“Also, I could finally sleep. And this was the real gift, because when you cannot sleep, you cannot get yourself out of the ditch—there’s not a chance.” — Elizabeth Gilbert, Eat, Pray, Love Postpartum Insomnia One of the most identifiable aspects of the early days of parenting is exhaustion. Family and friends encourage you to prepare for lack of sleep, “sleep now – you won’t sleep once the … [Read more...] about Postpartum Insomnia
Infidelity in a Relationship: Things to Consider in the Aftermath of Betrayal
Finding out that your partner is having an affair can be devastating, shaking you to your core, leaving you feeling unmoored and vulnerable. To use the analogy of a relationship being like a house, infidelity tears the house down to the foundation. Like the aftermath of any disaster, you might wonder if it’s worth rebuilding, or if you should just cut your losses and walk away while you’re still … [Read more...] about Infidelity in a Relationship: Things to Consider in the Aftermath of Betrayal
The Impact of Motherhood on Mental Health: Five Things You Need to Hear
Many new moms, and maybe not-so-new moms, navigate motherhood by struggling inside while presenting a perfect image to the rest of the world. The messaging we see and hear from our family, friends, social media, and sometimes our partners, implies that women should instinctively know how to be a mother. However, when the time comes, they feel unprepared. They look around and wonder: where’s the … [Read more...] about The Impact of Motherhood on Mental Health: Five Things You Need to Hear
Navigating Communication and Parenting in a Relationship: The Four Horseman, Parenting, and Maintaining a Loving Relationship
Communication is one of the most common reasons couples seek therapy. It can feel like a never-ending journey to be effectively understood by others and to better understand our partners. Unfortunately, things get in the way of understanding and being understood, in the form of unhelpful types of communication. Especially when you add kids into the equation. Lack of sleep, busy schedules, and the … [Read more...] about Navigating Communication and Parenting in a Relationship: The Four Horseman, Parenting, and Maintaining a Loving Relationship
Why Telling Your Birth Story Matters
Pregnancy, giving birth, and meeting your baby are transformative experiences that will undeniably change your life in innumerable ways. Whether you had a formal birth plan, with your preferences laid out ahead of time, or you took a more “go with the flow” attitude, the experiences, emotions, joys, and disappointments that occur throughout pregnancy and the birthing process have the power to … [Read more...] about Why Telling Your Birth Story Matters
8 Tips for Returning to Work After Maternity Leave
Having a baby changes your life in every way possible. This is especially true for women who return to work after having a baby, especially in the United States, where there is no mandated paid leave for mothers or fathers. Returning to work can be upsetting and a source of anxiety for many new moms who may not feel ready to go back to their careers. It can feel out of your control, but here are a … [Read more...] about 8 Tips for Returning to Work After Maternity Leave