Embracing Matrescence Group
For Birthing Parents
6 weeks | 10 spots | Virtual | Closed Group
Fall 2024
Matrescence is the name for the profound physiological, psychological, and spiritual changes a person experiences as they move through pregnancy and into the postnatal period. Often, the reality of this transition is very different from expectation, and sometimes it can feel like no one fully understands how you feel. Embracing Matrescence is a therapeutic safe space for birthing parents to join in the shared experiences of the postpartum period. Together, we will offer each other support while also exploring topics such as identity shifts, self-care, coping strategies, relationships, and supporting the developing bond between you and baby.
This group is designed to help you:
Share Your Journey: In this processing group, you'll have the opportunity to share your birthing story, and prenatal and postnatal experiences, thoughts, and feelings with others who understand what you are going through. Sharing your story can be a helpful way to release pent-up emotions, making space for new perspectives.
Foster Connection: Creating community with others navigating the postpartum period can help with feelings of isolation and loneliness. You will find understanding, empathy, compassion, and support from your fellow group members.
Explore Identity: This group is a platform for personal growth and encouragement. We will engage in open and honest discussions around identity, body image, and relationships, allowing you to be in harmony with your transitioning identity.
Learn Coping Strategies: Our group sessions will focus on developing effective coping strategies, including daily mindfulness and self-care. You'll gain valuable insights into managing anxiety, depression, rage, and other emotional responses commonly associated with postpartum.
This group is open exclusively to birthing parents who are in their first year postpartum. This is a closed group, meaning that once the group starts no new members will be added and you must commit to attending all 6 weekly group sessions (of course I understand that things come up!).
Aetna, Cigna, Highmark, Quest, & United/Optum insurances accepted.
$65 weekly investment for private pay.
This virtual group will be facilitated by Maegan D’Amato, a licensed therapist and new mother, and hosted through Zoom. Please reach out to Maegan maegandamatolcsw@gmail.com with any questions or to request more details.
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