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Why Asking for Help Is a Power Move
A perinatal therapist's take on the thing nobody gives new moms — but everybody needs
| | What I See When a Mom Finally Says the True Thing
In my practice, there is a moment I have witnessed more times than I can count. A mom comes to session and she finally says the truth. Not "I'm fine" or "I'm just tired" or "I think I just need more sleep." She acknowledges the true thing: this is hard. I can’t do it alone anymore. I need help. [...]
What I've learned in twenty years of supporting parents is this: self-awareness is a strength. Knowing you need help and reaching for it isn't a sign that something has gone wrong. It's a sign that something in you is working exactly as it should. | | | | Olivia Bergeron, LCSW, PMH-C is a licensed clinical social worker and perinatal mental health specialist with more than 20 years of experience and over 10,000 client sessions. She is the founder of Mommy Groove Therapy & Parent Coaching, serving therapy clients in New York, New Jersey, and Florida, with parent coaching available nationwide. | | | | | |
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