A virtual maternal group for new and expectant moms
We will be focusing on mental health and nutrition to support new and expectant moms on their journey.
MOM 101 is a group that cares for new and expectant mothers by being a learning and connecting community that focuses on Matters of Matrescence – the process of becoming a mother. Matrescence is a term that encapsulates the physical, emotional, social, and psychological changes that occur when a woman becomes a mother. Through the lens of matrescence, we honor the process of becoming a mom in a whole new way. For women, becoming a mom is more like an evolution of who she is – rather than a brief stint of being a biological wonder to return to her former self – or like inheriting a collection of myths and expectations that leave much to be desired in how each woman uniquely experiences motherhood.
Who:
Women who are pregnant or 18 months post-partum by the start of the groupWhen:
Group 1 – February 3 – March 24, 2026
Group 2 – April 7 – May 26, 2026
Every Tuesday evening from 7:30 – 9:00 pmCost of group:
$60 per session
The group facilitators, Katie Kavalsky, LCSW-C, PMH-C and Kristine Price, MS, RD, LDN, CYT-200, will guide the group through topics of mental health, nutrition, and mindfulness to equip the participants with the tools and insights they need to attend to their own journey of matrescence with skill and awareness. The group is designed to be a balanced experience of learning and also connecting with other participants.
The topics will include
- bringing awareness to your expectations of what it means to be a mom in your own unique story,
- nutrition and mindfully caring for your body,
- differentiating between various mental health symptoms that might occur in this perinatal stage of life, and more.
MOM 101 is designed for women who are in any stage of pregnancy (first or subsequent) and within 18 months postpartum at the start of the group. Katie and Kristine are committed to making sure the structure and content of the group is a good fit for all participants, so everyone who is interested is invited to complete an intake form and participate in a video or phone call with Katie or Kristine before committing to the group.
MOM 101 is a come-as-you-are environment, and we welcome anyone who is interested – babies will be welcome! MOM 101 is a service provided by Terra Counseling and Consulting.