perinatal support groups & events for pregnancy, postpartum, loss, infertility
Our support groups & additional events are created specifically for seasons of of trying to conceive, pregnancy, postpartum, perinatal loss, infertility, birth trauma, & parenting.
Skip the late-night searching. This page brings together support groups & events that are reliable, inclusive, & designed to offer real connection.
The following are in chronological order based on the start date for support groups, and then workshops.
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- Coping With Today's Immigration Crisis / Cómo afrontar la crisis migratoria actual
- Pregnancy Sucks!
- Stay-at-home Parents (with childcare!)
- The Mom Rage Reset
- Crafts & Coping Skills
- Us After Baby: A Postpartum Prep Protocol
- The Nesting Intensives
- The Rundown on Perinatal Mental Health: A Workshop for Expecting Parents
Cómo afrontar la crisis migratoria actual
Un grupo virtual de apoyo de 2 semanas diseñado para apoyar a personas BIPOC y a profesionales de la salud que están enfrentando la incertidumbre relacionada con la inmigración.
Este grupo está diseñado para brindar herramientas prácticas, apoyo comunitario y estrategias de afrontamiento adaptadas a los acontecimientos actuales. Es apropiado para cualquier persona que esté experimentando estrés relacionado con ICE o con los acontecimientos actuales, así como para los profesionales de la salud que atienden a estas comunidades.
Se lleva a cabo de manera virtual a través de un enlace seguro de Zoom para priorizar la seguridad y la confidencialidad de esta población.
Este grupo está diseñado para brindar herramientas prácticas, apoyo comunitario y estrategias de afrontamiento adaptadas a los acontecimientos actuales. Es apropiado para cualquier persona que esté experimentando estrés relacionado con ICE o con los acontecimientos actuales, así como para los profesionales de la salud que atienden a estas comunidades.
Se lleva a cabo de manera virtual a través de un enlace seguro de Zoom para priorizar la seguridad y la confidencialidad de esta población.
- No mantenemos registros escritos sobre su estatus migratorio.
- Toda la comunicación es segura y cumple con la ley HIPAA para proteger su privacidad.
$30 por sesión de grupo ($60 en total)
Sábado 25 de julio de 12:00 a 13:00
Sábado 8 de agosto de 12:00 a 13:00
Sábado 8 de agosto de 12:00 a 13:00
Coping With Today’s Immigration Crisis
A 2-week virtual support group designed to support BIPOC individuals & healthcare professionals navigating immigration uncertainty.
This group is designed to provide practical tools, community support, & coping strategies tailored to current events. It is appropriate for anyone experiencing stress from ICE/current events & for healthcare professionals who serve these communities.
Held virtually via a secure Zoom link to prioritize safety & confidentiality for this population
$30 per group ($60 total)
This group is designed to provide practical tools, community support, & coping strategies tailored to current events. It is appropriate for anyone experiencing stress from ICE/current events & for healthcare professionals who serve these communities.
Held virtually via a secure Zoom link to prioritize safety & confidentiality for this population
- We do not keep written records of your documentation status.
- All communication is secure & HIPAA-compliant.
$30 per group ($60 total)
Saturday July 25th from 12-1pm
Saturday August 8th from 12-1pm
Saturday August 8th from 12-1pm
GRUPO DE APOYO
SUPPORT GROUP
Pregnancy Sucks!
A 3-week support group designed to support pregnant people navigating the changes & stressors that come with pregnancy & growing your family.
This group is open to anyone currently expecting, regardless of family history, & is designed to offer practical tools, shared community, & coping strategies for supporting yourself & your family.
Led by Riley Blanton, MS, LCMFT, PMH-C
$30 per group ($90 total)
Limited sliding scale availability at first-come-first-serve. Please inquire.
This group is open to anyone currently expecting, regardless of family history, & is designed to offer practical tools, shared community, & coping strategies for supporting yourself & your family.
Led by Riley Blanton, MS, LCMFT, PMH-C
- A perinatal therapist & mom of 4 whose devoted years to preparing parents for life after baby (& who firmly believes pregnancy can suck sometimes)
$30 per group ($90 total)
Limited sliding scale availability at first-come-first-serve. Please inquire.
Mon July 27th from 6:30-7:30pm
Mon Aug 3rd from 6:30-7:30pm
Mon Aug 10th from 6:30-7:30pm
Mon Aug 3rd from 6:30-7:30pm
Mon Aug 10th from 6:30-7:30pm
SUPPORT GROUP
Holding New Therapy - East
3710 N Ridgewood, Suite D, Wichita, KS 67220
3710 N Ridgewood, Suite D, Wichita, KS 67220
Stay-at-home parent support (with childcare!)
An ongoing, open support group designed for stay-at-home parents seeking connection, encouragement, & practical support while navigating the daily challenges of caring for young children.
This group is open to parents and caregivers of young children who spend most of their time at home. Through shared conversation, evidence-based coping strategies, & a supportive community, you'll gain tools to manage stress, reduce isolation, & care for yourself while caring for your family. Childcare is provided so you can fully participate.
$30 per group, paid in advance
Childcare is free.
This group is open to parents and caregivers of young children who spend most of their time at home. Through shared conversation, evidence-based coping strategies, & a supportive community, you'll gain tools to manage stress, reduce isolation, & care for yourself while caring for your family. Childcare is provided so you can fully participate.
$30 per group, paid in advance
Childcare is free.
Starting:
Tues September 15th from 10-11 am
Tues September 15th from 10-11 am
SUPPORT GROUP
Holding New Therapy - West
1301 N West, Suite 5, Wichita, KS 67203
1301 N West, Suite 5, Wichita, KS 67203
The Mom Rage Reset: A structured group to turn screams into skills
A 4-week group designed for moms who are tired of feeling overwhelmed, overstimulated, & reactive—& want practical tools to respond with more calm and confidence.
This group is open to moms at any stage of parenting who want to better understand their anger, identify triggers, & build healthier coping strategies. Through evidence-based skills, honest conversations, & a supportive community, you'll learn how to regulate big emotions, reduce guilt & shame, & create more peaceful interactions with your family.
$30 per group ($120 total)
This group is open to moms at any stage of parenting who want to better understand their anger, identify triggers, & build healthier coping strategies. Through evidence-based skills, honest conversations, & a supportive community, you'll learn how to regulate big emotions, reduce guilt & shame, & create more peaceful interactions with your family.
$30 per group ($120 total)
Thurs September 10th from 6-7pm
Thurs September 17th from 6-7pm
Thurs September 24th from 6-7pm
Thurs October 1st from 6-7pm
Thurs September 17th from 6-7pm
Thurs September 24th from 6-7pm
Thurs October 1st from 6-7pm
SUPPORT GROUP
Holding New Therapy - West
1301 N West, Suite 5, Wichita, KS 67203
1301 N West, Suite 5, Wichita, KS 67203
Crafts & Coping Skills
A 3-week therapeutic group that combines creative activities with practical mental health tools to help you reduce stress & connect with others.
This group is open to adults looking for a supportive space to slow down, express themselves, & learn new coping strategies. Each session includes a simple craft, guided discussion, & evidence-based skills you can take home to manage life's everyday challenges. No artistic experience is required.
$30 per group, craft materials included in the price ($120 total)
This group is open to adults looking for a supportive space to slow down, express themselves, & learn new coping strategies. Each session includes a simple craft, guided discussion, & evidence-based skills you can take home to manage life's everyday challenges. No artistic experience is required.
$30 per group, craft materials included in the price ($120 total)
Thurs October 8 from 6-7pm
Thurs October 15th from 6-7pm
Thurs October 22nd from 6-7pm
Thurs October 15th from 6-7pm
Thurs October 22nd from 6-7pm
SUPPORT GROUP
Holding New Therapy - West
1301 N West, Suite 5, Wichita, KS 67203
1301 N West, Suite 5, Wichita, KS 67203
There’s no pressure to know exactly what kind of perinatal & parenting support you need.
If a support group or workshop feels like a maybe, start by getting to know us.
Take a moment to explore our story & find out who we are. Maybe you'll walk away learning something, or maybe you'll decide therapy is a good fit for you.
We’re committed to making therapy for new parents accessible. All of our sessions are held virtually to reduce barriers like transportation, childcare, finances, location, & mobility needs. If there’s anything we can do to better support your access to care (communication preferences, tech accommodations, website adjustments, etc), please let us know at admin@holdingnewtherapy.com.