Mothers tend to put themselves last when it comes to self-care. As nurturers, a huge part of motherhood identity is taking care of others (often at the sacrifice of your own well-being). The truth is that you can’t keep giving … Continued
I’ve worked with a lot of Highly Sensitive Moms who don’t even realize that part of the stress and overwhelm they are feeling may be directly related to a trait they don’t know they have. I used to view myself … Continued
Parenthood is no joke! The uncertainty, the time, the energy, the power struggles, the moments of joy, the moments of frustration, the judgment you feel from others, the guilt, the cuddles, the list goes on and on. It’s no wonder … Continued
When I tell people that I am a drama therapist, I usually get one of two responses. The first is, “You’re a trauma therapist?” and the second is, “Oh, what’s that?” Drama Therapy is a powerful way to explore the … Continued
Teaching parenting skills over the years has really opened my eyes to the power of asking for what we want – both from ourselves and from our children. It’s amazing how frustration can be transformed when we get out of … Continued
People typically want to avoid their fear and anxiety, they feel safe and yet confining at the same time. The struggle we have in relationship to our anxiety can leave us feeling trapped by the thoughts, feelings, and physical ailments … Continued
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