Parenthood is a beautiful and rewarding experience, but it can also have its fair share of anxiety and stress. Parental anxiety can stem from various concerns such as your child’s well-being, development and future. Left unaddressed, parental anxiety can have a significant impact on both parents’ mental health and your family’s overall dynamic.
Whether you’re a future parent, a first-time parent, or have been on this journey for a while, this workshop is for you It aims to provide you with valuable insights and practical strategies to manage your anxiety as a parent through the following:
- Explore common triggers and underlying factors that contribute to parental anxiety, such as pressures from society, wanting to be perfect and fear of failure.
- Learn how to identify the signs and symptoms of parental anxiety in yourself (and your partner), as well as how it may show up in your child’s behaviour.
- Discover resources to help you become more resilient when facing the challenges of parenthood.
With over 30 years of experience as a psychoeducator, Julie Fraser will present this 1.5-hour online workshop and Q&A session.
Questions?
For more information about this No Parent is Perfect workshop, please contact Verity, WE Mind Mental Health Program Coordinator, by email or phone at 418-684-5333, ext. 11932.
The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the views of the Public Health Agency of Canada.