Becoming Dad Workshop

Empowering Fathers From Dude to Dad.

Becoming Dad

Free Mental Fitness Workshop for Expecting Fathers in Westfield, NJ

Hosted by Bee Kind Pediatrics and Verve Psychotherapy

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 who want to show up 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: Free 90 Minute In-Person Workshop Session

Small Group Size: Limited to 6 Expecting Fathers per Workshop Session

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

Schedule: Quarterly Date/Time TBD for 2026, depending on enrollment

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

The Mental Load & The New Parent Mindset

Understanding matrescence, the psychology of men & masculinities, the neuroscience of emotions, and generational trends that are impacting modern fatherhood & the new rules of marriage in postpartum families.

Equity & Intimacy in The Couple Bubble

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

Mental Fitness, Tactical Coping, and Caregiving

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

Dad's Role & The Ripple Effect of Responsibility

Visualizing your fatherhood legacy with a values-based action plan and practical next steps for skillfully moving forward towards your North Star. Becoming Dad begins within you, and the actions you take now will ripple into your bond and connection with your baby, your partner, your family, and your community for years to come. Let's get to work!

Investment:

Free 15 Minute Phone Consultation to assess appropriate fit for the Workshop and to discuss your questions & goals for Becoming Dad.

Free 90 Minute In-Person Workshop Session - Dude, Just Show Up.

📍 Local Support for New Jersey Fathers

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