Healing Resources

Bibliotherapy for Women, Parents, and Online Maternal Health Resources

For many people, starting therapy can be a daunting task both financially and emotionally, which is why I have pulled together resources for women, parents, or anyone wanting to learn more. I believe whole-heartedly that, Self-inquiry, does not have to cost a fortune, nor should it be out of anyone’s reach. The books/websites layed out here have deeply affected me on my journey as a mother, a parent, a therapist, and most of all a human being. When I begin working with a new client, I will acknowledge that “by showing up today… that is enough” as well as “you can begin anywhere, therapy is not linear”. So dive in with a resource, order a book, or go to your local library and remember that getting started, is enough.

Postpartum Support International

FREE weekly online Support groups. Not therapy as it has a facilitator and supported by the participants. A great place to feel less alone in your diverse experience as a birther, partner, or family member. Below are a few of over 50 groups available. You can join anytime!

Perinatal OCD support for mom’s
Birth Trauma Support group for BIPOCC birthers
Bipolar support for perinatal
Perinatal & postpartum Psychosis
Support for Families touched by perinatal & postpartum psychosis
Postpartum planning class
Substance Use Recovery Support for Perinatal mom’s & birthing people
Fertility Challenges group
Military Mom’s online support group
NICU parents support group
Encuentro Para UCIN O NICU
Special Needs & Medically Fragile parenting
Deaf Perinatal Parents support group
Queer & Trans Parents support group
Black mom’s connect support group
Asian, Pacific Islander & Desi Mom’s support group
Eating Disorders for mom’s & birthing people
ADHD support for mom’s & birthing people

Santa Barbara Postpartum Education for Parents (PEP)

New parent discussion groups in-person for anyone in Goleta, Santa Barbara, Montecito, Carpinteria, Summerland. I joined a new parent group as a first time mom and it was a solidifying force for me. It got me out of the house (which can feel like a monumental task with a infant) and I was met with such warmth, support, and a community of humans who understood what I was going through. Click the symbol here to learn more. YOU do not have to be alone in this.