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  • Addiction,  Anxiety,  attachment,  Birth,  Depression,  Parenting,  Pregnancy,  Relationships,  Trauma

    Parenting when you have a trauma history

    May 19, 2021 /

    I remember how healing it was to have my first child. I went through PTSD and had difficulty bonding, but I held him, nursed him, basically he was in my arms 24/7 because he cried so hard when I put him down. Then one day, the world had color – like the movie, “The Wizard of Oz.” I fell madly, head over heels with this little boy who grew in what I had believed was a corrupted, defiled, hideous body, but it did the most wonderful thing, it grew a baby.  Oh, the healing I received. And, to be totally, unreservedly in love with this little boy was an amazing…

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  • Anxiety,  Birth,  Depression,  Miscarriage,  Postnatal,  Pregnancy,  Stillbirth,  Trauma

    Resources for Pregnancy and Infant Loss

    April 18, 2021 /

    I have worked with a number of women and families who have experienced struggles with infertility, miscarriages, stillbirth and birth trauma. In my friendship group, I have known even more women that have gone through the heart break of miscarriages and stillborn babies. An organization I want to share with you is for families who have experienced a pregnancy or infant loss. Return to Hope: Zero offers a variety of resources including webinars, articles, lists of support groups and providers who work with families who have gone through similar losses. I encourage women and families to reach out to support groups to share their stories and receive support, validation and…

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  • Anxiety,  BIPOC,  Birth,  Coping Skills,  Depression,  Miscarriage,  Postnatal,  Pregnancy,  Stillbirth,  Trauma

    Supportive FREE Webinar

    February 25, 2021 /

    Return to Zero: HOPE is sponsoring a free webinar this Saturday, February 27th, 10am PST – – Optimizing Resilience: Mental Health in Black and African American Communities led by Dorienna M. Alfred, PhD. This webinar is intended for both bereaved parents and providers. We hope you’ll join us at 10am PST on Saturday for this important topic. Register here: https://rtzhope.org/webinar

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    mgrunk
  • ACT,  Anxiety,  attachment,  Birth,  Coping Skills,  Depression,  Mindfulness,  Trauma

    What is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: ACT?

    June 7, 2020 /

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: ACT (pronounced like the word “act” is a cognitive behavioral approach of therapy.  I will write more about why I use ACT in working with clients. More to come…

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