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NICU Healing is an online therapeutic resource for parents with babies in the NICU, parents of premature infants, or parents of babies with complex medical needs. Designed by another preemie parent, marriage and family therapist Kara Wahlin, NICU Healing seeks to facilitate healthy means of coping for parents facing the trauma of the NICU.

An Online Therapeutic Resource for Parents Coping with the NICU Experience

Healing, understanding, moving forward with intention

NICU Healing is a therapeutic program dedicated to the healing, education and empowerment of parents and family members facing the hospitalization of a premature or medically complex baby. Started by a parent of preemies, NICU Healing strives to provide clinical resources to parents in coping with the traumatic stress of having a child in the NICU, and to uncover the hidden strengths of the families faced with this incredible challenge.

NICU Healing

NICU Healing is an online therapeutic resource designed for families currently in the NICU, recently released from the hospital, or coping with the residual effects of the trauma they experienced in having a preterm or medically complex infant. This site offers parents and family members access to free tips, educational materials and resources; it also offers a brief (6-8 week), for-pay group therapy program designed to help parents to cope with the trauma and depression that can be triggered by the NICU experience, and to understand, solidify and strengthen their attachment with their baby.