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SUPPORT GROUPS |
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Postpartum Support Group |
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This group meets monthly and is designed to facilitate the sharing of practical and emotional concerns of mothers who are dealing with postpartum adjustment, stress, depression and/or anxiety. Talking to other new mothers who are feeling similar feelings of loss, anxiety, worry, sadness, confusion and fear can be extremely nurturing and validating. |
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The M.E.S.H. Program (Moms Engage to Stay Healthy) |
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The MESH Program is a new 8-week educational and support program created by The Postpartum Stress Center to focus on topics that are of greatest concern to all new and expectant moms. MESH provides a safe structure to explore concerns, get timely and accurate information, and connect with other mothers. Some of the topics include: Sleeping issues, yours and baby's; Reclaiming your lost self; Taking an emotional inventory; Healthy Communication 101: focusing on issues releated to marriage, sex and intimacy. |
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The MESH Program has been developed in response to evidence-based research designating social support as a key factor in prevention, recovery, and staying well. This is a structured program which provides information and promotes skill-building through support, education and connection with others. |
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Womens Therapy Group |
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This group is designed for women who want to explore the transition to motherhood and other life issues at a deeper level, i.e., self-esteem, parenting, intimacy, relationships, feelings of depression and anxiety. In a safe and supportive environment women learn and share strategies for enhancing their sense of well-being and problem-solving abilities in a therapeutic setting. |
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Pregnancy Support Group |
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This group will focus on the spectrum of emotional changes that take place during pregnancy. Discussion topics include developing a support system, maintaining health and well-being, exploring any feelings of depression and anxiety, and planning for the postpartum period. |
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Pregnancy after PPD Support Group |
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This group is designed to accommodate the concerns of women who are contemplating pregnancy after experiencing postpartum depression. Issues include but are not limited to: medication decisions, gaining needed support from health care providers, family and friends, and strategies for coping with feelings of depression and anxiety. |
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