RETURN:
A Support Group for Moms Going Back to Work After Baby
Navigate work, motherhood, and identity—without doing it alone.
Returning to work after having a baby is rarely just a logistical transition. It often brings grief, guilt, anxiety, identity shifts, and pressure to “prove” yourself at work and at home.
RETURN is a non-therapy support group for moms navigating the emotional and mental load of going back to work after baby. Whether you’re returning full-time, part-time, hybrid, or still figuring out what’s next, this group offers a grounded space to process the transition and build more sustainable ways of coping.
Who this group is for:
RETURN is a good fit for moms who:
Are preparing to return to work or have recently returned
Feel torn between work and motherhood
Struggle with guilt, anxiety, or imposter syndrome
Feel pressure to “do it all” without burning out
Want support from other working moms in a similar season
What to expect:
This is a non-therapy support group that blends honest discussion, community support, and practical tools to tackle the challenges associated with this transition, from mom guilt to mental load to burnout prevention.
Topics may include:
Mixed feelings about returning to work (and letting that be okay)
Identity shifts and confidence after maternity leave
Guilt, comparison, and the myth of balance
Childcare transitions and separation anxiety
Boundaries at work and at home
Coping with another transition on top of ongoing postpartum adjustment and recovery challenges
The mental load of working motherhood
Burnout, exhaustion, and sustainability
Shifting relationship dynamics that come with the transition back to work
Group details:
Format: 8 week support group
Length: 60 minutes per session (with a group chat for between-meetings support and connection)
Location: Virtual
When: next round starting in July - time TBD
Cost: $425 for the full 8-week series
Facilitator: Dr. Caroline Dickens