Helping Mothers Helping Babies

<p> <strong>Helping Mothers Helping Babies: Somatic Perinatal Psychotherapy</strong></p><p> By Leslie Ann Costello PhD</p><p>For counselors and psychotherapists working with pregnant and postpartum mothers-or women struggling with fertility-<strong>Helping Mothers Helping Babies</strong> offers an essential client-centered approach to perinatal mental health. In this groundbreaking manual Dr. Leslie Ann Costello introduces somatic interventions that help women navigate the profound psychological and physiological transitions of motherhood.</p><p>Drawing on decades of experience in psychotherapy bioenergetic analysis and perinatal mental health Dr. Costello presents a powerful framework that integrates body-based therapeutic techniques into counseling sessions. This book is designed to give therapists practical evidence-based strategies to support their clients in reducing anxiety processing trauma and strengthening their sense of self-all while fostering deeper connections with their babies and families.</p><p>Unlike traditional talk therapy somatic interventions work directly with the body's wisdom. Pregnancy birth and early motherhood are deeply embodied experiences yet many therapeutic models overlook the role of the body in mental health. <strong>Helping Mothers Helping Babies</strong> bridges that gap by providing clear accessible guidance on using somatic techniques to help clients regulate emotions release tension and rebuild trust in their own bodies.</p><p>Inside you'll discover:</p><p> ? A foundational understanding of perinatal mental health and body-based therapy</p><p> ? Practical somatic interventions that can be easily integrated into counseling sessions</p><p> ? Case examples illustrating real-life applications of somatic psychotherapy</p><p> ? Exercises designed for both therapist and client ensuring firsthand experiential learning</p><p> ? Strategies for creating a somatically safe therapeutic space</p><p> ? Specialized approaches to working with infertility birth trauma postpartum anxiety and mother-infant bonding</p><p>This book is not just about helping mothers feel better-it's about helping them <strong>become the parents they want to be.</strong> By supporting maternal well-being therapists can create lasting change for entire families strengthening relationships and fostering resilience from the very beginning of life.</p><p>For therapists seeking a compassionate body-centered approach to perinatal mental health <strong>Helping Mothers Helping Babies</strong> is an invaluable resource. Whether you are new to somatic work or looking to deepen your practice this book will transform the way you support mothers in their journey-empowering them not just to survive but to thrive.</p><p> <strong>Order your copy today and start bringing the power of somatic psychotherapy into your practice!</strong></p><p></p>