TRTP can be a helpful tool for addressing the underlying causes of anxiety and trauma, empowering women with GAD to approach pregnancy and motherhood with more calm and confidence. Perinatal anxiety, which includes postnatal anxiety, is a concern for individuals with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). Pregnant women with GAD are at an increased risk of experiencing anxiety symptoms that may continue after childbirth. Such anxiety can profoundly affect a mother’s mental health, as well as her bond with her child and partner. Therefore, it becomes imperative for women with GAD to seek appropriate treatment and support, and discuss their mental health with healthcare professionals if they are expecting or planning a pregnancy. TRTP may also be an effective tool for addressing underlying causes of anxiety and trauma to enable women with GAD to face pregnancy and motherhood with greater serenity and confidence.
TRTP, or The Richards Trauma Process, is a form of therapy that was developed by Judith Richards to help individuals overcome anxiety, depression and trauma.
TRTP uses a unique approach that focuses on removing the emotional triggers associated with past events and experiences. By addressing the underlying causes of postnatal anxiety, TRTP can help new parents overcome their fears and worries, allowing them to enjoy the first few months of parenthood to the fullest. TRTP works by helping individuals access their innate healing mechanisms through guided relaxation and visualisation. The therapist helps the individual identify the triggers that are causing the anxiety and works to remove them through a series of steps that promote self-awareness and emotional regulation. By addressing the underlying causes of postnatal anxiety, TRTP can help new parents feel more relaxed, settled and confident in their abilities as parents. One of the unique benefits of TRTP is that it is a fast-acting therapy that produces long-lasting results. Unlike other therapies that may take years to produce results, TRTP can often bring relief within just a few sessions. This can be particularly beneficial for new parents who are struggling with anxiety and need to find a solution quickly.
By addressing the underlying causes of postnatal anxiety, TRTP can help new parents overcome their fears and worries, allowing them to enjoy the first few months of parenthood to the fullest.
In conclusion, postnatal anxiety can be a challenging experience for new parents, but it doesn’t have to be a permanent one. TRTP offers a solution that can help remove the emotional triggers associated with anxiety, allowing new parents to enjoy the first few months of parenthood to the fullest. If you’re struggling with postnatal anxiety, consider giving TRTP a try and see how it can help you feel more relaxed, settled, and confident as a parent. The fact that TRTP is also available through online one-on-one sessions with Fantastic Futures means that new parents who seek help can access this therapy from the comfort of their own homes, without having to worry about travel. Alternatively, for those local to the Sunshine Coast, there are face-to-face opportunities also.
In addition to these treatments, there are many self-care strategies that can help manage postnatal anxiety, including:
- Getting enough sleep
- Eating a healthy, balanced diet
- Exercising regularly
- Practising relaxation techniques like deep breathing or meditation
- Reaching out to friends and family for support
- Joining a support group for new parents
If you or someone you know is experiencing postnatal anxiety, it is important to ask for help as soon as possible, no matter the severity of symptoms. This condition is treatable, and with the right support, new parents can learn to manage their anxiety and enjoy this special time in their lives.
Pippa is the owner of Fantastic Futures and is a perinatal therapist, TRTP practitioner and experienced doula, passionate about making birth positive and transformative. You can contact her at Pippa.fantasticfutures@gmail.com and join her communities on Facebook and Instagram.
