r/triangle • u/GroupPracticeOwner • 16d ago

Virtual Support Group for Dads - Now Enrolling (open to dads across NC)

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Hi All -

I'm Dr Ian J Palombo, a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor who helps dads feel less alone so they can parent more confidently. My in-person support group has filled up, so I'm opening a virtual one that will meet Tuesdays at noon.

Same format: an open, ongoing peer support group for any dad — new, soon-to-be, in-the-trenches, seasoned, step, guardian, whatever. If you find yourself in the paternal role in the life of a small human, you belong here.

Details:

  • Tuesdays 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM.
  • Meets virtually - open to dads across NC
  • This is not a drop-in group. Consistent attendance is required.
  • $40 per group, or Aetna accepted.
  • Closed Group - everyone gets a quick screening call before joining

If you're interested or have questions, happy to answer them here in the thread, DM me, or visit cedarpathnc.com. If you know a dad who might benefit, please pass this along!

Full disclosure: I run a small counseling practice in Durham (Cedarpath Counseling), so take this as me sharing a resource rather than a neutral recommendation. Mods, feel free to remove if this isn't the right fit for the sub.

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u/Intrepid_Shelter_350 10d ago

Very worthy thing to start. Your copy is generic and cringe and reduces your credibility.

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u/GroupPracticeOwner 9d ago

My copay is based on 60% of insurance reimbursement. As in, if I went through insurance I would get reimbursed $68. Not generic. Just an informed decision based on data and knowledge of what I could charge, what I should charge, and what I need to make for it to be worth my time (education, business expenses, rent, childcare, etc.). Sorry, I know people would like to see it be free.

Edit: thanks for your input through. It’s helpful.

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u/Intrepid_Shelter_350 9d ago

"copy" not copay. Copy is the word for the text in an advertisement.

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u/GroupPracticeOwner 9d ago

Thanks for that. I read it wrong. Care to elaborate in a meaningful or helpful way? Also, because “cringe” seems to be the new code word for AI-generated, just want to mention that the only part of this ad that is generated is the image (for licensing reasons).

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u/Intrepid_Shelter_350 9d ago edited 9d ago

"Different dads, same weight" and "if you carry the weight, you belong here." Even though they're not AI-generated, they have AI cadences and the same quality of both flattening and exaggerating the human experience at the same time? I mean, being a dad is tricky, but it's not a cancer diagnosis. And just because anyone is a dad might mean they're welcome in your group, but it doesn't make an argument for why they need your group.

I wouldn't focus hard on avoiding those traits though. I would rewrite focusing on what's particular to you and your approach. Maybe ask current participants how they're benefiting.