It has long been believed that having faith is key to getting through some of life’s greatest challenges. A spiritual practice can often give people the strength and confidence to push through obstacles and make positive changes. But can faith have a positive effect on depression and anxiety? According to new research, it can. Your […]
Maternal Mental Health Week 2018
Today marks the beginning of Maternal Mental Health Awareness week! The theme for this year is “#RealMotherhood #NoShame.” As a specialist in working with new mothers suffering from postpartum anxiety and depression, I want to join those who want to raise awareness of the #1 complication of pregnancy: Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders (or PMAD’s). […]
A common question about counseling
I recently posted on CounselChat.com an answer to a common question of, “Do I have too many issues for counseling?” If you have this same question and are interested in learning more and how it applies to you or someone you know, take a minute and read the following post. Emily Freeze, MPH, MA, LMFT Specialist in […]
Maternal Mental Health Awareness
Beginning this week, April 30th – May 6th, is “Maternal Mental Health” Week and we wanted to help support and raise awareness of the challenges that women face in becoming a mother and the significant life adjustment that impacts women and their families. Approximately 1 in 5 women will experience some form of mood disorder […]
Mommy Brain
Here is a really interesting article on how pregnancy literally changes a woman’s brain! http://www.cnn.com/2016/12/22/health/pregnancy-brain-changes/index.html