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No Dance Experience Required: What Dance Movement Therapy Actually Looks Like
Let’s clear something up right from the beginning. You do not need to know how to dance to try dance movement therapy. No choreography, no counting steps, no dance background required. This isn’t about looking graceful. It’s about feeling something—and letting your...
Preparing for the Emotional Side of Birth: A Mental Health Checklist
You’ve probably read the books, packed the hospital bag, and maybe even taken a birthing class or two. But amid the baby gear and checklists, there’s one part of the preparation that often gets overlooked, the emotional side of birth. Let’s be honest, giving birth is...
How Partners Can Support Perinatal Mental Health (Without Needing to Fix Anything)
So, your partner just had a baby, and suddenly the world has flipped. There’s a tiny human needing constant attention, everyone’s running on no sleep, and somewhere in all the chaos, the person you love isn’t quite themselves. They might be quieter. More anxious....
The Hidden Struggle: Perfectionism in Parenting Young Children
Parenting young children is a journey like no other. It’s filled with love, laughter, and those fleeting moments that make your heart swell. But let’s be honest: it’s also messy, unpredictable, and exhausting. In the midst of the chaos, many parents — especially...
You Don’t Have to Do It All: Recovering from the Supermom Myth
In the age of social media perfection and endless to-do lists, it’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking you have to do it all. But here’s the truth: you don’t have to be everything to everyone. The Supermom myth — that you should be the perfect mother, partner,...
When Grief and Parenthood Collide: Navigating Parental Loss While Raising Young Kids
Parenting is already a journey filled with intense love, tender moments, and daily challenges. But when you’re parenting while grieving the loss of your own parent, everything can feel even heavier. It’s a complex and tender place to be — trying to show up for your...
Why Parenting Young Kids Can Feel So Lonely (Even When You’re Never Alone)
Parenting young kids can be one of the most rewarding experiences in life. There’s laughter, sticky kisses, and so much joy in the small moments. But there’s a side to it that doesn’t always get talked about enough — the loneliness that can creep in, even when you’re...
How to Talk to your Psychiatrist about Medication
When it comes to managing mental health conditions, medication can often be a valuable tool. However, it's natural to have questions and concerns about taking medications for mental health. Here's how to talk to your psychiatrist about medication: In this blog post,...
An Alarming Amount of Anti-Trans Legislations Have Been Passed In Various States
In recent years, there has been an alarming amount of anti-trans legislation that has passed in various states. These laws, which restrict access to healthcare, limit participation in sports, and restrict access to restrooms and other public spaces based on assigned...
EMDR for Trauma: How It Works, What to Expect, and Why It Helps
When trauma shows up in your life—whether from a single event or something ongoing—it can feel like it’s hijacking your mind and body. You may know you’re safe now, but your nervous system doesn’t always get the memo. That’s where EMDR for trauma comes in. At...