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Mothers Matter PND Support Group

Who is the group for?

Canterbury mums with child/children under 5, experiencing Postnatal Depression (PND) or related anxiety disorders.  The group is facilitated by a mum who has "been there and done that" and a team of volunteers to look after babies and pre-schoolers.

When and where.

Thursdays, Christchurch City. 

Please note we do not run over the school holidays.

Group aims.

  • To provide a safe place to meet for mothers who are suffering from PND, anxiety or related conditions
  • To provide a sense of normality about what you are experiencing
  • To gain a better understanding of what stresses you, and how to manage those stressors
  • To develop problem solving skills
  • To discover how to observe the needs of your young child/children
  • To encourage networking with other mums and care givers who are struggling
  • To identify ways to get help within the community
  • Most importantly, to have some fun
 

What will I need to do?

  • Provide some contact information
  • Respect others and their journey
  • Not attend if you or your children are unwell
  • Keep what you hear and discuss confidential

We are not:

  • A counselling service
  • Trained mental health workers
  • A child minding facility
  • Here to provide treatment or medication for mental illnesses

Proudly Supported By: 

The Canterbury Community Trust | COGS | JD Building Solutions
Giannis Pita Bread, Lahmajou Company Limited | Subway Sydenham

Four Winds Foundation | Pub Charity

 

2014 Monster Raffle

The Mothers Matter Monster Raffle was drawn on 18 Feb 2014, under NZ Police supervision.  Congratulations to the lucky winners listed below.  All winners have been contacted regarding prize pick up details.  The Postnatal Depression Family/Whanau NZ Trust thanks all local businesses who donated prizes and those in the community who support our cause.  We raised over $3,400.00 in two weeks!

And the winners are:
1st   Ticket 1023      Andy Harris of Amberley
2nd  Ticket 1575      Joy Forster of Christchurch
3rd   Ticket 1446      S Campbell of Christchurch
4th   Ticket 1761      Evelyn Scott of Christchurch
5th   Ticket 1532      Ken Beatson of Chrstchurch
6th   Ticket 1724      Helen Mountford of Rangiora
7th   Ticket 1580      Danica Gilmore of Christchurch
8th   Ticket 1098      Frazier Weir of Christchurch
9th   Ticket 1374      Giarne Harrison of Christchurch
10th Ticket 1114      Ian Messenger of Christchurch

 


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