Growing Connections is not your typical playdate or support group. So what makes it different? Parents bring their young child(ren) to play, and build connections with other parents all whilst receiving support at the same time, in the same room. No need to find childcare.  

Let’s be honest, becoming a parent is a huge transition and most of us do not have the support we need to thrive. This group offers space for parents to explore parenting topics led by what is currently going on in their lives. 

About the facilitator: Katy Kujala-Korpela, MS, is a Licensed Professional Counselor In-Training (LPC-IT). She strives to provide a safe and nurturing space where parents can show up as they are and openly discuss the challenges of parenting. 

She has been facilitating birth trauma support groups through the International Cesarean Awareness Network (ICAN) for almost 10 years. Her approach to therapy is integrative and community-centered with a queer and neuro-affirming lens. 

She has completed a variety of trainings including:

• Birth Inclusivity Training Series (B.I.T.S.)
• Perinatal Bereavement
• Gottman Therapy Couples Therapy
• Advanced Perinatal Mental Health Psychotherapy Training 
• Advanced Postpartum Support International’s advanced training to the Perinatal Mental Health Certificate (PMH-C).