Props to Good Morning America for talking about the seriousness of postpartum depression; you can read the article HERE. Grateful for more research in perinatal disorders! If you think you might be struggling with postpartum anxiety/depression, you are not alone and it does NOT make you a bad mom. Reach out for help.
Category: Depression
Quick Therapy Technique for Anxiety
Want the inside scoop on a therapy technique that therapists often use? It’s not really a secret, and it’s not hard. You can try it at home (although some people with anxiety/stress/depression may struggle to do it alone- that’s OK). It only takes a few minutes. To learn more, click HERE.
Infusing Self-Compassion
Most of us are pretty hard on ourselves. We wouldn’t dare say to others what we tell ourselves. Our tough inner-critic is often the result of our shame and perfectionism. Many of my clients are high-achieving perfectionists. I often ask, “What would it look like if you were to infuse some self-compassion into this situation?”…
Update on the “College Mental Health Crisis”
Research shows that anxiety, depression, feelings of loneliness, and suicidal thoughts among college students have significantly increased in the last 9 years. (I have heard of “wait lists” at many college counseling centers in my area.) College can be a tough time for many reasons. Know a college student? Invite them over for a home-cooked…