The life of a healthcare provider mom was already a juggling act before the pandemic hit. Things have only gotten more challenging over the last year and, now, new variants threaten to prolong feelings of isolation and uncertainty.
As Ob/Gyn physician Huma Farid summarized in her recent op-ed on Doximity:
“The delicate balance I had crafted — so that I could be the type of mother I wanted to be but still maintain a fulfilling career for which I have worked incredibly hard — rapidly crumbled in the face of COVID-19.”
https://opmed.doximity.com/articles/doctoring-and-mothering-during-a-pandemic?_csrf_attempted=yes
If you are a healthcare provider and a mother, we invite you to join us, along with other healthcare provider moms, to listen to each other’s stories, provide mutual support, and learn coping skills to make it through the COVID Pandemic and beyond.
We will gather virtually bi-weekly on Wednesday evenings 7:30-8:45PM Pacific starting September 8th for 6 sessions.
Here are the exact meeting dates:
September 8, 22
October 6, 20
November 3, 17
Participants are encouraged to attend as many sessions as possible, but life is unpredictable so no one is required to attend all sessions.
Our meetings will be structured to include:
We are limiting the number of participants to facilitate trust and interaction, so sign up now. If you know of others who might be interested, please contact Joe.
If cost presents a barrier to your participation, please contact Joe.
We hope you can join us and become a member of our circle.
-Joe and Becky
Becky Sherman, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist specializing in trauma therapy, cross-cultural psychology, and behavioral health support for helping professionals. Reach her at Becky@Transformingtogether.org.
Joe Sherman, M.D. is a pediatrician, professional development coach, and consultant to individuals and healthcare organizations in the areas of cross-cultural medicine, leadership, and provider well-being. Reach him at Joe@JoeShermanMD.com.