Posts Tagged ‘For Professionals’
Dear Bereaved Mama
By Kima Tozay As the world gears up to celebrate moms on Mother’s Day, You feel out of sortsand ask yourself, Am I mother?Do I fit the world’s narrative of…
Read More12 Ways New Moms Can Curb Parenting Stress, Minus the Alcohol
by Shakima “Kima” Tozay, LICSW There is no debating it, being a parent is STRESSFUL. For new moms, focusing on self-care can feel overwhelming, selfish, and seem nearly impossible to…
Read MoreParenting in Recovery Interview with Alyson
By: Kima Tozay, LICSW To better understand what it is like to deal with addiction during the perinatal period, I interviewed Alyson, a mom who has been in recovery from…
Read MoreWorking with Women in Recovery Across the Perinatal Period Interview with Clinical Psychologist, Joanne Sparrow, PhD., Integrative Psychological Services of Seattle
By Kima Tozay, LICSW About Dr. Sparrow Dr. Sparrow has worked in the field of community mental health for several years and has provided therapeutic services to individuals, couples and…
Read MoreBereavement Doula Support Interview with Teresa Robertson
By: Kima Tozay Content Warning: This article discusses grief, hope, and healing after pregnancy and infant loss. This information may be triggering – please go at your own pace. “When…
Read MoreIssuance of a Certificate of Birth Resulting in Stillbirth and the Power of Acknowledgement
By: Terrell Hatzilias, PhD Content Warning: This article discusses grief, hope, and healing after pregnancy and infant loss. This information may be triggering – please go at your own pace.…
Read MoreWalking Towards Healing In The Midst Of Hurting After Baby Loss
By: Alishia Anderson Content Warning: This article discusses grief, hope, and healing after pregnancy and infant loss. This information may be triggering – please go at your own pace. “Grieve…
Read MoreAuthor Spotlight: The Unapologetic Guide to Black Mental Health by Dr Rheeda Walker
by Kima Tozay Dr. Rheeda Walker, a Clinical Psychologist, tenured University of Houston Professor of Psychology and professional speaker brings you her expert advice in the book, The Unapologetic Guide…
Read MoreThe importance of Maternal Mental Health Conversations: Sharing my Truth
By Danesha B. Deloatch, MS, LMFT “One day you will tell your story of how you overcame what you went thorough and will be someone’s else survival guide” – Brene…
Read MoreWhy Culturally Matched Care Matters
Interview by Shakima Tozay The Parent Education Resilience Collaborative (PERC) is PS-WA’s newest parent support program. This program focuses not just on the role of being a parent, it includes…
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