Did you know that researchers have been able to distinguish between two kinds of stress? There’s EUSTRESS and DISTRESS. Let’s explore these, shall we? EUSTRESS is good for us. It …
The Dishwasher Dilemma:
How to Better Communicate With our Partner to Lessen Conflict and Increase Connection
Many of us have had the experience of opening the dishwasher, only to see that we have a partner who thinks that cups go on the bottom and pots and …
It’s Just Stress…” or Is It?
When mental health impacts physical health
Often when people reflect or take inventory on their health status, they typically only consider physical health and discount their mental health struggles, chalking it up as “just stress”. In …
5 Things Parents can do to
Help Prepare Their Anxious Kids for School
If you are parenting an anxious child, you probably saw the title of this blog post and thought, “Crap, how is it August already”, and “are you really gonna make …
Healthy Bodies are Not a One-Size-Fits-All
In a culture and society that values thinness, low calorie, fat-free, gluten-free, macro counting, fad diets, and limited clothing sizes, the definition of ‘healthy’ has become synonymous with the appearance …
Feeling “Out of It”
What is Dissociation?
We are seeing the term “dissociation” used more and more online, but what exactly does it mean? Dissociation is a term that is used to describe of a variety …
How Your Partner Can Support You in the 4th Trimester
I’ll bet you (and perhaps even your partner) did a stellar job doing all the right things in preparing for your new, precious family member: you read the books, researched …
Voices of Autism Month:
Trusting Intuition, Community Connection, Hope and Resilience.
The voices of a mother and of her son
“Motherhood (parenthood) is about raising and celebrating the child you have, not the child you thought you would have. It’s about understanding that he is exactly the person he is …
Considerations Around Exploring Adoption
If you are thinking about, preparing for adoption, or in the process of adopting, you are likely having thoughtful reflections and conversations about two important things (among so many others): …
Romance in the long-term:
Why the spark fades and how to reignite it
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, which means many couples are planning for (or hoping for) a bit of romance. For new couples, every day can feel like Valentine’s …