Rosemary Crockett
Kia ora,
My name is Rosemary Crockett and I am one of the MMWM facilitators. I am married to Steve and together we have 4 adult sons, 4 daughter in laws and 10 beautiful grandchildren. I was a primary school teacher for 30 years, then 4 years ago made
the decision to retrain as a counsellor. I achieved my counselling degree through Bethlehem Tertiary Institute and I now work as a School Counsellor, Private Therapist,
and MMWM group facilitator.
As a new mum, I was supported by many women in my local community and it has long been a desire to give back to the next generation of parents, encouraging selfcare and holistic well-being. I look forward to meeting you and to journeying alongside you as you
prepare for, and adapt to, the challenges and blessings of motherhood.
Nga mihi nui
Rosemary
Sarah O'Connor
Kia ora,
My name is Sarah O'Connor and I am one of the MWM facilitators, mostly working with the postnatal support group. I have two school aged children. I grew up in Marlborough and returned here a few years ago. I love the beautiful natural environment and relaxed pace of life that living in Blenheim offers. I worked in law for a number of years, before pursuing my dream to work in wellbeing, by completing a Masters of Applied Positive Psychology through the University of Melbourne. Becoming a mother has given me a strong drive to improve the lives of mothers and, by extension, their whanau and communities. I strongly believe we can achieve this by educating and supporting new mums, to help them better understand and prepare for the complex changes that becoming a mother brings. Please come and join us on this journey - we would love to have you.
Nga mihi nui, Sarah
Maternal Mental Wellbeing Marlborough Charitable Trust is a non-profit organization dedicated to reducing the impacts of emotional and mental health issues experienced by mums, dads, babies, and whanau. We offer:
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8-week post-natal therapeutic groups for mothers experiencing depression or anxiety
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One-on-one assessments
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Prenatal therapeutic support groups
Our mission is to provide comprehensive support to ensure the well-being of families in our community.
We believe all women can embrace who they are,
can define their future, and can change the world.
Our Mission
MMWM provides a life-line to mothers and families who may be overwhelmed and facing depression, anxiety, adjustment, even loneliness following the birth of a child which is a huge event in any parents life. The arrival of this helpless demanding, dependent little person turns our lives upside down. Many of us have very supportive partners/families/whanau that help carry us through this time as parents. Yet the reality is especially in our modern individualistic society a significant proportion of mothers/parents go through this time feeling utterly alone. Furthermore there are many mothers/families who are challenged with the demands and stresses, who during this time of great and sudden change in the family system, face surmountable emotional/mental illness. The ramifications of this are very serious. We know that the first few months/years of a child's life are most critical for healthy development. Most importantly for the new born is that he/she is fully loved and nurtured. Our core values are-SUPPORT, LEARNING, CONNECTION.
Our Values
Support: MMWM supports mothers/parents through its Core Therapeutic groups, One-on-One assessments, and Peer Support Groups.
Learning: MMWM serves as a vehicle for connecting parents who often feel isolated, fostering both parent-to-professional connections and valuable parent-to-parent relationships.
Connection: MMWM helps struggling parents understand their psychological and mental health challenges, easing pain and resolving difficulties through education. We aim to foster self-understanding and acceptance, insight into child needs, and understanding of the wider family system.