Therapeia, LLC

01/05/2023

12/15/2022

This time of year can be extremely hard. Recent news of a celebrity su***de makes it more difficult. Please find someone to talk to. This number is up and running 24/7 if you don't think there is anyone in your life that can help...pick up the phone! ❤️

We're saddened to hear of the tragic loss of Stephen 'tWitch' Boss. If you're struggling, please know you are never alone. Reach out. Call or text the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline for help and support. We're here for you, 24/7/365.

11/07/2022

A silent loss is devastating. Now trained in perinatal bereavement. Don't suffer in silence, please share your story.

Availability this week if you would like to share with me. Contact me today-you are NOT alone!

10/27/2022

NEW MOM FEELING CHECK-IN TIME!

How are you doing today? Is it going okay, well, or great? Are you overwhelmed, lonely and stressed? Feelings after birth of a child can vary immensely from day to day or even hour to hour. Remember to lean on your supports during all of these emotions. And if you are having trouble identifying your supports, call me! We can work through that and I have openings for NEW clients NEXT WEEK 10/31/22

10/24/2022

Education day! Learning about emotional eating today and am excited to dive into this topic area!!!

10/11/2022

When was the last time you were out in nature? Especially during this time of the year, when the days are getting shorter, its so important. Vitamin D from the sun helps boost our mood and there is something about remembering you are just a tiny speck in this giant space!

Now is the time to begin using your Sun Lamp if you cannot get outside daily. If you need recommendations let me know. Or you can schedule your appointment today. Openings as early as next week!

09/26/2022

Are you grieving?
Our household is while we think about a dear family member. Grieving is hard and there is NO TIME frame. So many people come into my office and wonder if they are "doing it right?" and are worried they will get "stuck".
If you have some of these concerns, as well, give me a call and we can discuss some things to help, whether that is coming in for sessions or trying to manage on your own with coping skills.

09/03/2022

Oh I love this illustration. It's hard work but we can do this!

06/08/2022

Motherhood is amazing, a blessing, and the most rewarding thing I’ve ever done.
It is also the biggest responsibility and the most difficult thing I’ve ever done.

The fact of the matter is, 𝑚𝑜𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟ℎ𝑜𝑜𝑑 𝑖𝑠 ℎ𝑎𝑟𝑑.

Admitting that doesn’t mean I’m not grateful to be a mom, because there isn’t a single day that I don’t feel gratitude.
Declaring that doesn’t mean that I don’t feel honored to be a mom, because I know what a privilege it is.
Accepting that doesn’t mean that I don’t love my daughter, because I love her with every ounce of my being.

Motherhood is hard. Period.

We can acknowledge the feelings of overwhelm, exhaustion, and frustration, without always having to acknowledge how wonderous it is.
We need to be open and honest about the messiness of motherhood, without feeling guilt or shame.

Because the reality is that 𝑚𝑜𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟ℎ𝑜𝑜𝑑 𝐼𝑆 ℎ𝑎𝑟𝑑.

If you are having a bad day, week, or season of motherhood, that is okay.
If you are not savoring every minute of motherhood, that is okay.
If you are counting down the hours until bedtime, that is okay.
If you miss the days of life before kids, that is okay.
If you put your kid on the iPad or in front of the TV so you could get a break, that is okay.

That doesn’t make us bad moms.
𝐼𝑡 𝑚𝑎𝑘𝑒𝑠 𝑢𝑠 𝐻𝑈𝑀𝐴𝑁.

Let's discuss the struggles of motherhood without feeling the need to add positivity.
Because when we are honest about how hard it is, that takes some of the weight off our already overburdened shoulders.
𝐼𝑡 𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑜𝑤𝑠 𝑢𝑠 𝑡𝑜 𝑠𝑖𝑚𝑝𝑙𝑦 𝑓𝑒𝑒𝑙 ℎ𝑜𝑤 𝑤𝑒 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑓𝑒𝑒𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑠𝑜 𝑤𝑒 𝑐𝑎𝑛 𝐺𝐸𝑇 𝑇𝐻𝑅𝑂𝑈𝐺𝐻 𝐼𝑇.
It allows us to come out the other side, so we can dust ourselves off, straighten ourselves up, and be better moms to our kids.

Motherhood Is hard.
Because taking care of another human being is an enormous responsibility.

Motherhood is incredibly hard.
𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬, 𝐰𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐭 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭.

Written by: Surviving Mom Blog
Artwork by: angelica.ch.r

06/03/2022

There are over 6 million hits on Google for "Self-Care". I am thinking about using the term Self-preservation instead...How do I protect myself in this world?

05/18/2022

I cannot even imagine. Parenting a baby is hard enough, and now for weeks people have been worried about how to feed their babies! Although my babies are much bigger and no longer need formula-I feel for you parents struggling. I see you!

If you need some extra support, call or email for an appointment today!

The FDA and Abboott agreed to reopen one of the country's largest plants, but when can consumers expect to see more baby formula on store shelves?

05/08/2022

You don't have to have a physical human being to be a mom. Mom's come in all shapes and sizes and I know many males and females who did not give birth to me but continue to parent me!

05/05/2022

This is especially important given the "leaked" news lately. There are women/people that support you and will be non judgemental.

Termination For Medical Reasons Awareness Day 💙 May 4th, 2022

"Support groups are important for parents who have experienced TFMR because they build connections that can reduce the feelings of isolation and shame that often come with this kind of loss. In every one of my groups, I hear parents courageously sharing their grief, often something that most people couldn’t understand, and others jumping in to say “me, too.” The relief in being understood is so powerful. Finding a community of other parents who’ve been through something similar and who are also grieving their babies, particularly inside of today’s swirling political climate, can be foundational to healing from TFMR loss."

Follow TFMR Group Leader Jane Armstrong and or join us every Thursday – visit the link provided below for times as they vary week-to-week.

Many parents face the difficult choice to end a pregnancy due to a devastating maternal or fetal diagnosis. Our online Termination for Medical Reasons Support Group provides non-judgmental support to moms who experienced termination for medical reasons.

Led by PSI-trained facilitators, this group helps bereaved mothers find support as well as provides useful information and resources to help them navigate the pain of their loss. Losing a baby can be a lonely experience and this group helps provide an avenue for healing and hope.

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

We are here to help.

To learn more or register for this support group, visit https://www.postpartum.net/get-help/psi-online-support-meetings/ -id-21.

04/25/2022

If you are 1 in 8, there are resources available.

Repost from Postpartum Support International-New Jersey

1 in 8 couples experience infertility. This year for National Infertility Awareness Week, we would like to highlight some of the support groups available through PSI. We see you. You are not alone.

Join us:

💙Fertility Challenges
Every Thursday @ 11 am ET/8 am PT

💙Early Pregnancy Loss Support for Moms
2nd and 4th Tuesdays @ 4PM (EST)/1PM (PST), starting on April 12th

💙Pregnancy After Loss
Mondays (the time varies based on the leader)

💙Pregnancy and Infant Loss for Moms
Every Friday 1:30PM ET/10:30AM PT

💙Pregnancy and Infant Loss for Families
Every Monday – Time Varies�2nd and 4th Thursday at 9 PM ET/ 6 PM PT

Register for any of our support groups at http://bit.ly/FindSupportGroup

04/25/2022

You might have all the feels with this one! If the pressure is getting to you, reach out. I am here for you!

Postpartum pressures affect 7 out of 10 moms.*The emotional rollercoaster of motherhood puts incredible pressure on moms, and while awareness of issue is rel...

04/15/2022

I am here to help you get to the other side of Postpartum. It is not your fault, you are not to blame, and with help you can be well again! ❤️

In an interview accompanying her latest Vogue cover, Rihanna opened up about pregnancy and birth, saying she's watched her close friends have babies so she feels prepared about what to expect in the delivery room. Asked what she fears most about having her baby, Rihanna said postpartum depression is a big concern.

“Will I feel out of control emotionally?" she wondered. "Those are the stories I hear from other women that scare me.”

Read more:
https://www.teenvogue.com/story/rihanna-pregnancy-and-postpartum-depression-fears

04/06/2022

I love this one 🤣

Pregnant mamas, If your organs could talk, what would they say?! 🤔🤣

Art courtesy of IG .s.art