Session 7: Surviving Mama

<p>The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible versions of ourselves.</p> <p>May is Mental Health Awareness Month and in honor of this, all of the podcasts this month will focus on relationships! This week's episode focuses on the mother-daughter relationship and some of the factors that lead to it being strained. Our special guest therapist for this episode is Dr. Pamela Thompson, a licensed Psychologist and Life Coach, and the author of Surviving Mama. We discussed some of the cultural pieces that may lead to strained mother-daughter relationships, how to manage these relationships, and when it may be time to put some distance between yourself and mama.</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Where to Find Dr. Thompson</strong></span></p> <p>Dr. Thompson's <a href="http://www.drpamthompson.com" target= "_blank">Website</a></p> <p>Surviving Mama <a href="http://www.survivingmama.com" target= "_blank">Website</a></p> <p>Dr. Thompson's <a href= "http://drpamthompson.com/services/womens-issues/" target= "_blank">Groups</a></p> <p>Be on the lookout for her podcast, <strong>Intentionally Free</strong></p> <p>Be on the lookout for her new book, <strong>Surviving Church</strong></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Resources Mentioned</strong></span></p> <p><a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Surviving-Mama-Pamela-E-Thompson/dp/0983188904/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1494389578&sr=8-1&keywords=surviving+mama" target="_blank">Surviving Mama</a> by Dr. Pamela Thompson</p> <p><a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Boundaries-When-Take-Control-Your/dp/0310247454/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1494389498&sr=8-1&keywords=boundaries+by+cloud+and+townsend" target="_blank">Boundaries</a> by Townsend & Cloud</p> <p><a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Mom-Factor-John-Townsend/dp/0310225590/ref=sr_1_1