How We Get Thru
Having a Baby in the NICU
This Course Will Help You Get Thru...
In this course, you'll learn how to navigate your postpartum emotions, care for yourself, and build a strong bond with your baby during this difficult time.
This Course Will Help You Get Thru…
🔸 Understanding and managing common emotions such as sadness, fear, guilt, and confusion that arise during a NICU stay.
🔸 Developing strategies to build a strong attachment and connection with your baby while in the NICU.
🔸 Learning how to take breaks, ask for help, and prioritize self-care to maintain your well-being throughout the NICU journey.
Get Guided Thru…
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The NICU Experience
Get support on the challenging NICU experience, acknowledging the emotional rollercoaster it can be. We discuss the overwhelming feelings of sadness, fear, guilt, and confusion that often accompany a NICU stay and emphasize the importance of acknowledging and processing these emotions.
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Understanding Trauma in the NICU
Explore the concept of trauma in the NICU, explaining how the stress response can become prolonged in this environment and how it affects both parents differently. We discuss coping strategies, the importance of communication with your partner, and the potential for avoidance behaviors, while emphasizing the need to address trauma and stress effectively.
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How We Get Thru...
Learn steps to navigate your NICU journey such as managing intense emotions through acknowledging and using stress-reduction tools like deep breathing, grounding, and affirmations.
Molly Vasa Bertolucci
LCSW | California
Hi, I'm Molly Vasa Bertolucci, a therapist and the founder of Poppy Therapy in Los Alamitos, California. I work with new moms, postpartum women, and moms who want to find meaning and courage in the emotions, big decisions, transitions, and new experiences that come with motherhood. I love helping moms go from feeling overwhelmed to confident, joyfully calm, and able to enjoy being in the present.
Visit Molly’s website at poppy-therapy.com
This Course Includes…
Diverse Learning Delights
Say goodbye to one-size-fits-all learning! We know everyone has their own groove, so we offer our courses in audio, video, and text formats. Whether you're a podcast enthusiast, a visual learner, or a bookworm, you can consume the course in a way that resonates with your unique lifestyle. Pop in those earphones, curl up on the couch with a cuppa, or devour the content on your morning commute – the choice is all yours!
Reflection Questions to Dive Deep
We're all about making those life-changing transformations stick! That's why each course is accompanied by thought-provoking reflection questions (aka the questions a therapist would ask you in session). These gems will guide you through introspection, helping you implement the changes you desire. Take some time to ponder these questions, tap into your inner wisdom, and uncover practical ways to apply the lessons to your everyday life.
Resources To Continue Your Growth
We believe in going above and beyond to provide you with everything you need on your transformative journey. That's why we've curated a treasure trove of additional resources to complement your learning experience. From recommended books, thought-provoking articles, and engaging podcasts to support groups and a vibrant community, we've got you covered. Expand your knowledge, deepen your understanding, and keep the inspiration flowing with our handpicked resources.
✶ Unlimited, On-Demand Courses. Get help with your unique problems whenever and wherever you need it.
✶ Reflection Prompts. Dive deeper to make real progress by working through questions, exercises, and journal prompts that will help you implement change.
✶ Self-Paced Curriculum. Get thru courses easily with audio or text options so you get the tools you need fast in whatever form you prefer.
✶ Progress Tracking Tools. Earn badges on courses completed to track your progress and feel good about taking care of yourself.
✶ Curated Resources. Explore our top picks for books, podcasts, videos, programs, and support groups to give you the added support you crave.
✶ Our Therapist Directory. Get access to our list of vetted mental health professionals that specialize in the mental health issues you are experiencing so you can seek in-person support.