Maternal Mental Health and Matrescence

Aim

This workshop aims to deepen your understanding of maternal mental health to enhance your ability to support mothers. You will gain knowledge about matrescence, the transition to and through motherhood, as well as research on perinatal distress and strategies to enhance perinatal wellbeing.

Overview and Learning Intentions: 

• Gain an understanding of matrescence

• Learn key challenges mothers face impacting maternal wellbeing 

• Learn strategies and tools to enhance maternal mental wellbeing

• Understand the difference between ‘normal’ challenges and when clinical support may be required

• Discuss where to refer mothers for support and professional help

Let's Get Real

1. Working with people experiencing mental health and addiction needs

3. Working with whānau

4. Working within Communities

7. Maintaining professional and personal development

Facilitated by Christina Bond

PGDipPP, MSc, MBM, PGCNFPM, PGDipHSc, BA (hons).
Registered Psychologist | Matrescence New Zealand & Maternal Psychology

Christina is a registered NZ psychologist specalising in maternal mental health and matrescence. Christina works in private practice and co-founded Matrescence NZ, a social enterprise, striving to reduce perinatal distress and enhance mothers and infant health outcomes.  

Workshop Type: Introductory | Workshop Level: Five | Catering: Refreshments provided

• Cancellations made up to 10 working days before a workshop will incur a $39 service fee.

• Cancellations (or non-attendance) made 10 working days or less will not be refunded and the full workshop fee will be charged. 

• No fee applies if you are able to find a replacement participant.

• MHERC reserves the right to cancel a workshop at any time due to unforeseen circumstances or insufficient registrations.

• Only one person may view a webinar session per registration.

Please read our full Terms and Conditions before registering.

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