Gidget Virtual Village Facebook groups

Gidget Virtual Village Facebook groups

Motherhood and Belonging

Offering, weekly two-hour sessions over eight weeks. Each session has specific themes helping new parents manage symptoms associated with perinatal depression and anxiety using evidence-based therapy. The program also includes two sessions to which mums and partners/or a support person are invited to attend together.

Full description

Gidget Virtual Village Facebook groups

Gidget Virtual Village Facebook groups

Topics covered:

• Myths/facts of motherhood
• Stress, sleep & relaxation
• Connections with others, communication and attachment
• Parenting styles, including Circle of Security
• Mindfulness
• New roles as parents, relationship changes, role of partners, family of origin, communication and connection (all covered during the two sessions with partners)

How to participate

• Have a baby less than 12 months of age
• Be assessed by a Gidget Foundation Australia Clinician to be clinically suitable to participate within a group program
• Be able to attend all eight sessions, including the two partner sessions
• Have a reliable internet access & willingness to participate in the group via Zoom.

Gidget Virtual Village Facebook groups

Gidget Virtual Village Facebook groups

Expecting and Connecting

‍Offering online, weekly two-hour sessions over five weeks. This group is for expectant Mums.

Online, weekly two-hour sessions over five weeks. This group is for expectant Mums.

Gidget Virtual Village Facebook groups

Gidget Virtual Village Facebook groups

Topics covered:

• Myths/Facts of motherhood
• Expectations, preparing for birth and after
• Coping with unmet expectations
• Connection: Forging identity as a mother
• Changing couple/intimate relationship
• Mindfulness

How to participate

• Currently pregnant and less than 32 weeks at the start date of the group
• Be assessed by a Gidget Village facilitator to be clinically suitable to join the group
• Able to commit to attending all five sessions
• Have a reliable internet access & willingness to participate in the group via Zoom.

Gidget Virtual Village Facebook groups

Gidget Virtual Village Facebook groups

Parenting in Partnership (Dads)

Offering online, weekly two-hour sessions over six weeks for Dads.

Online, weekly two-hour sessions over five weeks. This group is for expectant Mums.

Gidget Virtual Village Facebook groups

Gidget Virtual Village Facebook groups

Topics covered:

• Hopes and fears around becoming a new parent (or parent again)
• Support strategies at this time of adjustment
• Awareness of the impact a baby will have on the family system
• Awareness of the impact a new family member will have on the couple’s relationship
• Causes of stress in ourselves
• Managing relationship discord

How to participate

• Partner expecting a baby or have a baby less than 12 months of age
• Able to commit to attending all sessions
• Be assessed by a Gidget Village facilitator to be clinically suitable to join the group
• Be able to attend all six sessions
• Have reliable internet access and a willingness to participate in the group via telehealth Zoom.

Gidget Virtual Village Facebook groups

Gidget Virtual Village Facebook groups

Partners and Not Just Parents (Couples)

‍Offering online, weekly two-hour sessions over six weeks. This group is for new parents with a baby 12 months and under.

Online, weekly two-hour sessions over five weeks. This group is for expectant Mums.

Gidget Virtual Village Facebook groups

Gidget Virtual Village Facebook groups

Topics covered:

• A safe place to share feelings and fears without judgment.
• Promotes a more realistic view of the couples experience as new parents.
• Teaches ways to strengthen your friendship, increase intimacy, and navigate conflicts effectively as new parents.
• Valuable insights into child development, responsive parenting, coordinating with family, and maintaining involvement together.
• Exercises and role-plays that help you nurture your relationship while raising a healthy, happy child.

How to participate

• Have a baby less than 12 months of age
• Be assessed by a Gidget Foundation Australia clinician to be clinically suitable to participate within a group program
• Be able to attend all six sessions
• Have a reliable internet access and willingness to participate in the group via Zoom

Gidget Virtual Village Facebook groups

Gidget Virtual Village Facebook groups

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