Facilitated Empowerment of Mothers and Infants
FEMI is a safe and nurturing group designed for mothers who have experienced the trauma of child removal and reunification. Over 10 weeks, participants explore their experiences, gain tools to heal, explore ways to reconnect with their children, and grow stronger as individuals. Through therapy, mindfulness, and peer support in a judgment-free space, FEMI fosters a sense of hope, resilience, and community
About FEMI
Trauma-Informed Care Framework
Our group is led by a licensed, trauma-informed clinical psychologist and co-facilitated by experienced mothers and peer support specialists in training. We provide a safe, compassionate space for mothers to heal from complex trauma, shame, and systemic challenges.
Our sessions prioritize physical, emotional, and psychological well-being, empowering you to share and heal at your own pace.
Group Therapy Approach
Our 10-week group therapy program offers weekly 90-minute sessions in a small, supportive setting of 6–10 participants, fostering trust and connection. Each session blends structured activities—such as psychoeducation and mindfulness practices—with open sharing, creating a space for personal growth and communal healing. Research shows that group therapy provides emotional support, reduces isolation, and enhances coping skills by allowing participants to share experiences and learn from one another.
By engaging in this collective healing process, you gain insight, resilience, and a deeper sense of connection.
Culturally Responsive Practices
We recognizes the systemic and cultural factors that shape experiences of family separation and reunification, ensuring a supportive and inclusive space for all participants. Facilitators integrate culturally relevant interventions, honoring diverse backgrounds and lived experiences. Culturally responsive, trauma-informed care is essential for effective healing, as it validates identity and builds trust.
By addressing both personal and systemic challenges, we create a space where healing is not only possible but deeply meaningful.
Holistic Interventions
The FEMI program incorporates mindfulness, grounding techniques, and somatic practices to help release trauma stored in the body, fostering a deeper sense of safety and connection. Creative expressions such as journaling, art, and storytelling may also be integrated, offering powerful tools for self-reflection and empowerment. Somatic practices have been shown to help regulate the nervous system and reduce trauma symptoms, while creative expression facilitates nonverbal outlets for processing deep emotional wounds.
By engaging both body and mind, participants can access new pathways to healing and resilience.
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Heal, Reconnect, and Grow with FEMI
Healing is possible, and you don’t have to do it alone. Join us in a space where your story is heard, your emotions are validated, and your path forward is supported.
Sign up today and take the first step toward healing and empowerment.
FEMI Facilitator
Khalila D. Fordham, PsyD
Dr. Khalila Fordham is a licensed clinical psychologist. With nearly 20 years of experience in the mental health field, her work focuses on empowering individuals through holistic healing practices that build resilience, foster self-acceptance, and encourage intentional living. Her clinical interests include trauma recovery, multiculturalism, systems intervention, identity development, and human sexuality. Dr. Fordham’s professional journey spans higher education, nonprofit leadership, recovery in the justice system, and private practice, including consulting with community organizations to address issues like ineffective systemic practices and trauma-informed care.
Dr. Fordham is an avid reader, dancer, Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioner, and science fiction enthusiast. She enjoys costuming at conventions, karaoke, and fostering meaningful community connections.
