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Trauma and Rumination
What is rumination? Rumination is the single most toxic mental process. It involves repetitive, negative thinking about the self, others, past of future events. It can also take the form of comparing self to others, reviewing memories, or trying to problem-solve...
Creating a Smooth Transition: Easing Your Child from School to Home
After a long day of navigating classes, homework, and extracurricular activities, your child needs a moment to unwind just as much as you do after work. The transition from school to home can be a significant shift for them, and helping them ease into this change can...
Preparing for Hurricanes and Power Outages: A Guide for Nursing Moms and Families in Houston
When hurricane season hits, hurricane preparedness for nursing moms in Houston becomes a critical part of ensuring your family’s safety. Hurricanes are a reality for those of us living in Houston, and they bring unique challenges for nursing moms and families. Not...
Understanding Why You Can’t Sleep – Part 2
Are you digging yourself into a hole of sleeplessness? In my previous post about insomnia, I discussed how life events mixed with personal characteristics are frequently the initial causes of sleep disruption. In this post, I’ll discuss some possible reasons why you...
An open letter to the mother struggling to love motherhood.
Hi you. I want you to know that if these walls could talk, they’d echo the voices of so many of the mothers who have sat on my therapy couch. “I just don’t understand why this feels so hard.” “What’s wrong with me? I should be so happy.” “Why do I feel so overwhelmed...
When Hearts Hurt: Prioritizing Mental Health While Grieving
It’s February and Valentine’s Day is front and center. Florists are gearing up for their biggest day of the year and hearts, chocolate, and balloons are literally everywhere. Holidays can be the highlight of the year for many… and can be among the hardest times for...