Perinatal Mental Health and High-Achieving Women: When Trauma Shows Up in Motherhood

For high-achieving women, motherhood often brings a mix of joy, transformation, and unexpected challenges. The perinatal period—pregnancy and the first year postpartum—is a time of immense physical, emotional, and psychological change. But for women who have spent their lives striving for excellence, this transition can also unearth hidden trauma responses, including over-functioning and perfectionism.

How EMDR Therapy Can Help Pregnant Women Overcome the Fear of Giving Birth

Pregnancy is a transformative time, filled with excitement, anticipation, and sometimes, fear. For some women, the fear of childbirth can be overwhelming, making it difficult to fully enjoy pregnancy or prepare for labour and delivery. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy offers a powerful, evidence-based approach to help expectant mothers process and heal from past trauma, alleviate anxiety, and approach birth with greater confidence and calm.

The Problem with Sleep Regressions: How Labels Fuel Parental Anxiety

Sleep is one of the most talked-about topics in early parenthood, and for good reason—when a baby isn’t sleeping, neither are their parents. In recent years, the term “sleep regression” has gained traction as a way to describe periods when an infant’s sleep patterns shift, often becoming more disrupted. While this concept was initially meant to reassure parents that sleep disruptions are normal, it has, in many ways, done the opposite.

The Importance of Culturally Informed Therapy for Perinatal Mental Health

Perinatal mental health—the emotional and psychological well-being of individuals during pregnancy and postpartum—is deeply influenced by cultural beliefs, values, and expectations. Yet, mental health care often takes a one-size-fits-all approach that does not account for the unique ways different cultures experience, express, and cope with perinatal challenges. Culturally informed therapy is essential in addressing these nuances, ensuring that parents receive the most relevant and effective support during this transformative period.

How EMDR Therapy Can Help Moms Heal Developmental Traumas from Their Childhoods

Motherhood is a journey filled with profound love, joy, and personal growth. But for many moms, it can also bring unexpected emotional challenges. As we nurture and care for our children, we often encounter echoes of our own childhood experiences. Old wounds, unresolved pain, and unhelpful patterns of behavior can surface, especially when triggered by the stresses of parenting.

Understanding Dysregulation in Motherhood: When Shame Meets Healing

Motherhood is often portrayed as a time of joy, love, and fulfillment. But for many moms, it’s also a season marked by overwhelm, exhaustion, and moments of deep emotional dysregulation. If you’ve ever found yourself yelling at your baby, followed by a crushing wave of shame, you’re not alone—and you’re not a bad mother.

Embracing Winter with Walk-and-Talk Therapy: A Path to Wellness

When winter arrives, many of us retreat indoors, bundled up with blankets and hot drinks, avoiding the cold at all costs. While cozy moments have their place, the winter months offer a unique opportunity to embrace outdoor therapy through walk-and-talk sessions.

Coping with the January Blues: Embracing Self-Compassion Over "New Year, New Me"

January often arrives with a bittersweet mix of post-holiday fatigue, gray skies, and societal pressure to overhaul your life. The “New Year, New Me” mantra can feel inspiring to some, but for many, it adds an unnecessary layer of stress and self-criticism.