• 35. Compassionate Guidance: Navigating TFMR & Grief With Mandy Wannarka, LICSW

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35. Compassionate Guidance: Navigating TFMR & Grief With Mandy Wannarka, LICSW

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  • Host Amy Pelkey speaks with Mandy Wannarka, LICSW, PMH-C, RYT-200, a therapist specializing in supporting mothers and couples through the difficult journey of pregnancy and infant loss, including making the decision to terminate a pregnancy for medical reasons (TFMR).

    Mandy shares insights from her career in social work, focusing on her experience with the perinatal population in hospital settings and now in her outpatient mental health practice called Mindful Wellbeing Clinic in Coon Rapids, MN. They discuss the emotional toll of medical terminations, how to make informed decisions, and the importance of finding supportive community and professional resources.

    Mandy also introduces therapeutic approaches like EMDR and mindfulness to help individuals process their emotions and build resilience. This episode aims to offer compassionate guidance and a sense of community for healthcare providers and other parents navigating this challenging topic.

    00:00 Introduction to a Heartbreaking Decision

    00:36 Meet the Host: Amy Pelkey

    01:26 Introducing Mandy Wannarka

    02:31 Mandy's Journey into Perinatal Support

    03:40 Challenges and Transitions in Hospital Settings

    04:52 Establishing an Outpatient Mental Health Practice

    05:08 Supporting Families with Complex Medical Journeys

    09:31 Empowered Boundary Setting

    15:43 Navigating Family Dynamics and Unsolicited Opinions

    19:37 Returning to Work After a Loss

    25:10 Trauma-Informed Care and EMDR

    31:55 Unpacking Childhood Trauma

    33:18 Addressing Immediate Needs

    35:13 Coping Mechanisms and Maladaptive Behaviors

    37:21 Navigating Grief in Relationships

    44:20 Pharmacological Options and Therapy

    48:41 Mindfulness and Self-Compassion

    54:59 Finding the Right Therapist

    57:42 Final Thoughts and Support

    Links
    Mindful Wellbeing Clinic
    199 Coon Rapids Blvd NW, Suite 208, Coon Rapids, MN 55433; phone (612) 440-1899; email: hello@mindfulwellbeingmn.com

    Postpartum Support International (PPI)

    • PSI TFMR Support Groups
    • PSI Directory to find a provider
    • Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C)

    Pause to Remember

    • Virtual Support Group (monthly), Facebook Groups, eBook,

    Support the show

    Be a guest on the Pause to Remember Podcast, complete this form

    Pause to Remember - Website, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Pinterest

    Amy Pelkey, MSN, CRNA, RYT-200 - Speaker at conferences & website

    Donate via Venmo: @amypelkeyllc

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Host Amy Pelkey speaks with Mandy Wannarka, LICSW, PMH-C, RYT-200, a therapist specializing in supporting mothers and couples through the difficult journey of pregnancy and infant loss, including making the decision to terminate a pregnancy for medical reasons (TFMR).

Mandy shares insights from her career in social work, focusing on her experience with the perinatal population in hospital settings and now in her outpatient mental health practice called Mindful Wellbeing Clinic in Coon Rapids, MN. They discuss the emotional toll of medical terminations, how to make informed decisions, and the importance of finding supportive community and professional resources.

Mandy also introduces therapeutic approaches like EMDR and mindfulness to help individuals process their emotions and build resilience. This episode aims to offer compassionate guidance and a sense of community for healthcare providers and other parents navigating this challenging topic.

00:00 Introduction to a Heartbreaking Decision

00:36 Meet the Host: Amy Pelkey

01:26 Introducing Mandy Wannarka

02:31 Mandy's Journey into Perinatal Support

03:40 Challenges and Transitions in Hospital Settings

04:52 Establishing an Outpatient Mental Health Practice

05:08 Supporting Families with Complex Medical Journeys

09:31 Empowered Boundary Setting

15:43 Navigating Family Dynamics and Unsolicited Opinions

19:37 Returning to Work After a Loss

25:10 Trauma-Informed Care and EMDR

31:55 Unpacking Childhood Trauma

33:18 Addressing Immediate Needs

35:13 Coping Mechanisms and Maladaptive Behaviors

37:21 Navigating Grief in Relationships

44:20 Pharmacological Options and Therapy

48:41 Mindfulness and Self-Compassion

54:59 Finding the Right Therapist

57:42 Final Thoughts and Support

Links
Mindful Wellbeing Clinic
199 Coon Rapids Blvd NW, Suite 208, Coon Rapids, MN 55433; phone (612) 440-1899; email: hello@mindfulwellbeingmn.com

Postpartum Support International (PPI)

  • PSI TFMR Support Groups
  • PSI Directory to find a provider
  • Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C)

Pause to Remember

  • Virtual Support Group (monthly), Facebook Groups, eBook,

Support the show

Be a guest on the Pause to Remember Podcast, complete this form

Pause to Remember - Website, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Pinterest

Amy Pelkey, MSN, CRNA, RYT-200 - Speaker at conferences & website

Donate via Venmo: @amypelkeyllc

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