While you are reading this, you may also be thinking about the diapers that need reordering, the onesies that need to be upped a size, or the lunches that need to be packed. And that racing, endless, invisible checklist that’s going in the back of your mind? That’s called the mental load. In this class, we dive deep into the mental load, explaining why it happens, how it evolves, and how you and your partner can come together to manage it.

Divya Kumar, LCSW, MSW, PMH-C, is a psychotherapist specializing in perinatal mental health and trauma. She is co-founder of the Perinatal Mental Health Alliance for Women of Color, a program within Postpartum Support International that increases perinatal support for communities of color. She lives in the Boston area with her husband and two children.

Divya Kumar, LCSW, MSW, PMH-C

While you are reading this class description, you may also be thinking about the diapers that need reordering, the onesies that need to be upped a size, or the lunches that need to be packed. And that racing, endless, invisible checklist that’s going in the back of your mind? That’s called the mental load. Our expert & mental health specialist Divya Kumar is diving deep into the mental load, explaining why it happens, how it evolves, and how you and your partner can come together to manage it. 

The Mental Load of Parenting: Why It Happens & How to Manage It

Small feedback, would be nice to have one section for the non-mother partner as well. Eg. How they can initiate and support the mother or their unique challenges and how to manage them.

This was a very interesting class with great topics and good discussion points.

Wow I feel like she was speaking right to me. My mind seems more validated now after listening to this. Can’t wait to share it with my other new mommy friends!

Yeah, it’s just so helpful at pinpointing what’s going on and why, but doesn’t leave you there. It’s given such good pointers, conversation starters and validation for why we’ve felt the way we have. I feel seen and heard and encouraged to do the work to get to a better place.

Thank you so much for offering these free talks. Even if my partner and I aren't directly struggling with what's being talked about, they gave us a reason to make space and time to sit down together as parents and just talk!

so wishing you could offer courses/curriculums to health educators along with videos, handouts and resources to share with the antenatal prenatal and postpartum populations. 
great job on informing parents about what is real and what is normal!

The Mental Load of Parenting: Why It Happens & How to Manage It

Introduction

Who Experiences the Mental Load & Why?

Strategies for Managing the Mental Load

Closing Thoughts

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