I am Nida, originally from Indonesia. My baby Aurora was born on 30th of January 2018 through emergency c-section. The days after we came back from the hospital were not easy for me and my husband. I needed to recover at least 40 days and my husband had to go to campus everyday. Our family was in Indonesia and no one came to visit. They gave support via video call and messages. Luckily, we also had support from Indonesian friends and neighbours who brought us cooked food, visited us and prayed for me and my baby. We also got support from kraamzorg.
After the kraamzorg left, We have Sara, who was taking care of me and my baby twice a week for 5 weeks. She helped me in so many ways during my postnatal period. She was being there not only as a postnatal doula but as a friend. She was able to give emotional and practical support which new mom like me need the most. She cooked for me and my husband some healthy foods and drinks, helped me with belly binding, and also did a foot massage :)
She was there to lend her ears to hear what I had been through and she could give me some advises from a physiologist point of view.
Sara is such a warm caring person and really makes you feel comfortable and confident, which is exactly what you need in those first few weeks after delivery. I feel so grateful for having Sara as my postnatal doula and being her friend until now. :) Having her at least can wipe off some tears, bring smiles, and makes my after birth live easier and less worry.. Thank you Sara for being a part of our life :)
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WHY
Choosing to start a psychotherapy is a thoughtful and important decision, which requires both personal and economic commitment. Sometimes it may appear clear that this is what you want, sometimes this desire may be jeopardized by fears and/or prejudice.
It can happen to everyone during their life to find themselves experiencing a complex period, a situation of difficulty or discomfort, which causes unpleasant sensations and emotions (such as anxiety, fear, anger or sadness), making you unable to face it alone or with the support of friends and family.
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This can occur in conjunction with an evolutionary passage of life (such as leaving the home of parents, marriage, the birth of a child, retiring, etc.), or following a painful event (such as a separation, mourning, illness, dismissal, etc.), but sometimes it can also occur for no apparent reason, without being able to clearly understand what is the cause of the discomfort, of the suffering.
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We could also find ourselves in a relatively peaceful period of our life but still feel the desire to achieve a greater and deeper knowledge of ourselves and our life situation or wish to expand awareness of sensations, feelings and needs, so as to live a life more authentically connected to ourselves.
WHEN
You may start psychotherapy when, for example, you feel the need or desire to:
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face a difficult period or event;
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improve the quality of your life and your social/romantic/work relationships;
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learn to manage stress more effectively;
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modify dysfunctional behaviors and/or understand their meaning;
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get to know yourself in greater depth and increase self-awareness
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solve traumatic experiences;
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have a safe, protected, and private space where to take care of yourself.
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The aims of psychotherapy are several and depend on the client.
The main goals are:
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to reduce psycho-emotional suffering and improve psychological balance;
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to promote psychological well-being and acceptance of human vulnerability;
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to work for developing self-awareness and understanding of yourself;
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to help you develop your relational skills and understanding of the other.