Bringing Baby Home Program in Bloomfield, NJ | Therapy Story
Bringing Baby Home Bloomfield, NJ
bringing baby home
Bringing Baby Home is a psycho-educational program for pregnant or expectant couples and families with children up to three years of age. It was designed and created by relationship experts, Drs. John and Julie Gottman, at The Relationship Research Institute in Seattle, Washington. The goal of the program is to improve the quality of life for babies and children by strengthening the parental relationship.
What Is bringing baby home?
About the program
The Gottman’s research demonstrates that when couples become parents, there is a significant decrease in their relationship satisfaction. Further research has shown that relationship discord and conflict have a profound negative effect on the couples’ infants and toddlers.
how we can help
Bringing Baby Home Couples Workshop in Bloomfield, New Jersey
The Bringing Baby Home Program is here to support families during this challenging, transitional time.
Dr. Gottman’s research shows that couples who have participated in the Program experience:
- A significantly lower rate of postpartum mood disorders and depression
- A decrease in relationship hostility
- A higher level of relationship satisfaction
- A decreased likelihood of divorce
Welcoming a child is also the beginning of a new chapter in your relationship
The content of the program evolved from Dr. Gottman’s 40 years of marriage and family research and is designed to teach parents to:
Increase friendship in their relationship
Deal effectively with conflict
Keep dads involved in infant care and parenting
Improve the quality of parent–infant interaction
Recognize the psychological and emotional needs of their child
Co-Parent effectively
Getting Started
1. Schedule a free 15-minute phone consultation.
This brief consultation with Celina Wigle-Olias-Varga, LCSW, helps us understand your immediate needs and ensures this program is the right fit for you. This no-pressure conversation allows you to ask questions and get a feel for our approach before making any commitments. Schedule your free 15-minute phone consultation here.
2. Complete intake paperwork through our secure client portal.
Our streamlined digital intake process makes getting started convenient and private through our HIPAA-compliant portal. You can complete all necessary forms at your own pace from the comfort of home, allowing us to better understand your history and goals before your first session.
Ready to rewrite your story? Begin your journey today.
What to Expect
First Session
Second Session
Facilitator Support
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Who We Work Well With
Expectant Parents & Early Families
This workshop is designed for parents who are expecting or have children under age 3, when the Gottman research is most relevant. It supports families during the critical transition into early parenthood.
All Types of Family Structures
We welcome married couples, committed partners, co-parents, adoptive families, single parents, multi-child households, and multi-generational family systems. All identities and family forms are supported here.
Committed to Healthy Family Foundations
This is for parents who are intentionally invested in creating a stable, emotionally healthy environment for their children to grow and thrive—regardless of where they are starting from.
Growing Through Transition
Ideal for families navigating change—whether it’s a first baby, expanding your family, adjusting roles, or redefining partnership. This workshop offers tools to move through transition with connection and clarity.
"After taking this class.., we feel ready to bring our baby home knowing we not only have a plan on how we want to take care of our baby but also how to better communicate with each other and with extended family."
faqs
Do you offer a free consultation?
Yes, we offer a free 15-minute phone consultation to all prospective clients. This brief conversation helps us understand your immediate needs and ensure our practice is the right fit for you.
Not Sure? “6 Steps Closer” is a 1-hour introductory presentation covering the philosophies of the Bringing Baby Home program with 6 tangible tools to bring you and your partner closer. This presentation is offered virtually monthly. Sign Up Here
What are the steps to get started?
Your journey with us begins with a free 15-minute phone consultation, where we’ll work to understand your needs and ensure this workshop is the right fit for you.
If we’re aligned, we’ll schedule you for the Bringing Baby Home program.
What are the fees for Bringing Baby Home?
The investment per couple is $997 for the in-person luxury retreat and $497 for the virtual Bringing Baby Home program.
During your initial consultation, we’ll discuss fees transparently and explore options that work for you, whether that’s within our practice or through a thoughtful referral.
Do you accept insurance?
We operate as an out-of-network provider, but we’ve created a comprehensive guide to help you navigate your insurance benefits. This resource walks you through all the questions to ask your insurance company and includes the CPT codes for our services.
Many of our clients successfully receive partial reimbursement, and we’re happy to provide superbills and guidance throughout this process.
If you live in NJ, NY, or PA you may be eligible for partial insurance reimbursement.