Birthing Forward: A Preparation Group for Pregnant Survivors of Birth Trauma and Traumatic Pregnancy Loss

Birth Preparation for Pregnant Survivors of Birth Trauma and Traumatic Pregnancy Loss: Virtual 8-Week Therapy Group

deadline to register: June 8

This group is for:

  • Adults 18 or older who live in 40+ PSYPACT states and California

  • Who had a prior traumatic birth experience, loss, or termination

  • Who are feeling anxious, stressed, or worried about an upcoming birth and don’t want history to repeat itself

  • And want to heal in community and connect with others who are working to have an empowering birth

Dates:

  • Wednesdays for 8 weeks

  • July 1 - Aug 18

(The last session will be Tuesday, Aug 18 at 6 pm ET instead of Wednesday, August 19)

Times:

  • 6-7 pm Eastern Time | 5-6 PM Central Time

  • 4-5 pm Mountain Time | 3-4 pm Pacific Time

A therapy group for pregnant people who have experienced a prior traumatic birth or a traumatic pregnancy loss.

Designed to help you prepare for an upcoming birth, by:

  • Understanding why you are experiencing strong emotions related to an upcoming birth with develop awareness about cues that worsen symptoms

  • Learning and practicing new cognitive behavioral and mind-body coping skills to use before and during labor and delivery

  • Learning and practicing assertiveness and self-advocacy skills to share their preferences and needs for support with their medical team and loved ones

  • Building a trauma-informed “cope ahead” plan for their labor

  • Healing in community and approaching your upcoming birth with greater agency and steadiness

Format:

  • 55-minute sessions on Zoom

  • 5-12 people group participants

  • Each session include a check in, guided discussion, information and skill-building exercises.

Cost:

  • On a sliding scale based on your personal financial circumstances

  • Range is from $237 total ($37/intake plus $25/session) to $950 total ($150/intake plus $100/session)

  • Please see my sliding scale fee guide below for more information!

Sliding Scale Fee Guide

I use a sliding scale model for my groups in order to make my services more accessible to those who might otherwise be priced out. This aligns with my values and reproductive justice principles. Please see below to see what pricing tier is a fit for you.

I based my sliding scale off Alexis J. Cunningfolk’s model outlined in this blog post.

Tier 1: $25 per group; $37 for intake

For those who struggle to meet basic needs such as healthcare, housing, food, childcare, are living paycheck to paycheck, or are in significant debt.

Tier 2: $50 per group; $75 for intake

For those who are able to meet their basic needs & have little to no expendable income. You may stress about paying for basic needs, but you are able to regularly pay for them.

Paying for this group may qualify as a sacrifice and investment, but it would not create a hardship.

Tier 3: $100 per group; $150 for intake

For those who can pay for “wants” and spend little time worried about securing necessities in your life. This looks like: financial security, owning property, having personal savings, and not traditionally qualifying for sliding scale services. You may have debt, but it does not get in the way of meeting basic needs.

Tier 3 covers the actual cost of the group for my regular fee for service.

Not sure exactly what tier you fall into? Please read these descriptions:

Tier 1:

  • I frequently stress about meeting basic needs (e.g., food, housing, healthcare and transportation) & don’t always achieve them

  • I have debt and it sometimes prohibits me from meeting my basic needs

  • I rent lower-end properties or have unstable housing

  • I do not have a car and/or have limited access to a car but I am not always able to afford gas

  • I am unemployed or underemployed

  • I qualify for government assistance including food stamps & health care

  • I have no access to savings

  • I have no or very limited expendable income (such as for tea/coffee, a movie/concert, new clothes, books)

  • I rarely buy new items because I am unable to afford them

  • I cannot afford a vacation or have the ability to take time off without financial burden

Tier 2:

  • I may have some debt but it does not prohibit attainment of basic needs

  • I own or lease a car

  • I am employed

  • I have access to health care

  • I might have access to financial savings

  • I have some expendable income (such as for tea/coffee, a movie/concert, new clothes, books)

  • I am able to buy some new items & I thrift others

  • I can take a vacation annually or every few years without financial burden

Tier 3:

  • I am comfortably able to meet all of my basic* needs (e.g., food, housing, healthcare and transportation)

  • I may have some debt but it does not prohibit attainment of basic needs

  • I own my home or property OR I rent a higher-end property

  • I own or lease a car

  • I am employed or do not need to work to meet my needs

  • I have regular access to health care

  • I have access to financial savings

  • I have an expendable income (such as for tea/coffee, a movie/concert, new clothes, books)

  • I can always buy new items

  • I can afford an annual vacation or take time off

How to Sign Up!

Step 1: Complete the screening form for the group, and I will reach out to you to schedule a 15-minute free consultation call.

Step 2: Meet with me on the phone, ask any questions you have, and ensure that the group is a good fit for your needs.

Step 3: Complete your intake forms and meet with me for a 45 minute intake session before the group starts.

Reach out here!
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