Unlike boxy tshirts, there’s no one size fits all solution for everyone. Here are a few reasons that parents seek us out… 

• You’re looking for a sounding board for uncomfortable conversations with your boss or partner;
• You’re working through the mental and emotional challenges of leaving your baby; 
• You’d appreciated some guidance crafting a realistic plan to manage the mental load after parental leave;
• You’d benefit from some dedicated time to identify values, priorities, and your own version of “balance”; 
• You need a safe space to release all the feels with someone who just gets it.
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At this time, this pilot program is only available to faculty with a primary appointment in the School of Medicine. We will be evaluating pilot results to inform expansion plans.

Unlike boxy tshirts, there’s no one size fits all solution for everyone. Here are a few reasons that parents seek us out… 

• You’re looking for a sounding board for uncomfortable conversations with your boss or partner;
• You’re working through the mental and emotional challenges of leaving your baby; 
• You’d appreciate some guidance crafting a realistic plan to manage the mental load after parental leave;
• You’d benefit from some dedicated time to identify values, priorities, and your own version of “balance”; 
• You need a safe space to release all the feels with someone who just gets it.
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Nope! Our partnership with WashU means there is no cost to you.

There are so many paths to parenthood and so many different types of people who identify as parents – ALL are welcome 🫶And, while second (third! fourth! fifth!) time around with a baby absolutely makes you a pro, it also means you bring a fresh perspective and deeper value to the experience. We support parents no matter who or what number kid you’re on.

Yes! This program is open to all faculty members with a primary appointment in the Washington University School of Medicine who are expecting a new child (via birth, adoption or foster placement). Birth parents, non-birth parents, and guardians are invited to participate.

Great question because delivering a super meaningful experience is our highest priority. Our Josie mental health coaches are all masters level trained therapists. Our Josie career coaches are ICF (International Coaching Federation) certified. And our Josie transition coaches are all parents – including physicians – who have walked a mile in your shoes. All of our coaches are required to pass our internal certification trainings and role play exams.

Relationship building is our sweet spot. We take great care in pairing our parents and coaches to ensure that you can be authentically you. When you get started, you’ll fill out an onboarding questionnaire that will help us pair you with an amazing coaching team we know you’ll vibe with.

We use video and phone call via our secure app that can be used on a desktop or mobile device or tablet.

Absolutely! We are totally flexible so if you’re on a walk, nursing, holding your little one, cleaning spit-up – we get it and we can make it all work.

We have more answers! Get in touch with us anytime day or night, [email protected].  You can also get information at faculty.med.wustl.edu or hr.wust.edu or visit BenefitBump | Human Resources | Washington University in St. Louis.