Support Groups
You deserve support and community on this journey. Each of our support groups has a distinct flow and content designed to be a resource and asset to you in whichever stage you’re experiencing now.
It takes a village. Find the group that’s right for you.
Babywearing Support Group
Join Camille on the 2nd Monday from 11-1pm of the monthly to learn how to properly wear your baby. Bring your own carrier and also explore different and new carriers. You can also rent baby carriers from session to session for a fee.
Schedule:
June 23rd (Different date this month)
July 7th
August 11th
LGBTQIA2S+ Parents’ Support Group
Join owner Kellie and her girlfriend, Emily each month for queer and diverse family support.
Babies and Toddlers are welcome. This group will take place on TBD
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS FREE GROUP
Schedule: TBD
This support group will begin being offered in conjuction with the Sacramento LGBT Center
New Dad Support Group
Becoming a father is a huge life change but there is often very little safe, welcoming space for fathers to connect and share. This support group was built to fill this need and provide dads with the community they crave. This free group meets once a month so you can connect with other dads, gain a community, and have some fun! Group is led by Joe Linehan. These groups take place on a Sunday each month At Old Soul Forty Acres.
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS FREE GROUP
Schedule: June 29th, 1 pm
Root Mom Walks with Amy
Come join Amy Linsley for a FREE mom walk at McKinley Park in East Sacramento every Second Sunday of the month from 9:30 am - 10:45 am. This is open to all moms in the greater Sacramento area (prenatal and postpartum moms). Come and chat and connect with other moms. The walk will be canceled if there is heavy rain or bad weather.
---9:30 am: Meet at the flagpole in front of the McKinley Library/Clunie Center for chat/introductions until 11:45 am
---9:45 am - 10:45 am - Walk around the park together on the path around the outside of the park
Schedule: 2nd Sunday of each month
June 8th date is rescheduled to June 29th. Normal 2nd Sunday schedule will resume in July.
Enneagram Exploration Group
In this monthly exploration group, podcast host, Kellie and Shiloh will lead discussion around a variety of topics related to The Enneagram, relationships, self-growth and more!
Schedule: 1st Sunday of each month 2-4pm
Pre-registration required. If no sign ups the night before we will cancel.
The Root now has TWO Book Clubs. A Bi-Monthly Fiction Book Club and a Parenting Book Monthly Book Club!
Bi-Monthly Fiction Book Club
Come join Amanda Reed for a relaxed chat about the chosen book on the 2nd or 3rd Saturday or Sunday afternoon! Please RSVP on Wellness Living
Schedule:
June 14th 2-3:30pm - Book chosen “The Wedding People” by Alison Espach
Monthly Parenting Book Club
Come join Root Board Chair, Emily Alonso for a relaxed chat about the chosen book on the 4th Thursday Evening each month! Please RSVP on Wellness Living.
Schedule:
June 26th 6:30-8pm - Book chosen “How to Talk so Little Kids will Listen” By Joanna Faber and Julie King
Wellness. Education. Community.
From prenatal yoga to childbirth classes to postpartum support groups, we help pregnant persons and new parents thrive during every stage of their journey.