Reset Week
At The Postpartum Den, we see mothers who are unsettled, stretched thin, and unsure where to turn next. Research shows that 1 in 5 mothers experiences a perinatal mood or anxiety disorder (PMAD), yet many feel dismissed or are told to “wait and see.” Waiting often means symptoms gain more ground. We designed this one-week track to give mothers a short, concentrated burst of therapy that provides relief you can feel and a plan you can trust.
Who this week is for
This week is right for mothers who are:
Who this program is not for
This one-week track is not the right fit for every situation. It is not appropriate if:
- You are in immediate crisis or experiencing thoughts of harming yourself or others.
- You are experiencing psychosis, mania, or severe disconnection from reality.
- You require 24-hour supervision or inpatient medical/psychiatric care.
- You are already recommended for and willing to start an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
- You are seeking ongoing weekly therapy; this package is a short, intensive assessment and support week, not a long-term therapy plan.
If any of these apply, we will work with you to connect to a higher level of care that matches your needs, whether that is IOP, inpatient support, or referral to local providers.
Regulation; Coming back to steady
Postpartum stress shows up in the nervous system. When you’re dysregulated, the body doesn’t reset easily: you may feel keyed-up, restless, or stuck in racing thoughts, or the opposite, flat, heavy, and checked out. Regulation means the ability to come back to steady. During this week, we teach and practice practical regulation skills, then help you fit them into the rhythm of feeding, sleep, and daily life.
What this week includes:
Comprehensive clinical assessment (75 min):
Comprehensive clinical assessment (75 min): history, screenings, risk review, and a same-day plan.
Three individual therapy sessions (60 min each)
targeting mood, anxiety, intrusive thoughts, and overload.
Two check-ins
(10–15 min) for course-correction mid-week.
One family/partner session (60 min)
to strengthen support and reduce things like communication breakdowns, uneven loads or reassurance-seeking that leaves both partners drained.
One Specialty Session of your choice,
sessions include lactation consulting, pelvic floor recovery, infant massage, or infant sleep/soothing, led by perinatal professionals.
Summary + Care Coordination
Written summary with clear next steps and up to 1hr of care coordination with OB, pediatrics, or psychiatry, if you consent.
A Sample Week
Babies are welcome in all sessions.
After the week
You’ll receive referrals for weekly therapy or psychiatry if you need ongoing care.
You can transition into our groups – Motherhood Sessions (two clinical support groups per week).
We’ll be here as an ongoing resource for alumni events and any future needs.
Details
Ready to Begin?
Emotional Regulation + A clear plan
The first step is a brief call to confirm fit, hold your week, and finalize dates. We can almost always accommodate sessions to begin as soon as the next business day. By the end of your reset week, you’ll leave with practical relief and a clear plan for what comes next.
