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.
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.
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.
RESOURCES FOR PREGNANCY AND INFANT LOSS
Resources to support you through pregnancy loss, stillbirth, infant loss, and termination of pregnancy. There is a way out of the darkness.
WHAT’S POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION? WAYS TO IDENTIFY IT AND RESOURCES TO HELP
What is postpartum depression? How do I know if I have postpartum depression? When does postpartum depression start? Get answers to these questions and resources to help you through postpartum.
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.
3 STRATEGIES FOR NAVIGATING RELATIONSHIPS DURING INFERTILITY
It’s no secret that the process of infertility is stressful and exhausting. Many people find that this unfortunately bleeds over into their relationships with partners, friends, and extended family.
HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
The holiday season is upon us and whether you beam with cheer or can’t wait for it to be over, almost all of us are faced with the reality of an uptick in social and family gatherings.
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