Coping with stress and emotions during pregnancy

Leaders: Tina Luberto, PhD and Rachel Vanderkruik, PhD, MSc

Supervision: Dr. Tina Luberto 

Time of Group: Virtual (over Zoom) Thursdays 4:00-5:15pm

Age range of members:  18+, any women within the 1st or 2nd trimester of pregnancy (so the patient can complete the 8-week program prior to giving birth)  

Type of therapy: Integrated mindfulness skills, CBT, and process 

Group Specifics: This group is for women who are pregnant and experiencing difficulty coping with stress and/or mild to moderate symptoms of anxiety or depression. The group will last 8-weeks and will utilize the Stress Management and Resiliency Training Program (SMART), an evidence-based multi-modal mind body medicine group developed at the Benson-Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital.  Discussions will focus on applying the skills in the program to the context of pregnancy and preparing for the postpartum, including stressors in the context of COVID-19. Participants will be expected to purchase the $50 SMART manual for participation in the group. 

To sign up: Interested participants can contact Psychiatry Triage and Intake Service (PTIS) at 617-724-7792 and inquire about the SMART pregnancy group to be assessed for eligibility and to schedule an intake for the group.

New Mom Group: Scheduled to run from 11/27/2020 through 02/19/2021 (Total 12 sessions). For new moms 4-6 weeks postpartum looking to connect with other new mothers. Group will meet virtually through Zoom on Fridays at 12:00 for 60 minutes. Ages 22 and up. 

Pregnant and 40+: Scheduled to run from 12/10/2020 until 02/11/2021 (Total 9 sessions). For women who are over the age and 40 and pregnant in their second or third trimester. Group will meet virtually through Zoom on Thursdays at 4:00 PM for 90 minutes. 

Teen Mom: Scheduled to begin 01/06/2021 and is open-ended. Age range 14 through 20 years old, postpartum or antepartum. Scheduled to be held on Wednesdays at 2:30 PM for 90 minutes. 

FREE! New Babies/New Moms

Bring your infant and meet other new mothers!

Groups for first-time moms with babies up to 6 months. This is a 6-week closed group. 

Each group meets with a professional facilitator and provides a wonderful opportunity to ask questions, share experiences, make new friends, and get some support. Discuss developmental issues, expectations of oneself as a new mom, changing relationships with family members, child care options, and much more.

The Freedman Center is pleased to announce that we now offer New Babies/New Moms groups free of charge. Groups meet at the Freedman Center, One Wells Ave (Ground Floor), Newton MA 02459.

FREE 6-Week Sessions:

Fridays: 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Group sizes are limited; pre-registration is required. For dates and registration, see http://www.williamjames.edu/community/freedman-center/new-moms.cfm

*During COVID-19, groups will be offered in a virutal format on a HIPAA compliant platform. Need to register prior to the 6-week start date.

Group dates are as followed: 

Sept 25 - October 30

Nov 6-December 18 (skipping the week of Thanksgiving)

Jan 8-Feb 12 2021

March 5-April 9 2021

May 14-June 18 2021

Free, weekly online postpartum support groups.

Desi Chaat: A support group for South-Asian moms

Begins October 5th. Our online groups are here to help you connect with other moms, talk about your experience, and learn about helpful tools and resources in a culturally sensitive and safe space with other South Asian mamas. Whether you are going through stress, adjustment to parenting, baby blues, or pregnancy or postpartum depression/anxiety, our group is here for you.  First Monday of the Month at 4 EST/1 PST.

Black Mamas Matter Support Group

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.

Monthly Dad Support Group

Free online space for dads to connect with other dads and gain practical tips from managing stress, adjusting to parenting, Daddy Blues, or trying to figure out how best to support your partner. First Friday of Every Month at 7am PST/10am EST

Birth Mom Support Group

Our online Birth Mom Support Group provides a 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 for adoption, 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. Led by PSI trained facilitators, this group helps birth mothers find support, provides useful information and resources to help them navigate the pain of their loss. This group meets on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of every month at 10am PST/1pm EST. Our next meeting is on October 5th!

Perinatal (Pregnancy & Postpartum) Mood Support Group

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.

Pregnancy Mood Support Group

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 depression/anxiety, our groups are here for you.Groups are led by experienced support group leaders who understand the emotional challenges of expecting and new parents. Please let us know if you have any questions, and join us this week for a supportive and informative group.

NICU Parents

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.

Military Moms

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. Military spouses, active duty personnel and veteran moms are welcome to attend. Our trained facilitators are military spouses and understand the unique stress of the military family life. Please let us know if you have any questions, and join us this week for a supportive and informative group.

Pregnancy and Infant Loss

Our online Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support group provides connection for mothers grieving the loss of their baby. 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.

Apoyo Perinatal (Spanish-language)

Nuestros grupos en el internet están aquí para ayudarle a conectar con otros padres, hablar sobre sus experiencias, y para aprender acerca de herramientas y recursos útiles. Ya sea que esté pasando por estrés, ajustándose a la crianza de sus hijos, depresión o ansiedad durante el embarazo o posparto, nuestros grupos están aquí para ayudarle.

*If you would like to attend our online meetings for the first time, please create an account. It takes just a minute to complete and is free. https://www.postpartum.net/get-help/psi-online-support-meetings/