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Emotional Regulation for Moms: How to Stay Grounded When Motherhood Feels Overwhelming
Motherhood brings out emotions you never expected- overwhelming love, exhaustion, joy, and frustration all tangled together. If you’ve found yourself snapping, shutting down, or feeling stuck in guilt after losing your temper, you’re not alone.
Emotional regulation, the ability to notice and respond to your emotions in a way that feels calm and intentional, is a skill every mom can build.
Postpartum Anxiety: Symptoms, Triggers + Coping Strategies
Struggling with constant worry and racing thoughts after having a baby? You’re not alone. Postpartum anxiety is a common but often overlooked condition that can make early motherhood feel overwhelming. In this blog post, we’ll explore the symptoms of postpartum anxiety, common triggers, and practical coping strategies to help you regain a sense of balance. Read on to learn how to navigate this challenging time with support and self-care.
How Therapy Can Transform Your Motherhood Journey
Feeling overwhelmed as a new or seasoned mom is more common than you might think. In this article, we explore how therapy for moms can be a transformative journey- helping you overcome motherhood anxiety, reclaim your identity, and find balance amid the chaos. Discover how expert mom therapists use a holistic, brain–body approach to empower you with practical tools for managing stress, so you can embrace the joys of motherhood with renewed strength and clarity.
5 Overlooked Signs of Postpartum Anxiety (It’s Not Just Worrying Too Much)
Many new moms experience postpartum anxiety, but it’s not always just about worrying. From sleep struggles to intrusive thoughts, anxiety can show up in unexpected ways. Discover five overlooked signs of postpartum anxiety and how to find support.
EMDR Therapy: A Path to Healing Trauma for Moms
Being a mom is one of life’s most fulfilling roles, but it can also be one of the most challenging. Many moms face immense pressure to balance caregiving, work, relationships, and personal well-being. For some, these challenges are compounded by unresolved trauma, anxiety, depression, or feelings of burnout. If you’re struggling, know that you’re not alone, and there are tools that can help. One powerful tool is EMDR Therapy. Read on to learn more about EMDR and how it can be particularly helpful for moms.
All About Postpartum Rage
Feeling overwhelmed by intense anger after childbirth? You're not alone. Explore the realities of postpartum rage and find expert guidance to navigate this challenging phase.
5 Sneaky Ways Postpartum Depression Shows Up
The postpartum time can certainly be very challenging and it can take some time to adjust. However, some of these challenges can actually be signs of Postpartum Depression. Read on to learn about 5 sneaky signs of Postpartum Depression.
Healing with Therapy for Postpartum Depression
Postpartum Depression can look different in each mom- for some it is filled with more anxiety, for others it’s a feeling of overwhelm and hopelessness, and others report a lack of feeling and general sense of disconnection. Postpartum is also very common, with 1 in 5 moms experiencing it. Postpartum depression is treatable and you can feel better. Read on to learn more about Therapy for Postpartum Depression.
Dark Thoughts in Postpartum
Having dark, scary thoughts in the postpartum time can feel really bad and alarming, but they are actually quite common. Read more about Intrusive thoughts during postpartum, how to cope with them and when to seek out help.
What to Know About Birth Trauma
Giving birth is quite the experience to say the least. Unfortunately, about 45% of new moms experience birth trauma. Read on to learn more about Birth Trauma. If this is something you or someone you love has experience, please know that there is help available.
Common Questions about Postpartum Depression
Learn about Postpartum Depression. Here are some common questions I get around Postpartum Depression and other mental health struggles during the postpartum time.
The Essential Guide to Postpartum: A Postpartum Support Plan
The postpartum time is certainly a huge transition and quite honestly, all that reading and preparing for baby probably did not address many of the common struggles that come up during this time. As a perinatal therapist for moms in the postpartum time, these are the common pain points of postpartum that I see with my clients, along with strategies to help you through them.
Postpartum Support | What I Wish I Knew as a New Mom
Becoming a mother is an amazing experience. It changes your life in every possible way. I thought I was more than ready to be a mom and for my postpartum experience, however, I was really thrown for a loop. Read on to learn more about getting Postpartum Support and the things I wish I knew as a new mom.
Emotional Regulation Series: A guide to Emotional Regulation
Emotional Regulation is key to our overal wellness, yet so many of us struggle with it. Read on to learn more about what is emotional regulation and how you can start to build yours up.
All About Meditation - How to Meditate
Meditation is certainly all the buzz, but what exactly is it and how do we do it? Learn more about meditation (and what meditation isn’t) and how to create your own meditation practice.
What is a Panic Attack? | Understanding Panic Attacks & Panic Disorder
Did you know that about 25- 30% of adults will experience at least one panic attack at some point in their life?! Read more about Panic Attacks, what is actually happening when we have a Panic Attack, and ways to cope with Panic Attacks.
Maternal Burnout: Signs, Causes & How to Recover
Parenting is rewarding, but it can also be exhausting. If you’re feeling emotionally drained, constantly overwhelmed, or detached from your role as a parent, you might be experiencing parental burnout. Learn the signs, causes, and effective ways to recover and restore balance.
Boundaries for Moms: Why You Struggle to Set Them and How to Start
If you’re a mom who’s constantly saying “yes” when you want to say “no,” this one’s for you. Boundaries can feel confusing, especially in motherhood- where everyone seems to need something from you. This compassionate guide will help you understand why boundaries feel so hard (hint: it’s not your fault), reflect on where your patterns come from, and start building limits that protect your energy without guilt. You deserve support, too.
What is Anxiety? Answering Common Questions on Anxiety
Anxiety can certainly be confusing. Here are some common questions about anxiety, including what it is, why do we have it, and how to treat it.
What to Expect in Therapy for Anxiety in Motherhood
You know you need help for your anxiety, now what do you do? Learn about how to find a therapist for anxiety, what to expect in that first session and what it’s like to attend therapy for anxiety.