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The Mom Guilt Puzzle: Navigating Emotional Systems

Perinatal Mental Health, Wellness

January 31, 2024

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Mom guilt is a hot topic that stretches across the lifespan, it seems. From pre-pregnancy, to pregnancy, to toddlerhood, early childhood, and adolescence, all the way up through young, middle, and older adulthood. You can probably think of ample times you’ve either experienced it, witnessed it, or even participated in dishing it out–probably not intentionally.…
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Cultivating Fierce Self-Compassion: Unveiling the Power Within

Wellness

January 20, 2024

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In the journey of nurturing our mental well-being, let’s delve into the profound realm of self-compassion, inspired by the insightful work of Kristin Neff. Today, we’ll explore the dynamic interplay between tender self-compassion and the empowering force of fierce self-compassion. Tender self-compassion invites us to embrace our vulnerabilities with kindness, recognizing our shared humanity. It’s…
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Renew in Nature: Pausing to Reflect and Redirect Energies in Daily Life

Nature Therapy, Perinatal Mental Health

November 20, 2023

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While well known as a time for practicing gratitude, November is also a time of natural slowing which contributes to reflectiveness for many of us. Following nature’s rhythms, this offers an opportunity to intentionally pause, reflect, and redirect our energies in daily life. One key to unlocking the power of reflection is allowing the space…
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Harmonizing Self-Care and Self-Compassion: Nurturing Your Well-Being

Wellness

October 25, 2023

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Understanding Self-Care and Self-Compassion I was recently asked to share my thoughts on the difference between self-care and self-compassion. In my professional career supporting parents through adjustments such as pregnancy, postpartum, early parenthood and concurrent professional development, self-care is often a hard sell. I’ve heard everything from “it would be selfish to do self-care” to…
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