A F R E E G U I D E
The Postpartum
Check-in
For the mom who’s been taking care of everyone else.
"How are you, really?" can be tough to answer when you're consumed with the needs of everyone around you. These are the questions I ask mothers, written so you can sit with them at home and at your own pace.
W H A T ’ S I N S I D E
Six short sections. A few quiet minutes.
M Y E M O T I O N S
A list of feeling words to circle, so you don't have to find the words yourself.
M Y R E L A T I O N S H I P S
Nota measure of how many people are in your life, but how connected you actually feel to others.
M Y B O D Y
The physical signals you've been pushing past, and what they may be asking for.
M Y T H O U G H T S
What's been taking up space in your mind, noticed without judgement.
M Y F A I T H
An honest look at where you are with God in this season, and what you may be needing spiritually.
O N E S T E P
Not a life overhaul. One small thing you can carry into this week.
W R I T T E N B Y
Emma
Donaldson,
LPC, PMH-C
I'm a licensed and christian therapist with a certification in perinatal mental health, and I work with mothers in exactly this season. These are the questions I ask in my own sessions, written so you can sit with them at home.
You've been noticing everyone else.
Take a few minutes for you.
Read it on your phone, or print it and write in it. Both count.
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