The new parent wellbeing group is a six session, 90-minute course (including a short 5-minute break halfway through each session). We also offer an additional brief 30-minute introductory session to provide an overview of the course content, structure, housekeeping, and problem solve any technical issues.
The aim of the course is to introduce evidence-based tools to support new parents and caregivers with symptoms of stress, anxiety and low mood as they navigate this chapter of their lives.
The new parent wellbeing course combines techniques based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), with elements of Relaxation and Mindfulness.
This is an educational course and is not designed to be interactive. There is therefore no group discussion of personal problems.
Each week you will be introduced to new information, including coping strategies and techniques to help and support you navigate your individual experience of stress into new parenthood.
Weekly associated booklets are provided to enhance learning and support the application of information and strategies discussed in the session, into your daily life.
The New Parent Wellbeing group is delivered online via Microsoft Teams and is available by recording for 3 days (72hours) after the live event.
A personalised link will be sent to you each week by email.
If you are unable to attend a live session at the time it is delivered live, there is a catch-up option for the session available for 72 hours. Being a parent, it may be difficult to attend this group live, therefore, we want this to be as flexible as possible for you to attend no matter what the week brings.
Please find below a short itinerary for the course to give you an idea of the topics that we will be covering.
Introductory session (30mins). To ensure registration and online access to group. Session will cover navigating functions of online group, housekeeping, weekly format, session resources and overview of course.
WEEK 1 (90 minutes): Our tricky brains, and why we can find things difficult.
WEEK 2 (90 minutes): Reducing anxiety.
WEEK 3 (90 minutes): Improving mood.
WEEK 4 (90 minutes): Compassion and how we talk to ourselves.
WEEK 5 (90 minutes): Communication.
WEEK 6 (90 minutes): Bringing everything together.
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Monday mornings 10.30-12pm
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Intro Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 |
TBC
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