Family-Building Group

NEST: Nurturing Empathy, Strength, & Togetherness

family building

Why is NEST Family-Building Group beneficial?

Each stage of the family-building journey can bring uncertainty, shifting roles, relationship changes, and new challenges. NEST Family-Building Group offers a safe, confidential space to share experiences, build resilience, and connect with others who understand the evolving nature of caregiving within the home.

Who should participate in NEST Family-Building Group?

NEST Family-Building Group is a monthly peer support group for individuals and families navigating the many stages of building and growing a family. This may include trying to conceive, adjusting to life during pregnancy or postpartum, or managing the emotional and practical demands of parenting.  Partners are welcome to attend. Participants may join regardless of where they are in their family-building journey.

What should I expect during NEST Family-Building Group?

Through guided discussion and shared reflection, participants may explore topics such as coping with stress, managing expectations, maintaining connection with partners and loved ones, navigating medical or developmental needs, and caring for your mental and emotional wellbeing throughout times of transition.

Group sessions typically include: 

  • Welcome & introductions (5 minutes)
  • Group guidelines & grounding (5-10 minutes)
  • Education/guest speaker/themed topic (15-20 minutes)
  • Group discussion & sharing (20-30 minutes)
  • Resource sharing & announcements (5 minutes)
  • Closing ritual & wrap-up

When is NEST Family-Building Group offered?

NEST Family-Building Group is offered monthly, typically Friday from 12:00-1:00PM.

Where is NEST Family-Building Group held?

NEST Family-Building Group is held in our Mammoth location (121 College Pkwy, Mammoth Lakes, CA) in the 2nd floor study of the South Gateway Apartments.  The group facilitator may greet you in the lobby and escort you upstairs, or you can follow signage to the upstairs study.

How much does NEST Family-Building Group cost?

NEST Family-Building Group is a free support group.

If you would like to support our work through a financial gift, please consider making a donation to Elevate through the Mammoth Hospital Foundation.

What are the requirements of or limitations to participation in NEST Family-Building Group?

NEST Family-Building Group is free and open to all adult participants 18 years of age and older. 

What is the cancellation policy for NEST Family-Building Group?

Please sign up early and notify us of plan changes early! We want to make the most of our valuable resources, and group sessions with no enrollment a minimum of 12 hours prior to start time are subject to cancellation. Your participation helps dictate where we direct our team’s time and attention. Thank you for your assistance on this matter.

How do I sign up for NEST Family-Building Group?

Use the orange "sign up" links on the schedule below and follow the prompts to register or login to your account.

You should receive a confirmation email with group details upon successful sign up. (Please be sure to opt into scheduling and reminder emails as this is how we will notify you of cancellations and schedule changes as well).

Please contact us by phone ( 760-924-4301 ) or email ( elevate@mammothhospital.com ) if you need assistance.