Family Wellbeing Service
For those living in the Blackburn with Darwen areaBecoming a Parent can be hard. If you have experienced difficulties during pregnancy, birth or beyond, loss or miscarriage, or if it all feels so overwhelming….we are here to help!
Lancashire Women’s Family Wellbeing Service offers one-to-one emotional health and wellbeing support to families in the Blackpool and Blackburn with Darwen community who may be struggling with their mental health during the perinatal period (pregnancy up until a child is 2 years old) working in partnership with the Borough’s Family Hubs.
This includes when a family has experienced pregnancy loss or the death of a child for example through miscarriage, stillbirth, sudden infant death syndrome, termination, abortion, or loss through foster care or adoption.
We also offer free non-judgmental and trauma-informed therapeutic groups to help with coping, as well as some informal peer support groups for you to share your experiences with others who may have had similar experiences.
What is Counselling?
People choose to see a counsellor for different reasons; low mood, relationships, coping with loss, anxiety, life events etc.
A counsellor is there to help you uncover your own insight and understanding of your difficulties and may help by identifying some tools and strategies to help you cope.
Complete an Online Referral Form to self refer choosing ‘Blackburn with Darwen Family Wellbeing Service’.
Our Groups
The Nest
Every Monday morning 9:30am – 11:30am at Hancock Street Children’s Centre, Blackburn, BB2 2LZ
If you have experienced a difficult pregnancy, birth trauma or neonatal intensive care (NICU) care for your baby then this group is for you. The Nest is a warm, welcoming space where parents can come together, connect with others who truly understand, and take a little time to breathe, reflect and heal whilst your little ones play and explore alongside you.
Maternal Journalling
6-week programme starting from Tuesday 29th September 9:30am – 11:30am at Highercroft Children’s Centre, Fishmoor Drive, BB2 3UY.
Our new Maternal Journal Group is a warm, welcoming and completely safe space for expectant and new mums to come together, explore their feelings through creative journalling and find support in the company of others who truly understand.
Complete an Online Referral Form to self refer choosing ‘Blackburn with Darwen Family Wellbeing Service’.
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