By Liliana Hernandez, MEd, LPC-S, PMH-C The current sociopolitical climate in the United States has left many immigrant families feeling vulnerable and uncertain. With the newly proposed anti-immigrant policies, such as mass deportations and elimination of programs that protect immigrants, it is understandable that many immigrant mothers, especially those in the perinatal period, experience anxiety

Jessica’s Story At PSI, we understand that storytelling has the power to save lives, and we are honored to provide a space for survivors to share their stories. This article is part of a subsection of the PSI blog dedicated to survivor stories. Please note that this story has not been edited, and caution is

By Natalie Olshevski, BSN, RN  Spoiler Alert: It’s Not Your Fault You are not alone if you feel pressured to be, do, and have it all as a parent. The surgeon general typically issues an advisory when immediate attention needs to be given to an important and urgent public health issue, and one has now

Por: Liliana Hernández, MEd, LPC-S, PMH-C El clima sociopolítico actual en los Estados Unidos ha dejado a muchas familias inmigrantes sintiéndose inciertas y vulnerables. Con las propuestas de políticas antiinmigrantes, como deportaciones masivas y la eliminación de programas que protegen a los inmigrantes, es entendible que muchas madres inmigrantes, especialmente aquellas en el periodo perinatal,

By Jazz Ray Black mothers have been navigating a healthcare system that often overlooks their voices and needs for generations. As I reflect on my own birth and postpartum experiences, I see similarities in the challenges faced by my mother and grandmother. These stories, spanning- decades- reveal not just personal struggles but systemic barriers that

By Jessica Sorci, LMFT My client, a single mother of an 11-year-old girl, shared with me in therapy last week, a new iteration of how her self-sacrifice as a mom is driving her to a breaking point. “I took my daughter to Target after school, even though I was exhausted, and bought her another basket

By Jasmine Ross, Ph.D. Summary: This blog post delves into the impactful role of storytelling in reshaping narratives of motherhood with authenticity and compassion. By sharing stories of overcoming pregnancy and postpartum challenges, reproductive loss, trauma, and infertility, the author highlights the importance of embracing imperfections and vulnerabilities in the mothering journey. Through personal narratives

Raman’s Story At PSI, we understand that storytelling has the power to save lives, and we are honored to provide a space for survivors to share their stories. This article is part of a subsection of the PSI blog dedicated to survivor stories. Please note that this story has not been edited, and caution is

Por: Angela Marcela Gutierrez Tamayo El nacimiento de un bebé es una de las experiencias más transformadoras y significativas en la vida de una mujer y de una familia. En el transcurso de la gestación, una de las preguntas que suele rondar en nuestra cabeza es cómo será la relación con nuestro hijo/a al nacer

By Erin Jones, LCMHC In Part 1 of this blog, we reviewed the definition of Perinatal OCD and challenged five common misconceptions.  Now for Part 2: If you or a loved one may be experiencing Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (or specifically perinatal OCD), it can be difficult to know where to start in terms of getting