Dates & Times still to be confirmed
Dates & Times still to be confirmed
Phone: 04 4723135 or Email: pnd.wellington@gmail.com
The Therapy Support Group will be helpful to you if you are:
Exhausted, stressed, anxious, confused?
Unable to cope with your baby?
Managing daily activities difficult?
Hard to make simple decisions?
Crying uncontrollably?
Feeling guilty, useless or irritable?
Feeling alone, nervous meeting other mums?
Find it hard to leave your baby with someone else?
Come and join a small group of mums (max 12in a group) feeling similar things. We provide child minding for the duration of the course in an accompanying room at no cost. This is to enable you to relax and take a full part in the group. The child minders will call you if they need you.
The Groups meet for 2½ hours on a weekday morning for 8 weeks. The Groups are led by one of our experienced Therapy Support Group Facilitators who are qualified Counsellors with experience of PND. We realize that attending the eight sessions is a big commitment however it will be helpful for you to attend each one if at all possible.
There is no charge for this group but we do ask for a koha/donation at the end - $70 or what you feel you can afford.
Topics include:
Understanding and Managing Postnatal Distress
Pleasant Activities - How Can I Find the Time
Relaxation
Assertiveness and Self-Esteem
Expectations of Parenting
Thinking and Feelings
Challenging Unhelpful Thoughts
Evaluation and Moving On
Therapy Support Groups Goals
Goal 1 To increase participants' knowledge of Post Natal Distress (PND) in order to reassure participants that through learning, participants will develop the use of self help techniques to minimize and manage their symptoms of PND
Goal 2 Through Group work, enable participants to feel supported by each other so that they will have increased awareness of themselves and their feelings and by doing this will enhance their degree of self worth
Goal 3 To teach effective communication skills so that they may be able to relate to each other in the group
Goal 4 To develop and encourage assertiveness skills at least to the degree that enables the participant is able to recognize their needs and ask for appropriate help
Goal 5 To help participants understand how and why PND may affect their relationships with others and develop steps where needed to rebuild relationships
Goal 6 To provide opportunities to discuss their PND which may include questions about medication, complementary therapies and other agency support
Goal 7 To provide an opportunity for participants to make necessary comments, respond to the group process, to evaluate the course content, the leadership and management of the Group
Demystifying PND - Fathers' Evenings
Is Post Natal Distress affecting you, your relationship and your family?
Get information & understanding about PND
A chance to talk about your experiences
Share ideas & strategies
Held over 2 consecutive Wednesday eveningsPost Natal Distress affects the whole family. For most women the PND will pass. Fathers may be confused and concerned about what is happening to their partner. Relationships may experience stress and be severely tested at this time. PND Wellington took part in some New Zealand research with fathers which showed that information and sharing experiences can enable family members to understand the distress of PND as it affects them, and feel empowered to support their partner through their anxiety and distress and learn new ways of coping and communicating their thoughts and hopes. A gold coin donation is all it costs.
Some comments from recent Fathers' Groups
"Hearing other's problems & solutions helpful"
"Open & comfortable"
"Being able to discuss some of my fears & frustrations openly and not feel stupid"
"Sharing experiences and hearing that others are feeling the same too"
"Hearing that my wife is at the better end and there is light at the end of the tunnel"
"Brownie points from the missus for supporting her!"
"Meeting others going through the same thing"
"You don't have to be cajoled guys - be brave and just come along"
Funding
We are a not for profit incorporated society and rely totally on grants and donations. We do not ask our volunteers to fund-raise as they already give many hours to phone support work. None of our income is guaranteed, and we receive no funding from government.
We acknowledge the help of JR McKenzie Trust, Wellington City Council, Upper Hutt City Council and the Adult Community Education Funders through local High Schools for sponsoring the Therapy Groups.