In the world of Instagram therapy speak, we often hear words like "trauma" and "triggered" thrown around. But what exactly constitutes trauma and how does it impact mothers when not processed appropriately?

In this week's episode, we had a powerful conversation with Allie Stefanelli, LICSW, LCSW, PMH-C, about maternal trauma, trauma in general and women's mental health. Allie shares how trauma in women is often left unvalidated, how trauma can affect us as parents and how different approaches -- from Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy to compassion and community -- can make a world of difference within our minds and nervous systems.

Whether you have experienced trauma in motherhood, in other instances, or have supported loved ones through it and want to understand how our minds process life experiences, you will learn something from this week's episode.

About our guest
Allie Stefanelli is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and founder of Riverview Psychotherapy. She has more than a decade of experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds who are coping with complex physical and mental health diagnoses in a variety of settings, including the NICU. Since starting her private practice 4 years ago she has focused her work on perinatal trauma. She holds a certificate in Traumatic Stress Studies and is certified in Perinatal Mental Health and EMDR. She has extensive experience in supporting those navigating trauma in the maternal and perinatal period, as well as supporting clients coping with a wide range of mental health concerns

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