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Mental Health Medication – to Medicate or not to Medicate

Counseling, Medication, Mental Health, Mother

To Medicate or Not to Medicate… As a therapist, I have listened to numerous clients share their fears about taking medication to support their mental health needs. Common fears include side effects, adjustment periods, weaning side effects, “zombie effects”, and long-term effects. Fear of the unknown is ultimately the underlying influential factor. It’s…

The End of January

Mental Health, Mom Self Care, Mother, Toddler

The End of January… It’s common to jump into the beginning of January with renewed energy in pursuit of a fresh start. There’s nothing wrong with riding the waves of motivation. I say, go for it! Just be gentle with yourself when there’s a lull. Life in general is full of waves, crests,…

What I didn’t know about adoption

Adoption, Adoptive Family, Birth Mother, Counseling, Family, Mother, Pregnancy, Pregnant

People make a lot of assumptions about adoption. About why mothers (families) voluntarily place babies for adoption, and why individuals and/or couples look to adoption to grow their family. A lot of clichés are often thrown into the mix about love, bravery and joy. The clichés don’t help us as a society to…

Did I Fail My Children?

Children, Mother, Parenting

“I’ve Failed”. This is a phrase commonly uttered in counseling. So many of us parents feel as if we have failed our children at one time or another. This could be brought on by our pediatrician telling us our child needs additional developmental support or more of a certain nutrient in their…

Mom Guilt

Child Birth, Children, Family, Guilt, Infant, Mother, Pregnancy

Is this My Fault? As a mom, our guilt can appear as soon as our pee turns the stick to a +. “Shoot, I had a margarita last weekend. Did I workout too hard yesterday? I drank coffee this morning!!” It’s a mom brain reflex. And before we can blink, we are…

Hey Mammas – listen to your body

Health, Mother, self care

Listen Hey mamas, what is your body trying to tell you? Take a moment. Check-in. How did that deep breathe in and out feel? Can you tip that head to one side then the next to release some of that neck tension? Is there bloating, cramping, aching, or other pain that we…

End of Summer – Back to School

Back to school, Children, Mother

Summer Ends The time has come for us to trade our pool gear for school gear. Whether you’re prepping your little one for year one of preschool or an older child for their last year of grade school, we all feel the shift in energy. There’s anticipation that is usually accompanied by…

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…

Your body after baby

Child Birth, Mom Self Care, Mother, Newborn, post-baby body, self care

Body after baby In this social media age, our physical appearance is highlighted, displayed, and judged regularly. This contributes to the common distress and anxiety following one of the most drastic and invasive physical changes possible: pregnancy. Creating life is a wonderful thing; however, the aftermath of a body postpartum is unmistakable…

Things to know about adoption

Adoption, Child Birth, Counseling, Infant, Mother, Newborn, Pregnancy, Pregnant, Social Worker

How to help when a mom needs to consider adoption Social workers have really interesting jobs. I work in an office full of social workers and I am constantly amazed at their ability to tackle difficult conversations with clients about difficult life circumstances. The way they teach and empower clients to try…

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