What Happened to the Old Me?: Grappling With Your Identity as a Parent
69 reviews
Parenthood changes everything, including your sense & understanding of yourself. In fact, it’s not uncommon to hear people describe their lives before and after baby as “the old me” vs “the new me.” Learn about the momentous identity shift that occurs after parenthood, and how to navigate the tricky emotions & social pressures that come with it. Walk away with real, tangible ways you can begin to incorporate “old” and “new” together, so all parts of your self can exist in harmony.
Covered in this class
- Why becoming a parent is such a big, emotional transition
- Why parenting can be a triggering experience & how to navigate difficult moments
- How social media negatively affects our parenting experience
- What self-care really means & how to incorporate it into your routine
Lessons
Introduction
2:53
I miss who I was before becoming a parent. What can I do?
4:41
I don’t feel all warm & fuzzy when I look at my baby. Is something wrong with me?
1:34
Why do I feel so triggered by my baby?
3:46
How do I know what feelings are normal & what might be a sign of something else?
3:53
Closing Thoughts
1:05
Meet the instructor
Divya Kumar, LCSW, MSW, PMH-C, is a psychotherapist specializing in perinatal mental health and trauma. She is co-founder of the Perinatal Mental Health Alliance for Women of Color, a program within Postpartum Support International that increases perinatal support for communities of color. She lives in the Boston area with her husband and two children.
Divya Kumar, LCSW, MSW, PMH-C
Reviews
Member
she's very soothing
Katherine
I wish I had watched this sooner! This is real and needs to be more normalized. Being a mom is a big transition nd its okay to struggle
Member
Very helpful
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