For more information please call 021 131 4352 or email [email protected]
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.
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To provide a safe place to meet for mothers who are suffering from PND, anxiety or related conditions
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To provide a sense of normality about what you are experiencing
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To gain a better understanding of what stresses you, and how to manage those stressors
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To develop problem solving skills
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To discover how to observe the needs of your young child/children
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To encourage networking with other mums and care givers who are struggling
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To identify ways to get help within the community
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Most importantly, to have some fun
What will I need to do?
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Provide some contact information
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Respect others and their journey
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Not attend if you or your children are unwell
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Keep what you hear and discuss confidential
We are not:
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