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Nature Therapy for Postpartum Mental Health | Support the Maternal Brain

Nature therapy for postpartum mental health supports mothers through pregnancy and postpartum by reducing stress, supporting mood, and helping the maternal brain adapt during matrescence. Ask me how I know? I don’t just study it. I live it. Learn more in my recent blog.
Feeling Crazy During Your Period? Understanding Menstrual Cycle Syncing and Your Mental Health

Wondering why you feel emotional, anxious, or unlike yourself during your cycle? Learn the 4 phases of menstrual cycle syncing and how it can support mental health.
Not Feeling Like Yourself After Baby? Signs of Postpartum Depletion

Brain fog, fatigue, hair thinning, and hormone shifts after baby may signal postpartum depletion. Learn how to notice and address it.
How to Ask for More Help at Home Without Guilt or Conflict

Learn how to ask your partner for more help at home without guilt or conflict. Includes simple scripts and practical steps for overwhelmed parents.
Weaning Breastfeeding Emotions in Baltimore | Peri-Nature Therapy™

We talk a lot about preparing for birth. A little about postpartum. But weaning—the transition away from breastfeeding—is often quiet, personal, and surprisingly emotional. As a perinatal mental health therapist and nature-informed practitioner, I see this often: a mother expects physical changes when weaning, but not the emotional wave that can come with it. If…
Introducing Peri-Nature Therapy™

Learn about Peri-Nature Therapy™, a holistic therapeutic framework developed by Lauren Bathgate, LCSW-C, PMH-C that integrates mindfulness, nature therapy, somatic practices, and interpersonal therapy to support women through pregnancy, postpartum, parenting, and perimenopause.
Anxiety About the Future of the World? Support for Parents and Expecting Parents

Feeling anxious about the future as a parent or expecting parent? Learn calming nature-based grounding practices and find support for pregnancy anxiety, perinatal mental health, and parenting stress.
Winter Wellness Tips for Moms: Bucket List Included

Whether you’re an avid “winterer” or you’re feeling that twinge of dread with less daylight, I want to offer some winter tips that will help you stay in sync with the season. By the end of this article (and with practicing the “bucket list” items), you’ll have tangible and doable strategies to: Let’s get right…
The Kind of Therapist You Need for Pregnancy, Postpartum, & Becoming a Parent

(By Lauren Bathgate, LCSW-C, PMH-C | Founder of Guided in Nature) Did you know that 1 in 5 mothers experience a perinatal mood or anxiety disorder (PMAD) during pregnancy or postpartum? Feeling anxious, sad, or overwhelmed during this transition is common—and it doesn’t mean something is “wrong” with you. With specialized support, these challenges are…
The Fawn Response: How People Pleasing Impacts Your Relationships and How to Set Boundaries

Learn about the fawn response and people pleasing, why it impacts your relationships, and practical strategies for setting boundaries, communicating needs, and boosting relationship satisfaction.
How Integrative Nature Therapy Helps PMDD Symptoms

Struggling with PMDD? Explore natural therapy in Maryland or online. Support includes cycle syncing, ADHD overlap, and holistic mind-body balance. #PMDD #ADHD #CycleSyncing #HolisticTherapy
Budgeting for Therapy: How to Plan for Mental Health in Your Wellness Budget

Therapy isn’t an “extra”—it’s part of your overall health and wellness. This post explores how to budget for therapy, why it’s a preventative investment, and the ripple effects it can have on your whole family.