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Jul 2016
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7: The Good Mother

Katayune Kaeni, Psy.D., PMH-C
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Diana Lynn Barnes, Psy.D. LMFT Topics discussed: The Psychological gestation of motherhood, transition to motherhood, societal pressures in motherhood, Postpartum Depression, Postpartum Anxiety, Body and Mind, how chronic continuing stress has an impact on pregnancy and postpartum, who is the “good mother”. Diana Lynn Barnes, Psy.D., LMFT is a past president ... Show More
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