Postpartum Thrive Circle Details - Galia Collaborative

Postpartum Thrive Circle with Dr. Sarah Lavanier

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Once you become a mother, everything changes. Support through these changes can make all the difference in a successful integration post-baby.

Even if this isn’t your first baby, it’s normal to feel isolated and overwhelmed by the responsibilities through the first year and beyond. Modern motherhood has us cordoned off in nuclear families, expected to perform all our duties perfectly and still maintain some semblance of ourselves. It doesn’t set us up to succeed.

Even empathetic partners can’t fully relate to the physical changes, hormonal surges, and trying emotional states that come hand in hand with the joy of a new baby. And friends may not understand the intimacy issues that so easily arise and can be uncomfortable to talk about.

It helps to surround yourself with other women who know what it’s like. Women who can offer affirmation, empathy, and experience to help move each other through. In this circle we will raise our collective knowledge, diffuse the impossible expectations, and support each other in finding a post-baby groove where our full selves can fit.

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Who is this for?

This group is designed for women navigating their postpartum journey, both new and experienced parents. Most participants will be parents of a child in the first year of life or slightly beyond. This circle will focus on resourcefulness, community building and facing challenges.

Diffusing worry about what is normal and whether you’re doing it right, so you can find more presence and joy in motherhood
Strategies for coping with the intensity of mood and anxiety shifts that we go through after giving birth
Increasing self-efficacy and verbalizing your needs
Building social support and connection to disrupt the social isolation of pandemic era motherhood
Establishing realistic expectations for the postpartum period based on a deeper sense of who you are as an individual, not just a mother
Developing a relationship with your changing body based in self-care and self-compassion, so you feel more comfortable in your skin
Navigating relationship and intimacy struggles without shame or stigma
Learning ways to establish a harmonious connection between yourself and your baby

How will I benefit?

Led by Dr. Sarah Lavanier, an experienced mama who also happens to be a psychologist and women's health specialist.
A structured (yet flexible) group that fosters community building, collective empowerment, and committed actions designed to hold each other accountable for goal setting and achieving. You’ll discover what is most important to you during this life transition where your roles and responsibilities are shifting.
Access to resources and new perspectives from a diverse group you might normally not engage with
Opportunity to stake your claim in self-care from the privacy and convenience of your own home during a time when external social options are limited.
Ability to be heard and supported by women who know EXACTLY what you’re going through (so that hive-mind can make everyone stronger!)

How do we connect?

We’ll meet through a private online video platform.

When and how often do we meet?

Next Session Starts Spring 2022!

What’s the commitment?

We ask that you do your very best to attend every circle for the sake of safety and consistency (and if you need to miss one, we totally get it - because, life).

Each group will have a focused topic of the week, specific action items we individually work on, and group discussion. By the end of our time together we will each have a toolkit to support our pregnancy and postpartum journeys in this challenging time (Not to mention new connections to lean upon as you continue your growth!).

What is the cost?

Galia Collaborative is committed to fostering an equitable world and promoting economic justice. Our Thrive Circle pricing model reflects this mission. We offer Thrive Circles at three price points and ask that you select the pricing that best reflects your economic circumstance.

Standard Pricing: $65/session (8 sessions)

This is the standard cost of this service and should be selected if you have access to financial security, own property or have personal savings, you would not traditionally qualify for sliding scale services.

Equity Pricing: $40/session (8 sessions)

If you struggle to maintain access to needs such as healthcare, housing, food, child care, and are living paycheck to paycheck, please select this option. If you are interested in participating and this price is out of reach, please contact us and we will do our best to help you access our services.

Rise and Lift Pricing: $75/session (8 sessions)

If you recognize that you have solid financial security and would like to support other women to access these services, please select this pricing.