What Causes Postpartum Anxiety? In Part 1, we discussed what postpartum anxiety is and how it shows up in your daily life. But understanding why it happens is just as important. Knowing the causes can help you realize that you’re not a bad parent, you’re not weak, and you’re certainly […]
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Bringing a new baby home is one of life’s most significant transitions, and it’s completely normal to feel overwhelmed during this time. When people think about mental health challenges after having a baby, postpartum depression often comes to mind first.
Experiencing birth trauma is one of the most overwhelming and frightening things a new mother can go through. Whether you experienced physical or emotional trauma (or both), it often leaves lasting effects.
There are few losses as devastating as the death of a baby. Whether it’s through miscarriage, stillbirth, or the loss of an infant after birth, the grief is profound and unlike any other.
Losing a baby at any stage of pregnancy is a very personal, painful, and often complex issue. No one can truly know exactly how you’re feeling, and that can cause you to try to push past the grief of your loss quickly.
Therapists are just people. They can deal with as many struggles and mental health challenges as anyone else. While you might have the background and expertise to know what you’re dealing with, that doesn’t mean you can always “treat” yourself.
School counselors across the country help thousands of students every year. They listen, advocate, and utilize their resources to ensure that students of all ages receive the support and help they need.
Therapists are equipped with the knowledge and expertise to help with a variety of mental health conditions and everyday mental and emotional struggles. They see countless clients and patients from all walks of life and must be able to create treatment plans tailored to each individual’s unique situation.
Nearly every profession comes with unique challenges that others often overlook. When most people think about therapists, they don’t necessarily focus on those challenges or how the career path might take a toll on that professional’s mental well-being.
Help Your Child Adjust to Their First Year of School The school year is just around the corner, and it can be an exciting time for both parents and little ones! If your child is heading off to school for the first time this year, they might be feeling a […]
Ease Your Child’s School Anxiety As summer starts to wind down, it’s time to think about heading back to school. It can be an exciting time, full of buying new school supplies, thinking about what the year will bring, and watching your child continue to learn and grow. However, your […]
Even with summer in full swing, the start of a new school year is just around the corner. If you have a child heading to college for the first time, you’ve both undoubtedly already started to prepare.
Summer is in full swing, but by now, you might be dealing with the dreaded “I’m bored” comments from your kids. While things like summer vacations, staying up late for movie nights, and going to the beach are all fantastic things to do together, this might be the year you try something different — something that promotes everyone’s mental well-being.
Blended families or stepfamilies are increasingly common, but that doesn’t mean they’re easy. Merging households where children, ex-partners, differing parenting styles and expectations, and emotional toil are in the mix is a challenge.
Parents with young children often come to mind when people think of blended families. But, with many people marrying or remarrying later in life, blended families with grown children are becoming more common.
What is Helicopter Parenting & How Can You Avoid It? As a parent, you want to be there for your child every step of the way. You want to keep them safe, make sure they’re taking care of themselves, and limit as many risks for them as possible. But that […]
5 Ways to Form Strong Relationships with Your Adult Children When your kids are little, fostering strong, healthy relationships with them can seem easier. You’re involved in their day-to-day life, you know their hobbies and interests, and they turn to you for advice, guidance, and support. Unfortunately, far too often, […]
Anxiety in Teens While we often associate anxiety with adults, kids and teens can struggle with it just as much. Think about everything today’s teenagers have to deal with on a daily basis. They’re figuring out who they are and who they want to be. They’re navigating relationships, trying to […]
The Ups and Downs are Real Teenagers have been stereotyped for years in movies, television shows, and books. The idea of the “moody teen” is nothing new, and so many parents resonate with it because they can see the reality in it. Hollywood might exaggerate a bit. However, if you’re […]
The Research is Clear According to the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 90% of teenagers 13-17 have used social media. About 51% visit at least one social media site every day. On top of that, children are exposed to the Internet, smartphones, and social media platforms earlier and […]