290: Behind The Sessions: Starting Therapy

Welcome to a new series of the Mom & Mind podcast called Behind the Sessions. We will have a new episode every other Thursday to give additional insight into therapy and the perinatal mental health and reproductive health specialties. Our goal is to pull back the curtain on as much as possible so that asking for help and finding help can feel more accessible and possible. I’ll be diving into topics that come up in therapy sessions around emotional and relationship challenges, along with sharing things that bother me about societal pressure and many other things that impact the perinatal population. We will sprinkle in the occasional chat between me and another perinatal therapist to normalize the process of getting help and healing.  In today’s episode, we will focus on what it’s like to start therapy for the very first time, which can entail a difficult thought process in taking those initial steps toward healing. Join us to learn more! Show Highlights: Why it’s harmful that society pressures us to “figure things out” on our own Common hesitations related to therapy and “opening up” around vulnerability, affordability, and the specifics of the therapy process Why we need to change the narrative around what it means to get mental health help How to find a therapist and ask the right questions What to expect in initial therapy visits Why additional support from family, friends, and therapy groups is helpful Resources: Visit www.postpartum.net for resources and support!  Visit www.postpartum.net/professionals/certificate-trainings/ for information on the grief course.   Visit my website, www.wellmindperinatal.com, for more information, resources, and courses you can take today!