Jennifer is the author of, A Mother’s Climb Out of Darkness: A Story About Overcoming Postpartum Psychosis. For more than 15 years she was a visible and vocal spokeswoman for education and outreach related to postpartum psychosis and mental health. Jennifer was a trainer for wellness recovery action planning (WRAP) as well as leadership and advocacy. She has past experience as a certified safety professional, a postpartum support and education consultant, a postpartum doula and a volunteer coordinator for Postpartum Support International. Jennifer had volunteered doing administration and special projects for a Pregnancy Resource Center.
In addition to the book, A Mother's Climb out of Darkness, Jennifer has been published in Glamour Magazine. She has had a guest appearance on CNN. She has been interviewed over the years including a story published in Psychology Today. Jennifer was previously a member of the National Perinatal Association, NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness), CAPPA (Childbirth and Postpartum Professionals Association) and Postpartum Support International. She has a short memoir titled “The Season that Changed Me Forever” published in the ebook, Seasons of Our Lives - Autumn: Award-Winning Stories from Womensmemoirs.com. Jennifer was on the steering committee that helped launch the Florida Maternal Mental Health Collaborative. Jennifer has brought hope and inspiration to others through her book, website and writings.
Jennifer has experience as a coordinator for a comprehensive corporate health services program. She also has past experience as a substitute teacher and paraprofessional. Jennifer’s interest in health education began when she was a postpartum support and education consultant presenting to expecting parents on mental health challenges related to childbearing. Jennifer is completing Brain Health Training through Amen University with the goal to one day volunteer to share with others how she overcame challenges and learned the importance of health.
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