Group Therapy
The Mother Load: A virtual supportive therapy group for mothers navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and other mental health challenges.
Facilitated by Kera Sanford, LMSW
Why Join?
Motherhood can be isolating, especially when you’re managing your own mental health. You don’t have to face these challenges alone.
The Mother Load provides a welcoming, judgment-free space where you can connect with other mothers who understand what you’re going through while learning practical skills to support your mental well-being and parenting journey
Benefits of Joining:
- Connect with other mothers in a supportive, judgment-free environment.
- Learn practical skills to manage stress, anxiety, and overwhelming emotions.
- Build resilience, confidence, and healthy coping strategies for everyday life.
- Strengthen relationships through improved communication and healthy boundaries.
- Gain parenting insights and self-care tools that help you thrive both as a mother and as an individual.
Who is this group for?
This group may be a good fit for mothers experiencing:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Bipolar Disorder
- Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Mothers with other mental health concerns may also be appropriate for the group following an initial evaluation.
Find Connection
Build supportive relationships with other mothers who understand the unique challenges of balancing parenting and mental health.
Learn Practical Skills
Gain effective coping strategies, emotional regulation techniques, mindfulness practices, and healthy boundary-setting skills for everyday life.
Build Resilience
Reduce stress, increase confidence, and strengthen your ability to navigate the ups and downs of motherhood while prioritizing your own well-being.
Topics We'll Explore
- Child Brain Development
- Appropriate Expectations
- Mindfullness
- Distress Tolerance
- Emotional Regulation
- Interpersonal Effectiveness
- Boundaries
- Self-care
Schedule
Duration
Rolling Admission
Meeting
Virtual Only - Tuesdays at 11 am and Sundays at 8 pm. All sessions are 60 minutes.
Group Size
Unlimited
Cost
Most insurance plans provide coverage for group therapy services, which may reduce or eliminate out-of-pocket costs. Private Pay option also available.
Do I have to attend every week?
How many weeks must I attend to learn all the skills listed?
If you attend consistently you would acquire all the skills in 12 sessions but each session uses them differently because there are different people present and giving different perspectives.
Is this group confidential?
This group is confidential within the same guidelines as normal therapy so with exceptions for: suicide, homicide, or child abuse.
Will there be homework or handouts?
There will be optional materials available.
Can I bring my baby or child if I do not have childcare?
This is a virtual group so you can definitely bring your child if you need to.
Is this a structured approach?
This is a less structured approach and more responsive to the group interaction.
Can I attend the class twice in one week or will the material overlap?
Do I need to meet with you prior to attending?
How long is the class?
The class is 1 hour long, held twice a week for convenience for the schedule of the mom!