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Is it me? Am I the drama?

“Is it me? Am I the drama?” Our mind is a trickster. It tends to view life through a certain lens, but that lens can be tainted by the feelings we are experiencing. This in turn impacts our actions; leading to the phrase: “a self-fulfilling prophecy”. What does your lens look like? If…

The Holiday Shuffle

Family, Holidays, Mental Health

We’ve all been there. The topic of holidays can be anxiety provoking. Balancing in-laws and food preferences can bring on a headache just thinking about it. Whether you are trying to strike the perfect balance with your partner or the other co-parent in your life, tensions can get high. Before you reach for…

A Mom’s Happy Place

Child Birth, Children, Mental Health, Mother, self care

Happy Space Do you have a happy space? My house on a regular basis is overflowing with sippy cups, stuffed animals, crayons, and bags (for some reason?). I know I must not be the only one tripping over last month’s Happy Meal toy or feeling the millions of crumbs stuck to the…

Perinatal Anxiety & Perinatal Depression

Anxiety, Children, Counseling, Family, Mental Health

When my kids were very young, summer was always the most stressful time of year for me. I felt a tremendous amount of pressure to make the most of each day, plan amazing family trips, make memories and somehow relax while doing it. What summer meant to me was the constant fear of…

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…

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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