For Facilitators
The Afterglow Support Group Curriculum
A curriculum for people who want to lead a group
If you want to facilitate a perinatal support group, The Afterglow is written for you. Looking for a group to attend? Ask about the current group. Looking for therapy? See Therapy.
Written by a Licensed Clinical Social Worker after she recovered from her own experience with a Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorder, this curriculum equips facilitators to create a support group for parents on the path to emotional wellness. While all parents need support, this curriculum is designed specifically for parents experiencing a Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorder, such as Postpartum Depression or Postpartum Anxiety.
Steeped in practical Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and the deep wisdom of Mindfulness, facilitators can feel confident that support group attendees will learn concrete tools each week.
Whether you are a licensed mental health clinician, a nurse, a doula, a midwife, a lactation consultant, a grandparent, a clergy member, or a parent who has fully recovered from a Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorder, you are qualified to create a support group with an evidence-based curriculum as a guide.
Most importantly, you will give parents hope that they are not alone, and with treatment, they will be well.
Ashley Hanna-Morgan, LCSW, PMH-CCalifornia LCSW #66494 Nevada LCSW #7719-CClient Notices
Who can facilitate, and how it works
All parents need support, and a lot of it. If you’re someone interested in supporting parents struggling with a perinatal mood disorder like postpartum depression or anxiety, and would like to start leading a support group, I would love to support you! I wrote a curriculum called The Afterglow exactly for this purpose. Whether you’re a licensed mental health clinician of some kind, a doula, a midwife, a lactation consultant, a grandparent, clergy, or a parent who has had some experience with perinatal mood disorders, you’re qualified. I will personally spend time training you over the phone to lead a free support group if you are willing to do it. Let’s connect.
Get the curriculum
The Afterglow: a Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorder Support Group Curriculum is now available in paperback!
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Inquire about training
Get in touch about facilitator training.
More about the curriculum
The Afterglow handouts and the six weekly meditations are collected on Resources. Ashley wrote about the thinking behind the group in Why the Afterglow?, and her talks and clinical trainings are on Speaking, Training & Media.
Meet the author, or see all of Ashley’s books.
Lead a group in your community
Ashley personally trains facilitators by phone to lead a free perinatal support group.