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Beyond the Baby Blues

About the Program

This 9 week group is for anyone who has given birth and who is experiencing postpartum depression and/or postpartum anxiety. It is designed for persons who are noting the signs and symptoms of distress that go beyond the short-term “baby blues” that are often experienced after birth.  Participation is by self-referral and all levels of postpartum depression and anxiety are welcomed.

The first session is a Partner/Supporter Information Session.  This session is for group members along with their partners or supporters to receive information and strategies to help the family in their recovery from postpartum depression and anxiety.

Upcoming Course Dates

Wednesday October 20, 2021- Wednesday December 8, 2021

Time: 9:30-11:30am

Cost: $300 (Possible coverage by private insurance or sliding scale fee)

Where: Zoom Video Conferencing

BENEFITS OF PARTICIPATION

Open and safe space

Learn and practice tools for coping and recovery from postpartum depression or anxiety

Support and Assessment

Facilitated by trained mental health counsellor and a parenting educator

Build better relationships

Learn and practice healthy communication skills and explore how parenting impacts identity and the family

Partner or support person information session

Discuss the signs and symptoms of Postpartum Depression/Anxiety and explore the impact on self and family

Learn about attachment and nurturing the parent/child relationship

Explore the messages that influence parenting and ways to respond that supports healthy attachment and child development

Recapture Joy

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”

For more information connect with our client care team.

Or Phone 613 725-3601 ext. 108

Beyond the Baby Blues

About the Program

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.

 

Upcoming Course Dates

Please check back later for future offerings.

 

Benefits of participation

  • Open and safe space

    Learn and practice tools for coping and recovery from postpartum depression or anxiety

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  • Connect with other parents

    Early parenthood can feel isolating, a group format allows you to feel seen, and share with others facing the same challenges

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  • Build better relationships

    Learn and practice healthy communication skills and explore how parenting impacts identity and the family

    LEARN MORE

  • Partner or support person information session

    Discuss the signs and symptoms of Postpartum Depression/Anxiety and explore the impact on self and family

    LEARN MORE

  • Learn about attachment and nurturing the parent/child relationship

    Explore the messages that influence parenting and ways to respond that supports healthy attachment and child development

    LEARN MORE

  • Recapture Joy

    Develop skills to relax and increase positive thoughts while decreasing negative feelings

    LEARN MORE

    • “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”