Oxygen
Self-Care and Wellness
Ever heard the saying, "Put on your own oxygen mask before assisting others"? It's a powerful reminder to prioritize self-care, which is too often overlooked. As parents, we often put our needs last, making this sacrifice out of love for our children. However, it’s difficult to take care of others if you haven’t first taken care of yourself. Just as you cannot pour from an empty cup, to truly give your family your best, you must show up as your best. This means prioritizing your self-care, ensuring you have the energy, health, and well-being to support and nurture your loved ones effectively.
For most of us, parenting is the most difficult (and wonderful) journey we will take in life. The highs are high, but the lows can be very low. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed, stressed and like your best isn’t good enough, which can make you feel isolated. The Oxygen Self-Care & Wellness program is a virtual community designed specifically for Black parents by Black parents and dedicated to letting you know that you are not alone. Through resources such as, virtual support groups, webinars, online chats and more, Oxygen Self-Care & Wellness supports Black parents by creating a safe haven for individuals to seek guidance and share experiences, while finding solace, camaraderie, and empowerment, breaking the cycle of isolation and fostering a sense of belonging and solidarity.
From bump to beyond, we are here to support you wherever you are on your parenting journey. Access to resources through the Oxygen Self-Care & Wellness program are offered exclusively to Black parents at no cost. Come join us and make our community stronger!
Virtual Support Groups
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All virtual support groups offered by Kindred 360 are peer support groups, giving participants the opportunity to find comfort, support and encouragement amongst a community of their peers who may have similar lived experiences. The hosts of the virtual support groups are not licensed therapists or medical professionals. Nothing discussed during the virtual support groups should be taken as medical advice or used to diagnose or treat any condition or disease. Topics discussed during virtual support groups may trigger intense feelings. Participants are highly encouraged to seek treatment from a licensed therapist or other medical professional. If you are in severe distress or having thoughts of hurting yourself or others, please call or text the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 or the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline at 1-833-TLC-MAMA.
Because healing is a journey and trauma does not have an expiration date, all virtual support groups are open to parents and caregivers regardless of how long it has been since their traumatic experience. If you are still healing, we are still here.
Monday, May 5, 2025 @ 7 PM EST
A loving embrace in a warm environment by people who understand what you are going through.
Sunday, April 27, 2025 @ 7 PM EST (4th Sunday of every month)
A safe space for Black dads to share, listen and lean on each other, discussing topics from their unique perspective.
Monday, April 21, 2025 @ 7 PM EST
The NICU Parents Past & Present support group aims to lessen the isolation that Black parents often face in the NICU by providing hope, inspiration and encouragement to uplift your spirits and strengthen your resolve for the long days of the NICU and the journey beyond.
Monday, April 28, 2025 @ 7PM EST
When you have a baby, you're supposed to be happy, right? But, what if you're not. The Finding Yourself After Pregnancy support group will shine a light on the darkness of maternal mental health by erasing the stigma, shame and fear with understanding, compassion and empowerment in a safe environment for Black parents.
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Surviving a Pre-Eclampsia, Eclampsia or HELLP diagnosis doesn’t make you a survivor, it makes you a warrior. You’ve come out on the other side changed. You may have some scars, but you have proven to yourself that you are stronger than you ever knew you were capable of being. So, wear your scars proudly, sing your battle cry loudly and come join us as we fight this war together.
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It can be scary to hear that you are having a “high-risk” pregnancy. It comes with a lot of extra fears and a lot of extra doctor visits. However, we are here to help you through the process by providing a safe space for you to discuss whatever is on your mind. Come unload with us. We got you.
Monday, April 7, 2025 @ 7 PM EST
There are many causes for a traumatic birth. Sometimes it’s when the unexpected happens and other times it happens even when everything goes as planned. No matter the reason, we are here for you. Lean on us, while we process this trauma together.