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Behind The Sessions: One Big Thing We Are Missing About Mother Instincts
One goal of this podcast is to shed light on aspects of our self-perception that have been in the shadows. Moms often feel shamed and judgmental about discussing their feelings, and they frequently believe they are alone in their experiences. Therapy can be very helpful for a parent who feels overwhelmed and overloaded, because talking about issues helps develop coping skills to navigate their imperfect lives as they allow the healing process to begin. The pressure to “know everything” in motherhood can weigh a new mother down, especially if their mother instincts aren’t kicking in. There needs to be a greater understanding and compassion for mothers facing this challenge. Let’s unpack this topic in today’s episode.
Behind The Sessions: One Big Thing We Are Missing About Mother Instincts Show Highlights
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Common socializations around motherhood and the mother instinct
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Pressures are NOT truths!
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Events in our lives can greatly affect our mother instinct.
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Blanket generalizations about mother instincts are unfair.
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What we are leaving out is the mother’s FULL experience as a human.
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We need a new approach. Let’s take the pressure off new parents!
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What we can do to offer better support
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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