Workshops / Professionals / Working with mothers webinar
Two hours
Professional development: matrescence and maternal mental health webinar
This two hour online webinar is designed for anyone working with mothers who would like to learn more about matrescence — the transition into motherhood.
If you are a midwife, this webinar counts towards Midwifery Council education hours.
The webinar is focused on the psychological and emotional journey women go through during their unique experience of motherhood, and is delivered by experienced facilitators.
The workshop content is relatable, and provides you with language to normalise and validate your client’s experiences as they transition to parenthood. We share evidence-based research on changes and challenges women and mothers face throughout pregnancy and postpartum. This content aims to enhance perinatal mental health and support maternal flourishing.
Cost: $129 per person
Webinar content
A unique framework to conceptualise matrescence
Common changes and challenges of matrescence
Protective and risk factors for common perinatal mental illness
Signs and symptoms of perinatal distress
Screening tools
Referral options
Introduction to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Introduction to emotional regulation
A range of strategies to use with clients
How to use this knowledge to support your clients.
Participants will also receive:
A large range of resources, articles, websites, podcasts and readings if you wish to further your understanding and knowledge.
A unique and in-depth Postpartum Plan for you to share with your clients.
Owner-operated facilitators that are invested in providing genuine care and education.
Facilitators
This webinar is facilitated by Matrescence NZ owner-operators, Christina Bond and Samantha Bond.
Christina Bond
PGDipPsycPrac, MSc, MBM, PGDipHSc, PGCertNFPM, BA (Hons)
Christina is a Mum and registered psychologist who has worked in the mental health sector for over 10 years. Christina specialises in providing therapy antenatally and postpartum for parents. Christina has a great passion for early intervention, education and prevention and enjoys delivering personal and professional development workshops. Christina completed her Master’s degree in emotional regulation.
Samantha Bond
BA (Education), PGDipTchgLn (Primary)
Samantha is a Mum-of-two who has worked in both primary and early childhood education settings. She has a passion for providing equal opportunities for all children. Working in the school system has given first hand experience of what challenges our youth, their families and whānau are facing. Samantha has completed significant research on matrescence and developed a framework to support society to understand this transition.
