Mental Motherhood #9: Finally, They’re Gone! (ft. Kate Walker, Ph.D., LPC-S, LMFT-S)

This week we’re talking to the inspirational Kate Walker about being in that dreamed about phase of motherhood: they’re independent adults and you’ve got an adorable grandbaby! Quite frankly, it sounds like Kate’s doing it right. She’s sharing how this stage of motherhood still really connects with counseling work: constant awareness of countertransference and boundaries!

Want more Jonnie? Check out our prior episode with her: Ep. #35: Being the Outer Nesting Doll and the Adventure of Supervising (ft. Kate Walker, Ph.D., LPC-S, LMFT-S)

• Kate’s training website: https://katewalkertraining.com/
• Kate’s Podcast: https://texascounselorscreatingbadassbusinesses.buzzsprout.com/
• Kate’s book: The Clinical Supervision Survival Guide by Dr. Kate McLellan Walker

Resources mentioned:

• 1-2-3 Magic by Thomas W. Phelan (Pre-K Through Grade 8 and Teen editions
• The Dance of Anger: A Woman's Guide to Changing the Patterns of Intimate Relationships by Harriet Lerner
• Year of Yes: How to Dance It Out, Stand In the Sun and Be Your Own Person by Shonda Rhimes

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