BODY POSITIVE PARENTING
Sarah Thunell | Body Liberation-Oriented Parent Coach
Virtual Support Group
Welcome to our virtual support group! Together, we can embrace body liberation and parenting with courage, compassion, and solidarity.​
Body Liberation & Parenting Together is a space where parents and caregivers come together every Wednesday at 5:30 PM PT to share resources, support, and experiences in a compassionate, respectful environment. We focus on body autonomy, positive parenting, and creating a supportive community for all families, promoting body liberation toward healed communities that honor everyone’s dignity and autonomy.
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Our peer-led group offers camaraderie, encouragement, and tools for navigating parent-child relationships and processing how the world impacts parents. We empower parents to raise their children with love and respect while embracing each child’s individuality.
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We elevate marginalized voices and create an environment where parents and children are free from stigma and harmful expectations. If you’re looking to connect with like-minded parents, Body Liberation & Parenting Together welcomes you.
It's common for the labor of marginalized people to be undervalued. Your contribution makes a real difference in sustaining this space. Thank you.
Body Liberation & Parenting Together
Details
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Date & Time: Every Wednesday at 5:30 PM Pacific
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Location: Virtual (Online)
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Payment: Pay What You Want (No one turned away for lack of funds)
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Duration: 90 minutes
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Facilitator: Sarah Thunell, Parent Coach
Questions?
Have questions or need more information? Please don't hesitate to contact me at bodypositiveparenting at gmail dot com.
Participation Agreement
Facilitation & Confidentiality
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The facilitator is not a developmental specialist or clinician; this is not a therapeutic relationship.
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This group is not a crisis intervention. If you're in crisis, please seek appropriate care in your area.
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Please attend from a private location to maintain confidentiality.
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If discussing a child, be mindful of their privacy. Share with discretion and avoid revealing identifying details.
Community Values
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Elevate marginalized voices, including BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, disabled, and the largest-bodied.
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Parents in this group come from diverse backgrounds and parenting philosophies. We ask that discussions remain nonjudgmental and supportive, even when experiences or choices differ.
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Be prepared to engage in restorative practices when harms occur.
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We encourage mistakes as part of learning.
Language & Communication
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Avoid specific eating disorder behaviors. Sharing generally about ED challenges is welcome.
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Avoid stigmatizing language, including the o-words for body size and binaries like "always/sometimes," "healthy/unhealthy," "super/junk" for food.
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Anger is a valid response to oppression, and we recognize its role in social justice work. However, to keep this space supportive, we ask that expressions of anger remain constructive. This is a peer support group, not group therapy, so we aim to hold space without prolonged venting or rants that may overwhelm others.
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We do not offer direct advice to individuals unless they ask for it. Instead, we maintain a shared list of resources contributed by the group, so everyone can access collective knowledge without unsolicited guidance.
Safety & Boundaries
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Many folks are mandated reporters. Be cautious that disclosures of abuse or neglect may lead to police involvement. ACAB.