Reflections on Motherhood, Year One
As a new parent, I can think about parenting and my new mom life a lot. Like all day long… Lately, I’ve been reflecting on the first year of parenting and contemplating why I am like this. Why I can spend all day…
When Self Care Feels Like a Chore
As a new-ish mom and owner of a small business, I am far busier than I ever really have been in my life. Seriously, I’m even busier now than in grad school, completing a dissertation, and working three jobs in undergrad.
Who I am as a therapist?
I am so happy to be joining the Thrive Therapy team! I am a licensed psychotherapist and am truly excited to do work I’m passionate about. I feel so grateful that I have the privilege of helping others…
Family Separation and Early Life Trauma
By now, you’ve probably heard about the children being separated from their families at the US-Mexico border. Just to be clear, there is no official Trump administration policy stating that families entering the…
Why Do I Feel Unhappy After Having My Baby?
Having a baby can be both exciting and exhausting at the same time. Babies can bring tons of joy, but the transition into parenthood is not easy. You may find yourself feeling worried, irritable, or crying over…
Setting an Intention for 2018
We at Thrive hope all of our readers are having a very happy holiday season! While I am actually on vacation from the office for the week to spend time with the new little addition to our family, Luca, I was reflecting on my intention for next year.
Parent Holiday Survival Guide (Part 3)
The holiday season is upon us. And let’s be honest, the holidays can be quite stressful and exhausting! They can be demanding and overwhelming for the whole family. And feeling like you need to do everything to…
Parent Holiday Survival Guide (Part 2)
I think my best tip for parents on how to best survive, and hopefully thrive, during the holiday season is to manage expectations. So often, we can get so caught up in all of the “shoulds” of the holidays. We should go…
Parent Holiday Survival Guide
The holidays can be a stressful time for every parent. We want the decorations just so, the food perfectly cooked, the best gifts under the tree, and for each member of the family to be absolutely, perfectly happy. It’s so easy to get swept up…
3 Questions to help you reflect on your Intention for the year
As those of you who read the Thrive blog may know, I am a big advocate for setting an intention for the year rather than a resolution. If you are interested in reading…