Jennifer Dugre, LCSW

12/22/2022

We all have expectations about how things will turn out. When life doesn’t go to plan, it can be hard to reconcile the disappointment of our new reality.

12/21/2021

07/05/2021

We’re constantly thinking about the needs of our kids. We manage the day-to-day—not because we’ve been asked to do so, but because this is who we are. The mental load typically falls on the mother. Do you ever think “it would be harder to leave and have to tell someone EVERYTHING I do...so I rather not go anywhere...”?⁠
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We keep things running smoothly because we are the knower of all things. We keep running lists in our brains of things that need to be replaced, appointments, and the mundane. It’s a heavy load to carry.⁠
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Do you carry the mental load in your home? What are some of the things you do that are “invisible?”⁠

06/26/2021

12/29/2020

We’re constantly thinking about the needs of our kids. We manage the day-to-day—not because we’ve been asked to do so, but because this is who we are. The mental load typically falls on the mother. Do you ever think “it would be harder to leave and have to tell someone EVERYTHING I do...so I rather not go anywhere...”?

We keep things running smoothly because we are the knower of all things. We keep running lists in our brains of things that need to be replaced, appointments, and the mundane. It’s a heavy load to carry.

Do you carry the mental load in your home? What are some of the things you do that are “invisible?”

10/10/2020

Sending ❤️ to all the moms out there

07/24/2020

07/24/2020

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/this-is-not-working-parents-juggling-jobs-and-child-care-under-covid-19-see-no-good-solutions

When the pandemic forced day cares and schools to close across much of the country, the stress of child care fell upon millions of parents of children who feel they must choose between their jobs and kids, often multiple times a day.

03/29/2020

This is true in grief and in life. Our listening presence is the greatest gift we can give another. Even if it’s just on the phone, FaceTime, zoom or Skype. So many times we try to fix the other or the situation. Or someone tries to fix us. Anyone try to fix you, when you just needed them to listen?

03/25/2020

Highly recommend this read ❤️
I had the honor of attending one of David Kessler’s grief trainings in the past. He is absolutely amazing.

The coronavirus pandemic has led to a collective loss of normalcy.

03/24/2020

PBS KIDS for Parents

03/22/2020

Helpful reframes to ease anxiety and panic

03/21/2020

Struggling to cope during this difficult time? Here are some things that you can do to help get through each day. ❤️❤️

03/16/2020

Practicing mental health hygiene is also a good thing. Call us for support if you need us. 800-944-4773, English & Spanish.