Sheryl Davis-Kahn, MA,RCC Clinical Counsellormy RCC#2785
Welcome to SDK Counselling
I am a registered Clinical Counsellor with 16 yrs experience as a recently retired clinician in the B.C. Reproductive Mental Health Clinic out of Children’s & Women’s Hospital of British Columbia. I have considerable experience in mental health issues & emotional wellbeing during pregnancy and in the postpartum period including; postpartum depression/anxiety, intrusive thoughts, birth trauma, role transition & adjustment (mom & dad), bonding & relationship stress.
book appointmentSheryl Davis-Kahn, MA,RCC Clinical Counsellor
For some parents, the bonding process needs time, and a little extra support.
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Having a new baby is one of life’s biggest stressors and it is understandable to feel overwhelmed, overburdened and a deep sense of loss. Bonding with your baby is a process that for some parents can take time, patience and a little extra understanding and support. There are many reasons why a new mom may have difficulty bonding with her baby such as a difficult birth & recovery, breastfeeding challenges, exhaustion, lack of support, depression/ anxiety, partner relational distress, other.
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I am also aware of the additional stress and anxiety that covid has placed on new parents. I work with a modality of therapeutic techniques specifically tapered to the unique individual that is you. I am passionate about my work and care very much about my clients and their needs.
What we don't need in the midst of struggle is shame for being human. Brené Brown
Services ( Zoom only)
- Counselling for mom or dad.
- Baby bonding & attachment
- Role transition and adjustment to parenthood
- Postpartum depression/anxiety (including intrusive thoughts)
- Birth trauma
- Relationship support for the individual (mom or dad)
Workshops ( Zoom only)
- Mother infant bonding workshop
- How to have fun with my baby
- How to calm my anxious mind/body
- A workshop for couples
WORKSHOPS
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HOW TO BOND WITH MY BABY
( 1 hour workshop for 3 weeks )
Bonding is a process which takes time & patience. Despite what books & movies tell us, not all parents bond immediately with their newborn. This workshop will explore some of the challenges to bonding as well as ways to help with the bonding process. You are not alone.
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FUN WITH MY BABY
( 1 hour workshop for 3 weeks )
Having a new baby is up there with one of life’s biggest stressors. And as much as you love your baby it is not always fun. Many new moms struggle with boredom, exhaustion, loneliness, depression/anxiety and self-doubt. In this workshop we will explore ways to have fun with your baby.
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HOW TO CALM MY ANXIOUS MIND/BODY
( 1hour for 4 weeks )
It is not uncommon for women to experience anxiety during pregnancy or in the postpartum period. In this workshop you will learn a variety of techniques to calm your body and your mind including Emotion Freedom Technique (EFT Tapping), vagus nerve stimulation, meditation mindfulness, self care & more. Note this is a 4 week workshop offering snippets of each technique.
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A WORKSHOP FOR COUPLES
( 2 hr workshop )
Having a new baby can sometimes put stress on a couple and change the dynamic. This workshop will explore ways to help couples adjust to being first time parents as well as offer tips to improve your relationship.
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