Many women who receive counseling for postpartum depression and anxiety are in a committed relationship. Their partners are often very supportive and concerned about what she’s experiencing and want to help. Sometimes it’s difficult to know how. Here are some ways you can support your partner if she’s struggling emotionally. Just listen; don’t try […]
Many women who receive counseling for postpartum depression and anxiety are in a committed relationship. Their partners are often very supportive and concerned about what she’s experiencing and want to help. Sometimes it’s difficult to know how. Here are some ways you can support your partner if she’s struggling emotionally. Just listen; don’t try […]
Although I normally focus my blog posts on information, research, and my experiences with counseling clients for postpartum depression and anxiety, from time to time I’d like to feature real stories from moms who have experienced struggles during pregnancy and postpartum. As September is NICU Awareness Month, I’m grateful to have had a colleague, Lizzette […]
Although I normally focus my blog posts on information, research, and my experiences with counseling clients for postpartum depression and anxiety, from time to time I’d like to feature real stories from moms who have experienced struggles during pregnancy and postpartum. As September is NICU Awareness Month, I’m grateful to have had a colleague, Lizzette […]
As a mom of four and a therapist who works with a lot of moms with young kids, I can definitely appreciate how daunting it can be to get out of the house with a newborn! I can remember trying to assemble all of the necessary gear, time everything perfectly so we could get to […]
As a mom of four and a therapist who works with a lot of moms with young kids, I can definitely appreciate how daunting it can be to get out of the house with a newborn! I can remember trying to assemble all of the necessary gear, time everything perfectly so we could get to […]
Congratulations on your new baby… and now the time has come for another big adjustment. You’re going back to work. You may be feeling a variety (and mixture!) of emotions… anxiety, relief, disappointment, guilt, eagerness, anticipation, and/or sadness. No matter which emotions are most prominent right now, you’re preparing yourself for the big change. […]
Congratulations on your new baby… and now the time has come for another big adjustment. You’re going back to work. You may be feeling a variety (and mixture!) of emotions… anxiety, relief, disappointment, guilt, eagerness, anticipation, and/or sadness. No matter which emotions are most prominent right now, you’re preparing yourself for the big change. […]
As a Christian counselor who specializes in pregnancy and postpartum mental health, I listen to stories every day from moms who have had a variety of experiences on their journey to motherhood. Some of those experiences include the NICU. It’s been my privilege to walk with NICU parents through healing from postpartum trauma, including EMDR […]
As a Christian counselor who specializes in pregnancy and postpartum mental health, I listen to stories every day from moms who have had a variety of experiences on their journey to motherhood. Some of those experiences include the NICU. It’s been my privilege to walk with NICU parents through healing from postpartum trauma, including EMDR […]
When moms reach out for counseling for postpartum depression, anxiety, and trauma, there are often common themes to their experiences. Many women come to realize that part of their birth story felt very out of control, often traumatic. This is especially true if the NICU was a part of their experience. In the article, “We […]
When moms reach out for counseling for postpartum depression, anxiety, and trauma, there are often common themes to their experiences. Many women come to realize that part of their birth story felt very out of control, often traumatic. This is especially true if the NICU was a part of their experience. In the article, “We […]
To continue to add to my education and skillset as a perinatal mental health therapist, I recently attended the Advanced Psychotherapy Training from Postpartum Support International. I wanted to take a moment to shine a light on some important work that this organization is doing. You can find their website at www.postpartum.net. 1) Education PSI […]
To continue to add to my education and skillset as a perinatal mental health therapist, I recently attended the Advanced Psychotherapy Training from Postpartum Support International. I wanted to take a moment to shine a light on some important work that this organization is doing. You can find their website at www.postpartum.net. 1) Education PSI […]
As a mental health therapist in the Fishers, Indiana area, I enjoy all of my clients (even the ones that challenge and stretch me out of my therapeutic comfort zone.) But there are a few types of clients that I especially love working with. One is new or aspiring moms (I call it “maternal mental […]
As a mental health therapist in the Fishers, Indiana area, I enjoy all of my clients (even the ones that challenge and stretch me out of my therapeutic comfort zone.) But there are a few types of clients that I especially love working with. One is new or aspiring moms (I call it “maternal mental […]
(Note: For ease of reading, I’ve chosen to describe this from a married couple’s perspective, but please feel free to substitute the word “partner” if that describes your situation better.) Congratulations! You have a newborn baby. You’ve been home from the hospital for several weeks. You’re back to work and your wife is home all […]
(Note: For ease of reading, I’ve chosen to describe this from a married couple’s perspective, but please feel free to substitute the word “partner” if that describes your situation better.) Congratulations! You have a newborn baby. You’ve been home from the hospital for several weeks. You’re back to work and your wife is home all […]
There is no shortage of parenting information out there. It’s overwhelming, in fact. You’ll never have time to sit down and read all of those books you have stacking up on your nightstand! And when you Google your deepest questions and concerns about your baby or toddler, you’re bombarded with competing theories about the best […]
There is no shortage of parenting information out there. It’s overwhelming, in fact. You’ll never have time to sit down and read all of those books you have stacking up on your nightstand! And when you Google your deepest questions and concerns about your baby or toddler, you’re bombarded with competing theories about the best […]
