Becoming Dad Workshop

Empowering Fathers From Dude to Dad.

Becoming Dad

A Mental Fitness Workshop for Expecting Fathers in Westfield, NJ

A 4-Week Workshop Support Series for 3rd Trimester Dads-to-Be

Hosted by Bee Kind Pediatrics and Verve Psychotherapy

Serving Westfield, New Jersey and Surrounding NJ Communities

Are You Expecting to Become a Dad?

You Don’t Have to Figure It Out Alone.

Becoming Dad is an in-person, small-group workshop support series designed for expecting fathers in their third trimester who want to show up fully - for their babies, their partners, and themselves.

Join other Dads-to-Be from Westfield, New Jersey and surrounding communities like Summit, New Providence, Berkeley Heights, Scotch Plains, Mountainside, Fanwood, Garwood, and Cranford in an honest, supportive space to learn, reflect, and prepare for fatherhood.

What You'll Gain

✔️ Mental health tools to manage stress, the mental load, & identity shifts
✔️ Communication strategies for a strong, equitable partnership
✔️ Confidence in caring for your partner & your baby during & after birth
✔️ Building your "Dad Village" with other local expecting dads
✔️ A tactical plan for staying grounded as a new parent

Workshop Details

Format: Closed Group - One 1:1 Intake - 4 Weekly 90-Min Sessions

Group Size: 6 – 8 Participants (Expecting Fathers in their 3rd Trimester)

Location: Bee Kind Pediatrics, 166 Mountain Ave, Westfield, NJ 07090

Schedule: Weekly, Day / Time TBD

Next Group Starts: Week of June 9, 2025 (Enrollment Open Now!)

Facilitator: Matthew Braman LCSW, PMH-C, Founder & CEO / Therapist of Verve Psychotherapy and Certified Perinatal Mental Health Specialist

Curriculum* Highlights

*Reviewed by Dr. Blair Rolnick, MD, Owner of Bee Kind Pediatrics

Week 1: The Mental Load & the New Parent Mindset

Understanding matrescence & patrescence, the psychology of men & masculinities, the neuroscience of emotions, and generational trends that are redefining modern fatherhood & the new rules of marriage.

Week 2: Equity & Intimacy in the Couple Bubble

Partner communication, emotional & physical labor and fair play, postpartum intimacy, and common relationship distress cycles.

Week 3: Mental Fitness, Tactical Coping, and Caregiving

Tools for managing anxiety, irritability, depression, and sleep deprivation. Guidance to create a Postpartum Game Plan on caring for yourself, your baby, and your partner in the hospital and at home in the 4th Trimester.

Week 4: Dad as Anchor

Reflecting on and visualizing your fatherhood legacy with a values-based action plan and practical next steps for moving forward in the present moment. Building your "Dad Village" begins within you and it ripples into your bonds and connections with your baby, your partner, your family, and your community. Let's create affirming internal and external supports!

Investment:

$250 — Initial 1:1 Intake Appointment (up to 60 minutes; Virtual or In-Person; Required to join the group; Helps to establish a therapeutic relationship for individual therapy or our Dad Village support group)
$100 per 90 minute Workshop Session — Total of 4 Sessions = $400

Total Investment: $250 Intake + 4 Workshops = $650 per participant

Payment Options:

Pay Up Front and save 10% off - only $585

Early Bird Registration for an additional 10% off ends May 31, 2025 making the total investment cost only $520 if paid up front by 5/31/25.

Or Pay the Full Rate per session at the time of each service

Superbills may be available upon request for potential out-of-network reimbursement depending on medical necessity. Limited sliding scale spots for reduced fees are available for participants who demonstrate financial hardship. We highly value accessibility, and we will make every effort to ensure that investment cost and payment for the workshop will not become a barrier for individuals who would like to participate and meet inclusion criteria as a good fit participant for the workshop series.

📍 Local Support for New Jersey Fathers

If you’re an Expecting Father living in or near Westfield, Summit, New Providence, Berkeley Heights, Scotch Plains, Mountainside, Fanwood, Garwood, or Cranford, then this group is for you.

Accessible, expert support - uplifting your community.