| For many new parents, stress can be overwhelming and can lead to depression, anxiety, and challenges during pregnancy and while taking care of an infant. Mothers and Babies is an evidence-based intervention that helps parents improve their mood by fostering skills to cope with stress especially with mothers dealing with postpartum depression. The program focuses on delivering tools and support for pregnant and new parents to help manage stress, promoting healthy bonding with baby, and promoting healthy communication and social support.
Goals: Participants will learn an evidenced base curriculum that support pre and post -natal mothers address stress and support healthy bonding with their newborn.
Objectives
- Participants will gain a rudimentary understanding of the three theoretical foundations of the Mothers and Babies Course: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Attachment Theory, and Psychoeducation.
- Participants will understand and be able to explain to their clients the connection between thoughts, behaviors, contact with others, and mood utilizing three main components: a) encouraging pleasant activities, b) promoting healthy thought patterns, and c) promoting social.
Location: U.B. Kinsey Educational and Community Center Date and Time: May 9th, 2025. 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Cost: $60 includes 6 CEUs. Use Promocode "EARLYBIRD" for $10 off until May 1st. |
