TheraParent Peer Support

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We believe no mother or parent should feel alone during their transition into or during their parenthood journey. reBlossom is so happy to offer a free, peer support program to help connect new parents, during their pregnancies and postpartum journeys, with other experienced parents.

In Greek "thera" means healer, our TheraParents are peers with basic training on postpartum mental health, strategies & parenting resources. You will be matched up with one TheraMama or TheraPapa, who will offer check-ins throughout pregnancy (when applicable) and the postpartum period up to the 18th month of a child’s life in the form of texts, emails, phone calls, video chats, or safe in-person visits.

We know that postpartum depression and perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, including anxiety, OCD & PTSD are more common than we know, occur anytime within the first postpartum year or beyond, and affect both mothers and fathers. No longer a new mama or papa? No problem! We know that postpartum mental health issues may arise after subsequent births, traumas, or changing life experiences. These services are available to anyone struggling during their "postpartum."

TheraMamas and TheraPapas are not professionals, but are mothers & fathers who offer peer support. They should not be used instead of professional support or a doctor. Please see our Therapy page if you would like to seek professional support.

If you are interested in being matched up with a TheraMama or TheraPapa please fill out the form below.

We hope to be in touch within 2-3 days.

Sign up for Peer Support

If you would like a peer support parent or if you're interested in seeing a therapist, please fill out the form linked below!

Become a TheraParent

Would you like to serve as a TheraMama or TheraPapa and volunteer to help other parents through this time?

Sign up for Therapy (Español)

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Registrate aquí

Theraparents

Hannah DeCamp

Hannah is the mama of two children and works at Avid Bookshop as a book buyer. As you could probably guess, she loves reading and loves to recommend books on and stories about motherhood and parenting! ReBlossom has always felt like a home away from home to her as a mother, and she feels passionately that all parents deserve the support and care that APW offers. When she's not changing the diapers of her youngest or reading Dog Man with her oldest, she enjoys being outside—preferably in the woods, with her binoculars, listening to the birds.

Carly Ornstein

Carly Ornstein moved with her family to Athens in 2020 where she works from home as a public health consultant. A Baltimore native, she enjoys exploring the Southeast and soaking up all that Athens has to offer. She proudly lives in Newtown with her husband, two small children, and rescue terrier Myrtle Joan Rivers. Carly had her first child in Michigan and second in Missouri (academic wife life), and struggled with the lack of a village, which is why she is passionate about Athens Parent Wellbeing's work. In her free time, Carly likes to stay active, stare at the wall and obsessively research her genealogy.

Tiffani Tijerina

Hi! I’m Tiffani. My husband, Josh, and I have one daughter, Sophia. We’ve been regulars at reBlossom play groups and events in the past, and now spend a lot of time with our group of friends, who we met there! I teach technical communication at Georgia Tech and do most of my work from home during independent play and night times so that my days are free to spend doing mom things and setting up play dates with our friends. I am a NICU/preemie momma, and I enjoy telling our story so that others can see they are not alone.

Lali Serrano

Lali Serrano has served as Athens Parent Wellbeing's Theraparent Peer Support Program Coordinator, a Shopkeeper for ReBlossom, Spanish Teacher and all around wonderful mama to three amazing children ages 7, 5 & 1. She currently works as a special education paraprofessional in the Clarke County School District.

Miranda Marshall

Miranda, a nature-loving wife and mother of two, embraces a vibrant life with her family. They are often spotted playing at Wild Earth Camp, exploring the Athens Farmers Market, and attending weekly church services at Grace Athens. Their deep connection with the Athens area is evident as they consider it a special place to raise their children.

TheraParents