Mental Wellness Parenting
Group for parents experiencing depression and/or generalized anxietyMental Wellness Parenting Group
Mental Wellness Parenting is a free eight-week group that has components of psycho-education, cognitive behavioural therapy, and social support interaction.
It is designed to help parents experiencing depression and/or generalized anxiety to:
- Develop self-care strategies while still caring for their families.
- Develop mental health communication strategies.
- Feel less isolated by sharing and learning from other parents.
The group is co-facilitated by counsellors from the Family Connections program at Archway.
Attachment parenting is supported by providing on-site childminding.
Topics covered:
- Symptoms of depression and anxiety
- Patterns of stressful behaviour in parenting
- Strategies for wellness and self-care
- Communication strategies
- Preventative and coping techniques
Contact Us to Register
604-859-7681 ext 304
marlayne.penner@archway.ca
Groups are usually held 3 times per year. Please contact us for future session dates.
Who We Help
- Those who are actively parenting children 0-12, while coping with depression and/or anxiety
- Those who feel overwhelmed with daily parenting
- Parents who want to develop new strategies to support mental wellness for themselves and their families
To Sign for the Group
- Participation is voluntary and self-referred.
- Please call 604-859-7681 Ext: 304 or email marlayne.penner@archway.ca to register (limited enrollment).
- Complimentary on-site child care provided (limited availability).
- A brief individual intake meeting with a group facilitator will be scheduled prior to starting the group.
Did You Know?
Archway has been providing a variety of counselling services since 1969.
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