1st and 3rd Thursdays at 1PM (EST) or 6PM (EST)
Single parenthood is challenging, especially during pregnancy and postpartum (perinatal period). Led by trained peer facilitators, this group is for perinatal single parents who are widowed, divorced, or never married or partnered with their co-parent, but they are caring for a baby (up to two years old) without a partner in their home. We know that single parents face unique challenges and obstacles that put them at a higher risk for experiencing depression, anxiety, and feelings of overwhelm during pregnancy and postpartum, so this group is a space dedicated to discussing those specific challenges and finding support from those in similar situations. Having feelings of chronic low energy, anxiety, or sadness as a single parent may feel like the norm, but there are options for support. You are not alone, and we are here to help.
Note: This group is not for people processing the details and trauma of pregnancy and/or infant loss. Please join one of our Loss and Grief Support Groups for this important support.
PSI Support Groups
All of our groups are FREE and virtual. When registering for ShareWell for the first time, skip the unlimited offer on the payment page.
What to Expect
Our groups are 90 minutes (1.5 hours) in length. The first ~30 minutes is spent 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.”
Student and clinical observations are not allowed in our group spaces due to confidentiality and creating a safe space.
- Cameras are required during introductions for the safety of all group members. Please make sure your technology allows you to turn on your camera at least briefly for this portion of the session.
- The session will take place via Zoom (from the ShareWell website), so make sure your device is compatible with the Zoom app. This may require updating or downloading the Zoom app.
Student and clinical observations are not allowed in our group spaces due to confidentiality and creating a safe space.
PSI Support Groups are hosted on ShareWell and are split into different “wells.” Click on the registration link above to go to the Well, which includes support groups in each category.
When signing up for groups and making an account:
- Skip the unlimited offer on the payment page (all of our groups are free!)
- Access PSI support groups in each dedicated community
- Reach out to groups@postpartum.net if you have any questions
In this new platform, we will no longer have a waitlist function. **We will allow up to 16 group members to enter the group, so please arrive on time to get a spot. Once we reach 16 members OR we have started talk time, the group space will be closed.**
