We help overwhelmed moms / women, anxious kids and teens, and disconnected couples.
It may sound simple, but do you know that it’s important to have fun together for a happy relationship? If you look back at the beginning of your relationship, you may remember having fun – – date nights, movies, dinners, hours of talking, holding hands, and on and on. There was laughing and time spent …
So many of us are living an overwhelmed, overworked, tired, life. Mothers especially, are expected to be “on” all the time. But we can’t be “on” at all times. Our minds and bodies need to rest for both mental and physical health. If intellectually we know that relaxation is essential, then why is it so …
Returning to work after maternity leave is a completely new transition. You may have mixed feelings about leaving, going, and everything in between – – not to mention you aren’t getting your best sleep. Whether you’re wracked with guilt or counting down the days, there are a few simple tips for returning to work after …
Many of us, kids included, don’t respond well to punishment. Kids and adults alike can feel sorry for ourselves for being punished, and skip right over being sorry about our actions. This is the simple reason punishment doesn’t really work. Of course we need consequences for our actions, but there are better ways to get …
Dealing with infertility is an incredibly stressful time in a couple’s life. Feelings of depression, anxiety, jealousy, and immense sadness are just some of the very typical feelings a woman may experience while she is living with infertility. In a stressful situation like infertility, it’s ok to feel stressed. Focus on the Things you can …
I’ve written previously about postpartum depression and about being overwhelmed as a mom. These impacted my own life and are a big part of the reason I became a therapist. Surviving the first few months as a new mom isn’t just a title. It’s life with a newborn. For some lucky moms the first few …
The school year is winding down and summer is quickly approaching. For many kids this is an exciting time with promises of late nights, sleeping in, endless sunny days, and loads of free time. For kids with anxiety (and other mental health disorders), the transition from school to summer can be plagued with angst from …
Mom guilt – – So many of us know that feeling. We feel guilt for working outside the home and not spending enough time with our kids. Or we feel guilt for being home and not spending enough time with our kids. We feel a constant worry that we aren’t doing enough or being enough. …
The school year is winding down, applications are being accepted and final decisions are being made. Your teen will be heading off to college in just a few short months! Is he/she ready? Major life events (marriage, divorce, birth, child going off to college, etc) can create or worsen mental health conditions. It’s important to …
Decades ago, children spent most of their free time outside playing, learning and exploring. Today’s kids spend the vast majority of their time inside. With depression and anxiety rates rising, it may be more important than ever to get kids outdoors to help improve their mental health. Do you remember being told “Go outside and …