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

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

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.

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Understanding Dysregulation in Motherhood: When Shame Meets Healing
Jessica Bacon Jessica Bacon

Understanding Dysregulation in Motherhood: When Shame Meets Healing

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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Coping with Anxiety at Christmas as a Mom
Aliyyah Anshan Aliyyah Anshan

Coping with Anxiety at Christmas as a Mom

The holiday season is a time of joy, laughter, and merriment for many. However, for first-time moms, especially those grappling with postpartum anxiety, the festive season can bring a unique set of challenges. As you navigate your way through celebrating Christmas with a newborn or older children, I want to share my experiences, struggles, and triumphs in the hopes that other moms feeling the weight of postpartum anxiety know they're not alone.

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Understanding Postpartum Rage: It’s More Common Than You Think
Aliyyah Anshan Aliyyah Anshan

Understanding Postpartum Rage: It’s More Common Than You Think

Understanding Postpartum Rage: It’s More Common Than You Think

Becoming a parent is transformative, but it can also surface emotions you might not expect. Postpartum rage is one such experience—often surprising and unsettling for new mothers. Let’s normalize this conversation, explore what postpartum rage is, and share actionable strategies to cope.

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