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C.H.A.N.G.E.: Strengthening Resiliency In Pregnancy, Joanna L. Harbets
C.H.A.N.G.E.: Strengthening Resiliency In Pregnancy, Joanna L. Harbets
Doctor of Psychology (PsyD)
Pregnancy and childbirth is a biologically, socially, and psychologically complex period in a woman’s life (Anda, 2010). Carrying an infant in the womb is made even more difficult if a mother has endured her own trauma, potentially transmitting a vulnerability to her child’s development through maternal behavior and emotions (Hudziak, 2018). Additionally, the transition to parenthood is a general life stressor which often activates her attachment system. Symptoms of depression, anxiety, and trauma may also interfere with her ability to bond with her child (Main, 2000). Although the complexity of pregnancy and motherhood can be daunting, a mother’s resilience may …