Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Support Groups in Jacksonville, FL
Currently Paused- Join us for an empathic and empowering educational and supportive group based around male and female infertility. Our goal is to create a community, empower through knowledge, and be the voice for those affected by fertility obstacles. Strength through Infertility was born from the founder's personal journey through infertility.
I provide a safe and supportive space where clients have the opportunity to work through issues in a collaborative and empathetic environment. My specialties include sex and love addiction including affair recovery, porn addiction and betrayal trauma. I earned my PhD in Clinical Sexology and my Master's in Mental and Clinical Health Counseling. I am a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) and trauma therapist specializing in EMDR.
Even the strongest relationships are strained during the transition to parenthood. Lack of sleep, new financial responsibilities and less time spent together can lead to profound stress and a decline in relationship satisfaction- all of which affect the baby's care. Not surprisingly, the majority of couples (67% in fact) report a drop in relationship satisfaction for up to three years after the birth of a baby. BBH prepares couples for life with baby and helps them be the best parenting team possible. You'll learn how to strengthen your relationship and foster baby's development during such a challenging time.
Hosted by Beyond The Matter Counseling Services
Counselor, LMHC, QualSup, Veteran
Group meets in Jacksonville, FL 32205
Greetings! I'm Maria Giuliana, founder of Beyond The Matter Counseling and Consulting Services LLC. I'm committed to caring for the whole person. I use an existential-humanistic-integrative approach that is trauma-informed, multi-culturally competent, and offer a safe space for all. I provide individual, couples counseling, and clinical supervision services via telehealth only. I'm a 20-year Navy Veteran who understands the unique stresses and the full impact of the military lifestyle on our active, retired, and veteran service members and their families. Together, we'll develop tools to better navigate your course.
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Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Support Groups
What are the most effective ways to address pregnancy, prenatal, and postpartum concerns?
The most effective way to address pregnancy, prenatal, and postpartum concerns is by finding a therapist who has prior experience helping other patients overcome the challenge being faced. For example, a marriage and family therapist may have experience helping couples adjust to their new relationship dynamic. An anxiety specialist may have experience helping with phobias or illness anxiety related to the child’s health. A depression specialist may have experience treating postpartum depression.
When should I seek treatment for prenatal or postpartum concerns?
Pregnancy and the postpartum period involve intense physical and mental changes; a degree of upset and instability is normal. However, if these changes impair daily functioning, it may be time to seek help. This distinction is pertinent for postpartum depression: A period of teariness, irritability, and distress is difficult but normal in the one to two weeks after childbirth (sometimes called the “baby blues.”) But if feelings of sadness and hopelessness persist beyond that period, the person should seek treatment.
How do I manage worries during pregnancy or the postnatal period?
A therapist can help patients develop the tools they need to manage anxieties during or after pregnancy. Cognitive behavioral therapy can help people identify and reframe harmful patterns of thought, and change their behaviors. Other techniques and skills can allow people to develop acceptance, psychological flexibility, self-compassion, communication skills, and more.
Are there specific medications for postpartum depression?
In 2019, the FDA approved the first medication designed to treat postpartum depression. The medication is called brexanolone and is delivered intravenously by a medical professional over the course of a few days. However, typical antidepressants, which are more accessible, can also treat postpartum depression. The disorder is often best treated through a combination of medication and therapy.