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Behind the Sessions: New Year, No Pressure
Today, Dr. Kat discusses the pressures and expectations of the new year, particularly around personal goals, parenting, and self-reflection. She addresses feelings of inadequacy that arise from societal standards and social media comparisons. Dr. Kat emphasizes the importance of self-compassion, manageable goal-setting, and recognizing that perfection is unattainable. She advises listeners to focus on small, realistic changes and to limit exposure to social media to avoid unfair comparisons.
Tune in to learn how to navigate the new year with a healthier, more sustainable mindset!
Behind the Sessions: New Year, No Pressure Show Highlights:
- Pressures and expectations associated with the new year
- Feelings of inadequacy from social media comparisons
- Importance of self-compassion in goal-setting
- The impact of societal standards on personal goals
- Recognizing individual life circumstances in goal planning
- The influence of external pressures from family and community
- Strategies for setting manageable and realistic goals
- The role of self-care and rest in personal objectives
- Limiting social media exposure to reduce comparison
Resources:
Call the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline at 1-833-TLC-MAMA or visit cdph.ca.gov
Please find resources in English and Spanish at Postpartum Support International, or by phone/text at 1-800-944-4773. There are many free resources, like online support groups, peer mentors, a specialist provider directory, and perinatal mental health training for therapists, physicians, nurses, doulas, and anyone who wants to better support people for whom they provide services.
Visit www.postpartum.net for resources and support!
Visit www.postpartum.net/professionals/certificate-trainings/ for information on the grief course.
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