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Every baby deserves a strong beginning.

Every parent deserves support.

The first year of your baby's life changes everything.

You're learning your baby's cues while trying to rediscover yourself. You're balancing sleepless nights, new routines, changing relationships, and the pressure to "get parenting right."

For military families, veteran parents, law enforcement officers, and first responders, those challenges can be even greater.

Deployments.
Shift work.
Frequent relocations.
Long hours.
Reintegration after time away.
The invisible weight of serving others while trying to be fully present at home.

No one hands you a roadmap for that.

Elevated Beginnings was created to help.

This six-week therapist-led psychoeducational program provides practical parenting education, evidence-based guidance, and a supportive community designed specifically for parents navigating their baby's first year of life.

Because healthy attachment doesn't happen by accident—it grows through intentional connection.

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One Cohort Scholarship Available

At Elevated Horizons Mental Health, we recognize that financial barriers shouldn't prevent parents from accessing quality education and support.

For Cohort 26A, one partial scholarship is available for an eligible participant experiencing financial hardship.

Scholarship applicants must complete the same application as all other participants and indicate their interest during the application process. Scholarships are awarded based on demonstrated need and available funding.

Submission of a scholarship request does not guarantee an award.

Interested? Simply select "Yes" when asked about the scholarship on your application.

What to Expect

Designed for Those Who Serve Others

Cohort 26A has been intentionally designed for:

  • Active-duty military families

  • National Guard & Reserve families

  • Veterans

  • Law enforcement families

  • First responder families

We understand the unique realities of service.

Whether you're preparing for deployment, adjusting after returning home, navigating shift work, balancing unpredictable schedules, or simply trying to be emotionally present after demanding days, this program was built with your family's experiences in mind.

You won't have to explain your lifestyle to people who don't understand it.

You'll be surrounded by parents who do.

Who it’s for:
Adult parents, caregivers, household members, grandparents

Date(s)
July 22, 2026 - August 26, 2026

Time
11:30am - 12:45pm EDT

Location
Live on Google Meet

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What We'll Explore Together

Over six weeks, you'll gain practical tools, evidence-informed education, and therapist-led guidance to help you build confidence while strengthening the bond with your baby.

  • Laying the Foundation

    We'll start by exploring the transition into parenthood, understanding your unique family story, and learning why your relationship with your baby is the foundation for lifelong emotional wellness.

    Topics include:

    • The emotional transition to parenthood

    • What secure attachment really means

    • Understanding your baby's needs

    • Setting realistic expectations for yourself

  • Understanding Cues & Building Connection

    Babies communicate long before they speak. Learn how to recognize your baby's cues and respond with confidence.

    Topics include:

    • Hunger, comfort, and overstimulation cues

    • Building trust through responsive caregiving

    • Everyday opportunities for bonding

    • Strengthening emotional connection

  • Brain Development & Emotional Wellness

    Discover how simple daily interactions support healthy brain development and emotional resilience during your baby's first year.

    Topics include:

    • Early brain development

    • Co-regulation

    • Play with purpose

    • Supporting healthy emotional growth

  • You Matter Too

    Healthy babies benefit from healthy caregivers. This week focuses on reducing stress, preventing burnout, and building resilience while balancing the demands of parenting.

    Topics include:

    • Managing stress

    • Emotional wellness

    • Self-care without guilt

    • Building a support system

  • Supporting Families Who Serve Others

    Military life, first responder careers, and law enforcement bring unique challenges to parenting. This week explores practical strategies for maintaining connection despite unpredictable schedules and service demands.

    Topics include:

    • Parenting through deployments

    • Reintegration and reconnecting

    • Shift work and family routines

    • Relocations and maintaining stability

    • Helping babies thrive during transitions

  • Looking Beyond the First Year

    We'll bring everything together into a practical plan you can continue using long after the cohort ends.

    Topics include:

    • Celebrating growth

    • Creating healthy routines

    • Strengthening family resilience

    • Resources for continued support

    • Your personalized next steps

  • ✔ Better understand your baby's emotional and developmental needs.

    ✔ Feel more confident responding to your baby's cues.

    ✔ Have practical tools to strengthen secure attachment through everyday interactions.

    ✔ Better understand how your own well-being influences your child's emotional development.

    ✔ Build connections with other parents who understand the unique realities of military, veteran, law enforcement, and first responder family life.

    ✔ Leave with resources, a workbook, and strategies you can continue using long after the program ends.

Frequently Asked Questions

Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ or reach out anytime. If you’re feeling ready, go ahead and apply.

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  • Throughout six interactive sessions, we'll explore topics such as:

    • Building secure attachment during the first year

    • Understanding your baby's emotional cues

    • Responding with confidence instead of uncertainty

    • Supporting healthy brain development through everyday interactions

    • Managing parental stress and preventing burnout

    • Strengthening emotional connection during busy or unpredictable seasons

    • Creating routines that support both parent and baby

    • Building resilience as a family

  • Step 1

    Complete the online application.

    Step 2

    Applications are reviewed to ensure the program is the right fit.

    Step 3

    If accepted, you'll receive payment instructions and your enrollment materials.

    Step 4

    Join us live beginning July 22.

  • Many infant parenting groups are facilitated by nurses, childbirth educators, or parenting coaches.

    Elevated Beginnings is led by a Licensed Professional Counselor with specialized expertise in mental health, attachment, emotional development, and caregiver wellness.

    That means we don't simply discuss developmental milestones.

    We explore the emotional experiences behind parenting and help you build the confidence, resilience, and relationship skills that support your child's lifelong emotional well-being.

    You'll learn how your own stress, emotional health, and daily interactions influence your baby's developing brain—and what practical steps you can take to strengthen your connection from the very beginning.

  • You can reach us anytime via our contact page, call or text toll free 1-866-648-1888, or email hello@elevatedhorizonsmentalhealth.com. We aim to respond quickly—usually within one business day.

  • Early Enrollment

    $249

    Available July 10–17

    Standard Enrollment

    $299

    Available July 18–21

    Payment is only required after your application has been reviewed and accepted.

  • No. Elevated Beginnings is a therapist-led psychoeducational support group focused on parenting education, infant attachment, and caregiver well-being. It is not psychotherapy and does not replace individual mental health treatment.

  • Absolutely. Babies are welcome just as they are. This program is designed for real life, not perfect moments.

  • Your enrollment includes:

    ✅ Six live weekly group sessions

    📅 Wednesdays, July 22 – August 26, 2026

    🕚 11:30 AM–12:45 PM Eastern Time

    💻 Live on Google Meet

    📘 Elevated Beginnings Participant Workbook (PDF)

    🎁 Weekly parenting resources and handouts

    💬 One private 20-minute coaching session with Alexis McCray, LPC

    🤝 Access to a supportive community of parents walking a similar journey

  • Because each week builds upon the previous one, participants are strongly encouraged to attend all six sessions to receive the greatest benefit.

  • We are allowing one additional caregiver from the same household at no extra charge.

  • You'll need a reliable internet connection and a device capable of using Google Meet.

  • Payment is only due after your application has been reviewed and accepted into the cohort.

  • No. To protect participant privacy and encourage open discussion, sessions will not be recorded.

  • No. Parents with multiple children often find the program just as valuable, especially when welcoming a new baby under different life circumstances.

  • This inaugural cohort is specifically designed for military families, veterans, law enforcement officers, and first responders. Future cohorts may be open to the general public.