When I became a mother at the age of 29, to a baby girl, I was filled with nervous anticipation. …
Boundaries
Boundaries create a line, either real or imaginary, where one (individual, object, place, or thing) ends and another begins. Between …
Illness Anxiety
During the pandemic, illness anxiety has increased for susceptible individuals. Illness anxiety is a term for considering that an individual …
Acceptance
Life circumstances can sometimes lead to suffering. This may be triggered by traumatic experiences, loss of loved ones, and through …
Coping Strategies for Self-Harming Behaviors
Self-harming is a form of maladaptive coping in response to challenging emotions. Self-harm may be triggered by suicidal thoughts, or …
Depression in the Pandemic
The pandemic has been accompanied by an uptick in individuals experiencing mental health issues, including depression. Many people already suffer …
This New Year, Be Authentic
Each new year, we often set goals and aspirations to be the best NEW version of ourselves. Sometimes this new …
Love YOU and Peace will Follow
Sometimes things happen that spiral out of our control…Sometimes our confidence gets rocked…Sometimes we just feel so down and like …
Holidays 2020
When it comes to the holidays this year, we all have different family views, beliefs, and ways of doing things. …
Sibling Adjustment
Photo Courtesy of Sharon Russell-Benton, Benton Photography. Each time a new baby enters the family, there is a period of …
Insomnia
Maybe it’s the recent time change, stress from election week, or the drop in temperature. Sometimes sleep is just off! …
Mindful Connection
“Mindfulness” seems like a hot buzzword these days. What does it mean to practice mindfulness? It simply means having awareness …
Practice Non-judgment
In DBT, we practice a nonjudgemental stance. What does this mean? We do not judge something as either good or …
Fit4Mom Spotlight: Physical Wellness and Self-Care for New Moms
As a new mom, you don’t have much time for self-care. You are frazzled, up late, drinking coffee all day …
But First, Validate
I know we have all heard that expression, “You catch more bees with honey than vinegar.” I think my grandmother …
Anxiety after Baby
New parents often experience a mixture of emotions, from feelings of complete elation to overwhelm and stress. New mothers and …
Teens in Quarantine 2020
What are we looking for these days? So much time spent at home, with family, in quarantine 2020. I don’t …
In Search of the Parenting Balance
Parenting is hard work. All the love, attention, and multi-tasking that goes into caring for another human life can be …
Anxiety Attack!
Anxiety can be intense, and may lead to ruminative thoughts, paralyzing fear, or even panic. It can trigger strong physical …
Ready, Set, Regulate!
We often seek to make improvements in our lives and personal relationships, but first we must focus on the individual …