Supporting someone who has lost a child can provide a meaningful source of comfort. Grief of this kind is deep and enduring; it is not something that someone merely “gets over”. It can be difficult to know how to support someone through this loss. You may be afraid of saying the wrong thing or coming […]
Self-compassion refers to the practice of treating oneself with kindness, care, and understanding, especially in the face of failure, mistakes, or when facing personal challenges. It involves being supportive and gentle with oneself rather than harshly self-critical. Practicing self-compassion involves cultivating a mindset and adopting behaviors that prioritize kindness, understanding, and acceptance toward oneself. Here […]
Perinatal loss refers to the death of a baby before, during, or shortly after birth. This type of loss can have a profound impact on the parents and their families. Some of the potential impacts of perinatal loss include: Overall, perinatal loss can have a profound impact on the individuals and families who experience it, […]
Maternal mental health refers to a woman’s mental well-being during pregnancy and following childbirth. It includes a range of mental health conditions that can affect a woman during this time, such as postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, postpartum OCD, postpartum psychosis, postpartum bipolar disorder, and postpartum PTSD. These conditions are referred to as perinatal mood disorders, […]
EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. It is a therapeutic approach that was originally developed to help individuals with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). EMDR is now used for various conditions and has been found effective in treating a range of psychological issues. The key components of EMDR include: EMDR typically involves the following […]
Infertility can significantly impact the experience of motherhood, bringing emotional and psychological challenges. It may involve prolonged struggles to conceive, feelings of loss, and the need for medical interventions like fertility treatments. The journey can be both physically and mentally demanding for individuals or couples trying to become parents. The transition into motherhood is difficult […]
Those who have experienced pregnancy or fetal loss experience a grief unique to the human experience. Whether the loss was chemical, within the first trimester, or at full term, the grief experienced is not one that can be easily explained. Everything changes the moment we find out we are pregnant and decide we want to […]
