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Happy Mother’s Day Mom

Happy Mother’s Day by Julia Kitzinger Mother’s Day is soon approaching, and it just feels right to give a shout out to all the mammas out there. Mothers do so much for their families and make all sorts of sacrifices for their kids, and most of those sacrifices go unnoticed. This day is…

Child Abuse and Neglect

Abuse, Child Abuse, Children, Neglect

Child abuse is an ugly thing: this is a fact that most of the world can agree on. However, there is a form of child abuse – the beatings with objects, the hitting and physical abuse – that is most prevalent in the media and dramatized in movies and shows. In these depictions,…

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From Adoptee to Board Member and Beyond

Adoption, Children, Family, Mother

A Mother’s Counseling Journey

Counseling, Mental Health, Mother, Mother's, Pregnancy, Social Worker

Although my pregnancy started off as planned, it quickly went off course due to all the chaos within my personal life. For years I battled with anxiety disorder and depression, but I was really struggling with all of the changes and overwhelming emotions in my life plus I was feeling very isolated. Around…

Mom’s Balance

Mental Health, Mom Self Care, Mother

Balance. A buzzword right now on social media platforms, specifically geared towards mothers. Mothers are encouraged to find a balance of self-care, tending to the needs of children, and possibly even a career outside of the home. As mothers, we are told, “treasure every moment, it goes by so fast” and we see…

Pregnancy Taking Care of Yourself

Children, Mental Health, Mother, Postpartum, Pregnancy

At Hopeful Beginnings, we talk a lot with mothers and families about taking care of themselves during pregnancy and after baby is born. As a social service agency that provides counseling, generally we are referring to taking care of the parent’s emotions and well-being. However, it is also important for new mothers to…

One child vs two

Children, Family, Mother

One versus Two When I tried to picture what parenting two babies under two years old would look like, I could only imagine utter chaos. I saw myself holding two screaming babies. Everyone, including me, was covered in tears. And poop. As a pregnant momma, I struggled to fathom having any further responsibilities…

Fathers Experiencing Postpartum Depression – PPD

Children, Family, fathers, Mental Health

In 2022, Hopeful Beginnings was proud to take on our first few male clients into our mental health/counseling program. It was a much-needed mindset adjustment for myself as a human services professional and for the agency. Having worked for much of my career listening to victims of domestic violence, I will always be…

What are the signs of Perinatal Depression

Counseling, Mental Health, Mother, Pregnancy

Depression or anxiety that occurs during pregnancy is called perinatal depression or perinatal anxiety. Perinatal depression can include symptoms such as; frequent crying, mood swings, irritability, extreme fatigue, difficulty concentrating, sleep problems, loss of sexual interest, anxiety, appetite changes, negative scary thoughts, feelings of inadequacy, hopelessness and despair. Perinatal anxiety includes symptoms similar…

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Hopeful Beginnings of St. Mary’s Services was established in 1887, with the vision of providing every child a good home. We continue this mission with adoption services and maternity counseling services.

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