Barton House Medical Centre are inviting parents with children under the age of 5 years to join ParenTalk for a 6-week virtual peer support group held for Mums and a separate evening for Dads
This is a great way to meet other Mums/Dads to share your experiences and reach out to one another. The group will help you learn about the emotional wellbeing of you and your child.
In the pilot sessions mums’ said that it was “comforting to hear others have the same experiences” and feedback from dad’s was that “it was very helpful to discuss things with other dads.”
If you would like to take part in this group, please ask your family Health Visitor or a Psychological Wellbeing practitioner to refer you or visit Dorset Healthcare‘s website HEREor telephone: 01305 361 071.
DAD’S GROUP: The next Dad’s group starts on Wednesday 8th June at 6pm.
MUM’S GROUP: The next Mum’s group starts on Thursday 9th June at 9.30am.
Please note: This programme may not be suitable for individuals who are currently receiving active support from mental health services. If you would like to refer a client for whom this applies, or wish to discuss any clients suitability for referral, please contact Shirley Shailer, perinatal and infant mental health clinical lead, on 07827 882 496 or at dhc.cypphscentralservicesadmin@nhs.net.