Mine, Yours, Ours: A Relationship Survival Guide For Baby's 1st Year
Just Between Moms Educational and Support Group
Young Woman's Group



Mine, Yours, Ours: A Relationship Survival Guide For Baby's 1st Year:
Herself Moms is offering a class that is a must have for "New" or "Expectant" couples desiring to keep their relationship strong while experiencing the changes that develop with becoming a family. Utilizing humor and presented from the female and male perspective, this course will address the topics of communication, in-laws and family members, and how to cope with the inevitable changes to your relationship.

~Roseville~
When: Friday, January 27th 2011, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Where: Herself Moms ~ 8331 Sierra College Blvd, Roseville, 95661

~Sacramento~
When: Friday, April 13th 2011, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Where: Herself Moms ~ 1925 U St., Sacramento, 95818

Facilitated by: Catherine O'Brien, M.A. Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified Gottman Educator, and Mother and Rick Heyer, JD, Educator, and Father

Class cost: Sign up by March 25th and pay only $40.00 per couple or $45 per couple thereafter. Make checks payable to Catherine O'Brien.

Space is limited.register today by calling (916) 789-1011
www.herselfmoms.com

*Refund Policy: Cancellations 2 weeks before class is full refund with a $10 processing fee assessed. After that date no refund. No-show for class are not eligible for refund.



Just Between Moms Educational and Support Group:
Do you love being a mom but feel overwhelmed with everything you need to accomplish during the day?

Do you feel like you've lost who you are, now that you're a mom, partner, etc?

If you answer yes to any of these questions then this is a place for you!

I am now offering an educational and support group for all moms, Pregnant and Post-Partum women who are interested in understanding the dynamics surrounding the changes in their body, mind and heart. This group will provide discussion, education and support related to areas of new motherhood, adjustment to parenthood, or the addition of another child to your family.

~Sacramento~

When: The 3rd Saturday of every month from 11:30 - 1p.m.

Where: Herself Moms ~ 1925 U St., Sacramento, Ca 95818

Topics will include:

• Body changes: hormonal imbalances, what to watch out for, nursing/ bottle-feeding dilemma, healthful eating and exercise, etc.
• Relational changes: in marriage and with other family members, work/ parenting balance, postpartum depression and anxiety
• Birth Preparedness: tools to prepare for birth
• Parenting Issues: how to work with your partner to positively manage your child(ren)s behavior.
• Birth Trauma: successfully overcome emotionally and physically the difficulty of a birth.
• Stress Relief: how do you make time for yourself and your family with everything there is to do?
• Next Steps: Where do I go from here

Format of this group includes:

Check in: To gather together and identify specific needs for the subject matter to be discussed.
Educational component: Information, tools and resources will be provided on specific areas related to birth and motherhood.
Support and healing discussion: A supportive environment to provide each mother with a safe and confidential place to ask questions, express there concerns or share there heart about there own particular experience

Co-facilitated by Susannah Hosbein, MA, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified Group Therapist.

Newborns up to walking are welcome. Please call if you have any questions.

Topic Schedule (Schedule subject to change, so please check back frequently for updates.)

Dates	Topic
January 21st	Communication
February 18th	In-laws and other family dynamics
March 17th	To be determined
April 21st	To be determined
May 19th	To be determined
June 16th	To be determined
July 21st	To be determined

Young Woman's Group:
This group is for young woman ages 18 to 24. If you or someone you know is struggling with transition from being taken care by your parents, to transitioning to independence, this is the group for you. The group will focus on increasing self-awareness, self-esteem, and helping you find your way.

Next group is TBA. Please call my office for details.

Space is limited. Please call today for a brief interview to make sure this group will be the right fit for you.

Fee is $65 per session.

Limited participation.