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A Promise to Care – Maternal Mental Health Services

A Promise to Care – Maternal Mental Health Services

by beanstalk | Mar 5, 2018 | Blog, Counseling, mental health services, mid-missouri office, Parenting

Caring for children is often instinctual. But what happens when a mother struggles with post-partum depression…when she can barely get out of bed, much less meet the needs of her child? Does that mother care for her child any less? Having access to mental health...

Pregnancy, Abuse and Depression

by beanstalk | Jun 26, 2017 | Blog, Counseling, Parenting, pregnancy services

Rachel was pregnant with her first daughter.  She was out of work, living in a remote area, and traveling over an hour for her prenatal care and other appointments.  Enduring domestic abuse at the hands of her boyfriend, Rachel felt scared, depressed and disconnected....

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