How to feel better in the winter. As spring finally approaches in the Fishers area, we’re finally starting to see some glimpses of sunshine.  Everyone is hopeful that the dreary winter will be wrapping up soon a giving way to warmer temperatures.  Many of my clients struggle more with their emotional and mental health during […]

Reduce anxiety in 2020 by learning to set boundaries.   A topic that often comes up when I’m counseling women in the Fishers area is boundaries–  boundaries with husbands, in-laws, church, children, friends.  This is an especially important concept among clients who are seeking counseling for anxiety, because poor boundaries often lead to anxiety, guilt, […]

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.  […]

Bearing The Unbearable:  Love, Loss, and the Heartbreaking Path of Grief by Joanne Cacciatore, PhD. As I’ve mentioned in past posts, I’m currently doing an online training on pregnancy and infant.  One of our assignments is to read and write a summary on three bereavement books. Today I’ll be reviewing “Bearing the Unbearable: Love, Loss, […]

Congratulations!  You’ve taken the first steps of self care:  assessing how your current habits are working for you and developing a plan of where you want to go.  Tomorrow is a new year– what changes will you make that will better yourself and your family?   Many people wonder how much time they should spend […]

The past several months, I have covered six areas of self care and given you some things to consider when evaluating the balance in your own life.  Now it’s time to come up with an action plan to take charge of your life and your energy. Start by reflecting on these questions: In which area […]

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 […]

Tamara was sweating as she rushed into my office, five minutes late, as usual.  “Sorry I’m late again,” she sighed. “Just another typical day– I rushed out of work because my boss cornered me with a new assignment right at the end of the day.  I barely made it home in time to get the […]

Empty Arms: Coping With Miscarriage, Stillbirth and Infant Death by Sherokee Ilse   This book was written by a woman who experienced a miscarriage, a stillbirth, an ectopic pregnancy, and has two living children.  Over the years, she has talked to and compiled stories and experiences from thousands of parents.  This positions her as an expert […]

“I’ve never thought about it this way before,” shares Emily, “but I guess I’ve become really isolated.  Ever since the twins were born, it’s become so hard to get out of the house. I try to make it to church, but I feel like such a mess.  It doesn’t seem worth all of the effort […]