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Survivor Moms' Companion (SMC)*
The Survivor Moms' Companion (SMC) program offers extra support to anyone coping with the effects of abuse and neglect during pregnancy or with a new baby.
*The SMC was developed by an organization called Growing Forward Together. Please note that while the program is called "Survivor Moms' Companion", the SMC is open to all pregnant and parenting people.
The SMC is an evidence-based mental health program to break the cycle of trauma, one parent at a time.
​​Pregnancy and becoming a parent can be hard for anyone. It can be especially hard for those who have survived traumatic childhood experiences, such as being abused or neglected.
The Survivor Moms' Companion (SMC) offers one-on-one virtual support for people with a history of past abuse, neglect, or other childhood trauma. It teaches you skills to help you deal with emotions, trauma reactions, and relationships during pregnancy and early parenting.
You do not have to be a lactation client at Peaceful Perinatal to join the SMC program.
The SMC can teach you to manage triggers that remind you of past trauma, ride out intense emotions better, and have better relationships with your baby and your care team.
What happens in the SMC program?
Step 1: Is the SMC Right For Me?
The SMC is open to clients who are pregnant or have recently given birth and feel affected by past abuse or neglect.
You can visit "The Fitting Room" to see if the SMC program feels like a good fit before making an appointment. During your initial consultation, we will talk through the program and answer any questions you have.​​
Step 2: Sign-up and Intake Forms
If you are ready to join, we will send you some online forms to fill out before we start. You do not have to share anything about your trauma in these forms or during the program.
Step 3: Core Four Chapters
The SMC program includes a workbook with 10 chapters and one-on-one support calls with a trained mentor. The first four chapters of the SMC are called the "Core Four" because those teach the most important information about pregnancy and parenting for survivors.
We will meet and go through the workbook together, about one chapter per week. Each chapter also has videos you can watch instead, if you learn better that way.
Step 4: Additional Chapters (Optional)
After learning the basics, we can customize the rest of the program to whatever is most important to you. We can do as many of the remaining chapters as you'd like.
Step 5: Ending Assessment
Once you've finished the SMC Program, we will send you some surveys to wrap up our time together. If there are any other ways we can help you, we'll be happy to!
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the SMC therapy?
Great question! It is NOT therapy or counseling. It's like a class where you get information and learn skills. If you have a therapist though, they might help with the SMC too.
Do I have to talk about my trauma?
No. You do NOT have to talk about the trauma. The focus of the SMC is on skills and information you need now.
What if I can't afford the program?
We would love for you to participate, even if you cannot pay the full cost. Discounts and payment plans are available. Please contact us for details.
Survivor Moms' Companion Program
It is our policy to not turn anyone away for an inability to pay for the SMC.
Please contact us to discuss sliding scale options.
Full SMC Program (Recommended)
$900
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This 10-week program includes:
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Weekly one-on-one support with a trained mentor
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Full access to the SMC online workbook and videos
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Comprehensive mental health screenings
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Local and national resources
SMC Core Four
(Chapters 1-4)
$400
For new SMC clients who want to participate but are not sure if they will commit to the full program.
SMC Additional Chapters
$600/$100 per chapter
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For current SMC program clients who have completed chapters 1-4 and would like additional support.