Virtual Support Groups During the Pandemic
Our team at QLC has designed several online support groups as a way to meet quarterlifers’ need for connection and socialization, especially in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Our online support groups meet for 4 weeks and are provided in a small-group format (4–6 people) via Zoom. They are facilitated by a QLC therapist*, are confidential, and require registration. Our groups are being offered for a reduced fee during the pandemic.
*Your group leader will chat with you individually before you join the group in order to familiarize you with the format and to answer any questions you have.
Dating Today
In this group, we’ll focus on dating as a quarterlifer, especially in the context of a pandemic. TedTalks and articles will be used to explore central themes. What are current trends? What is working for you? What isn’t? We’ll explore questions like, “What am I looking for in a partner?” What do I want people to see, and not see, about me? How do I bring up topics that are hard to share or that I might not want people to know right away? How do I get in the way of showing up authentically on dates? You’ll explore your own dating experiences and develop new insights and coping skills, while being supported by others on a similar journey.
Runs for 4 Weeks via Video
Meets on Wednesdays. Start Date (TBD)
7:00PM — 8:00PM EST
Four 60-minute group sessions
Led by QLC Therapist Emily West
$65/session
Postpartum During A Pandemic
Do you find yourself feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, and irritable since the birth of your baby? Adding a baby to your family is a huge life transition that introduces new challenges and new joys. Going through the postpartum period in the midst of a pandemic can be even more challenging. This group will help you better understand the feelings you’re having, while being supported by others on a similar journey.
Runs for 4 Weeks via Video
Meets on Fridays. Start Date (TBD)
12:00PM — 1:00PM EST
Four 60-minute group sessions
Led by QLC Therapist Joanna Strait
$65/session
Parenting Today
The challenges of being a parent during the COVID-19 pandemic are unprecedented. Are you finding yourself overwhelmed, anxious and exhausted from all that you have to manage each day? Perhaps it’s keeping you up at night? Balancing childcare, homeschooling, and jobs can impact relationships among members of a household in many different ways. This group provides a safe space for parents to receive structured support from a seasoned therapist, to discuss experiences and concerns they are having, and to connect with other parents during this uncertain time. You will leave this group with new insights and coping strategies.
Runs for 4 Weeks via Video
Meets on Thursdays. Start Date (TBD)
2:00PM — 3:00PM EST
Four 60-minute group sessions
Led by QLC Therapist Desiree Pearson
$65/session
Grief During a Pandemic
Experiences with grief during the COVID-19 crisis can be multi-layered and complicated. Grieving the death of someone close to us, whether from COVID-19 or another cause, poses unique challenges during young adulthood and the quarter-life period. As you are faced with news coverage of COVID-19 related deaths, you may find that grief related to previous losses is triggered. Grieving the death of a loved one due to COVID-19 is also a challenge that many young adults are facing. This group provides a safe space for emotional exploration, structured support, and grief education, especially in the context of the pandemic. It will also give you an opportunity to connect with other quarterlifers who are grieving during the pandemic.
Runs for 4 Weeks via Video
Meets on Thursdays. Start Date (TBD)
11:00AM — 12:00PM EST
Four 60-minute group sessions
Led by QLC Therapist Desiree Pearson
$65/session
The Infertility Journey: An Online Support Group
Navigating the emotions, stresses, and choices associated with infertility can be exhausting and lonely. Join us for an opportunity to receive support from others on a similar journey. In this small group (max is 6 people), you will receive guidance from our perinatal and infertility specialist. You will also have a chance to share your experience with others, learn about their experiences, develop coping skills, and feel supported as you navigate your journey towards parenthood. All genders welcomed.
Meets Online for 4 Sessions
Group Meets Weekly
Starting Friday, March 19 at 3:00PM EST
Four 60-minute group sessions
Led by QLC Therapist Joanna Strait
$65/session
Freezing Your Eggs: An Online Support Group
So you’ve made the decision to freeze your eggs. Now what? This four week process group provides an opportunity to share your thoughts, fears, and goals with others who are also faced with navigating their physical and emotional readiness for parenthood. In this small group (max of 6 people), you will receive support and guidance from our perinatal specialist and other group members.
Meets Online for 4 Sessions
Group Meets Weekly
Starts Wednesday, March 16 at 4:30PM EST
Four 60-minute group sessions
Led by QLC Therapist Joanna Strait
$65/session
If you can’t meet on the dates we’ve listed, please let us know future dates that would work for you.
Please contact us about registering for a group.