Empty Nest... What's Next?
Online, small group program for California moms ready to write their next chapter.
The last box is packed. The car pulled out of the driveway. And now the house is quiet. Really quiet.
Maybe you keep walking past a bedroom door that used to be loud with music and arguments about curfew, and you’re not totally sure what to do with yourself. Maybe you’re proud and relieved and a little unmoored, all in the same afternoon. Maybe you’ve already caught yourself wondering, if I’m not needed the way I used to be needed, who am I now?
Here’s the good news: this isn’t an ending. It’s an opening. And you don’t have to figure out what’s on the other side of it by yourself
Hey, I'm Rosie Fiore, and I'm an associate marriage and family therapist. More importantly, I'm a mom of two teenage boys.
You'd think that because I'm a therapist, I'd be able to navigate the emotional rollercoaster that comes with watching my babies grow up. But I still find myself thinking, "How did this time go by so fast?" and "Did I raise good humans?" "What will my husband and I talk about now? Do we still have anything in common? Do my friends still like me? Do I even still like my friends?"
I discovered that pretty much everyone I'd spoken with had very similar feelings and concerns about this life transition, and I realized just how important community is, now more than ever. So I created Empty Nest... What's Next?
This program is led and created by me, Rosie Fiore. It runs six weeks, with each session 90 minutes long. It's held online, so it's open to anybody in California, and you can join in your cozy PJs with no makeup on. I like to keep it small and intimate, with a maximum of six people per group.
Each session is filled with discussion, prompts, psychoeducation, and journaling exercises, along with fun calls to action where you might physically explore your surroundings and the world around you, or even take yourself on a little date. The mission here is to get to know you now. What do you want this next season of your life to feel like? Who's been living inside you this whole time, and what's she like?
If Empty Nest... What's Next? sounds like something you need right now, I'd love to have you join our group. Reach out, and let's talk.
A Note From Rosie:
“So many of the moms I talk to think they’re supposed to feel one thing when their kid leaves, either grief or relief. Almost nobody feels just one thing. This group isn’t about picking the right emotion. It’s about giving you room to feel all of it, and then start building whatever comes next.” — Rosie Fiore, AMFT, group facilitator
Empty Nest… What’s Next? is led by
Rosie Fiore, Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist #155302 at Teen Therapy Center
Supervised by Kent Toussaint, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #44685
Hey, I'm Rosie Fiore, and I'm an associate marriage and family therapist. More importantly, I'm a mom of two teenage boys.
You'd think that because I'm a therapist, I'd be able to navigate the emotional rollercoaster that comes with watching my babies grow up. But I still find myself thinking, "How did this time go by so fast?" and "Did I raise good humans?" "What will my husband and I talk about now? Do we still have anything in common? Do my friends still like me? Do I even still like my friends?"
I discovered that pretty much everyone I'd spoken with had very similar feelings and concerns about this life transition, and I realized just how important community is, now more than ever. So I created Empty Nest... What's Next?
This program is led and created by me, Rosie Fiore. It runs six weeks, with each session 90 minutes long. It's held online, so it's open to anybody in California, and you can join in your cozy PJs with no makeup on. I like to keep it small and intimate, with a maximum of six people per group.
Each session is filled with discussion, prompts, psychoeducation, and journaling exercises, along with fun calls to action where you might physically explore your surroundings and the world around you, or even take yourself on a little date. The mission here is to get to know you now. What do you want this next season of your life to feel like? Who's been living inside you this whole time, and what's she like?
If Empty Nest... What's Next? sounds like something you need right now, I'd love to have you join our group. Reach out, and let's talk.
What Is Empty Nest... What's Next?
It’s a six-week, online, small group program for California moms whose kids have recently left home, for college, a first apartment, a gap year, or just life. Each week, a small group of moms gets together over Zoom with Rosie to talk honestly about this transition: who you’re becoming, what you actually want now, and how to build a full life that isn’t centered entirely on the kids you raised so well.
This isn’t parenting advice for the empty nest. It’s support for you.
Is This Group Right For You?
- Your youngest recently moved out, whether that's across the country or across town, and the house feels different.
- You're proud of the person you raised, and you're also quietly wondering who you are outside of "Mom."
- You want space to think about what's next, your relationships, your work, your friendships, your own goals, without anyone needing a ride somewhere.
- You'd rather talk to other moms in the exact same season than read another article about it.
- You live in California (our groups meet online via Zoom, so you can join from anywhere in the state).
How It Works
- Six 90-minute sessions, once a week, live over Zoom.
- A small group, up to 6 moms, so every session actually feels personal.
- Led by Rosie Fiore, AMFT, supervised by Kent Toussaint, LMFT.
- A short intake conversation before your first session, and a wrap-up session to help you carry what you've built forward.
New groups open several times a year. Next starting on October 13, 2026.
What You'll Gain From This Group
- A clearer sense of who you are beyond the schedule you've run for the last 18-plus years.
- Real tools for the relationships that are shifting right now, with your kid, your partner, and yourself.
- A small circle of moms who are living this exact season alongside you, not just cheering from the sidelines.
- Actual momentum toward what's next, whether that's a rekindled hobby, a career move, or just remembering what you like to do on a random Tuesday night.
Pricing and Schedule
- $450 for the full six-week cycle. New cycles open several times a year.
FAQs
Yes. Our groups meet online, and California law requires that participants be located in California for the session.
No. This is a support group, not individual or group therapy. It’s a facilitated space to connect, reflect, and get support from other moms navigating the same transition. If you’re looking for individual therapy instead, we’re happy to point you in the right direction on your free consultation call.
This group is still a great fit. Plenty of moms join while they’re in the middle of the transition, not just after the house is fully empty.
Because the group is small and builds week to week, we ask that you commit to attending all six sessions. Life happens, so talk to us on your intake call if you have a scheduling conflict.
Up to 6, so there’s real room for everyone to be heard.
Your kid's next chapter just started. Yours can too. Reach out for a free phone consultation, and let's talk about whether Empty Nest... What's Next? is the right fit for you.