This program provides support to participants via workshops and multi-week groups, which focus on learning about perinatal mental health and wellness. Participants will also develop coping skills that can improve Perinatal Depression and/or Anxiety, such as mindfulness, assertive communication, and cognitive behavioral therapy-based tools.
This program is open to people who are expecting, have given birth, or have adopted, and who are noting the signs and symptoms of depression or anxiety, or who are simply needing support during their transition to parenthood. Participation is by self-referral.
Time: 10 am – 12 pm
Cost: $50 (subsidies available for CAS clients)
Where: 312 Parkdale Ave
This workshop will focus on learning about perinatal mental health and building mindfulness-based skills to promote stress management and wellness.
Learn and practice tools for coping and recovery from postpartum depression or anxiety
Early parenthood can feel isolating, a group format allows you to feel seen, and share with others facing the same challenges
Learn and practice healthy communication skills and explore how parenting impacts identity and the family
Discuss the signs and symptoms of Postpartum Depression/Anxiety and explore the impact on self and family
Explore the messages that influence parenting and ways to respond that supports healthy attachment and child development
Develop skills to relax and increase positive thoughts while decreasing negative feelings
“Hearing from others experiencing postpartum depression and anxiety helped me from not feeling alone. The tools to cope with anxiety, relationship issues and the partner session was very helpful to understand it differently”
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