Author Archives: Rachel Brousseau

You are a whole person. You are not broken. When we struggle to manage all the pieces in our lives, we often beat ourselves up with the many things we can’t control. I like to identify this as my self-critical … Continued

A few months ago, I read an article about creativity and motherhood that resonated with me to my core. In my work with mothers, I often hear similar problems such as “I had expectations about who I would be as … Continued

Parents rely heavily on their pediatrician for the “right” answers. Our expectation is that our child’s doctor will be versed on the most up to date training of evidence-based medical practices and vast knowledge of children’s development. This relationship is … Continued

If there is one thing I have found as a constant in my work as a therapist, it’s that holding on to expectations that don’t serve us leads to a lot of struggle and suffering. There is a feeling of … Continued

Thoughts are sneaky. They creep into a Mom’s head so easily that it can be hard to catch them and have a serious talk with them. Sleep deprivation makes this even worse. It is not uncommon to miss the life … Continued

I was at the park with my daughter the other day and was pleasantly surprised to see a mom friend of mine with her kids. After getting settled in, my daughter started playing in the sand and my friend and … Continued