Well Mind, Strong Body

Supporting You Through Postpartum

Well Mind, Strong Body is an 8-week postpartum group therapy and movement series offered in collaboration by Laura Caird, Registered Psychologist and Jeenie Brasseur, Certified Pre & Postnatal Trainer and owner of KeepFit HQ.

The postpartum period can bring significant changes to your emotional well-being, relationships, body, routines, and sense of self. These adjustments can be challenging whether you're welcoming your first baby or adding another child to your family.

This small-group program provides a supportive space to explore the realities of postpartum life, learn practical psychological strategies, connect with other mothers, and make time for both your mental and physical well-being.

Support for Your Mind

Postpartum Group Therapy

The psychological component of Well Mind, Strong Body is developed and facilitated by Laura Caird, Registered Psychologist & Perinatal Mental Health Therapist.

Each week combines evidence-informed psychological education, guided therapeutic discussion, practical strategies, and connection with other mothers navigating the postpartum period.

Together, we'll explore some of the experiences that can make postpartum life challenging, from changes in identity and relationships to anxiety, overwhelm, expectations, guilt, sleep, and finding space for your own needs.

The focus isn't on doing motherhood "better." It's about understanding what's happening for you, developing practical ways to support your emotional well-being, and having a space to talk openly with other mothers who may be navigating many of the same things.

The group is intentionally kept small to allow for meaningful discussion, connection, and individualized participation.

Strength for Your Body

Complimentary Postpartum Movement

Following each therapy group, participants are invited to stay for a complimentary postpartum movement class led by Jeenie Brasseur, Certified Pre & Postnatal Trainer and owner of KeepFit HQ.

The class runs about 30 minutes and is built specifically for the postpartum body, with a focus on rebuilding core and pelvic floor strength, and feeling capable in your body again. Every movement can be modified, so it works whether you're a few months postpartum or nearly a year, and whether or not you've trained before. All equipment is provided.

Babies are welcome in the room and can be tended to at any point.

The movement class is offered at no additional cost to participants enrolled in the postpartum therapy group. Participation is optional and does not change the fee for psychological services.

No KeepFit HQ membership is required to participate.

Is This Group for Me?

Well Mind, Strong Body is for mothers navigating the postpartum period, whether this is your first baby or you've been through the postpartum period before.

You do not need to have a mental health diagnosis or be experiencing a significant mental health concern to participate. Postpartum adjustment looks different for everyone, and challenges can arise after any pregnancy, not only the first.

The group is intended for mothers who would benefit from a supportive space to reflect, connect, learn practical strategies, and prioritize their own emotional well-being during a stage of life when their own needs can easily take a back seat.

What to Expect

Program Details

Format: 8-week postpartum therapy group, followed each week by a complimentary 30-minute postpartum movement class

Group size: Maximum 9 participants

Who can attend: Mothers within 12 months postpartum. This does not need to be your first baby.

Location: KeepFit HQ, 42 King Street East, Bowmanville

Session Dates: Mondays: October 5 & 19; November 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30; and December 7, 2026

*Please note: There will be no sessions on October 12 (Thanksgiving) or October 26 (KPR PA Day).

Time: 12:30-2:00pm

Fee: $720 for the complete 8-week psychological group therapy series. A $180 registration deposit is required to secure your place in the group, with the remaining fees billed at $90 per session as the program progresses. An individual receipt for psychological services will be provided following each session attended.

Babies in the room: Participants are welcome to bring their baby, and equally welcome to attend on their own. The baby attending with you should be 12 months or under. We aren't able to have older siblings or toddlers in the studio during the program, both for safety in a space with equipment and to protect the focus of the group.

Please note: The studio is a small heritage space and we aren't able to accommodate strollers. Car seats and carriers are welcome.

Attendance: This program is designed as an in-person group experience. We understand that illness, childcare needs, or other unexpected circumstances may occasionally prevent in-person attendance. When clinically appropriate, live virtual participation may be available. Group sessions are not recorded.

Intake: Participants will complete an intake form, informed consent process, and brief individual intake appointment prior to beginning the group.

Using Your Benefits

Fees & Extended Health Benefits

The total program fee of $720 is for psychological services provided by Laura Caird, Registered Psychologist through A Well Mind.

A $180 registration deposit is required to secure your place in the group. The remaining fees are billed at $90 per psychological group session as the program progresses.

Participants will receive an individual receipt for psychological services following each session attended. These receipts may be submitted to extended health benefits where eligible. Where available, A Well Mind may also be able to submit claims directly to participating insurance providers. Coverage and direct billing availability vary by plan.

The postpartum movement classes provided by KeepFit HQ are a complimentary addition for participants enrolled in the therapy group and are not billed as psychological services. Participation in the movement component is optional and does not change the fee for psychological services.

Participants are encouraged to confirm their individual coverage for psychological services with their insurance provider prior to registration.

A limited number of reduced-fee or fully subsidized spaces may also be available for participants who would otherwise be unable to access the group due to financial circumstances. If cost may be a barrier to participation, please indicate this on the registration form and we can follow up with you privately.

Meet Your Facilitators

Laura Caird, Registered Psychologist

Laura is the owner of A Well Mind and has specialized training in perinatal mental health. She develops and facilitates the group therapy component of Well Mind, Strong Body and is responsible for the psychological services provided through the program.

Jeenie Brasseur, Certified Pre & Postnatal Trainer

Jeenie is the owner of KeepFit HQ, a NASM Certified Personal Trainer, and holds certifications in Pre & Postnatal Exercise and GrowCo postnatal and rehab-based training. A mom of three, she has spent years coaching women through pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and the return to training. She leads the movement component of Well Mind, Strong Body.

Ready to Join Us?

Registration

Space is limited to 9 participants to maintain a small, supportive group environment.

What happens next?

Once we receive your registration request, A Well Mind will contact you to confirm availability and provide the next steps to complete your registration, payment, intake form and individual intake appointment.



Your place in the group is confirmed once registration and payment have been completed.

Well Mind, Strong Body is a psychological service provided by Laura Caird, Registered Psychologist, and may be eligible for reimbursement through private insurance or group benefit plans.