Yes, “mommy brain” is real! And what now?

Yes, Mommy brain is real!

Many people talk about “pregnancy brain,” but what happens afterward? Are mothers able to return to their pre-pregnancy levels of concentration and cognitive flexibility? The reality is that postnatal depletion – a condition affecting mothers from birth until their child is around seven years old, or possibly longer – often goes unrecognized and undiscussed.

Despite becoming a mother, women don’t always receive the acknowledgment they deserve for the ongoing hormonal, physical, and emotional challenges they face. Postnatal depletion shares many symptoms and biochemical markers with depression, leading to feelings of guilt, constant juggling of tasks, and persistent exhaustion.

This event will explore the impact of postnatal depletion, differentiate it from postpartum depression, and provide strategies for support. Through the interactive activities, you would be able to recognize and understand the signs and how to deal with them.

As a bonus for attending this workshop, you’d get weekly note support for the following 10 weeks. Join us to get all the awareness and support you need.

About the speakers:

Elena Skafida: Greek and English-speaking social worker and registered 'basispedagoog' in the Netherlands, with a Master's in Youth at Risk from the University of Amsterdam. With extensive experience in Greece, Luxembourg, Belgium, and the Netherlands, she has led more than 160 interventions focused on preventing deviant behaviors, substance abuse, and bullying, teaching emotional coping strategies, enhancing emotional intelligence, and promoting inclusion for people with disabilities. Additionally, I have facilitated support groups for parents, focusing on their well-being, parenting roles, cultural adaptation, and societal issues. Passionate about mindfulness-based therapies to manage stress and improve overall well-being, she is committed to adapting to new realities and thinking creatively to make a meaningful difference in people's lives. Let's build something together!

Concetta Cucchiarelli: Attention and decision-making strategist. Entrepreneur, independent researcher, speaker, and author of the framework Sustainable Focus. Her work results from a broad approach combining social, cognitive, and behavioral science, positive psychology, economics, and business. She's currently working on helping people find sustainable and personalized strategies to improve focus and make better decisions while reducing stress and enhancing happiness.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Equals Clubhouse, Raamgracht 6, Amsterdam, Netherlands