Offers a variety of parenting groups in Pierce County. Each group is facilitated by professionals who have experienced the ups & downs of parenting a baby. The groups do not use set curriculums but address the concerns and topics brought by participants. Unless otherwise noted, babies, partners, support people and other caregivers are welcome. Facilitators have had a minimum of 24 hours of training in facilitation, perinatal emotional health and wellness, and group dynamics. Frequent themes include: - feelings of exhaustion, loneliness, worry, and anxiety - guilt or feelings of self-doubt - changes to and challenges with our relationships (partner, friends, work, and more) - the paradox of loving our baby AND struggling with the loss of freedom and identity - desires to better understand and care for our babies - the invisibility of our daily accomplishments - financial concerns and going back to work, and so much more - the unexpected difficulty of this period, and the loss of our hoped for experience (childbirth, maternity leave, etc) Groups: Melanin & Milk - Peer & Lactation Support for Women of Color Tu, 1pm-2:30pm Union Club - 539 Broadway, Tacoma Facilitator: Whitney Scott, IBCLC Text "melanin" to 253-448-3635 to receive more info. Being the Village - Mom & Baby Support Group for Women of Color Th, 11am via Zoom; 3rd Th, 5:30pm Contact: Chelsea (253) 798-4569 https://www.beingthevillage.com/ Black Mama Support Group For all Black Mamas, non-binary, gender non-conforming, trans and queer. 3rd Su, 10am-11am Parable Tacoma: 3502 McKinley Ave, Ste A [email protected] Tel: 253-220-7393 www.parabletacoma.com Caminemos Juntos Apoyo para Las Familias de Habla Hispana On-line via Zoom Lunes, Jueves de 6:15pm-7:30pm y Sábado de 10am-11:30 (Monday, Thursday 6:15-7:30pm and Saturday, 10-11:30am) Text Marisol or Heather at 971-258-2426 Facebook: @caminemosjuntoswashington