**Connection and Support for Muslim Mums: A Six-Week Wellbeing Programme**
Join our unique six-week wellbeing programme specifically designed for Muslim mothers. Organized by The Lantern Initiative and CPSL Mind’s Perinatal Service, this programme incorporates faith-based and culturally sensitive content to support your mental and emotional health.
**What We Offer:**
- **Program Format**: Face-to-face sessions in Peterborough and online via Zoom for participants in Cambridgeshire and South Lincolnshire.
- **Session Content**: Engage in activities such as breathing exercises, Islamic mindfulness, and discussions on topics including:
- The importance of attachment
- Building self-esteem
- Healthy eating
- Benefits of exercise
- Kindness to oneself
- Understanding postnatal depression
- **Childcare**: For face-to-face sessions, we provide staff and volunteers to care for babies and young children, allowing you to fully participate.
**Mindful Muslim Mums Group**: This informal peer support group meets every two weeks in Peterborough, allowing flexible attendance without strict commitments.
**One-to-One Support**: In addition to group sessions, specialized one-to-one support is available from Project Workers (Muslim and non-Muslim) either face-to-face, via phone, or Zoom. Multilingual staff can provide assistance in Urdu, Mirpuri, Arabic, Gujarati, Kutchi, and Farsi, as well as English.
**Eligibility**: This programme is open to pregnant individuals and mothers of children under two years of age.
**How to Participate**:
- **To Book or Inquire**: Email us at [perinatalservices@cpslmind.org.uk](mailto:perinatalservices@cpslmind.org.uk) for more information or to secure a place.
- **Referral Option**: You may also ask professionals like your GP, health visitor, social worker, or midwife for a referral.
For non-Muslim participants, other sessions and groups are available through CPSL Mind’s Perinatal Service.
This support is offered free of charge.
**Take the First Step**: We invite you to connect with us and enhance your wellbeing. Email us today to learn more or to book your spot!
Service access criteria:
Muslim mum
Categories:
Mental health
Additional needs catered for:
N/A
Post natal support, New mum's, Parents, Befriending
