Early Intervention

Through the work Creative Therapies has done with children and young people, in various projects, it has become evident that developing an area of expertise in Early Intervention work with mothers and babies would be beneficial – especially those mothers at risk from Postnatal Depression.

Early Intervention breaks cycles of parental dysfunction and helps mothers from dysfunctional families to break the cycle of poor parenting, neglect and abuse.

Creative Therapies work with vulnerable mothers and their babies using an innovative approach to the treatment of Postnatal Depression.  The programme uses Art Therapy, Baby Massage and Relaxation Techniques to facilitate maternal bonding.  Sessions are delivered to small groups and within the group they are able to:

• Address issues of isolation
• Realise they are not alone with their problems
• Learn from each other
• Have a chance to meet other mothers and children
• Have something to look forward to each week
• Raise self esteem as skills develop which improves bonding between mothers and babies