TEAM PARENTHOOD

HOW TO NOT HATE YOUR SPOUSE AFTER KIDS

A VIRTUAL PROGRAM FOR COUPLES IN THE EARLY YEARS OF PARENTHOOD

YOU DESERVE TO FEEL LIKE PARTNERS, NOT JUST PARENTS.

LET ME HELP YOU GET BACK ON THE SAME TEAM.

SPRING 2024 COHORT REGISTRATION OPENS SOON!

YOU THOUGHT PARENTHOOD WOULD BE AN EXCITING ADVENTURE IN YOUR RELATIONSHIP,

BUT IN REALITY IT HAS BEEN THE MOST DIFFICULT CHAPTER YET.

MAYBE THIS IS YOUR EXPERIENCE:

  • You were so excited to tackle parenthood together, but it’s not the connecting experience you imagined it would be

  • No matter what you try, you end up having the same argument over and over again

  • You keep telling yourself this challenging chapter is just temporary, but you’re not sure when it will end

  • You feel like roomates who are co-parenting instead of a romantic couple

  • You find yourself feeling resentful, irritated, and unappreciated

  • Ever since becoming parents you’ve lost the spark in your relationship

  • You want to prioritize the relationship but you’re so exhausted and busy you have no idea how you would even start

  • You find yourself feeling irritable and snapping at your partner in front of the kids

  • You threw yourself into parenting and can’t find the time or energy to prioritize the relationship

YOU KNOW HOW IMPORTANT IT IS TO HAVE A LOVING RELATIONSHIP FOR YOUR KIDS TO LOOK UP TO, BUT:

  • You find it hard to want to work on the relationship when you feel resentful and unappreciated

  • You feel like your cups are empty and there’s nothing left to give each other

  • You can’t remember the last time you prioritized a date night, or even what you would do together if you had that rare time away from the kids

  • You can’t seem to find the energy or desire to engage in physical intimacy by the end of the day

  • You feel like all you do is argue so it feels easier to coexist in silence

  • No matter what you try, you can’t seem to get on the same page

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THE TRUTH IS, YOU’RE TOO BUSY AND EXHAUSTED TO FIGURE THIS OUT RIGHT NOW, BUT THE STAKES ARE TOO HIGH TO DO NOTHING.

You know how important this is for yourself and your family’s wellbeing.

You could try couples therapy but you don’t know how long that will take.

DID YOU KNOW THE AVERAGE COUPLE SPENDS 6 MONTHS IN THERAPY?


You want to better your relationship NOW, not six months from now.


You could read books and listen to podcasts, but you don’t have the time (or the desire)to essentially get an honorary degree in relationships just to then explain it all to your partner.

ENTER, TEAM PARENTHOOD

A VIRTUAL PROGRAM FOR COUPLES IN THE EARLY YEARS OF PARENTHOOD.

I can help you feel more connected, less resentful, and like a team again without wasting time.

Our goal is to get right to the heart of your most pressing issues and offer practical solutions you can start implementing after the very first session.

Here’s what you can accomplish: 

  • Feel heard, understood, and appreciated

  • Feel like you’re on the same team, in parenthood and in your relationship

  • Feel the romantic spark come back- and that you actually want it to

  • Feel like you can have a conversation about an important topic without it spiralling into a hurtful argument

  • Feel like maybe you don’t hate each other and actually remember why you decided to take on this wild adventure in the first place.

  • Learn to connect even when the kids are around

  • Learn how to parent as a team even when you have different approaches

Imagine if at the end of our time together you knew how to communicate better, felt understood and appreciated, experienced more intimacy in your relationship, and felt confident that you are on the same team in parenthood.

Hi, I’m Autumn! I’m a mother, wife, couples therapist, educator, and relationship expert who experienced first hand how hard the transition to parenthood is on a relationship. At the time, I searched high and low for resources that could support our marriage but I couldn’t find much, so I’ve dedicated my career to filling that gap. So far, I’ve helped hundreds of couples in the early years of parenthood repair and deepen their relationships.

When I’m not pouring myself into my amazing work, you’ll find me spending time with the people I love most. I’m a boy mom to two little rascals who keep me on my toes and one very neurotic australian shepherd. I live on Vancouver Island with my supportive husband and know for sure that he will continue to irritate me and cause me to fall more in love with him for the rest of my life.

OK, BUT WHO AM I LEARNING FROM?

PROGRAM OUTLINE

WEEK 1: FOUNDATION

We will begin by outlining the impacts of relationship wellbeing on individual health and your children’s development. Then we will review foundational concepts (such as attachment, emotional validation, etc.) and how your unique experiences influence your relationship patterns.

WEEK 2: COMMUNICATION

You will gain insight into your relationship’s conflict cycle and the needs and fears that motivate us to do what we do. You will learn tools to begin to change your conflict cycle as well as how to repair after an argument.

WEEK 3: BOUNDARIES & IN-LAWS

You will learn the foundational skills of not just setting but maintaining boundaries. We will look at some of the common mistakes we make, why it’s so hard to set boundaries with family, and get you on the same team so you can communicate your needs with your own and each other’s family.

WEEK 4: PARENTHOOD

You will gain insight into where you came from and where you are now as a parent. We will bust myths regarding parenting styles and how to use each other’s strengths to your advantage so you feel like a team again.

WEEK 5: SEX & INTIMACY

We will explore the changes that occur in intimacy during parenthood and long term relationships, as well as how to reignite and redefine intimacy in the current season of early parenthood.

WEEK 6: INTEGRATION

We will celebrate all the accomplishments you have made so far and troubleshoot how to support your relationships on their lifelong path.

Live cohort offerings of this program are only offered 1-2 times per year**

Registration For The Spring Live Cohort Opens SOON!

IF YOU REGISTER BEFORE APRIL 10, 2024, YOU WILL RECEIVE:

  • 6 online modules of in depth learning

  • A downloadable workbook

  • A private facebook community with your peers

  • 6 weekly group calls with myself to review the material and answer any questions you might have

  • How To Get Your Partner On Board bonus guide

Spring dates:

The live program runs 6 weeks from April 23rd to May 28, 2024.

The six 60 minute calls will happen from 7:30-8:30pm on Tuesday evenings.

How we’ll do it:

  1. You’ll register

  2. You will receive access to the first module right away so you can dive in.

  3. You will complete that week’s material at your own pace between weekly meetings, working through the material individually and as a couple.

  4. We will meet each week for 60 minutes to review what you’ve learned and answer questions to help you apply the information to your unique relationship.

  5. You will receive access to a new module each week as we move through the program.

  6. You will be invited submit feedback at the end of each week

INVESTMENT

6 Online Modules= $497

(condensed educational videos and audio covering everything you need to know to have a thriving relationship in the early years of parenthood)

Workbook= $197

(70+ pages of information & exercises for you and your spouse to complete)

6 x 60  minute group coaching sessions = $1,147

(live group virtual calls to review that week’s module and answer questions applying the information to your unique relationship)

Weekly Accountability & Feedback= $857

(complete accountability tracker and receive personalized feedback on your learning and application)

Downloadable PDFs To Support Your Relationship For Years To Come= $297

(Repair Conversation Script, How To Handle Tricky Parenting Moments Cheatsheet, How To Listen & Validate Scripts, How To Set Boundaries, Emotion Wheel, The Love Meeting Workbook, Alphabet Dating, & So! Many! More!)

Total=$2997

Your Investment = $497 USD

I will be offering this program for a one time cost of $497 USD (or 3 monthly payment plans of $197). Spaces are limited.

THIS PROGRAM IS NOT FOR EVERYONE

THIS PROGRAM IS FOR YOU IF:

  • You have at least one child

  • You identify as being in the early years of parenthood (typically children ages 0-5)

  • You are open to examining your own relationship patterns

  • You love your partner and want to feel deeper connection with them during this challenging season

  • You are able and willing to commit to the time investment for this program

  • You are sick of having the same argument over and over again

  • You want to feel like a team in parenthood AND romantic partnership

THIS PROGRAM IS NOT FOR YOU IF:

  • You don’t have children

  • Your children are in high school or have left the home

  • You aren’t interested in reflecting on your own relationship patterns

  • You don’t desire deeper connection in your relationship

  • You can’t commit to the time investment right now

  • You are experiencing domestic violence in your relationship

  • You don’t want to change your own behaviour and are hoping I will tell your spouse they are the one who needs to change

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What if we don’t have childcare during the program time?

That’s totally OK! The program is run virtually so I will have all participant’s microphones muted so we wont hear your wee ones during the sessions. We’re all parents and understand that having little ones around is part of this season of life, and exactly what this program is addressing is how to invest in your relationship even when kiddos are around!

What is the time commitment?

Each week you need to set aside 60 minutes for the group calls and a minimum of 30 minutes for the homework. The homework can be done in chunks. I would advise you to also set aside around an hour of time with your partner to compare homework, discuss the learning and connect.

Do you have a payment plan?

Yes! You can pay in a lump sum, or make three monthly payments (3 X $197).

Do you offer refunds?

Yes, you have a five day window to request a refund. You must show proof of the work completed during this time and a formal request before the end of the five days to connect@nestcounselling.ca

Will it be recorded?

Yes, life happens so the weekly meetings will be recorded if you cannot attend for any reason, but live attendance has been shown to yield greater results for couples and I highly recommend trying to prioritize it in your schedule.

Can I attend this program without my partner?

My recommendation is to take the course together. I think you’ll have the most impact if you’re learning at the same time.

But I also want to acknowledge that couples can be on different pages about this stuff and you can definitely see benefit doing it independently as well. So you can absolutely go through the course solo, and bring the tips and techniques back into your relationship.

THE AVERAGE COUPLE SPENDS 6 MONTHS IN THERAPY. WOULDN’T IT BE GREAT IF YOU COULD GET RESULTS FASTER AND EASIER?

I can walk you through the exact things you need to know to see real and lasting change in your relationship in just six weeks.

Still have questions? We’re happy to answer them! Contact us at connect@nestcounselling.ca