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How Idealizing Motherhood Hurts Mormon Women
We often talk about motherhood as if it is women’s only valuable source of identity and meaning for a woman. Being a mother is an important aspect of my identity as an LDS woman, but it is not the entirety of my identity. While mothering my children is an important contribution, it is not the source of my worth. Keep reading to learn how idealizing motherhood hurts women.
Opinion: Mother’s Day is painful for many of my clients. Here’s how we all can help—Op-ed for The Salt Lake Tribune
Why do so many women dread Mother’s Day? What are we doing inadvertently, as a community, to perpetuate this pain? And what can we do about it?
Based on my 30 years of clinical experience working with women in Utah, I have a few ideas.
5 Motherhood Myths Making You Miserable: Good Things Utah
Motherhood is a beautiful experience, but it can come with a lot of misconceptions. Here are 5 myths about motherhood that might be bringing you down.
Idealizing Motherhood: The Sisterhood Podcast
Back in October, Allyson and Tiffany of "The Sisterhood Podcast" discussed my TEDx Ogden Talk entitled "The Costs of Idealizing Motherhood"on their show. Later, they were kind enough to have me on an episode to tell more about what inspired my talk.