Dr. Kimberly Ciardella, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Such insight in this article. Helpful for anyone struggling with the removal of coping skills during this pandemic.

Holding space doesn't mean we can't offer strategies to the other person to feel better--it means we first allow for the big feelings to process through their system. Emotions send messages. Emotions have value. Hold space and allow for the feelings. #getsuperpowered #gozen

PMDD goes undiagnosed or misdiagnosed too often! Awareness of this vicious cycle is so important in getting women the proper treatment they need and deserve If you or any other women in your tribe can relate to these symptoms, please reach out for support. You do not have to suffer through this in silence, and you are not alone! #ShineALightonPMDD... #YouAreNotAlone #ViciousCycle #YouAreAWarrior See more

The wounds of postpartum depression are some of the hardest because they are caused by such a joy filled and beautiful event but it is never something to feel shame over.

Rather than trying to cure pain, the goal should be to minimize suffering, which she said comes when we feel dismissed or unsupported in our pain, with being... told there is something wrong with what you feel. https://www.nytimes.com//we/live/understanding-grief.html #megandevine #itsokthatyourenotok #griefrevolution #tribeofafter #lifeafterloss