Adjusting to parenthood can be a challenging time. Many pregnant and new parents experience a roller coaster of emotions during this adjustment, ranging from excitement, joy, & wonder, to confusion, fear, sadness or disappointment. Typical adjustment can take up to two weeks, however when emotional challenges last beyond that, it can be appropriate for a different approach to support and/or treatment.

For 10-20% of new parents, having a new baby doesn't feel the way they'd hope, and they may experience feelings of sadness, isolation, failure, anxiety, resentment, guilt, shame, anger, or depression that don't go away. They may also feel a lack of attachment or connection to their baby. This is true of birth parents AND partners.

Our Parent Collective support groups for pregnant and postpartum parents and partners offer emotional support to those experiencing perinatal mood challenges, or difficulties with the transition to parenthood.They also allow participants the opportunity to share their experiences in a non-judgmental atmosphere with other parents who get it. Parent Collective groups are not therapeutic groups, but peer support groups that allow participants to share their truths, learn about perinatal mood complications, and receive resources as requested. In addition, this is a great way for new parents to grow their own "village", with other parents that truly understand.

This group is facilitated by Lindsey Burns, whom also happens to be a mental health therapist AND a survivor of a postpartum mood disorder.

Babies 1 year and under are welcome in-arms to the Parent Collective. We do not offer childcare services for older babies and children at this time. Partners are encouraged to attend.

There is no fee to attend the Parent Collective support group, however donations are accepted to help cover the costs of running the group. There is a suggested donation of $10 per group per person, however no one will be turned away due to inability to pay. Cash and credit/debit cards are welcome.

Parent Collective

Online Pregnancy and Postpartum Support Group for New Parents in Arizona