272. Maternal health, dyadic work, and IFS: Why specialized mental healthcare providers matter with Rebecca Geshuri and Paige Bellenbaum

Discover how maternal mental health care is evolving and why specialized support is critical for mothers with Paige Bellenbaum, LCSW, PMH-C and Rebecca Geshuri, LMFT, PMH-C.

In this episode we explore:

- What dyadic work is and how this can be especially beneficial for mothers and birthing people for developing a bond with their child.

- How Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy can support mothers in addressing their inner “mom parts” that contribute to feelings of failure and overwhelm.

- How polarized parts and perfectionism can create distress in motherhood and how embracing a “both-and” mentality can offer relief and self-compassion.

- The questions to ask when looking for a provider to ensure they’re trained in maternal mental health and understand the complexities of this life stage.

- Why it's so important for pediatricians, OBGYNs, or anyone who often comes into contact with birthing parents to have even a basic understanding of this transformative experience.

Whether you’re a mother seeking support, a professional working with birthing parents, or simply someone invested in breaking the stigma around mental health and motherhood, this episode is filled with practical insights you won't want to miss.

REGISTER FOR THE TRAINING ON FEB. 27:

Go to upshurbren.com/IFSTraining to register for this 3-hour workshop designed to teach professionals how to integrate Internal Family Systems concepts into maternal mental health services to provide improved support for moms.

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE MOTHERHOOD CENTER:

https://themotherhoodcenter.com/

LEARN MORE ABOUT REBECCA:

https://www.rebeccageshurilmft.com/get-to-know-me

ADDITIONAL REFERENCES AND RESOURCES:

• Postpartum Support International

• Ghosts in the Nursery: A Psychoanalytic Approach to the Problems of Impaired Infant-Mother Relationships

LISTEN TO PAIGE & REBECCA'S PAST EPISODES:

🎧 Using Internal Family Systems to emotionally support mothers with the creators of The Mothercentric Approach

🎧 Preventing tragedy and shining a light on postpartum psychosis: What it is, what it's not, and how to find support for yourself or a loved one with Paige Bellenbaum