Motherhood United: Support Group is a safe haven to nurture new moms as they enter the magical, mysterious and often challenging time of motherhood. Together we will consciously celebrate the transitions new moms face while learning and sharing within a community. Our group is a space for parents identifying as mothers where you can share your experiences and concerns, ask questions, and form community with other moms. Prenatal/ postpartum yoga teacher Emily Sustar and perinatal mental health therapist Lauren Gourley will facilitate each 75 minute group focusing on the profound transition into motherhood. Sharing this space with other parents promotes your well-being and supports your relationship with your baby during this sweet and at times stressful time of bonding and development. Bring your questions, your stories, and your baby (newborns up to pre-crawlers).

Currently we plan on meeting in-person outdoors at Bluffview Park. In the event of inclement weather the group will meet via Zoom. We will make a final decision about our meeting place the night before so that you have time to plan and prepare. Please bring a blanket for you and baby to sit on or a chair.

More about Lauren:
Lauren Gourley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been practicing for nearly 20 years. Lauren specializes in both infant and early childhood mental health and perinatal mental health. Lauren is a board member for Postpartum Support International's Wisconsin chapter whose mission is to increase awareness of postpartum mental health struggles and available supports as well as to provide evidence based training to a wide range of providers in the field. Lauren has a small private practice on the south side of La Crosse and when she's not at work you'll find her hanging out with her family outside and setting out on adventures around our beautiful area. More about Lauren's practice can be found here : www.mapletreewellness.com