New Postpartum Depression Therapy Group

We are pleased to announce Fairview Counseling Center has joined in a collaborative effort with Fairview Birth and Family Education and Support Services in developing a group therapy for women experiencing post partum depression.  This first group will meet at University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview Riverside.  If there is sufficient interest, additional groups will be started in other geographical areas.

NEW SERVICES for FALL 2006

Postpartum Depression Therapy Group
Wednesdays 10 – 11:30 AM ongoing
University of Minnesota Medical Center,
Fairview Riverside East

  *Available only to women who gave birth at
University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview

  A joint venture of
Fairview Birth and Family Education Department
&
Fairview Counseling Center

  Group Benefits:

• Weekly psychosocial education about postpartum depression and treatment
• Spouse/partner involvement and education
• Monitoring and management of symptoms
• Support from other mothers
• Resource and referral information
• Coordination with their care team (medical and behavioral health)

  Screening Criteria:

• Symptoms of postpartum depression and/or anxiety
• No diagnosis of chronic mental illness, chemical dependency or psychosis
• No active risk to self or baby
• Time commitment of  8 weeks
• English speaking
• Health insurance coverage
• Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) screening is optional

As of August 1^st, we will begin accepting referrals for intake appointments.

To register for the Postpartum Depression Group contact:
FCC Scheduling Office 612.672.6999

Babies may accompany their mothers to all appointments and group sessions.

For more information about group and referrals: 
Sara Biewen, MA, Licensed Psychologist, Fairview Counseling Center
612-672-2142 or sbiewen1@fairview.org.

For more information about Postpartum Depression, administering and scoring the EPDS, or scheduling staff training:
Deborah Rich, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist, Fairview Birth and Family Education and Support 612-672-7656 or drich1@fairview.org