Episode Summary
A Mother's Day special.
In today's episode, Victoria Emslie speaks with Sheila Duffy, Director of the Pacific Post Partum Support Society (PPPSS), a non-profit organization that has been providing support for individuals and families dealing with perinatal mood and anxiety disorders for over 50 years. Sheila shares her personal stories and experiences working with PPPSS, as well as discusses the challenges faced by their clients and how the community can help.
She also touches on the organization's goals for the future and what supporters can do to help. This insightful conversation sheds light on the importance of mental health support for new parents and the valuable work being done by organizations like PPPSS to provide it.
Resources provided to us by PPPSS:
www.parlab.med.ubc.ca
www.postpartumstress.com/
Book: www.amazon.com/Dropping-Baby-Other-Scary-Thoughts
www.reproductivementalhealth.ca/
www.postpartum.org
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Guest Bios
Sheila Duffy, Director, Pacific Post Partum Support Society
Sheila first became involved with PPPSS as a result of her personal experience. She attended a support group after the birth of her second child and found it to be an integral part of her healing journey. For over 20 years, she has been providing phone support, group facilitation, and counselling at PPPSS. Sheila is passionate about her work and attributes her personal and professional growth to working with the various people who have accessed PPPSS’s services. She brings a sense of balance to the organization, and inspires goodwill and positivity among the staff. Sheila is proud of PPPSS for maintaining its core values and beliefs while it continues to grow.
About the Host - Victoria Emslie
Victoria Emslie is Senior Manager, Corporate Relations at Nicola Wealth. As a primary link between Nicola Wealth and our communities, Victoria cultivates a comprehensive approach to the advancement of the firm’s priorities and promotes Nicola Wealth’s reputation as a trusted wealth counsel firm and top employer.
View her full bio here: https://nicolawealth.com/our-team/victoria-emslie/
