bringing baby home
A Workshop for New and Expecting Parents
Becoming a parent is life-changing—but it can also be overwhelming. The Bringing Baby Home (BBH) workshop is a research-based educational program created by renowned relationship experts Drs. John and Julie Gottman. Designed for couples who are expecting or parenting children ages 0–3, this class helps you build a stronger foundation for your relationship and your growing family.
What You’ll Learn
The transition to parenthood is full of emotional, relational, and logistical changes. This workshop gives you tools to:
- Strengthen your friendship and deepen your connection
- Navigate conflict more effectively
- Improve communication and co-parenting
- Increase intimacy and affection
- Develop a shared understanding of child development
- Support each other’s mental and emotional well-being
- Identify signs of postpartum mood disorders and know when to seek help
Format & Schedule
We offer two flexible class formats:
- Full-Day Intensive: A single-day workshop packed with interactive learning, discussion, and practical tools.
- Four-Part Series: Shorter sessions spread across multiple days weekly for deeper reflection and paced learning.
Upcoming Workshops:
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Cost: $350 per couple
Includes digital parent handbook
Location:
Therazona Physical Therapy
861 N Higley Rd STE B-115
Gilbert, AZ 85234
Who is this class for?
- Couples preparing to welcome a baby
- New parents with infants or toddlers (ages 0–3)
- Families navigating postpartum changes together
Whether you’re expecting your first child or adjusting to life with a little one, this workshop will support your journey together.
Please note: This is a psychoeducational class, not a therapy group. If you are in crisis or need mental health care, please seek professional therapeutic support. Josie offers individual therapy services separately through East Valley Postpartum Wellness, and can recommend resources for couples’ therapy.
Registration
About Your Instructor
Josie Self, MA, LAC, NCC is a licensed therapist and trained Bringing Baby Home educator specializing in perinatal mental health. She is passionate about helping couples prepare for and adjust to the emotional realities of parenthood. Through East Valley Postpartum Wellness, she provides compassionate, trauma-informed support for Arizona families.