What? - Postnatal Peer Support Group for Mothers (with babies 12 months old & under) who may be experiencing or at risk of developing postnatal depression.
When? - Once a week 10am – 12pm for 6 weeks. Dates to be confirmed.
Where? - SDAMH, 19 Dean Crescent, Riverside, Stirling FK8 1UR.
Group size? - 6 - 8 mothers and 2 facilitators.
How? - By Referral. Ask your Health Visitor, GP or SDAMH. (See contact details).
“Through consideration of the Integrated Care Pathway, Professional Judgement & Individual Circumstances, Referrals to the Group can be made”
Crèche Facilities provided by Stirling Council Play Services adjacent to the Group Venue between 9.45am -12.15pm (Must be pre-booked)
Aim of the Group
To address the expressed needs of women identified with risk factors for postnatal depression.
Group 6 week Programme
1. Introductions and discuss concerns / feelings.
2. “What is important to you” and Simple Alternative Therapy Session.
3. Explore issues brought up in week 2 e.g. coping strategies etc...
4. ‘The Wider Circle’ how issues relate to / affect partners, family, friends etc...
5. Alternative Therapy Session and peer chat.
6. ‘Way forward – what is out there? - Information Pack on local resources.
Quotes from Postnatal Support Group Clients
“Talking and listening to other mothers helped me”
“It has really helped me to cope better with things and deal with feelings of guilt”
“It helps to know that there are other people feeling the same”
“I wanted to go somewhere and speak to people who wouldn’t judge me”
Group members are responsible for letting the PND Support worker know if they are unable to take part in the group or come along one week.
For further information
please contact the Service Co-ordinator: -
The Postnatal (Depression) Support Group
Stirling & District Association for Mental Health
19 Dean Crescent, Riverside
Stirling FK8 1UR
Or:
Telephone: 01786 451203
Email: info@stirlingmentalhealth.org.uk
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