Show Notes
Today we are talking about ALL things postpartum mental health with licensed therapists Kelsey and Tara from The Counseling Collaborative, women's mental health practice located in Kansas City. This episode will be extremely helpful for anyone who is currently pregnant or postpartum, or anyone looking to support someone who is struggling with their mental health after baby.
Topics we cover:
- Signs and symptoms of postpartum mental health/mood disorders such as postpartum anxiety and postpartum depression
- Coping strategies for moms, including stay-at-home-moms
- How to deal with postpartum rage
- Intrusive thoughts - what is “normal” vs. when to seek help
- Medications such as anti-depressants & other treatment options for mental health/mood disorders
- What is catastrophic thinking? How to work through it
- The effects of weaning on mental health
- How to deal with the change in identity once you become "mom" and how to feel more like yourself
CONNECT WITH THE COUNSELING COLLABORATIVE:
- Follow them on IG @thecounselingco
- Follow them on TikTok @thecounselingco
- Check out their website and services: https://www.thecounselingco.com/
- Check out our blog post we created together on How To Find A Therapist (if you’re not local to KC and can’t use The Counseling Co.!) - https://wellnessforthewin.com/how-to-find-a-therapist/
- Another post you might find helpful: https://wellnessforthewin.com/finding-balance-as-a-working-mom/
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- @thematrescence – another great resource for mamas
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