Recommended Readings for Pregnancy

Pregnancy is an exciting and often overwhelming time full of change, anticipation, and for many – some pretty uncomfortable physical sensations. For anyone looking for emotionally attuned literature that is also grounded in research, check out the recommended readings below! “There is no right or wrong way to be pregnant, to become a mother, to […]

Recommended Readings for the 4th Trimester

Once the baby is born, the last thing you probably have on your mind is finding time to sit down with a good book. The first 3 months after birth can feel like a whirlwind, but it can also be a time to practice slowing down. Reading can be a wonderful coping tool to manage […]

Losing Myself – Surviving PPD Again

“Having a baby is a psychological revolution that changes our relation to almost everything and everyone.” –Esther Perel Only once in my life have I experienced the type of suffering that I did after my daughter’s birth.  And that was when I first became a mother.  I thought perhaps I’d be spared from postpartum depression […]

Hormones – what’s happening in my body?

I often hear women sharing their experience of feeling “out of control” during pregnancy and the early postpartum period. Of course there are many contributing factors to the ups and downs experienced during this time, but hormones have a lot to do with it. They function like your body’s chemical communication system, traveling through your […]

Dialectical Thinking for Moms

Dialectical thinking is a concept that comes from Dialectical behavior therapy (or DBT), a treatment developed by psychologist Marsha Lineha Is it a spoon or a fork? It’s a spoon AND a fork…It’s a spork!  I’m always looking for easy-to-understand ways to explain “dialectical thinking”. This type of thinking is intended to support us when […]

Intense and Traumatic Births

Birth can be one of the most intense and powerful experiences in our lives, and many women feel compelled to share their stories in the days and weeks following delivery. We spend so much time planning and preparing for our birth experiences. We have hopes, dreams, and expectations of what we want it to be. […]

Empathic Over-Arousal

If you’re a mom, you’ve definitely had the experience of your baby or toddler crying out when placed into their crib. If your child is already verbal by this stage, perhaps you tend to hear the heartbreaking cry of “Mommy, come back!” Your pulse quickens, your heart drops into your stomach and settles into a […]