You just recently had a child, possibly your very first, and everything thing is new and unknown. From how to manage time for yourself, to your unpredictable and shifting moods, to feeding your child with your own boobs, you're navigating many unknowns. You have no idea what is “normal.” You’re constantly worrying and questioning what you’re doing and what’s happening, and you just hope you’re … [Read more...] about Postpartum During a Pandemic
Coronavirus Related Issues
The Benefits Of Teletherapy During COVID-19 Quarantine
Teletherapy has been something always offered by many therapists, including yours truly here at Better Being Mainline. In the past, it was used as a backup plan for many clients and therapists when there was bad weather, or a client was traveling for work, etc. But, since COVID-19 and quarantine, teletherapy is no longer plan B. It’s the only plan. There has been a sudden shock to our world and we … [Read more...] about The Benefits Of Teletherapy During COVID-19 Quarantine
When Living Together Isn’t Going Well During Quarantine
There are different levels of things not going well in a relationship during quarantine. On one end of the spectrum we have couples who are for most of the time getting along with only a minor dispute occasionally. Other couples are being tested by the time in quarantine and are noticing more frequent fighting, or that their fighting is more intense. While this is concerning, it can be managed and … [Read more...] about When Living Together Isn’t Going Well During Quarantine
Tips for Living with a Partner for the First Time During Quarantine
Couples look forward to so many things when they think about living with one another…being trapped with your partner under quarantine during a global pandemic is NOT one of them. Here are a few things to keep in mind if you’re living with your partner for the first time during quarantine: This is not normal. And because it is not normal it is likely that both of you are not acting normally. … [Read more...] about Tips for Living with a Partner for the First Time During Quarantine
Connecting with your partner during COVID19: Realistic Ideas
For the past few weeks most of us have had our lives turned upside down with little warning due to the impact of COVID19. Employment and financial stress surround us, the unknown continues to follow us daily, and for those of you who have children, the days are incredibly long. For many, everything feels heavy and hard. By the end of the day, many of us are left depleted and burnt out. Which means … [Read more...] about Connecting with your partner during COVID19: Realistic Ideas
Stuck at Home with Kids? Here is What You Can Do
Tips for Parents to Get Through Covid-19 Pandemic Dear parent, you have many roles during this Covid-19 pandemic. You are a teacher, cook, personal trainer, and entertainer for your child. This is a lot! I want to thank all of you for being there for your children when they most need you. You are all doing your best, thank you. Many of you are staying at home with your children … [Read more...] about Stuck at Home with Kids? Here is What You Can Do