Perinatal Mental Health
A focus on helping you to manage your wellbeing and rebuild your identity as a new parent
ReImagine Therapy is working hard to try and help people, both in Warrington and in other parts of the UK, access better support for new parents in the pre- and post-natal period in particular. I have been working with parents during this period to help with common difficulties such as; anxiety and depression in pregnancy, birth trauma, perinatal OCD, feelings of guilt and inadequacy, and other elements that arise during such a change in lifestyle, identity and responsibility.
Why is this a focus?
Mums in Mind
Groups for pregnancy and new parents
In addition to 1-1 therapy, I will be introducing groups for expectant and new parents. The groups will be focused on building peer support in addition to sharing anxieties and discussing ways to manage mental wellbeing in such a vital time.
The group for expectant parents will focus on managing emotional wellbeing on the lead-up to baby’s arrival and in connecting to others in a similar position.
The group for new parents will be focus on the parent, whilst providing a safe and entertaining space for babies. The group will encourage peer support whilst using cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) techniques to teach new parents how to look after their emotional wellbeing in a way that is practical for them. Topics we focus on include; tackling parenting guilt and common anxieties, looking after ourselves, recognising mental health difficulties that may need more support, and we also link in with other local professionals to get information on other helpful topics. With young children myself, I will use personal experiences, in addition to our professional knowledge, to ensure this group is a safe and supportive environment that comes from a place of understanding. It will also be tried-and-tested and practical advice that I know can work even in the busiest times as a parent.