Mental Health and Therapy Articles

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mental health, therapy Heidi Cox, Ph.D. mental health, therapy Heidi Cox, Ph.D.

5 tips for new dads

Tips for new dads. How new dads can find purpose and meaning in the early days of having a new baby. Often new dads feel left out or that there’s not much that is clearly for them to do which can cause uncertainty and helplessness. Here are five tips for feeling purposeful and helpful in the new parenting stage.

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mental health, therapy Heidi Cox, Ph.D. mental health, therapy Heidi Cox, Ph.D.

Treatment for postpartum anxiety (PPA) and depression (PPD)

Complex chemical, neurobiological, social and logistical changes take place during the perinatal period. Scientists are now understanding matrescence, the process of becoming a mother, as an important developmental stage. The changes during this period naturally lead to challenges and difficulties as well as opportunities and rewarding and meaningful achievements. Treatment for perinatal mental health including anxiety, depression, and OCD is discussed.

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Prepare for a Better Postpartum: How to support yourself or your partner after childbirth

More and more frequently parents are suffering from overwhelm and exhaustion. The burnout is real, and it’s being discussed by our friends, family, and clientele more and more often. We regularly support pregnant and postpartum clients, including special needs parents or new parents. Taking time for yourself, especially when it feels the hardest, is so important. Here are four critical steps to take if you identify as an overwhelmed mom or exhausted parent. Please reach out if you are needing support with your pregnancy or postpartum concerns.

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