Self Compassion for Moms: What, Why, and How
Erin Jones, LCMHC shares some information on what self-compassion is, why it’s recommended for parents, and how to use it.
How Creativity Can Fuel Self-Care and Sanity as a Mom
Time to be creative can feel like a luxury we don’t have or maybe even selfish and excessive when we’re focused on meeting the needs of others who depend on us. Research shows that creativity often leads to a positive emotional experience.
How Does Screen Time Impact Your Child’s Sleep? See What the Research Has to Say
Let’s break down what the research says about how screen time impacts sleep—and, more importantly, how you can manage it to help your little one get the best rest possible.
Aromatherapy and Your Emotions
Aromatherapy is a holistic healing treatment that uses natural plant extracts to promote health and well-being. It’s believed that essential oils extracted from plants have therapeutic properties that can affect your emotions, mood, and overall mental state.
Using Music Intentionally in Postpartum
The postpartum period can be a rollercoaster of emotions, and music can help you express and modulate your mood…Music is also a way to share joy with a child.
Honoring Yourself During the Holidays
Creating your own values for the season can help you recenter yourself when you get pulled by competing demands and expectations of others. Here are some goals to keep in mind to shift your experience this holiday season.
4 Ways to Reduce Holiday Mom Guilt
At holiday time, are you running around like crazy keeping multiple to do lists, not sleeping well, and already feeling some anxiety around the holidays? Dr. Charryse Johnson, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Therapist discusses reducing mom guilt during the holidays.
Using Drama Therapy to Facilitate Healing and Growth
Paraphrasing from Shakespeare, “All the world’s a stage and all men and women are merely players,” Barbara Kaynan, Licensed Drama Therapist, finds that is the best way to describe drama therapy. Barbara continues to explain how drama therapy is used to weave trauma-informed psychotherapy interventions with artistic modalities to facilitate individuals & communities toward healing & growth.
Navigating the Depths of Postpartum Depression
Postpartum depression (PPD) is a
serious condition that affects millions of women worldwide. Nicole Wallace delves into the intricacies of postpartum depression, its causes, symptoms, and available support systems.
Recognizing Intrusive Thoughts During the Perinatal Period
Intrusive thoughts are repetitive thoughts or images that a person may be experiencing of them causing harm to themselves or their babies.