Balancing Motherhood and Personal Wellness
One of the most challenging things for me as a mom, for the first while at least, was taking care of myself. I wanted my kids to have such a good childhood, unlike what I went through, that I put all my needs aside and just did everything for the sake of my kids, even […]
Why Dealing With Autism and Separation Anxiety Needs a Personalized Approach
Separation anxiety is really rough, both on the kids and on the parents. My kids dealt with horrible separation anxiety, I even wrote about it back when my now 15 year old was a baby. It was really tough for everyone. When I needed to start doing some cleaning work to help make ends meet […]
From Chaos to Calm: Strategies for Relaxing After the Holidays
After the overwhelm of the holidays, you might still feel like you haven’t fully gotten back on your feet. (I know I still haven’t.) Returning not just to real life, but getting that mental equilibrium can be challenging. Here are some tips to help you relax and calm your mind after the business and the […]
How to Stand Strong When Caring for Children and Parents Simultaneously
People my age are starting to be part of the sandwich generation, with parents that are elderly and need tending to, while also taking care of younger children. It still is a shock to me to realize my parents are actually getting old, and they’re not nearly as old as many of my peers’ parents. […]
Stress-Free Parenting on a Budget: Affordable Ways to Reclaim Your Calm
Parenting is not for the faint at heart. So many stressors. So many things that can go wrong. But to parent well, we do need to maintain our calm, somehow. I use therapy for that and it helps a lot. But it’s quite expensive. But there are plenty of other ways I also try to […]
What are the Mental Health Implications of Urinary Incontinence
Ever joke about laughing so hard you could pee yourself? For many people this is no joke. Especially after pregnancy and giving birth, many women experience urinary incontinence with varying degrees of severity. As you get older, this also can start happening. Many women seek pelvic floor physical therapy and it can be a lifesaver. […]
The Intersection of Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders: A PMHNP’s Guide
A common fallacy is that people who are addicts and have substance use disorders are weak people, bad people, immoral people, etc… But it usually goes hand in hand with mental health issues, is actually a diagnosable psychiatric issue, and often is comorbid with other mental health issues. It’s not just about willpower; in order […]
My New Favorite Parenting Purchase- a CBT Cognitive Distortions Chart
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a type of therapy used to treat different mental health issues, such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, and more. It works by noticing and stopping the cycle of negative thought patterns, which helps people individuals manage stress, improve their coping skills, and in general improve their mental health. While I haven’t […]
The Transformative Role of Fieldwork in Enhancing Social Work Education
While I don’t have a degree, one of the professions I strongly considered learning was to be a therapist. At the time I thought all therapists needed to be psychologists and when I heard the education for that was 10 years that turned me off that entirely. But I’ve been to clinical social workers for […]
Boosting Confidence for Modern Men
As the parent of two young men, it’s important for me that I raise them as confident men who believe in themselves and their capabilities. But this can be easier said than done. If you’d like some ideas on how you can help your sons with that, read on. Confidence isn’t just a buzzword, it’s […]
