The Essential Guide to Self-care for Anxious Moms: Nurturing Your Well-Being
In this guide, I’ll explore 10 self-care strategies specifically tailored for anxious moms, with a focus on practices that can help you nurture your mental and emotional health.
What is Mental Health Anyway?
I recently had the privilege of talking with Jamie Dix, host of Old Soul Young Mind podcast. It was a heartfelt and insightful conversation with Jamie, myself and a wise teen named Audrey. We share our ideas about mental health, how it can impact our lives in both positive and not-so-positive ways and we give some very practical strategies and tools
Online Therapy for Moms: Finding Support and Healing from the Comfort of Home
Online therapy has emerged as a powerful and convenient tool to provide the support mothers need, all from the comfort of their homes (or cars, or any space that works for them).
Is this normal? Common signs and symptoms motherhood anxiety and how to manage it
Is my motherhood anxiety normal? It's important to note that some level of anxiety is normal during the postpartum period, but when it becomes overwhelming and starts affecting daily functioning, it may require attention and management. Here are some common signs and symptoms.
Self Care spots for Anxious moms in Portland
You don’t have to go far or do several nights for the opportunity to promote self-care, rejuvenation, and inner peace. Whether you prefer serene nature surroundings or luxurious spa treatments, these local spots are designed to help you find common ground with yourself and achieve a sense of tranquility amidst the demands of motherhood.
Top 5 Mental Health Resources for Anxious Mothers in Portland, Oregon
You don’t have to go it alone, mama ❤️ Here are my top 5 resources for anxious mothers in and around the Portland, Oregon area (in no particular order).
Practice Updates!
New and exciting updates from Nichols Counseling! I’m now licensed in California, and more!
Stay in your lane.
Understanding your sphere of influence is one of the first steps to regaining control in your life. I often work with clients who struggle with feelings of helplessness and lack of control. One framework that can be helpful in understanding our sense of control is the Four Boxes of Control.
Guilt Overload…
Becoming a mom is an exciting and rewarding experience, but it can also come with a lot of guilt. Here are some strategies to manage guilt as you navigate motherhood.
The Real Deal
The Mind-Body Connection is the Real Deal, not just some woo woo wellness concept. Here are the 5 most common things I see with new moms in my practice and ways to manage them.
In a world full of influencers, how can you ever feel like enough?
With the constant flow of images and messages portraying perfect motherhood, it's easy to feel like you're not doing enough or not measuring up. Here are 5 things you can do right now to allow social media to work for you, not against you.
The Perfect Picture.
Is there a link between perfectionism and anxiety? How does this impact our motherhood journey and can therapy help? Let’s take a dive into what’s really happening and the truth about perfectionism.
When you just can’t catch one.
Life can be tough, and it's not uncommon to feel like you're constantly facing one challenge after another. What can you do when you feel like you just can’t catch a break? Six ways to feel more in control.
