Grief and the Body: Understanding Physical Effects of Loss
Grief and the Body: Understanding Physical Effects of Loss
Grief is often thought of as an emotional experience — a deep, aching pain in the heart, a sadness that can seem unbearable. We tend to focus on the emotional toll of loss, but what about the way grief manifests in our physical bodies? The connection between mind and body is incredibly powerful, and the effects of grief extend far beyond our emotions. In fact, the body can react in profound and sometimes surprising ways when we experience loss.
Perinatal Mental Health and High-Achieving Women: When Trauma Shows Up in Motherhood
Perinatal Mental Health and High-Achieving Women: When Trauma Shows Up in Motherhood
For high-achieving women, motherhood often brings a mix of joy, transformation, and unexpected challenges. The perinatal period—pregnancy and the first year postpartum—is a time of immense physical, emotional, and psychological change. But for women who have spent their lives striving for excellence, this transition can also unearth hidden trauma responses, including over-functioning and perfectionism.
How EMDR Therapy Can Help Pregnant Women Overcome the Fear of Giving Birth
How EMDR Therapy Can Help Pregnant Women Overcome the Fear of Giving Birth
Pregnancy is a transformative time, filled with excitement, anticipation, and sometimes, fear. For some women, the fear of childbirth can be overwhelming, making it difficult to fully enjoy pregnancy or prepare for labour and delivery. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy offers a powerful, evidence-based approach to help expectant mothers process and heal from past trauma, alleviate anxiety, and approach birth with greater confidence and calm.
The Problem with Sleep Regressions: How Labels Fuel Parental Anxiety
The Problem with Sleep Regressions: How Labels Fuel Parental Anxiety
Sleep is one of the most talked-about topics in early parenthood, and for good reason—when a baby isn’t sleeping, neither are their parents. In recent years, the term “sleep regression” has gained traction as a way to describe periods when an infant’s sleep patterns shift, often becoming more disrupted. While this concept was initially meant to reassure parents that sleep disruptions are normal, it has, in many ways, done the opposite.
The Importance of Culturally Informed Therapy for Perinatal Mental Health
The Importance of Culturally Informed Therapy for Perinatal Mental Health
Perinatal mental health—the emotional and psychological well-being of individuals during pregnancy and postpartum—is deeply influenced by cultural beliefs, values, and expectations. Yet, mental health care often takes a one-size-fits-all approach that does not account for the unique ways different cultures experience, express, and cope with perinatal challenges. Culturally informed therapy is essential in addressing these nuances, ensuring that parents receive the most relevant and effective support during this transformative period.
How EMDR Therapy Can Help Moms Heal Developmental Traumas from Their Childhoods
How EMDR Therapy Can Help Moms Heal Developmental Traumas from Their Childhoods
Motherhood is a journey filled with profound love, joy, and personal growth. But for many moms, it can also bring unexpected emotional challenges. As we nurture and care for our children, we often encounter echoes of our own childhood experiences. Old wounds, unresolved pain, and unhelpful patterns of behavior can surface, especially when triggered by the stresses of parenting.
Understanding Dysregulation in Motherhood: When Shame Meets Healing
Understanding Dysregulation in Motherhood: When Shame Meets Healing
Motherhood is often portrayed as a time of joy, love, and fulfillment. But for many moms, it’s also a season marked by overwhelm, exhaustion, and moments of deep emotional dysregulation. If you’ve ever found yourself yelling at your baby, followed by a crushing wave of shame, you’re not alone—and you’re not a bad mother.
Embracing Winter with Walk-and-Talk Therapy: A Path to Wellness
Embracing Winter with Walk-and-Talk Therapy: A Path to Wellness
When winter arrives, many of us retreat indoors, bundled up with blankets and hot drinks, avoiding the cold at all costs. While cozy moments have their place, the winter months offer a unique opportunity to embrace outdoor therapy through walk-and-talk sessions.