Addressing Postnatal Depression as a Healthcare Professional

Syllabus

• Week 1

  Getting Started & Identifying TRAPS

  • Working With Post-Natal Mothers

    Here we are going to understand the course structure, support available and understand the symptoms of PND.

  • Getting Started: Introduction to understanding the depression cycle

    Here we are going to introduce and explain the cycle of depression to you.

  • Identifying TRAPs: Identifying patterns that help maintain the depression cycle.

    Here we are going to identify the origins and difficulties that clients face.

• Week 2

  Turning TRAPs into TRACs, Breaking Patterns & Good Communication

  • Turning TRAPs Into TRACs & Breaking Patterns

    Here we are going to understand how to break patterns by developing alternative coping strategies.

  • Support And Communication

    Here we are going to explore strategies for good communication and look at how to go about asking for support.

• Week 3

  Being a "Good Mum", Coping Strategies & Staying Well

  • Being a ‘Good Enough’ Mum, ‘Mummy Goals’ and Alternative Coping Strategies

    Here we will look at what is to to be a ‘Good Enough’ Mum, identifying your own ‘mummy goals’ and using alternative coping strategies to meet them

  • Strategies for Staying Well

    Here we will look at strategies mum can use to help them stay well in the future and help to give them some resilience.

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