SAFE & Supported
Group for Mothers
Connect with other moms of young children who are navigating the same stage of life.
When: 10:00–11:30 a.m. Fridays
Dates: Oct. 9 • Oct. 16 • Oct. 23 • Oct. 30 • Nov. 13 • Nov. 20
Location: in-person, West Springfield Public Library
Cost: Free
How to join:
Fill out the sign-up form, then have a short phone call with our facilitator.
About the group
SAFE & Supported is a weekly group for moms of young children. Each week we look at one topic together, then open up the floor so moms can share what is working, what is hard, and what they need.
The group is led by a licensed clinical social worker who works with parents of young children and is raising two young children of her own. You will learn skills and strategies for balancing the demands of parenting while holding on to your own identity.
Topics we will cover
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The mental load
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Identity beyond motherhood
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Relationships after kids
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Setting boundaries
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And more, based on what the group brings up
Who this group is for
Moms of young children. There is no age cutoff, and the group will feel most useful for moms with children between birth and 5 years old.
You may want to join if you are
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Feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or isolated
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Looking for warm, in person support from people who get it
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Ready to learn new ways to handle the stress that comes with parenting
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Just looking for a reason to get out of the house
What a session looks like
Each 90 minute session starts with 30 to 45 minutes on the week's topic, led by our facilitator. The rest of the time is open discussion, where moms support one another and share resources.
If you need something the group can't cover, we can connect you with other SAFE services and community resources, including diapers and clinical support.
Good to know
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There is no cost to attend, and you do not need a library card to join.
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Infants and babies who are not yet crawling are welcome to come with you. Childcare is not provided.
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Registration includes a short phone call with our facilitator so she can answer your questions and make sure the group is a good fit.
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What you share in the group stays in the group.
Your facilitator
Alli Stokowski, MSW, LICSW is a licensed clinical social worker with experience supporting parents of young children. She is also a mom of two young kids, so she comes to this work from both sides.
