Discover the importance of initiating these discussions during pregnancy, as they lay the groundwork for harmony and preparation in parenthood – yet remember, it's never too late to start!

Dr. Cassidy Freitas, a seasoned Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, illuminates the significance of role division in parenthood. In this empowering session, she equips you with practical tools to identify and delineate the multitude of roles and responsibilities you carry as parents. With Dr. Freitas's expert guidance, you'll gain invaluable insights and hands-on strategies for effectively dividing these roles between you and your partner. By fostering clear communication and collaboration, you'll lay the foundation for a harmonious and balanced parenting dynamic, ensuring that both you and your partner thrive in your respective roles. Don't miss this opportunity to cultivate a partnership that supports your shared journey through parenthood with grace and intention.

In this class, you'll explore:

  • Importance of Role Division: Understand why it's crucial to divide roles in parenthood to foster balance, collaboration, and mutual support within your partnership.

  • Timing of Role Identification: Explore the importance of initiating discussions about role division with your partner during pregnancy, laying the groundwork for effective teamwork and communication from the start.

  • Determining Roles and Responsibilities: Learn practical methods for identifying and delineating the various roles and responsibilities you and your partner carry as parents, ensuring clarity and alignment in your parenting approach.

  • Examples of Parental Roles: Gain insight into common parental roles and responsibilities to include in your own list, tailored to your unique family dynamics and values.

  • Examining Childhood Influences: Understand the significance of examining both you and your partner's childhood experiences as a part of the role division process, recognizing how past influences can impact present parenting dynamics.

  • Mental Health Impact: Explore the potential consequences of disproportionately divided roles and responsibilities on your mental health and relationship dynamics, highlighting the importance of equitable distribution for overall well-being and relationship satisfaction.


Empower Your Journey with Supportive Resources

Download this workbook for a comforting postpartum embrace of knowledge and support.

Access this comprehensive checklist designed to streamline the process of dividing roles and responsibilities effectively.

Meet Your Expert

Dr. Cassidy is a dedicated Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist deeply engaged in the perinatal support community. With a wealth of experience, she has supported individuals and couples navigating the complexities of infertility, loss, adoption, pregnancy, and the postpartum period. Dr. Cassidy earned her Masters degree from the University of San Diego before pursuing a doctoral degree from Loma Linda University. Certified in Medical Family Therapy, she imparts her expertise by teaching courses on Marriage and Family Therapy at both the undergraduate and graduate levels at the University of San Diego. As an AAMFT-approved supervisor, Dr. Cassidy also offers part-time supervision and consultation to MFT trainees and interns in the Department of Family Medicine at the University of California, San Diego. Her commitment to empowering individuals and families through therapy and education makes her a valuable asset to the perinatal support community.

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