We recognize that historical oppression, racism, and unresolved trauma can negatively impact mothers

We understand that marginalized and vulnerable populations of women and people are at greater risk of childbirth trauma and perinatal mood disorders and that they have a harder time accessing mental health services

We recognize the devastating impact that colonization has had on our First Nations people and their birthing families

We seek to uphold, support, and encourage our Indigenous peoples’ traditional ways of tending to a pregnant woman’s and families needs

We strive to reduce the stigma associated with therapy, so as to inspire mothers to reach out for therapeutic support both preventatively and proactively

We understand that not all of our clients identify as a woman or mother

We seek to understand perinatal mood disorders with a wider gaze taking into consideration many factors: historical trauma, colonization, conception, sexuality, gender identity, pregnancy, birth, feeding, postpartum, attachment and parenthood onwards