Nora Gomez, MA
Bachelor in Biology from Florida International University
Masters in Human Services Counseling: Marriage and Family Therapy from Liberty University
Doctoral Candidate at Liberty University in Community Care and Counseling: Traumatology focusing on Perinatal Mental Health Disorders
Certified Educator in Florida, Marriage Programs such as SYMBIS and PREPARE/ENRICH, & Psychological First Aid
For those interesting in joining me to advance knowledge in the field of perinatal mental health …
Potential Participant,
As a doctoral candidate in the School of Behavioral Sciences at Liberty University, I am conducting research to better understand the lived experience of perinatal mental health disorders. The purpose of my research is to explore how middle-income, college-educated Hispanic women located in South Florida make sense of the experiences of perinatal mental health disorders, and I am writing to invite you to join my study.
Participants must be women who have been diagnosed with a perinatal mental health disorder, have some form of college education, be considered at least middle-class (not receiving Medicaid), and identify as Hispanic and must live in South Florida. Participants will be asked to take part in a one-on-one, audio-recorded, in-person or virtual interview and write a participant reflection after the interview. It should take approximately 75 minutes to complete the data collection procedures listed. Names and other identifying information will be requested as part of this study, but participant identities will not be disclosed.
To participate, please click here (Hidden in Plain Sight Questionnaire) to complete the eligibility survey. If you meet my participant criteria, I will contact you to schedule an interview.
A consent document will be emailed to you if you meet the study criteria one week before the interview. The consent document contains additional information about my research. If you choose to participate, you will need to sign the consent document and return it to me at the time of the interview.
Sincerely,
Nora Gomez, M.A.
Doctoral Candidate, Ngomez6@liberty.edu
shalom & welcome
Within these pages you will find samples of the work submitted during my doctoral program. Part of it has been research on postpartum stress in preparation for dissertation. It has become my heart’s desire to create that page as a resource of valuable information on the research literature for families of women in distress, for women seeking to proactively learn and be their own advocates, and perhaps even those who may already be struggling with keeping their heads above water. Due to the importance of faith in my journey, in addition to research presented, these pages also have my considerations presented from a Scriptural worldview. It is my prayer this information will bless those who read it.
Although not apparent by its most common name of postpartum depression, for women who endure the most difficult of symptoms, depression begins during pregnancy (Kleiman, 2017). For others, it may have come on so suddenly that it is difficult to contain the overwhelming feelings and pretend that all is fine, when all is absolutely not fine. These women need to be heard, understood, validated, and guided to appropriate resources. She needs to experience love and acceptance as she grapples with the loss of the previous notion of control that she was accustomed to. Check out the postpartum depression page so that in learning, you can come alongside women who are too often hurting in the shadows too afraid to speak up.
Disclaimer: The information in this website is true and complete to the best of my knowledge, often with facts interpreted by a Scriptural worldview. This website is intended only as an informative guide for those wishing to know more about trauma and postpartum stress based on assignments completed for the purpose of a degree. In no way is this website intended to replace or conflict with advice given by your own practitioner. The decision for your care is yours, as decided between you and the professional you have trusted. Information on this website is general and is offered with no guarantees on behalf of the author. The author disclaims all liability in connection with the use of this website.
Discerning Trauma 