It’s no surprise that having a baby join the family is a big change for new parents. There’s more responsibility and less sleep, seemingly little time to connect, and limited time to recharge. In the book, “And Baby Makes Three,” … Continued
New motherhood is hard! Being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), you may be more sensitive to sensory stimulation, overarousal, and emotional intensity. This can be heightened after having a baby (and maybe even during pregnancy. Why is this and why … Continued
Becoming a mother can feel isolating. I found that in the early days, each day felt like Groundhog’s Day. It took a while to find other moms with a child my age. Joining a Parent and Me class was super … Continued
November is often a month when people engage in a gratitude. It might be one day at the Thanksgiving table or a month long “gratitude challenge” where people engage in writing down what they are grateful for each day (and … Continued
One out of five birthing people will experience a Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorder (PMAD). With PMADs being so common, why are there so many people who still misunderstand what perinatal mood and anxiety disorders are? When families don’t know … Continued
Many of my clients who are Highly Sensitive People (HSP) struggle to manage anxiety and overwhelm. This can happen for a variety of reasons such as, but not limited to, sudden pivots at work, feeling like there is not enough … Continued
I want to propose the idea that you are not your anxiety, but that you are a person who struggles with your relationship to anxiety. Many people view themselves as the mental health challenge they experience. “I’ve always been an … Continued
Having a baby can be overwhelming. You are transitioning into a new role, sleep deprived, feeding baby every 2-3 hours, and wondering how everything will ever get done. You’ve heard sleep when baby is sleeping, but when? You might be … Continued
It’s no secret that motherhood is difficult. Each stage has its own difficulties, challenging our own feelings of capacity. It’s easy to get so caught up in the challenges and the day-to-day routines that we don’t always find the enjoyment … Continued
The perinatal period (the time from pregnancy through one year after giving birth) is full of ups and downs. We often hear about postpartum depression, but not as much as postpartum anxiety or anxiety during pregnancy. It is common for … Continued