Why revisiting a parent’s own childhood can help them as a new parent

Dr Bianca Mastromanno is a Clinical Psychologist who works extensively in the perinatal space. Bianca uses a trauma-informed, evidence-based approach to support parents and children living with mental health concerns.

In this episode, Bianca explains how she works with parents with OCD or other mental health challenges to explore and process their own childhood experiences to help them navigate the emotional challenges of parenthood. She also reflects on what she’s learnt from the parents she works with and from her own experiences as a parent.

This episode is part one of our two-part chat with Bianca. Keep an eye out for part two, where Bianca digs into how to better support parents with OCD through their pre and post-natal periods.

Resources and links:

• Dr Bianca Mastromanno’s website
• Dr Bianca Mastromanno on Instagram
• Dr Bianca Mastromanno on LinkedIn
• Webinars, books, and training by Melbourne Wellbeing Group
• OCD training workshops by Dr Celin Gelgec
• OCD focused supervision for healthcare professionals with Dr Celin Gelgec

Connect:

• https://www.melbournewellbeinggroup.com.au/
• http://www.drcelingelgec.com.au/

This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information.