The process of becoming a mother showed me how deeply families need one another during the fragile period of early parenthood. When a new baby comes into a family, we expect delight. Yet this period can also unearth old wounds and create new ones. How families cope with these wounds can set a stage for family coping and connection years beyond postpartum.
The arrival of a child is a family matter. Why are we treating family distress mostly individually? While I love my work with mothers, I found over time that treating only mothers misses a huge opportunity to help bring greater relief and connectedness with partners, grandparents, children, and babies. I’ve met countless parents and family members longing for deeper understanding and connection after baby comes. Good intentions are often not enough to adapt to new needs or greater needs of ourselves and our family.
As I helped mom after mom mourn the absence of family connection during the special time of early parenthood, I became determined to work on preventative and purposeful family approaches to postpartum care. I work with couples and families during family planning, pregnancy, and postpartum.
I have over fourteen years of authorship and lecturing experience. I develop trainings for clinicians, lecture, and write. As a therapist, I work with individuals, couples, and families. I am currently working on a book + workbook companion to help mothers and families find their relief and their joy together. Follow me on instagram for postpartum relationship advice, updates on my book & consulting opportunities.
