Grace Tallman has a passion for helping people grow through their difficult life experiences. She writes from her own reserve of personal experience in her story The Birds Still Sing.

Grace lives in London, Ontario, with her husband, Bruce. She runs a private practice as a certified grief counselor. Grace has an active private practice in grief counselling, mental health counselling, and life coaching. She has facilitated numerous workshops and grief support groups. She is a sought-after inspirational speaker.

To learn more about Grace’s work, please visit www.astrongeryou.ca.

The birth of a child is often celebrated as a joyous milestone. Yet as many as one in seven mothers experience debilitating postpartum depression—a silent struggle hidden behind a brave facade. What happens when the key indicators go unnoticed? How can we recognize the pain beneath the surface and ensure they receive the needed urgent support? Drawing from my lived experience, I will illuminate the essential questions that must be asked to prevent unnecessary suffering and empower new mothers to thrive.

Learning Objectives or Takeaways

1. Uncover three transformative ways to approach postpartum depression beyond traditional diagnosis
2. Identify and overcome the three biggest barriers that block timely intervention and treatment
3. Empower yourself with three essential strategies to break the silence and advocate for hope and resilience

Testimonial

Grace brings vibrant energy and passion to her speaking. She explains concepts in a clear and concise manner. Grace’s personal journey through postpartum depression has given her an expert understanding of her subject.   –Ellen PZ. Occupational Therapist, Community Mental Health Team, St. Joseph Health Care, London, Ontario

 

References

Rev. Ann Corbet, Conference Organizer, Siloam United Church, London, Ontario, [email protected]

Amber Needham, Author, Event Coordinator, Digital Content Creator, London, Ontario [email protected]