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by Angele Close (Author)
Practical tools to help mothers heal so they can approach motherhood with more self-trust, compassion, and joy.
When clinical psychologist and mindfulness meditation teacher Dr. Angele Close started a family, she assumed she would have the skills, maturity, and all the love to create a harmonious, joy-filled home. But past trauma and the heavy weight of cultural myths about what makes "a good mother" turned parenting into a minefield of triggers. To truly break the cycle of generational pain, she realized she still had inner work to do while also navigating the relentless demands of modern-day motherhood. Close's experience is all too familiar to many mothers. A recent US Surgeon General advisory confirmed that 33% of parents experience high levels of stress, with nearly half feeling overwhelmed. Studies show that mothers, more than fathers, find parenting stressful and feel judged, often leading to isolating, burnout, and depression. Add to that, many feel the burden of cultural myths like:- A good mom loves all aspects of motherhood.
- A good mom sacrifices her needs for her family.
- A good mom raises "good" kids.
Author Biography
Dr. Angele Close is a clinical psychologist, motherhood coach, and certified mindfulness teacher who helps mothers navigate the challenges of matrescence and parenting.
With nearly twenty years of experience working with adults and couples, she shifted her focus to maternal mental health after her own motherhood journey revealed the urgent need for more support, education, and healing resources for moms. After experiencing profound personal healing through Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, Dr. Close pursued extensive clinical training and is on track toward certification as an IFS Therapist and Consultant. She now blends her personal experience and professional expertise to guide mothers in healing intergenerational wounds, breaking unhealthy patterns, and feeling more compassion, confidence, and joy in motherhood. Dr. Close offers one-on-one psychotherapy and coaching, as well as workshops, courses, and group sessions, both online and in-person in Lake Forest, IL, where she lives with her husband, three children, and their Goldendoodle, Fozzy Bear.
Number of Pages: 288
Dimensions: 0.8 x 8.44 x 5.36 IN
Publication Date: January 27, 2026
