Leslee Murphy, LCSW

10/05/2024

PSI is such a valuable resource for moms needing support 🩷

10/03/2024

Great resources for NICU parents

How can you take care of yourself when your baby is in the NICU?

“When your baby’s in the NICU, it may be hard to think about taking care of yourself because you’re so focused on your baby’s needs. But taking care of yourself can help you stay well and have more energy to spend time with your baby.” —

Here’s what you can do to help take care of yourself when your baby’s in the NICU:

✨Stick to a daily routine. Every day, take a shower, eat healthy foods and regular meals, drink plenty of water, and get a good night’s sleep. As part of your routine, decide when you want to be with your baby in the NICU.

✨Connect with other NICU families at NICU classes, in the family lounge or in the NICU hallway. They may understand how you’re feeling better than friends and family who don’t have the same experience. You can meet and talk with other NICU families on shareyourstory.org, the March of Dimes online community for families.

✨Take breaks from the NICU. It’s OK to make time for yourself and your family.

✨Talk to a counselor. This may be someone from the NICU staff or a social worker or your religious or spiritual leader. Sometimes it’s helpful to talk to someone other than your family and friends.

To learn more about this topic, visit https://www.marchofdimes.org/find-support/topics/neonatal-intensive-care-unit-nicu/coping-stress-nicu.

Get help now ⤵️⤵️⤵️

You are not alone. You are not to blame. With help, you will be well.

🔷 Call or text the Postpartum Support International HelpLine at 800-944-4773. You never need a diagnosis to ask for help.

🔷 Call or text the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline at 1-833-852-6262

🔷 In a crisis situation, call or text the National Su***de & Crisis Lifeline at 988.

🔷 Visit postpartum.net for additional programs and resources.

🔷 Join a FREE Online Support Groups! To view the current schedule and register, visit http://bit.ly/FindSupportGroup.

10/03/2024

Excited to take part in this important topic: Menopause Retreat

Looking forward to hosting our retreat this weekend, details in flyer attached.
Want to give a shout out and big thank you to our supporters who have contributed to gifts for the attendees.
Our guest speakers Ruchika Behal & Leslee Murphy
Supporters:
Sukaina Rajani Macaron by Patisse
Sonal Kulkarni - SPENGA

12/10/2023

Helpful approach during the holidays, which can be stressful and overwhelming.

I'm back to talk about the Circle of Control! The concept was originally created by Stephen Covey He created the Circle of Concern (things we care about but can’t control) and the Circle of Influence (things we care about and can impact). That has been further simplified into things we can control (and/or influence) and things we can not. I’d like to talk about the

I shared my Circle of Control workbook last year and now I want to talk about the Holiday Circle of Control.

The holidays can be really stressful and that’s why it’s important to be able to discern where we are able to focus our energy and make a difference and when it’s something that’s out of our hands. As someone who is often a bundle of anxious social energy, I always worry about everything. Will people like their gifts? Will everyone feel included? Am I saying the right thing? Should I do this, or should I do that?

I want to control EVERYTHING. This is a reminder that I can't do that, and that's okay.

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05/14/2023

Thinking of all mamas today 🌸