From Partners to Parents: How the Postpartum Brain Shapes Love and Communication - Shara Jackson Harper
In this Stronger Marriage webinar, Shara Jackson Harper shares her personal journey of overcoming grief, promoting family unity, and building community strength. She emphasizes the importance of faith, communication, and intentional living in nurturing strong families and creating a ripple effect of healing in neighborhoods and beyond. Her inspiring message encourages individuals and couples to turn inward and upward to foster love, connection, and resilience.
Time Markers
00:00 – Welcome and introduction by Nyah Phelps
00:28 – Meet Shara Jackson Harper: Family life, career, and passions
01:20 – The importance of strong families in community well-being
02:06 – Her personal story of loss and growth
03:32 – Turning pain into purpose through faith and connection
04:48 – The ripple effect of family unity on neighborhoods and society
05:30 – Encouragement to invest time in family relationships
06:17 – How Shara’s upbringing shaped her values
07:50 – Why slowing down matters in a fast-paced world
08:42 – Making time for intentional communication
09:25 – The importance of rituals, traditions, and daily connection
10:17 – Healing from grief and finding joy again
11:28 – Blending spirituality and daily life in parenting
12:20 – Uplifting others through kindness and example
13:05 – Being a light in your home and community
14:10 – Why shared values and faith strengthen marriages
15:05 – Encouragement to give grace and grow together
16:00 – Final reflections on unity, service, and healing
16:50 – Closing remarks
About Shara Jackson Harper:
Shara Jackson Harper is a CSW with a deep passion for supporting individuals and couples through the emotional and relational shifts of pregnancy and postpartum. As a mother of five with over 10 years of experience as a doula and childbirth educator, combined with specialized training in perinatal mental health, Shara brings a unique perspective that blends emotional well-being, relationship dynamics, and the real-life challenges of new parenthood. Through education, therapy, and compassionate guidance, Shara helps couples navigate the impact of the "pregnant and postpartum brain," improving communication, managing conflict, and strengthening connection during this transformative season of life.
Shara Jackson Harper's Links:
https://segolilycounseling.com/staff/shara-harper
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