Mothers Have Needs Too!
Allison Gilbert, LMFT, 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/
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; they ask for a donation; 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.
