When I talk about postpartum planning with my clients, I give them the metaphor, “The birth plan is the wedding and the postpartum plan is the marriage.” I also reinforce that just like a wedding, anything can go in a … Continued
Mental Health Awareness Month was started in 1949 by an organization called Mental Health America. To this day, we continue recognizing May as Mental Health Awareness month to further understand our relationship and beliefs about mental health, have conversations about … Continued
We have all had moments in our lives that affect us in a profound way. For some it may be the death of someone close to you, an unexpected illness, a traumatic event or a life changing transition such as … Continued
Have you ever had anyone tell you to stop being so sensitive or to suck it up? Maybe you’ve said it to someone else without realizing how damaging this can be to someone’s self-worth. Fifteen to twenty percent of the … Continued
Have you ever danced in your living room, taken an art class, written a poem or sang in the shower and thought to yourself, “I feel so much better!” Something amazing happens when we engage the right side of our … Continued
We are deep into ritual season. This is the time of year when many rituals that brought us comfort or happiness in our childhood are dusted off and relived. For some reason, we have carried on these rituals. They are … Continued
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