Morning Coffee Chat for Moms with Rebecca Geshuri & Danielle Dowling!

Schedule

Mon Apr 13 2026 at 09:30 am to 10:30 am

UTC-07:00

Location

1113 Montana Ave | Santa Monica, CA

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Join us after school drop off for coffee and a chat with Rebecca Geshuri, M.A., LMFT, PMH-C & Danielle Dowling, Psy.D!
About this Event

About the book:

“This is a brilliant adaptation of the IFS model of therapy; addressing ‘Mom Parts’ is a groundbreaking way to help mothers improve their mental health. When Good Moms Feel Bad is a must-read.”
—Richard Schwartz, PhD, creator of Internal Family Systems and author of No Bad Parts
In a first-of-its-kind practical guide rooted in the groundbreaking IFS therapeutic model, two maternal mental health experts help moms untangle complicated feelings like anger, guilt, shame, and failure, offering empathy and support.
Moms have it hard; whether due to ingrained beliefs, the pressures of everything from social expectations to social media, or our own childhood wounds, even the best moms can feel like they are failing. With empathy, compassion, and deep wisdom, maternal health experts Jessica Tomich Sorci and Rebecca Geshuri address difficult and often suppressed feelings such as anxiety, anger, shame and guilt, as well as disappointment, ambivalence about being a mom, and yearning for your “old” life.

Tomich Sorci and Geshuri help any mom anywhere to identify these pain points, make sense of her distress, and begin to find relief. Their revelatory approach validates the unique suffering moms experience and offers reinterpretations that bring hope and empowerment. Filled with exercises, strategies, and step-by-step guidance, When Good Moms Feel Bad shows you empowering ways to access your abundant inner resources begin building self-trust. You’re already a good mom. Start discovering how your harshest internal voices are trying to help you—and befriend the parts of yourself that you’ve been fighting.

About the authors:

Rebecca Geshuri, M.A., is a licensed marriage and family therapist. She holds certifications in Internal Family Systems, Perinatal Mental Health, and Brainspotting. In addition to seeing moms and their partners in her private practice in Campbell, CA, Rebecca teaches workshops to therapists, physicians, doulas, and yoga practitioners. Rebecca is the Founder of Second Street Collective, which provides psychotherapy and support to moms and their families. She has presented at the IFS Institute and Postpartum Support International conferences and has been featured on several prominent podcasts. Rebecca’s work is grounded in the profound and extraordinary experience of being a mom to three daughters.
Danielle Dowling, Psy.D., is a psychologist-trained mindset coach, writer, and Mother with nearly 12,000 hours supporting women through anxiety, identity shifts, and the invisible pressure to be “good” at life. Known for her blend of psychological insight, grounded spirituality, and cheeky truth-telling, Danielle helps women find their voice and build lives rooted in self-worth. Good Girl, Bad Mom is her debut book — a rallying cry for every woman who’s ever loved her life and still felt like she was disappearing inside of it.

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1113 Montana Ave, 1113 Montana Avenue, Santa Monica, United States

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