Having a kid changed you. It changed your partner too. And naturally, it changed the relationship between you.

This workshop is for couples with kids under 5 who want real tools for talking through the hard stuff: how to divide labor without a fight, how to ask for what you need (and give your partner what they want) without it turning into a hostage negotiation, how to talk about mental load and emotional labor in a way that feels productive. Over five sessions, you'll build communication skills that actually work for this season of life, and get space to process what the last few years have done to you both.

You'll leave more equipped to handle conflict and more connected to your partner.

Dates: October 7, 14, 21, 28 & November 4, 2026.

About Julia Shield:

The essence of Julia’s work is to facilitate self-growth, both as an individual and within your most important relationships. She particularly enjoys working with couples navigating the immense life shifts of parenthood, and with new parents learning their sacred role. Working with Julia can help you articulate your vision for a life well-lived and ultimately, create that life through your relationships. 

​She is a licensed master social worker and graduate of Oberlin College and Simmons University. She work across modalities including psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, and her sessions are informed by her practice as a yoga teacher and mother. She lives just outside of Hudson, New York with her partner, two sons, cat, and dog.