Mothers Have Needs Too!
Allison Gilbert Santa Cruz Counselor Lic: MFC 24087
Free Stuff for You
I've included some free resources you can use to care for yourself:
INFORMATION:
Free 30 minute Phone Consultation or Free Email Consult
Free Articles - These articles provide on the job training for your important work at home. Or see my blog here: http://mothershaveneedstoo.blogspot.com/
Free Tips - Get the free articles in your inbox so you make sure to get your encouragement weekly.
Children's Needs - Read what doctors are saying about the importance of having a full-time parental caretaker.
Parenting - What's your parenting style?
Books - Here are some books I recommend.
Depression/Anxiety - Techniques & natural supplements for emotional self-care. Click here for a letter to the editor written by Allison Gilbert, LMFT, about depression & medication that was published in the Santa Cruz Sentinel.
Postpartum Depression - Bay Area Toll Free, Confidential Hotline: 1-888-773-7090: Talk to a mom who has been there. Operates 9am-9pm seven days a week. Or if you're outside of the Bay Area, call Postpartum Support International's Postpartum Depression Helpline: 1-800-944-4PPD
Free Support Group - Postpartum Wellness - At Sutter on Mondays 10-11:30am; run by Maggie Muir with Allison Gilbert as a volunteer; Call Maggie for more info: 426-3016. Click here for an article published about this Support Group in the Santa Cruz Sentinel.
CONNECT WITH OTHER MOTHERS:
Discussion Forum - Have discussions with
other mothers on a variety of topics.
Workshop/Support Group - Get
the validation you deserve for all the important work you do.
Links to Yahoo Groups & Other Websites - A list of yahoo groups and websites.
FREE MONEY-MAKING PROGRAMS:
SpiderWeb Marketing system helps you set up 12 + different ways to make money without having to spend any. It includes an automated blog that you can purchase for $10/mo. There are videos that show you exactly how to set everything up by looking over the shoulder of the webmaster's computer screen.
Marketing Pond is a FREE program that allows you to surf for income. It also teaches you how to market online.
Click here for Marketing Pond.
The following banner will take you to a program where you can advertise your website for free.
Yuwie is a Free social networking site that pays you to view other people's blogs and personal pages. It's lots of fun a very addicting.
MORE IN-DEPTH, PERSONAL SUPPORT:
Free email or 30 minute initial phone consultation comes with the following paid services OR to simply check out the services; email or call to schedule or for more info: 831-425-4475 or aworkofheart@att.net
FEE-BASED SUPPORT:
Email Advising - Correspond with a
psychotherapist as needed, in your pajamas and without an appointment.
Phone Counseling - This is easier than
getting a babysitter and trying to get out the door.
