By Patrece Hairston Peetz, PsyD, Executive Director, The Colorado Perinatal Mental Health Project Dear Birth Squad Community –   As we watch the social and political events happening in our nation, in our streets, in our communities, we share the feelings of overwhelm, heartbreak, and deep uncertainty that many of you hold. At CO-PMHP, our mission remains focused on ensuring that mothers and birthing people in Colorado continue to receive support to manage and deal with perinatal mood and...

By Patrece Hairston Peetz, PsyD 1) FIRST and foremost…take a BREATH. As much joy and fun as the holiday season can bring, it can also be an overwhelming experience. There is so much pressure to have the “right” type of celebrations with all the decorations, gatherings, purchasing of gifts/décor, and so on. Remember, that your holiday with your family and children is for YOU. You can be the architect of your own celebrations – design them in a way that feels affirming to you and your family...