MENTAL HEALTH BLOG

Articles on infertility treatment, postpartum + PERINATAL THERAPY, trauma therapy, + MORE

HOW TO FIND COMPREHENSIVE LGBTQ+ FERTILITY SUPPORT

Navigating fertility treatments can be an isolating experience for anyone but all the more so for a person who identifies as LGBTQ+. Healthcare has historically been dominated by a heteronormative narrative that excludes individuals and couples who would make amazing parents but don’t fit that limiting mold. Maybe you, yourself have felt overlooked and undervalued. It doesn’t have to stay this way. The good news is that there is a growing number of providers training in and offering inclusive care.

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Parenting Rachael Alba Parenting Rachael Alba

WHY DOES MY CHILD LIE? 5 STEPS TO REDUCE LYING

Did you know that moral reasoning doesn’t develop in a child until around age 8-9? My guess is that your child started lying far earlier than that and you are worried that they don’t have a moral compass. They don’t! Not yet, at least. So, what is lying about then? And what can you do about it as a parent? I can’t wait to tell you.

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3 TIPS FOR REDUCING ANXIETY AND STRESS

Do you ever ask yourself, “How do I manage my anxiety?” “Does anxiety ever go away?” “What can I do about anxiety attacks?” If the answer is yes, then you’re in the right place. This post will provide you with 3 tangible tips to utilize in your day-to-day life for reducing the impact of anxiety on your mind and body.

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Trauma Rachael Alba Trauma Rachael Alba

HOW TRAUMA AFFECTS THE BRAIN

Have you ever wondered how trauma affects your brain? Are you curious about how to mitigate the impact after you have experienced a traumatic event? Learn the science behind the impact of trauma as well as some tangible skills you can utilize to reduce the impact of trauma on your brain and body.

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