How Can Counseling Support Parents of Preemies in the NICU?

In this episode, Danielle hosts Dr. Deborah Simmons, a mother of two premature babies, a fertility counsellor, and author of the book 'We are always with you'.Dr. Deborah shares her experiences as a parent to two prematurely born babies and how this inspired her to transition from being a lobbyist to getting a Ph.D. in specialised counselling for infertility, all aspects of fertility treatment, pregnancy loss, and traumatic deliveries and starting her practice, Partners in Fertility.She discusses the emotional trauma experienced by parents of premature babies and the importance of seeking professional help for it.Dr. Debra showcases the need to share both the good and bad parts of our journeys without any shame or fear of judgment.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Dr. Debra Simmons00:59 Dr. Debra's Personal Journey with Preemies02:11 The NICU Experience: A Mother's Perspective06:04 Finding Humor in the Midst of Struggle07:51 The Power of Laughter and Positivity08:00 Changing Careers for a Cause09:12 The Importance of Seeking Counseling09:28 The Impact of Counseling on NICU Parents18:58 The Journey of 'We Are Always With You'24:10 Advice for Parents in the NICU26:38 Connecting with Dr. Debra Simmons27:23 Conclusion and FarewellKeywords:preemie, preemie parents, NICU, counseling, fertility treatment, pregnancy loss, traumatic deliveries, premature delivery, Dr. Deborah Silver, Tiny Tots Defying the Odds, Daniel Bison, We Are Always With You, counseling for parents, NICU journey, resilience, trauma, support, counseling work, trauma work, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), shame, guilt, comparison, We Are Always With You book, joys, successes, milestones Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.