Family Hearth Therapy-Thomasine Shepard, LMFT

02/16/2024

Bringing a new baby home changes the dynamic in your relationship. You now have the joint task of caring for this precious human being who will require much of your time and attention. It's common for couples to feel like they have become roommates with their partner, they no longer recognize them or worse resent them.

Head to the Gottman Relationship Blog to learn 4 ways to turn towards each other as new parents here: https://bit.ly/3t7SViG

04/29/2022

"Being a new parent is hard enough, but when one must also manage their own mental health issues amid caring for the needs of their baby, it may sometimes feel impossible."

10/06/2021

What exactly is authoritative parenting?

“Authoritative parents are supportive and often in tune with their children's needs. They guide their kids through open and honest discussions to teach values and reasoning.

Like authoritarian parents, they set limits and enforce standards. But unlike authoritarian parents, they're much more nurturing.”

For more information on virtual parenting classes or individual help, visit www.familyhearththerapy.com.

A child psychologist and mother of two breaks down what authoritative parenting means — and why researchers agree it's the best type.

09/16/2021

There is no timeline for grief. It is an ebb and flow process that lasts a lifetime. Although others may not being able to grasp the bereavement you experience after losing a child, you should know that there are no limits to how or for what length of time you mourn your baby. At no point should you be “over it.” Your need to memorialize your child and heal, should be valued, supported, and done on your own terms, free from judgment.

Visit www.FamilyHearthTherapy.com for more.

05/27/2021

Embracing imperfection will help you feel mentally healthier and set a healthy example for your kids.

05/05/2021

05/05/2021

It's OK for new moms to not be OK.

05/02/2021

It's Mental Health Awareness month!

National Alliance of Mental Illness Westside Los Angeles and Downtown Santa Monica, Inc. have partnered to kick off Mental Health Awareness Month with a Wellness Weekend event on the Santa Monica P…

04/30/2021

The neglected middle child of mental health can dull your motivation and focus — and it may be the dominant emotion of 2021.

03/19/2021

Therapy can help couples with the pain they need to process, but are you speaking honestly with your therapist?