January is Postpartum Depression Awareness Month
In celebration of the City of Calgary proclaiming January 2012 to be Postpartum Depression Awareness month, Families Matter invites all to an open house of celebration and acknowledgment of the challenges families face and the resources that are available to them.
Kidz and Koffee
9659 MacLeod Trail South
Monday January 30, 2012
6:00pm -8:00pm
Babies Welcome!
Join us for light refreshments as we share some stories and answer questions. We will also have draws for donated prizes.
All attendees will receive a coupon for 50% off any parenting program offered through Families Matter.
No cost for attendance, please RSVP by calling 403-205-5178
Families Matter Postpartum Support Program is committed to assisting women and their families who are experiencing perinatal mood and/or anxiety disorders, including postpartum depression, (ppd) which is said to be the most common complication of childbirth. 14% of mothers will experience ppd, anxiety or intrusive thinking. Women of all ages, races, or socioeconomic background may be impacted by mood changes either in pregnancy or following the birth or adoption of a child. PPD may be characterized by feelings of sadness, anxiety, worrisome repetitive thoughts that may scare you, anger, hopelessness, guilt and sleep difficulties. Staff at Families Matter provide 1-1 telephone support, weekly support groups, in-home support, and opportunitites to educate family, friends and healthcare providers so that moms and moms-to-be can get the support they require and recover their health and wellbeing.
Postpartum Support Groups: Groups are 8 weeks long and 2 hours in length. Each week we address many issues that postpartum moms may be experiencing and supports, strategies and resources available. We operate 3 groups throughout the city. Registration is ongoing and participants can enter at any week in the program. Greater Forest Lawn: Wednesday mornings. Sundance: Thursday mornings. Bowness: Thursday evenings. (Baby cuddlers are on site to help with the care of your baby if you wish.) An intake is required before attendance at a group, please contact Families Matter 403-205-5178
Couples Infromation Evening: February 23, 2012. 6:00pm - 9:00pm (register online)
Community Education Services Presentation on Postpartum Depression: May 15, 2012 11:00am - 12:30pm at the Alberta Children's Hospital Kinsmen Learning Auditorium. http://fcrc.albertahealthservices.ca/course_registration/public_course_list.php
Book a Postpartum Informational Presentation for your group or agency (staff & volunteers) for 2012! Contact Cheryl Childs at 403-205-5183 or cherylchilds@familiesmatter.ca
Families Matter NEW Informational Postpartum DVD "It's Not Forever." Released Fall of 2011. to order a copy please contact fmreception@familiesmatter.ca
Terrific Toddlers
Yes toddlers are challenging but they are also terrific!
This 5 session course aims to increase confidence and skills in parenting toddlers, leading to a strong, healthy, life-long relationship.
Kidz n Koffee 9659 Macleod Trail SW
Thursdays Jan 26 - Feb 23 2012
Cost: $125.00
Content:
Normal developmental changes and challenges (e.g. temper tantrums, picky eaters, bedtime routines).
Understanding parenting styles and the effect in the behaviour of children.
Exploring the world. Learning through play.
Positive discipline techniques, avoiding power struggles, the world of "NO"
Effective communication that fosters positive self esteem.
How To Talk So Kids Will Listen &
Listen So Kids Will Talk
Think it sounds IMPOSSIBLE? We Don't
Okotoks Public Library: 7 Riverside Drive West
Mondays Jan 30 - Mar 12 2012
Cost: $150.00
Come join us for a six week class that addresses:
Positive Discipline
Children's Self Esteem
Encouraging Co-operation
Communication Dynamics in your family
Behaviours you can learn to creat a respectful environment
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