Strong Foundations
Kindred Connections Society
A Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) informed group for pregnant parents and parents with babies up to 12 months old. This group offers practical skills to help manage emotions, cope with stress, and navigate the challenges and transitions of pregnancy and early parenting.
Participants will learn DBT-based tools such as mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills, adapted specifically for pregnancy and the first year of parenting. The group provides a supportive, non-judgmental space to connect with others while strengthening confidence and emotional wellbeing.
No prior DBT experience is required. Babies are welcome to attend with their caregiver. Group is facilitated by trained mental health professionals.
What is Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)?
- Evidenced based treatment to support those who struggle to regulate and manage their emotions
- Grounded in mindfulness
- Focuses on balancing change and acceptance
Who Is This For?
For pregnant parents and parents with babies up to 12 months old, including:
- Those who are pregnant
- Those who recently gave birth
- Partners of the above.
This service required a 6 session commitment (over 12 weeks). Childcare available upon request.
Languages Include:
- English
What To Expect?
Classes are offered in a hybrid format, combining in-person and virtual sessions.
Topics may include:
- Understanding and regulating intense emotions
- Coping with stress, anxiety, and overwhelm
- Mindfulness in pregnancy and early parenting
- Building self-compassion and reducing guilt or shame
- Navigating relationship changes and communication
- Balancing your own needs with the needs of your baby
Note - DBT Skills Training is not group therapy, but more like a classroom approach. Classes are held in a group setting to allow for peer learning and skills practice.
What Is The Price?
We use an affordable fee model where you set the fee that is comfortable and manageable for your current financial situation.
- minimum $0, maximum $300
What Are The Benefits?
- Learn skills to help cope with emotions
- Build confidence in navigating pregnancy and early parenthood
- Develop practical tools for managing stress and anxiety
- Strengthen emotional connection with your baby
- Improve communication and support with your partner
WHAT TO EXPECT
How does it work?
Choose and book a session.
You provide brief information on this secure site. Then choose the counselling time that works for you.
Receive Confirmation.
You will receive an email confirmation. At your appointment time, the counsellor will call you.
Your Counselling Session.
One 45-90-minute counselling session may be enough to address your needs. Other support options can also be discussed during your session.
Fee Structure
Community Connect YYC is committed to ensuring community members get the help they need when they need it, with as few barriers as possible, including finances. Some services found on the site are offered at no cost, some on a sliding scale basis, and others with a model that allows you to choose your own session fee. Every partner organization ensures that finances will never get in the way of accessing the service you need. For more information on the specific fee model of the service you selected, please review the service description or speak to the service provider with whom you book.
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