What do you look for when choosing a therapist? Choosing a therapist that is right for you is a very important decision. When beginning your search, here are some important qualities to consider: 1. Availability–Do your schedules match up? Having a regular time each week is important to creating calm and stability in the therapeutic […]
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Should we begin couple’s counseling now? Did you know that the average couple waits 6 years past the time when relationship troubles began before seeking out counseling? Years of fighting, miscommunication, old hurts, and resentments can not only pile up but wear the strength of the relationship down. By the time the two of […]
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Shake off the doldrums and find more joy and vitality! 1) Connect to your 5 Senses Feel more vital and alive by going outside and feel the sun on your face and the wind gently brushing through your hair! Kick off your shoes and sink into the sensation of cool earth under your feet. Take […]
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HEALING BIRTH TRAUMA Why do some women appear withdrawn, anxious, or disconnected after giving birth, or are terrified to do it again? Experiences of violation, humiliation, disempowerment, and domination in the place of birth may have direct connection with how you are feeling. Are you struggling to find peace with your birth experience, and seem […]
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The Comparison Curse Everybody’s caught it at one time or another, however some people are more afflicted than others. What is the affliction I’m referring to? Comparison. Judging yourself against someone else. Judging yourself against a past version of yourself. Women are especially struck with this self-esteem affliction when it comes to how they look. […]
Read MoreA strenuous delivery and round the clock demands of caring for a newborn, plus body and hormone changes, can add to feelings of depression or anxiety postpartum. If you find yourself frequently crying or feeling restless, here are some quick tips that may help you clear the baby blues: 1) Lower your expectations. Yes, really. Many […]
Read MoreAre you struggling with a postpartum mood disorder? Take this brief quiz to find out if you could be experiencing postpartum depression or anxiety. IN THE PAST SEVEN DAYS, A. I have been able to laugh and see the funny side of things: 0 – As much as I always could 1 – Not quite […]
Read MoreDo you have birthing trauma symptoms? There are so many variations to the birthing experience, and can be one of the strongest hallmarks of a woman’s life. Polarities exist from empowering to humiliating. Add birth complications and/or long separation periods from your baby, and you may feel as if it was one of the most […]
Read MoreDo you want to find more happiness? If you are a “Yes” person that struggles with setting limits, learning to say “No!” may be a good place to start. If you say “yes” even when you don’t want to, or often feel like “no” isn’t an option, you may be running yourself into an exhausted […]
Read More communication for women, find happiness, healthy boundaries, setting boundariesProblems with food and weight can be worrisome and discouraging, and can leave you feeling hopeless and dejected. So many diet programs tell you that all you need to do is count calories and follow their program, and you will obtain the body you’ve always dreamed of. So for a time you restrict heavily, attempting […]
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