Join pregnant therapy study
The study is open to pregnant women living in Saskatchewan with a history of trauma or stress.
This study explores how guided group discussions during pregnancy may support emotional well-being and reduce stress. Two trained clinicians will guide small groups of expecting parents through 2-hour long sessions filled with information, discussions and activities.
What is required of participants?
- Join one session per week for 9 weeks. The sessions can be either in-person or over zoom.
- Reflect on past experiences, emotions, and how they relate to parenting
Research centers:
- Wayturn is a specialist clinical trial advertising agency hired by the University of Regina
Participants get:
- Access to a mental health professional
- Compensation for contributing to research
Why Join?
- Get expert support as you prepare for parenthood.
- Join small group sessions led by a trained mental health professional. Join the session online, or in-person.
- Participants will receive an honorarium for each session.
- Reflect on past trauma and get support in developing coping strategies
Who can Join?
- Pregnant women in Saskatchewan
- Ages 18 and above.
- Women with emotional stress related to parenting, childhood experiences, or other life events may qualify.
Join from home.
The STEP program was developed in Quebec, and is now being evaluated in Saskatchewan. Participants can join in person or remotely (Zoom or Teams).
Share this research study with someone who might be interested!
Please share the study using this link:
www.wayturn.com/online-pregnant-therapy
Have questions?
The lead researcher for this study is Dr. Lise Milne, professor at the University of Regina and research chair at the Child Trauma Research Centre.
Additional study information
Step 1: Complete the online questionnaire
Answer a few short questions to see if the study is a good fit. This takes just a few minutes. Click here to learn more.
Step 2: Phone call with the research team
If eligible, the team will contact you to explain the study, answer questions, and help you decide if you’d like to take part.
Step 3: Join the STEP program
Attend weekly group sessions with two clinicians (1 session per week, for 9 weeks) along with 5-6 other pregnant participants. Join in-person or remotely. Sessions are guided by trained mental health professionals and focus on emotions, past experiences, and preparation for parenthood.
Step 4: Fill out brief surveys
Participants complete short surveys before and after the program. These help researchers understand the program’s impact.
Get Started
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