Hudson Therapy

08/16/2022

Whether this is your first or your fifth, each postpartum experience comes with its own unique set of challenges.

Between volatile hormones, sleep deprivation, and constant care for a tiny human (along with a million other changes) you may be feeling like you have lost yourself somewhere along the way.

And throw in a pandemic? Typical supports and resources have been limited or non-existent over the last few years. Instead of a village, many moms have had to take on the responsibility of raising a child alone.

The numbers don’t lie, recent research is indicating that as many as 1 in 3 women have experienced postpartum depression during the pandemic (1,2,3). Rates of anxiety, stress, and loneliness have also significantly increased for perinatal women (1,2,3,4,5).

At Hudson Therapy, we are excited to announce our Thriving Mamas Support Group! This is an online therapeutic support group that will meet weekly for six weeks. We will provide space for you to share your story, support one another, and gain tools to thrive. If this sounds like something you’re looking for, we would LOVE to hear from you!

References:
1 Chen Q, Li W, Xiong J, Zheng X. Prevalence and Risk Factors Associated with Postpartum Depression during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Literature Review and Meta-Analysis.
Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2022 Feb 16;19(4):2219. doi: 10.3390/ijerph19042219. PMID: 35206407; PMCID: PMC8872263.
2 Shuman CJ, Morgan ME, Chiangong J, Pareddy N, Veliz P, Peahl AF, Dalton VK. "Mourning the Experience of What Should Have Been": Experiences of Peripartum Women During
the COVID-19 Pandemic. Matern Child Health J. 2022 Jan;26(1):102-109. doi:10.1007/s10995-021-03344-8. Epub 2022 Jan 7. PMID: 34993749; PMCID:
PMC8739000.
3 Yan H, Ding Y, Guo W. Mental Health of Pregnant and Postpartum Women During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Front
Psychol. 2020 Nov 25;11:617001. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2020.617001. PMID: 33324308;
PMCID: PMC7723850.
4 Basu A, Kim HH, Basadula R, Choi KW, Charron L, Kelsall N, et al. (2021). A cross-national study of factors associated with women’s perinatal mental health and wellbeing during
the COVID-19 pandemic. PLoS ONE 16(4): e0249780.
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0249780
5 Demissie DB, Bitew ZW. Mental health effect of COVID-19 pandemic among women who are pregnant and/or lactating: A systematic review and meta-analysis. SAGE Open Med.
2021 Jun 28;9:20503121211026195. doi: 10.1177/20503121211026195. PMID:
34262762; PMCID: PMC8243107

08/11/2022

08/04/2022

Whether this is your first or your fifth, each postpartum experience comes with its own unique set of challenges.

Between volatile hormones, sleep deprivation, and constant care for a tiny human (along with a million other changes) you may be feeling like you have lost yourself somewhere along the way.

And throw in a pandemic? Typical supports and resources have been limited or non-existent over the last few years. Instead of a village, many moms have had to take on the responsibility of raising a child alone.

The numbers don’t lie, recent research is indicating that as many as 1 in 3 women have experienced postpartum depression during the pandemic (1,2,3). Rates of anxiety, stress, and loneliness have also significantly increased for perinatal women (1,2,3,4,5).
At Hudson Therapy, we are excited to announce our Thriving Mamas Support Group! This is an online therapeutic support group that will meet weekly for six weeks. We will provide space for you to share your story, support one another, and gain tools to thrive. If this sounds like something you’re looking for, we would LOVE to hear from you!

References:
1 Chen Q, Li W, Xiong J, Zheng X. Prevalence and Risk Factors Associated with Postpartum Depression during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Literature Review and Meta-Analysis. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2022 Feb 16;19(4):2219. doi: 10.3390/ijerph19042219. PMID: 35206407; PMCID: PMC8872263.
2 Shuman CJ, Morgan ME, Chiangong J, Pareddy N, Veliz P, Peahl AF, Dalton VK. "Mourning the Experience of What Should Have Been": Experiences of Peripartum Women During
the COVID-19 Pandemic. Matern Child Health J. 2022 Jan;26(1):102-109. doi: 10.1007/s10995-021-03344-8. Epub 2022 Jan 7. PMID: 34993749; PMCID: PMC8739000.
3 Yan H, Ding Y, Guo W. Mental Health of Pregnant and Postpartum Women During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Front Psychol. 2020 Nov 25;11:617001. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2020.617001. PMID: 33324308; PMCID: PMC7723850.
4 Basu A, Kim HH, Basadula R, Choi KW, Charron L, Kelsall N, et al. (2021). A cross-national study of factors associated with women’s perinatal mental health and wellbeing during the COVID-19 pandemic. PLoS ONE 16(4): e0249780.
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0249780
5 Demissie DB, Bitew ZW. Mental health effect of COVID-19 pandemic among women who are pregnant and/or lactating: A systematic review and meta-analysis. SAGE Open Med.
2021 Jun 28;9:20503121211026195. doi: 10.1177/20503121211026195. PMID:
34262762; PMCID: PMC82

02/24/2022

https://cupofjo.com/2022/02/older-age-accomplishments/

Caroline Donofrio on finding success at any age.

02/21/2022

https://www.simplepractice.com/blog/tiktok-tipping-point-the-self-diagnosis-explosion/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=sp-pollen&utm_campaign=20220219-paid-trial-leads-pollen-weekly-tiktok-tipping-point

With more and more people on social media talking about mental health, what do you do when clients see something online and think it's true?

01/06/2022

https://www.wsj.com/articles/what-children-lose-when-their-brains-develop-too-fast-11639071752?reflink=share_mobilewebshare

Adverse early experiences can make young minds inflexible, while a carefree childhood has clear cognitive benefits.

01/03/2022

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/22/us/covid-college-mental-health-suicide.html

After almost two years of remote schooling, restricted gatherings and constant testing, many students are isolated and depressed. Omicron may make things worse.

12/30/2021

https://www.healthdigest.com/671718/15-things-you-can-do-to-reduce-anxiety/?utm_campaign=clip

Anxiety is a common emotion that encompasses feelings of uneasiness, dread, and fear. There are a few ways to manage it on your own or with professional help.

12/30/2021

https://www.triathlete.com/culture/theres-a-mental-health-crisis-in-children-could-triathlon-help/

While any physical activity has stress-relieving benefits, triathlon offers additional life skills.

12/08/2021

Come gain support this holiday season. You don’t have to spend them alone. Gain tips and tools to navigate this complex season.

11/10/2020

𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐔𝐩 𝐚 𝐂𝐮𝐩 𝐨𝐟 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞⁣
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Over the last few years, the concept of focusing on gratitude has become more popular. And for good reason, as gratitude has been strongly associated with overall well-being (Wood et al., 2009). ⁣
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While there is no wrong way to practice gratitude, there are some practical tips to help us hone in on the things we are gratifying for in our lives. ⁣
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𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞:⁣
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- Keep a daily gratitude journal to write down a few key things that you are grateful for each day. ⁣
- In reflecting on things you are grateful for, quality is better than quantity. Choose just a couple of gratitudes and be as descriptive as you can be. ⁣
- If you are having a difficult time identifying things you are grateful for, consider things that you have that can easily be forgotten or taken for granted (e.g. a home, health, the sun shining outside, etc.). ⁣
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Making a daily practice of gratitude journaling can help you to be more aware of the positive people, things, and events in our lives rather than being overwhelmed by the negatives.