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Behind The Sessions: Centering Your Mental Health While Navigating Political Stress
Today’s session is about what’s happening in the world and the impact on moms and families. Current politics in the US are absolutely affecting our stress levels. People are expressing concerns and fears in therapy sessions as huge changes are happening, and these changes are directly affecting how they show up in the world and in their families. Daily attacks are taking place on programs that influence education, healthcare, DEI, and the economy of daily living expenses. If you’ve been feeling anxious and overwhelmed as a mother navigating these trying times, you are not alone. Let’s explore why politics feel personal, along with practical ways to manage the stress while staying engaged with your loved ones.
Behind The Sessions: Centering Your Mental Health While Navigating Political Stress Show Highlights:
- The chaos hits close to home in our lives and families.
- Personal rights around parenthood are on the line!
- Other concerning issues include benefits that might be taken away.
- Feelings of helplessness and hopelessness absolutely affect our mental and physical health, especially for those with higher sensitivities.
- The importance of figuring out how to take care of yourself, while engaging and disengaging as needed
- Dr. Kat’s best tips for managing stress and setting boundaries:
- Try to stop “doom-scrolling.” Set parameters to limit your exposure.
- Curate your news intake.
- Protect your energies.
- Explore small but meaningful actions you can take.
- Be intentional about protecting your mental health.
- Find ways to feel connection and empowerment with like-minded people.
- Give yourself permission to disconnect, as needed.
- How to check in with yourself, regulate, and refocus
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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