In a Mother’s Mind: the mental health needs and experiences of women who have had children removed from their care  

We are delighted to share this very special season of Pause and Listen with you! This season is called ‘In a Mother’s Mind’. It aims to raise awareness about the mental health experiences and needs of women who have had children removed from their care. It was created by a group of five Pause graduates who have experience of having children removed from their care. 

In this episode, we discuss the stigma and judgement that women who have had children removed from their care face, and what can be done to erase that stigma and to better support women. We are joined by Pause Practitioner, Mary Grace, and Pause Trustee, Lara Patel, who is the Deputy Director of Children’s Services at Oxfordshire County Council. 

Hosted by Helena, a woman with experience of the Pause Programme  
Interviews by Heidi and Helena, women with experience of the Pause Programme  
Produced by Fi Gilligan 
Music by Ben Jacob 
Editing by Will Jacob 

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