Groups

Group support is a wonderful option for folks in the perinatal period. I facilitate a perinatal support group for folks who identify as Black, Indigenous, or People of Color. The group is offered through And Still We Rise and runs for 6-week sessions periodically throughout the year. I will next offer this support group in the fall of 2022. Groups are limited to 10 participants and address a range of topics, including perinatal mental health, navigating identity shifts, relationships with partners, race & culture in the context of parenting, and navigating relationships with families of origin.

I also co-facilitate Postpartum Support International's free online Desi Chaat support group for South Asian moms. The group meets on the first and third Thursdays of each month at 7:30 EST and is a wonderful way for Desi moms to connect and discuss perinatal mental health and the transition to parenthood in a safe and culturally sensitive environment. Learn more and register here.
“Smart, compassionate, witty and easy to talk to, Divya was a lifesaver as a first time mom. I attended multiple of her new mama groups and it's a testament to her that I remain close friends with many of the new moms I met there - she facilitated meaningful discussions, restored our confidence in ourselves, and empathized in difficult moments. There are only a few things I miss from those wild west newborn days, and Divya's groups are one of them.”
- S.S. 
“I met Divya at a new parent support group, where she was the facilitator. She encouraged us to tune out the noise and listen to our intuition. She was one of those wise parents who went before us, like a big sister who you felt comfortable asking questions. As a role model that I respect, she is one of those people who I think about when I come to a difficult part of my parenting journey. I've often thought: wwdd (what would Divya do)?
As a community builder, she would direct people to resources, but one of the most valuable things she ever did was just listen and validate our feelings. During those hard, early days I'm so glad I had Divya in my corner.”
- M.M. 

Workshops

I facilitate workshops about topics related to the transition to parenthood, including
  • Perinatal mental health
  • Identity shifts during the transition to parenthood
  • How cultural and immigrant narratives impact ideas of self, self-worth, and parenting
  • Understanding the intersections of race, racism, and perinatal mental health
  • Engaging with microaggressions in perinatal group settings
​“As someone who has run programs along side Divya, I have seen her adept skill, compassion, and sense of humor in her work, as well as the impact it has on the mothers. She creates a strong sense of community amongst her clients, and as her colleague, I learn more and more from her each day. “
- Maria Dolorico, PMH-C, M. Ed., Board Certified Coach