The Village Perinatal Support Network

We’ve likely all said AT least one, if not more of these things. The more we know, the more helpful and supportive we can be. If we aim to be a support person that a parent can confide in and share joys with, it’s super important to acknowledge areas that we might need to grow in!

If you have said something like what’s above, take this as a gentle opportunity to learn. There’s no shame in changing or omitting comments after we’ve learned that they could do more harm than good. We’re all doing our best, let’s keep that up!

As summer months go on, sometimes we get burnt out on the activities we have been doing. To shake it up and spark a few ideas, we made a short but sweet list for you. We hope you enjoy the next couple months of summer!

The Village is sponsoring a walk with our community friends at The Mom Walk Collective. The walk is on July 10th at 9am located at 6501 Horseshoe Ln. It is free and we do ask to register so we know how many snacks/drinks to provide. We are excited to see you and connect!

July is Bereaved Parent’s Month where we have the opportunity to increase the awareness, impact, and support for those who have experienced loss.

We hope that through this, we help people feel less alone, more educated, and intentional moving forward.

Holding space for both, recognizing what else could be true, can be REALLY uncomfortable. We challenge you to give it a whirl. It’s helpful in validating, decision making, and moving forward with confidence.

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Didn’t June start yesterday? No? Oh, well happy (almost) July! Here are a couple of notes for the new month ahead.

Our dad’s group is now being held at . The first half is peer support, the second half is DND (and no, we don’t mean do not disturb, we mean dungeons and dragons, duh… cough cough, me).

We have the pleasure of sponsoring a .wichita walk on July 10th. We hope to see some familiar and fresh faces! Give them a follow for more upcoming walks!

Many of the events are not affiliated with the village but if you have any questions, let us know and we’ll point you in the right direction.

Have a happy July, we hope to be a part of it!

The gift of reframing. Our thoughts don’t always come out of thin air. Sometimes, it’s based on a belief of what is/is not acceptable. Sometimes, it’s based on something we were taught. Regardless of where thoughts come from, there is a LOT of power in reframing.

This lets us acknowledge the thought and adjust our perspective to something less harsh or judgmental.

Reframing can take some time to get in the rhythm of doing, so here are some helpful ones to start with.

Happy Father’s Day from The Village!

We hope you feel seen and celebrated. Being a dad comes with unique layers, challenges, and joys. We are thankful for the dads in our lives who continue to care, grow, and make us laugh one of their infamous dad joke.

As an organization, we are working to keep father connected and supported. Give us a shout for more information on how you or someone you love can get involved.

Hats off to GREAT dads!

CALLING ALL DADS!

As we near Father's Day, we would love to hear the words of wisdom from the dads in our community. Men's support and mental health is not discussed nearly enough and we'd like to hear from YOU about that. It could be some tips for caring for yourself, helpful words of encouragement, or something more lighthearted. If you would like to participate, send us a message of what you'd like to say or email Taylor at [email protected]

Either pair it with a photo or not, either way, we're happy to share! Our theme is "hats off to great dads" so extra points if you're wearing a hat in the photo!

When it comes to receiving care, any barrier can feel like a HUGE barrier. Even asking a question can feel incredibly daunting and interfere with seeking support.

To make it easier, we answered some of our most common questions. The more we lower barriers, the more we can help.

Date update!! Our 5-week Sensational Baby course will now be on MONDAYS at 6pm starting July 1st!

And we are live!!! The 5-week Sensational Baby course, lead by Lauren Collins, LMSW, CIEM, will start July 1st at 6pm. Please register by June 27th as we have limited availability.

* This is not exclusive to clients at The Village

Happy June from The Village!

Here are some AMAZING community events as well as our support group schedule.

Take a look, invite a friend, and connect 💛

Are you looking for an office space? We have the perfect spot in mind 😏

For inquiries, pricing details, and to schedule a time to see the space, please send us an email!

Expanding our village and yours 💛

🌟 We are excited to support the KU medical Center and their efforts to promote healthy pregnancies and breastfeeding. This study is a great opportunity to get support right through your phone with a simple app. Call or visit their website to see if you qualify.

May 5th-11th is Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week. To start this week off, we would like to introduce The Village Gals! These ladies are making a difference in the world of perinatal mental health!

When you’re chasing Littles, some days are better than others. Hang in there, mama, we believe in you and think you’re doing a great job!

Do you feel overwhelmed with Mom Guilt? Do you want to connect with other moms? If you answered yes, then you should register for the Overcoming Mom Guilt support group! Link to register is in the comments! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/overcoming-mom-guilt-4-week-group-tickets-868843533397?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Jumping on the Taylor/Travis trend with a spin from The Village 💛❤️

Which one do you connect with the most?

Our support groups are filled with caring moms who uplift each other. Groups are for anyone pregnant or postpartum. 💕

Happy holidays from Taylor and Merlin (honorary therapist) 🎄

Please note the availability of your therapist may be different due to the upcoming and ongoing holidays. We will all get back to you as we are available.

We hope your season is full of:
• allowing rest without guilt (rest is productive)
• respected boundaries
• taking a step back from the desire to be “social media perfect”
• giving ourselves grace
• curiosity instead of judgement
• effective communication
• many beautiful memories

Happy holidays from The Village to you 🎄🎅🤶

Give yourself permission to do “just enough” this year. Remember this is your holiday too.

Our therapists gather for supervision every other week to expand and strengthen our skills.

Today, we’re hearing from Taylor about the impacts, risks, and treatment options for eating disorders during the perinatal period.

As a practice, we strive to learn through our experiences as well as collaborate on how we can improve for ourselves and our clients!

We have one spot left so claim it today. We are running a limited time special for $10/session. This is a great opportunity to bond with your baby and meet other parents.

What a wonderful day meeting everyone at Open Streets ICT !

Visit us this Sunday for Open Streets ICT and we will help you decorate your bike! Our table will be located at Douglas and Rutan. Can’t wait to participate in such a great event for our city! 🚲 🍦 🌞

Attention PHMHPs interested in working with perinatal mental health!!! We have part time or full time options available. Join a well established private practice with a strong reputation and referrals ready to schedule! Email [email protected].

The Village Perinatal Support Network The Village Perinatal Support Network provides individual and group support services to mothers suffe

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And so begins a week of perinatal training for our team. When looking for a perinatal therapist be sure to ask about their training. This work requires a special skill set that a only small set of therapists possess.