In this “ten minute tip” Mothers Helper’s Founder Kristina talks about mindfulness – what it is and how it can help your mental health and wellbeing. Being mindful can be used at any time and in your every day life. In this episode Kristina will give you some ideas as to how you might use mindfulness and how it benefits us. The post Mindfulness first appeared on Mothers Helpers ..read more

Registered Social Worker and trained counsellor Kristina Grace talks about sleep hygiene. How does untreated depression/anxiety affect our sleep and what can we do to ensure we get a good quality sleep. The post When You Can’t Sleep first appeared on Mothers Helpers ..read more

Founder Kristina Grace talks about something that happens to all of us from time to time and especially in certain seasons – Loneliness. Whatever your situation, this is a part of the human condition. Listen in to find out what could help you through a period of loneliness.   The post When We Feel Lonely first appeared on Mothers Helpers ..read more

Mothers Helpers founder, Kristina Grace, talks about how music can help our mental health in times of sensory overload or challenges we may face. The first “10 minute Tip” from Kristina to help you take care of your mental wellbeing. The post Music for Mental Health first appeared on Mothers Helpers ..read more

Trigger Warning:  Mentions of suicide, self-harm, infanticide and murder but note – no graphic detail is given in this story. NB: Perinatal refers to the pregnancy stage and first year postpartum but depression/anxiety can last much longer than one year following its onset at pregnancy/childbirth. The Lauren Dickason trial has been a front page news story for the last four weeks in New Zealand.  Accused of murdering her three children, Lauren Dickason’s trial has brought the topic of postnatal depression to the forefront of our news stories.  The jury must decide whether she had ..read more

In this episode registered Social Worker & counsellor Kristina Grace speaks with Elanor, an autistic woman who was not diagnosed until the age of 35. Elanor explains how reaching out for help and not being heard or taken seriously had an impact on her mental health. She identifies ways in which professions and the general community might be more inclusive, and where autistic people can find help. Thanks to Aethel for the theme song to our podcast “Fog and Fire” – to listen to the full song, you can find Aethel on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/  Follow Mothers Helpers:  ..read more

Kristina Grace talks to Gabrielle Hogg about her experience of significant delays in being diagnosed as Autistic.  Gabrielle gives advice to teachers, parents and to Autistics who might relate to her story. CW: mentions suicide and details of self-harm. Thanks to Aethel for the theme song to our podcast “Fog and Fire” – to listen to the full song, you can find Aethel on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/  Follow Mothers Helpers:   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NZmothershelpers/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzmothershelpers/  The post Autism &a ..read more

This week concludes our vlog discussions with Kristina, Gena and Leah. Reflecting from both professional and personal perspectives, they discuss the value of recognising when you need to reach out for help and having the courage to. Thanks to Aethel for the theme song to our podcast “Fog and Fire” – to listen to the full song, you can find Aethel on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/ Follow Mothers Helpers:   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NZmothershelpers/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzmothershelpers/  The post When to Reach Out for Help first appeared ..read more

Kristina, Gena and Leah talk about the value of our “Preparing for Parenthood” Antenatal programme and the positive feedback they’ve had about it.   Thanks to Aethel for the theme song to our podcast “Fog and Fire” – to listen to the full song, you can find Aethel on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/  Follow Mothers Helpers:   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NZmothershelpers/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzmothershelpers/  The post Discussing Mothers Helpers’ Preparing for Parenthood Programme first appeared on Mothers Helpers. The post Discuss ..read more

This Vlog discusses the Mothers Helpers’ “Out of the Fog” PNDA Recovery Course where mothers experience the companionship and connection found in the safety of the group. They also talk about self-care and the tools gained from the programme. Thanks to Aethel for the theme song to our podcast “Fog and Fire” – to listen to the full song, you can find Aethel on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/  Follow Mothers Helpers:   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NZmothershelpers/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzmothershelpers/  The post Exploring the Out of the ..read more