Mindful Beginnings
Mindful Beginnings is a monthly outdoor meet-up for new and expecting parents to connect and share in community with fellow parents. Led by certified doula and childbirth educator Kassie Leachman, each gathering includes a gentle walk on local trails and a chance to share experiences with fellow parents. Babies are welcome—carriers are encouraged!
We meet on the third Wednesday of each month from 10:00–11:30 am, rotating locations to explore different outdoor spaces. During the winter months, we’ll cozy up at local coffee shops for warm conversations and continued connection.
Each month, we’ll feature a different nature trail as a meeting spot for a relaxing walk and time together in nature. Interested in joining us?
Join the email list here: https://theallianceforec.org/upcoming-events/2025/9/17/mindful-beginnings-4lnzg-nxyjh-5rbf5-ahjc9-zy7n9-jjf7c-dm352
Upcoming Events
Girlhood, Translated: Understanding Young Women in the Age of Therapy Speak and Self-Diagnosis
Suzanne Garfinkle-Crowell, MD
Psychiatrist and Founding Director of the Academy for Medicine and the Humanities at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Erica Ghignone, MD
Medical Director at Compass Health Center Chicago
North Shore Country Day Auditorium
Note: Event start time is Central Time (CT).
NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
Vibe: The Secrets of Strong Connections in a Lonely World
Adam Grant, Ph.D.
Saul P. Steinberg Professor of Management and Professor of Psychology, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
Greta Johnsen
Interviewer, podcast host, event moderator, and book person
Francis W. Parker School, Heller Auditorium
Note: Event start time is Central Time (CT).
NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
