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This is a group of psychotherapy for mothers with Borderline personality disorder (BPD) or BPD traits, who are either pregnant or have kids aged 0 to 6 years old. This new model, inspired by the Minding the Baby approach developed by American psychologist Arietta Slade, integrates elements of mindfulness and reflective parenting. 

The group is composed of 4 to 6 participants and 2 therapists (an occupational therapist and a psychiatrist specialized in perinatal psychiatry). The group takes place over a period of 14 weeks including an initial semi-structured interview (PDI), 12 group sessions of 2.5 hours and a final debriefing meeting. The group is offered 3 to 4 times a year, in French or English. 

Group objectives 

  • To improve awareness of the mother’s own emotional reactions and understand the link with her past as a child
  • To increase her sensitive recognition and responses to her child’s needs
  • To improve mother-child relationship
     

To be eligible to receive this service, you must: 

  • have a valid Ontario Health card (OHIP)
  • be aged 18 years old + 
  • be pregnant and/or have children aged 0-6 years old 
  • respond to criteria of Borderline personality disorder or traits
  • have motivation to participate

Exclusion criteria:

  • Antisocial personality disorder or traits
  • Active psychosis or mania
  • Eating disorder as primary diagnosis
  • Intellectual disability or borderline intelligence  
  • No motivation to participate

To refer a patient to this service, a family doctor or nurse practitioner must fill out the referral form, accept return of care and send the completed form by fax to 613-748-4938. 

Hôpital Montfort

This service at the Aline-Chrétien Health Hub is offered by Hôpital Montfort.

This service is also available by videoconference or telephone.


This service requires a medical referral.

 

Coordinates

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Wing M, Room 1M601

Phone: COMING SOON