May 2024 Therapeutic Group
Dates for the group sessions are every Tuesday starting 14th May at 8pm
(14th May, 21st May, 28th May, 4th June, 11th June, 18th June, 25th June and 2nd July)
Find connection, understanding, validation and growth in a supportive community led by Dr. Frankie Harrison, a compassionate clinical psychologist and fellow parent who has experienced the challenges of neonatal care firsthand.
Our group offers a safe haven for parents, where you can share experiences, feel validated, and acquire valuable coping skills.
Life after neonatal care can be overwhelming, leaving parents feeling isolated and unheard
We understand the emotional rollercoaster you may have endured and believe that connecting with others who have gone through similar experiences can be immensely healing.
Our primary goal is to provide you with a nurturing space to talk openly about your journey, where your experiences will be seen and heard without judgment. Our therapeutic support group offers a safe environment where you can express yourself freely and receive validation from others who truly understand.
It doesn’t matter how long you were in neonatal care (NICU or SCBU) or what gestation your baby was born at, what matters is how it made you feel.
We’re all in different boats in the same ocean, there’s so many common feelings we have, regardless of situations. Everyone’s story, everyone’s feelings are valid. We would love to give you the space you deserve.
Dr Frankie Harrison
With her professional expertise and personal experience, Frankie brings a unique perspective to the group.
Her empathetic guidance and profound understanding of the challenges you've faced will help foster a sense of belonging and empowerment within the community.
Together, we will embark on a journey of growth and healing, starting from 14th May.
Each session will provide an opportunity for shared learning, as we explore coping strategies and techniques tailored specifically for parents of children who have undergone neonatal care.
Group sessions take place every Tuesday evening at 8pm, starting 14th May.
Limited to 10 spaces - secure your space now
Benefits
Forge meaningful connections with other parents who share a similar journey. Through open and honest conversations, you'll realise you're not alone in your experiences.
Connection
Growth + Learning
Gain valuable coping skills, tools, and insights that can assist you in navigating the unique challenges of life after neonatal care. Dr. Frankie Harrison's professional guidance will help you develop effective strategies for your personal well-being and help you on becoming the parent and the person you want to be after neonatal care.
Validation
Feel validated and understood as you express your thoughts, emotions, and concerns. The group environment ensures that your experiences will be acknowledged and honoured, no matter what your experience was of neonatal care.
Connection
Engage in a confidential, non-judgmental space where you can speak freely without fear of criticism. Our supportive community fosters trust, empathy, and respect.
We asked previous members at the end of their group and…
100%
stated that they felt their mental health had improved after the group sessions
100%
stated that they would recommend the group to others
What you get when you sign up for a group
🌙 Access to a closed therapeutic group
🌙 Eight 1.5 hour weekly sessions with Dr Frankie, a Clinical Psychologist
🌙 Connection with other parents who have been through neonatal care
🌙 Open discussion about key issues that NICU parents struggle with
🌙 Access to a new therapeutic coping skill every week
🌙 Email contact with Dr Frankie outside of the session if you have any issues
We look forward to welcoming you into our compassionate community, where healing, understanding, and growth await.
Together, we will embark on a journey of growth and healing, starting from 14th May.
Group sessions take place every Tuesday evening at 8pm, starting 14th May.
Limited to 10 spaces - secure your space now
💜 Parents who have been through neonatal care
💜 People who have found that there is a lasting impact on their emotions
💜 People who want to connect with others who have been through a similar thing
💜 People who want to talk about how they have been impacted by NICU in a group
💜 People who want to develop some skills in managing their thoughts and feelings
💜 People who may not feel ready for 1:1 therapy
💜 People who may find 1:1 therapy too expensive
Who are these groups for?
Past group members are saying…
Together, we will embark on a journey of growth and healing, starting from 14th May.
Limited to 10 spaces - secure your space now
The aim is for this to be a more accessible way of accessing therapeutic support with a cost of £50 for a one-and-a-half-hour group session every week for 8 sessions.
Options to pay weekly (£50) or for the whole group in advance (£400).
💡 Maximum of 10 people per group
💡 Closed groups, the same people will be attending each week to enable deeper connection
💡 Commitment to 8 sessions with your cohort
💡 The content will be co-designed with the group participants, therefore there is flexibility in terms of topics, but we could cover issues such as: grief, missed moments, guilt, anxiety, birthdays, pregnancy after NICU and issues with your partner.
💡 Coping skills will be provided in each session to allow for containing difficult feelings, grounding and regulation.
A little more information about the groups
🧠 A contained space with limited participants
🧠 Facilitated and led by a clinical psychologist
🧠 Sessions will start and end with a coping skill, mindfulness or relaxation exercise
🧠 Opportunity to discuss how you have been impacted by NICU with other parents who understand what you are going through
🧠 Open co-development of session topics with group members, so we can make sure we talk about what is really playing on your mind
🧠 We aim to enable connection, discuss your thoughts and feelings, validate your emotions and establish hope in a contained way under the supervision and leadership of a clinical psychologist.
🧠 Please be aware this is not therapy, and it may be that having access to individual therapeutic support is needed after the group. A free 15-minute call with Frankie will be encouraged prior to attending the group.
What is a therapeutic group?
Together, we will embark on a journey of growth and healing, starting from 14th May.
Limited to 10 spaces - secure your space now
The aim is for this to be a more accessible way of accessing therapeutic support with a cost of £50 for a one-and-a-half-hour group session every week for 8 sessions.
Group sessions take place every Tuesday evening at 8pm, starting 14th May.
Options to pay weekly (£50) or for the whole group in advance (£400).