Grace Toronto is hosting an online Postpartum Anxiety & Depression Workshop on Saturday, October 2, 2021. This interactive workshop is designed to help affected parents:
Normalize the experience of anxiety and depression following pregnancy
Understand the many factors that contribute to PPD/PPA (e.g. biological/hormonal, stress, sleeplessness, etc).
Challenge distorted thinking that increases anxiety/depression
Think holistically about how to care for themselves, and how to seek support and care from others.
Explore how God can be sought in the midst of postpartum anxiety and depression
Find tools and resources to equip themselves in this season of life
First Session: Understanding Postpartum Anxiety and Depression (Liz James and Ali Duyck)
Second Session: Managing Postpartum Depression & Anxiety (Liz James)
Third Session: Support & Effective Communication (Ali Duyck)
Speakers:
Liz James holds an M.Div in Clinical Counselling and is a Registered Psychotherapist. Liz is passionate about the integration of Christian faith and psychology. The topic of post-partum depression and post-partum anxiety is especially near to her heart after struggling with both following the birth of her first son.
Alison (Ali) Duyck holds a Master's in Social Work and has been working as a counsellor in mental health for almost a decade. Supporting couples and moms as they adjust to the challenges a new child brings has been an important and fulfilling part of her work. Personally, Ali has also struggled with post-partum depression and post-partum anxiety following the birth of both her children.
If you have any questions, please email Tarak@gracetoronto.ca