S2 E3 - Bec Black: Perinatal Psychologist, Postpartum during COVID, Matrescence, Postpartum Planning, Good Enough Parenting, Imposter Syndrome

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S2 E3 - Bec Black: Perinatal Psychologist, Postpartum during COVID, Matrescence, Postpartum Planning, Good Enough Parenting, Imposter Syndrome

The After Birth Podcast

1 hour 5 minutes 4 seconds

2 years ago

S2 E3 - Bec Black: Perinatal Psychologist, Postpartum during COVID, Matrescence, Postpartum Planning, Good Enough Parenting, Imposter Syndrome

In today's episode we speak to Bec Black, perinatal psychologist and director of @themindfulbirthmovement. This chat is so raw and no holds barred as we discuss everything from Bec's own 3 postpartum experiences which have shaped her practice as a psychologist in the perinatal space to postpartum during COVID-19, parenting styles, imposter syndrome in parenting and so much more.

Because Bec works in the area of perinatal mental health, this episode is full of great practical advice for postpartum planning and we know that so many of you will relate to Bec's experience of postpartum during COVID-19 lockdowns in Melbourne and the trauma that resulted from that.

About Rebecca Black

Psychologist BAppsSc (Psych) (Hons), MCounsPsych

Rebecca Black is a Psychologist, HypnoBirthing Practitioner & director of The Mindful Birth Movement. Most importantly, she is a mother to three children, aged 5, 3 and 5 months.

As a dedicated psychologist, Rebecca has a wide range of experience working with clients at an individual, group and organisational level. Rebecca provides individual counselling to clients of varying backgrounds and presenting issues, including concerns related to anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma, stress, relationship and family issues, and more. Through utilising evidence-based approaches and developing a strong therapeutic relationship with her clients, Rebecca is able to support clients to move through any difficulties they are facing, improve their quality of life and attain a sense of fulfilment.

Rebecca describes her early motherhood experience as extremely challenging, and possibly one of the hardest times of her life. It was exhausting, isolating, and confusing. She threw herself into being a mother and she completely forgot to meet her own needs. Rebecca often felt like she was failing and struggled to trust her instincts. When she learnt about matrescence – the intense transformation a woman experiences as she moves through motherhood – her struggles started to make sense.

Rebecca is now passionate about supporting women to move from struggling to thriving in their motherhood transformation. When we look after the mother, her family and her community thrive.

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Book an appointment: https://themindfulbirthmovement.com.au/psychological-support/
Learn about Mindful Motherhood and add your name to the waiting list: https://themindfulbirthmovement.com.au/mindful-motherhood/
Free Postpartum Wellness Plan: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/e7u9n7

We also discuss the work of Dr Sophie Brock, Motherhood Studies Sociologist in this episode and you can find her on instagram @drsophiebrock