Mellow Parenting
Isle Listen has always had a focus on early intervention, preventing mental health issues from developing, and supporting children and parents where and when they need it.
Our partnership with the Mellow programme allows us to begin that support at the earliest possible stage – pre-birth. Mellow Bumps and Mellow Dads-to-Be helps parents-to-be understand and connect with their baby before birth.
Mellow is a programme of 7 weekly group sessions that use a trauma-informed and evidence based approach to build safe, responsive and nurturing relationships, supported by interactive tools and practical local signposting options.
If you have any questions about the programme please get in touch at education@islelisten.im.
About the programme
What is Mellow Bumps and Mellow Dads-to-be?
Reduce antenatal stress
Mellow Parenting programmes aim to reduce antenatal stress and support emotional wellbeing by offering calm, supportive group environments led by trained facilitators.
Nurturing connection
Sessions provide expecting parents with time and space to reflect, feel
supported, and begin forming a positive, nurturing connection with their baby before birth.
Peer support
Mellow Bumps and Mellow Dads-to-be are group interventions focused on wellbeing and peer connection, with separate groups for mums and dads.
Safe and supporting
Mellow does not offer specialist psychological therapy. Our practitioners are trained to facilitate
a safe and supportive space where
expecting parents can share concerns and ask questions without fear of judgement.
Who is it for?
Mellow Bumps
- Expectant mums in the second trimester (18-32 weeks)
- Mums experiencing emotional, social or practical challenges
- Mums who may be feeling stressed, anxious or low in mood
- Mums with limited support networks or difficult life circumstances
- Mums who would benefit from stress reduction, confidence and early bonding support
- Mums who need a safe, non-judgemental space to reflect on pregnancy and parenthood
Mellow Dads-to-be
- Dads whose partners are in the second trimester (18-32 weeks)
- Dads who may be feeling stressed, anxious or uncertain about becoming a parent
- Dads who would benefit from confidence building and early bonding support
- Dads who need a safe, relationship based space to reflect on their transition into parenthood