Supporting postnatal women into motherhood.
"This book describes setting up and managing a discussion group for new mothers to provide support and introduce women to others at the same life stage in a safe environment. It shows how facilitating this structured activity can be positive and empowering for all concerned. It is practical and...
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[S.l.] :
Radcliffe Press,
2008
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Table of Contents:
- Pt. A. Background and preparations for a postnatal group
- 1. The world of motherhood
- 2. Maternal health
- 3. Planning the group
- 4. Managing the group
- Pt. B. The six-week programme
- 5. Session 1: Expectations and reality
- 6. Session 2: Roles of motherhood
- 7. Session 3: Changes in relationships
- 8. Session 4: Parenting style
- 9. Session 5: Focus on feelings
- 10. Session 6: Building self-esteem
- Epilogue: Testimonials from women who have attended Stepping Stones
- App. 1A. Expectations and reality
- App. 1B. Listening
- App. 2. Roles of motherhood
- App. 3. Changes in relationships
- App. 4. Parenting style
- App. 5A. Focus on feelings
- App. 5B. Feelings exercise
- App. 5C. Difficult feelings exercise
- App. 5D. Example of the difficult feelings exercise
- App. 6. Self-esteem.