Tag: mental health
Mental Health Check-In: What to do With Anger
Take a moment to reflect on the messages that you have about anger. How are you supposed to feel anger? What are you supposed...
Virtual Therapy Apps for Mental Health Check-Ins
I’m very sensitive. I’m also introverted. I have a hard time expressing my feelings and tend to hold them in, which I know I...
When Self-Care Isn’t Selfish
The start of a new year is stressful. Back to the reality of work and school after a long holiday break, the decluttering after...
January 2021: Give Yourself a Gold Star – Daily Tasks for...
A few months ago, I went in for my physical. My sweet doctor entered the room and the first thing she asked was, “How...
How to Love Our Kids When We Don’t Like Them
We love our kids, of course, but how do we navigate those in-between moments when we don’t like them very much? You know the...
Dear Mothers of 2020: A Love Letter to the Heroes
Dear Mothers of 2020, this is a love letter to you.
After all, you showed up as a hero this year.
No, not all of you...
Taking Care of Yourself This Holiday Season
It’s December! We’ve made it to the end of 2020. For some it has probably felt like it has taken a few years to...
Let’s Talk Mental Health During the Holiday Season
Holidays during the fall and winter seasons can be stressful, especially for us moms. Mothers carry the bulk of the mental load for their...
Mental Health Monday: Self Maintenance vs. Self Care
Have you ever thought about the difference between self care and self maintenance?
Everyone talks about self care as though it’s a luxury you try...
What Is DBT and How I Use It as a Mother
I learned to practice Dialectical Behavioral Therapy from social workers at the University of Michigan in the group therapy setting. For five years I...