Welcome back to *Stethoscopes and Strollers*. In this episode, I share my journey toward obtaining my Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C) and discuss the Nine Steps to Wellness from Postpartum Support International. These steps are integral to my coaching practice for physician moms in the early years of motherhood.
Episode Highlights:
- Pursuing PMH-C: I’m preparing for my Perinatal Mental Health Certification to enhance my coaching services, despite vowing never to take another exam after my boards.
- Validation of Core Values: Discovering how the Nine Steps to Wellness align perfectly with my coaching values, reinforcing the importance of these principles in supporting postpartum mental health.
The Nine Steps to Wellness:
1. Education: Providing information through books, handouts, and websites. I curate and distill this information for my clients to simplify their learning process.
2. Sleep/Rest: Emphasizing the critical need for rest, even if actual sleep is elusive.
3. Nutrition: Highlighting the importance of proper nutrition, especially during the exhausting postpartum period.
4. Exercise and Time for Self: Encouraging movement and personal time to enhance physical and mental well-being.
5. Sharing with Nonjudgmental Listeners: Building a supportive village of nonjudgmental individuals.
6. Emotional Support: Asserting the necessity of emotional support from various sources.
7. Practical Support: Advocating for physical help with childcare, cooking, and housework—outsourcing when necessary.
8. Finding Supportive Resources: Leveraging healthcare providers, support groups, and coaches to fill in gaps.
9. Plan of Action: Breaking down tasks into manageable steps to avoid overwhelm and foster progress.
These steps form the foundation of my coaching practice, helping physician moms thrive postpartum and establish a solid foundation for motherhood.
If you’re in the early years of motherhood, feeling overwhelmed and unable to enjoy time with your kids due to exhaustion and stress, schedule a free coaching call with me. Together, we’ll create personalized steps to wellness tailored to your current season.
Remember, you need and deserve to be well and supported.
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