Preparing for the holidays can often feel like an endless to-do list, going through the motions of what your family or others expect you to do, and stressing yourself out trying to find the perfect ugly sweater for each day of the week for your kids. Taking care of yourself is more important during the holiday season than any other time of the year, and the good news is you don’t have to do anything extra! Goodness knows you have enough on your plate. Read our latest blog to learn how you can integrate intentional self care into your daily activities, and how to use these skills to help yourself feel cared for and energized during this holiday season.
Read MoreMost therapists choose a specialty based on a combination of personal experience and professional interest. In this week’s blog, I am sharing my story about postpartum anxiety, how you can recognize it in yourself or a loved one, and sharing why you should get help sooner than I did. About 10% of new moms suffer from postpartum anxiety, which is different than postpartum depression or postpartum psychosis, and it can be scary. Intrusive thoughts are often a new experience for people, and they don’t know how to recognize or talk about them. They can be distressing, but hiding it won’t help. I hope to encourage you to get the help you deserve by sharing my story, because you’re worth it.
Read MoreDo you feel pressured to have a perfect holiday? What’s it like to see those picture perfect food spreads and manicured lawn decor on your social media feed starting in November? Oftentimes we get wrapped up in the details, worrying what other’s will think, and making everything perfect that we lose sight of what we could actually enjoy out of the holidays. If making the perfect buffet brings you joy, by all means do that! But if any of the activities you’re engaging in is distracting from your pleasure this holiday season, check out this blog for some ideas on how to kick perfectionism to the curb and reengage in what’s important to you.
Read MoreIn this blog post I explore aspects of anxiety in a deeper way and give you an overview of tips to help your anxious partner and yourself move through this experience just a little bit easier. There’s also a video at the end with more practical tips for communication so please check it out and share the blog and video.
Read MoreMinimalism provides mental health benefits on an ongoing basis, and I’ve found the principles particularly helpful during these uncertain times. Managing stress, anxiety, and fear are essential to getting through this coming out stronger on the other side. Learn more about how minimalism can be a helpful approach to dealing with a crisis and why it’s something worth considering.
Read MoreLearn more about reframing your thoughts and flipping the script on holiday drama so you can make family get togethers more tolerable, hopefully even enjoyable!
Read MoreParents are always thinking about how to be a better parent and what they should be doing. But is shoulding yourself really helping you to be a better parent? The answer is no and this post explores some of the reasons why shoulding yourself isn't helpful.
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