Back September 12, 2025!
Group meets every Friday morning from 10:00–11:15 AM at Encompass Health & Wellness, 130 Weber St. W, Suite 202, Kitchener.
Nurture & Thrive is dedicated to providing parents in the Waterloo Region with a supportive and compassionate space as they navigate the challenges of perinatal mental health. Our free, peer-led support groups are here to help you feel heard, understood, and less alone in your journey.
Schedule
September 12 – Lisette Weber, Welcome to Fall
September 19 – KWC Babywearing Group
September 26 – Sydney Tricand, Perinatal Mental Health
October 3 – Erica Pisciotto, Infant Feeding
October 10 – Pam Lawson, Infant Massage
October 17 – Rhonda Chamberlain, Return to Fitness
October 24 – Bridget Jensen, Infant Sleep Strategies
Our group is open to anyone experiencing symptoms of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs), challenges with parenting and other challenges that present in the perinatal period, such as:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Panic Attacks
- Intrusive Thoughts or Worries
- And more
We welcome individuals at any stage of their parenting journey, whether you are currently struggling or moving into a phase of recovery and wish to support others. Diagnosis is not required.
What to Expect
Nurture & Thrive offers:
- A safe, nonjudgmental environment to share your experiences.
- Peer support from those who understand the challenges of PMADs.
- A focus on hope and encouragement as you move through recovery.
- An educational component to empower participants with tools and knowledge.
Important Notes
Nurture & Thrive is a peer support group, not a replacement for medical care. We encourage participants to seek medical evaluation, therapy, and additional support as needed.
Facilitators are here to guide discussions and provide resources, but we do not offer medical evaluations or therapeutic counseling.
Regular attendance is encouraged to build connections and foster recovery.
Building a Community of Care
We invite participants to continue attending, offering support to others who are just beginning their journey. Sharing your experience can make a meaningful impact on someone else’s path.
Join Us
If you have any questions or concerns about whether this group is right for you, please reach out to Lisette, [email protected]. We are here to help you find the support you need.
Nurture & Thrive is free, inclusive, and designed to meet you where you are. Together, we can build a community of care and resilience.