The Australasian Birth Trauma Association (ABTA) is offering a peer support program for a small group of Gold Coast-based mothers, that have experienced birth-related trauma.

This program is suitable for mothers who experienced birth trauma within the last two years.

The purpose of this program is to provide education, understanding and a safe space for mothers to explore their birth trauma in a supportive way and develop a plan forward for their trauma journey.

The group will facilitate time for discussion on the joys and challenges of motherhood as well as providing information and activities on the following topics:

• What is birth trauma?
• Exploring a Birth Debrief
• Friends, Family and Trauma
• Riding the Birth Trauma Rollercoaster
• Creating your collaborative care team and building your village

It is our hope, that through this program, participants will achieve:

• Recognition that they are not alone
• Understanding that their trauma is valid whatever that trauma looks like
• Awareness that it’s okay not to be okay and there is hope
• Create friendships for ongoing support in the future
• Understand the healthcare system and where to get help
• Develop a path forward for health and well-being

This program will run for 7 weeks commencing on 9th November 2020 and taking place each Monday from 9:30am - 11:00am.

What participants of this program have said:

‘As a first time mum, I wanted to say this group has been the best thing for my mental health. The weekly check ins have really helped during the COVID lockdown so I wanted to say thank you’. - Tessa

‘This has been better than any mothers group or support I have received so far as a first-time mum’ – Kaleigh

Registered participants will receive a Zoom link to connect them with their group.