Healthy Minds, Healthy Mothers

Healthy Minds, Healthy Mothers

Therapist-Led Pregnancy and Postpartum Mental Health Support Group

Wooster Community Hospital is proud to offer a supportive, nonjudgmental space to help you navigate the emotional and psychological changes of pregnancy, postpartum, and early parenthood. Led by a licensed therapist, this 8-week group blends empathetic support with evidence-based tools to help you manage anxiety, depression, mood shifts, stress, and the many transitions of this life stage.

Through guided discussion, evidence-based strategies, and shared connection, participants will gain:

  • A better understanding of the emotional impact of pregnancy and postpartum
  • Practical coping techniques for managing stress, overwhelm, and mood changes
  • A sense of connection and reduced feelings of isolation by connecting with others in similar experiences
  • Guidance on identity shifts, relationship changes, and realistic self-care in early parenthood
  • Access to mental health resources and support as needed

Weekly Topics

Each week, we will cover a different group topic, including:

  1. What to Expect: Meet your facilitator and group, review goals and the 8-week roadmap, and receive a brief introduction to the perinatal period (pregnancy–18 months postpartum).
  2. You, Your Changing Body, & Self-Acceptance
  3. Understanding & Identifying a Pregnancy or Postpartum Mental Health Diagnosis
  4.  Stress Management throughout Pregnancy & Postpartum
  5. Navigating Identity and Role Changes During Pregnancy and Postpartum
  6. Maintaining Healthy & Supportive Relationships in the Transition to Parenthood
  7. Attachment Post-Partum & The Importance of Bonding in the First 2 Years
  8. The Next Chapter: Return to work vs. staying home, maintaining balance & self-care long-term, as well as information on additional resources

Who it’s for

This group is open to women from early pregnancy to 18 months postpartum. No diagnosis required to join.

How to join

Complete the registration form below to reserve your spot. If you have questions about fit or accessibility, we’re here to help.