Help for new moms coping with trauma

A program of Growing Forward Together

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What is Survivor Moms' Companion?

Survivor Moms' Companion is a psychoeducational program designed to help women with a history of childhood maltreatment and other trauma break the cycles of abuse and psychiatric vulnerability in their lives and the lives of the newly born.

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In the US and globally, one in five women has a history of childhood maltreatment (physical, sexual, emotional abuse and/or neglect).

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20% of women have PTSD at some point in their lives.

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8% of pregnant women have PTSD.

The “4 trimesters” of the childbearing year—from early pregnancy to the postpartum period—is the ideal time to break the cycle of abuse and maltreatment.

Moms Talking About SMC

I liked it because it helped a lot [with] emotions during pregnancy. I'm glad I said yes to the program.

I enjoyed the vocabulary. It allowed me to talk to different people about it. It allowed me to feel safe giving birth.

This was the most helpful thing I did during pregnancy. It made a big difference, particularly the vignettes—a bigger difference than I expected.

It was a really great experience. I learned a lot about myself; that I have trust issues. Some of those things are PTSD-related. I didn't test positive [for PTSD], but I was close.

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Help your clients determine whether Survivor Moms' Companion is right for them.

Read the PDF available here to help your clients decide if Survivor Moms' Companion is right for them.

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Survivor Moms' Companion
A Growing Forward Together Program
2375 W. Stadium Blvd. #1974
Ann Arbor, MI 48107