen intentando un embarazo por un año o más. Atravesar la búsqueda de un embarazo sin éxito, puede resultar estresante y traumático para la pareja y es importante que sepan que no están solos. Este grupo será dirigido por una experta en salud mental relacionada a la fertilidad y los problemas que esta puede provocar. La sanación y la esperanza serán el camino para este grupo.
Los invitamos a unirse a la reunión por Zoom.
Después de la inscripción, recibirá un correo electrónico de confirmación con información para unirse a la reunión.
La observación del grupo no estará permitida para ninguna persona externa a él.
Muchas gracias por su cooperación y comprensión.
Grupo para Madres Independientes
Cada segundo lunes del mes
7:30 pm Este / 6:30 pm Central / 5:30 pm Montaña / 4:30 pm Pacífico / 3:30 pm Alaska / 2:30 pm Hawaii
El grupo de apoyo para mamás independientes tiene el propósito de ofrecer un espacio para expresar tu experiencia en la crianza de tu hijo/a como familia monomarental / madre independiente. Queremos que puedas conectar con otras madres que viven lo mismo que tú, compartir tu experiencia, aprender herramientas y recursos útiles de cuidado personal y emocional. Recuerda que no estás sola.
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