Whether you are an expectant father or a new dad, having a child can be an intense adjustment. New dads are flooded with feelings which range from joy and excitement to fear and insecurity. Unlike new moms, new dads have few resources for support and information during this critical period. As a result, men can be left feeling isolated, left out, or disconnected from the prenatal and postnatal experience. Not surprisingly, research indicates that men are at increased risk for prenatal and postnatal adjustment issues, which include depression, anxiety, irritability, increased drug and alcohol use, and relationship stress. Obviously, all of these issues interfere with mens' ability to be the attentive, nurturing, and successful fathers they hope to be.
We believe that given the same level of support, guidance, and information that new moms receive, new dads can not only survive the prenatal and postpartum time period, but thrive as new fathers!
We offer support for new and expectant dads and their families through individual counseling, couples counseling, new father support groups, and information on prenatal and postnatal adjustment issues for men.
We believe that given the same level of support, guidance, and information that new moms receive, new dads can not only survive the prenatal and postpartum time period, but thrive as new fathers!
We offer support for new and expectant dads and their families through individual counseling, couples counseling, new father support groups, and information on prenatal and postnatal adjustment issues for men.
