<p>SPP is delivered across six sessions by peer-support workers. The first and last sessions involve individual discussions and one-on-one support with the SPP program manager and a psychologist. SPP is an earlyintervention program for parents who are doing it tough but who may not have a diagnosis of mental illness. It’s designed to build emotional resilience and promote self-care.<br /></p>
<p>‘We don’t require our participants to have a diagnosed condition or a formal referral from a GP,’ said Rani. ‘This isn’t a diagnostic program with clinical assessments and outcomes. It’s an empathic environment designed to promote emotional wellness and parenting confidence.’</p>
<p>Rani is convinced that SPP is having a positive impact on the lives of mothers. ‘It might sound a bit corny, but I really do believe this program can bring a little ray of sunshine into parents’ lives, right when they need it most’.</p>
<h5><strong>The program in a nutshell</strong></h5>
<p><strong>Name: </strong>Sunshine Parenting Program<br /><strong>Provider:</strong> Peach Tree Perinatal Wellness Inc<br /><strong>Service type:</strong> Brief therapy, community-based peer education for parents experiencing postnatal mental health challenges<br /><strong>Service duration: </strong>Six-week program that includes four group sessions and two individual sessions with a psychologist</p>