Join us for this six-part series where we will focus on the domains of wellness for post-partum with activities and topics that focus on your social, physical, environmental, intellectual, financial, spiritual, vocational and emotional well-being.
6 sessions:
Dates: Wednesdays, January 14 and 28, February 11 and 25, March 11 and 25
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Location: MFRC
Register: online, in-person or call 780-973-4011 ext. 528-6300
Open to: Adults 18+ and pregnant youth ages 13-17 from CAF, Veteran and Defence Community Families, and Families of the Fallen.
If you are interested in attending or would like more details, please email intake@mfrcedmonton.com or call 780-973-4011 ext. 528-6300.
January 14
Session 1: Build Your Village (Social)
Learn how to build a supportive social network for you and your baby. Participants will map their support network and create their own parent profile to help strengthen the parent-baby bond while making connections with other pregnant people in the group.
January 28
Session 2: Beads of Intention (Spiritual)
Take time to reconnect with your spiritual self by creating your own crystal bracelet and choosing individual stones that carry personal meaning, intention and energy. As you craft, relax into a calming sound bath of crystal bowls, chimes, and soft gongs to soothe your mind and deepen your connection to the intentions you set.
February 11
Session 3: Mood Booster (Emotional)
Boost Your Mood! Create your very own personalized dopamine menu while you discover the power of self-care and learn effective coping strategies. Your dopamine menu includes activities that bring joy and serve as a roadmap to your natural release of dopamine, the “feel-good” neurotransmitter in your brain that enhances movement, motivation, mood and more!
February 25
Session 4: Balance After Baby (Financial/Occupational)
Balance the mental load of motherhood as you learn tips for organization, meal prepping, managing expectations, saving money and establishing a routine after your baby’s arrival. Each participant will receive a planner and a binder of resources to help put these strategies into practice at home. The session will also provide guidance on how to achieve a healthy work–life balance.
March 11
Session 5: Meditative Yoga (Physical)
A certified postnatal yoga instructor will lead us through a safe, supportive yoga session and body scan meditation. You will also take part in a discussion on body appreciation to help you learn how to embrace and show gratitude to your body after childbirth and beyond.
March 25
Session 6: Sensory Board DIY (Environment/Intellectual)
Create and explore with a baby sensory board for your little one! Using a variety of materials, you will create a safe and engaging sensory board to help spark your baby’s curiosity, develop fine motor skills and encourage sensory exploration through different textures and colours.
*This support group aims to provide information and resources for educational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Please consult your physician, midwife, pediatrician or other qualified health care provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding the health of your pregnancy or infant.
