Fathers Network Scotland

Day

Wednesday 5 February

Time slot

15:00-16:00

Room

Harris suite
Wheelchair accessible

Contact

Cathy Sexton
0131 510 0445

Topic

Families and communities

Overall aim

Find out:

• What happens to men biologically and psychologically as they transition into fatherhood.
• The unique role positively-involved dads play in supporting their children's development during the first 1,000 days.
• Why many new dads suffer from poor mental health, how it can manifest and the effect it can have on mum, infant and the family unit.

Reflect on how an asset-based approach to dads could help lighten your workload and improve your service.

Description

"How will I cope? Will I be good enough? I don’t feel ready! I don’t feel anything!"

The transition into fatherhood can be a daunting and lonely one, with new dads often feeling overwhelmed and unprepared for the role. Many have important questions but lack access to the necessary resources or opportunities to learn in supportive, father-inclusive environments.

In this session we will help you explore men's journey into fatherhood; why good mental health matters and how we can spot dads who might be struggling. There will also be time to hear from new dads across Scotland and start reflecting on how you can help equip new dads with the necessary tools to navigate the emotional journey of fatherhood and develop meaningful bonds with their newborns, their partner and their family unit as a whole.

Start your journey helping new and soon-to-be dads face the life-changing transition into fatherhood and embrace their new role with greater confidence and knowledge!

Who is the event aimed at?

Managers

Who is speaking at this event?

Scott Mair - Head of Training and Community, Fathers Network Scotland

Scott is an accomplished keynote speaker, parent educator, and mental health trainer specialising in paternal mental health and cultural differences. He is one of the leading lived experience specialists in paternal mental health in the UK after his own mental health was impacted by several traumatic births and an absence of support when it was needed. With over 19 years’ experience as a parent of 7 children, Scott uses his knowledge to advise and educate services on how they can support and provide better engagement with fathers and help prepare dads and partners for the journey into parenthood.