Family Hearth Therapy-Thomasine Shepard, LMFT

What is one thing you wished someone would have said (or not said) to you after your miscarriage or stillbirth?

Really interesting article.

Staying glued to the news actually increases our anxiety in the long-term because it contributes to the false belief that if we have enough information, we can remain in control.

"1 in 7 fathers suffers from depression during the perinatal period, or the time during pregnancy and a child’s infancy, according to research. And that skyrockets to 1 in 4 men during the three- to six-month period after birth, and to 1 in 2 dads when the mother also experiences postpartum depression."

Now that school is out (for most kids) and there's a lot going on in the world, it's a good time to focus on emotional education with our kids.

Children’s books are one of the most effective tools to engage with young children on important issues. To encourage conversations around race and diversity with your kids, check out this list of books to read together as a family.

A majority of parents (61%) reported shouting, yelling and screaming at children at least once since secluding to their homes. Parenting during the pandemic has become increasingly more difficult. I don’t think that’s news to anyone. Having a therapist available via video or phone will provide you with the support, guidance, and validation all of us parents need during these difficult times.

Being a new mom these days is not the experience they were expecting at all. It’s extremely lonely and difficult; compounded by all of the health risks with Covid-19. If you know a mom with a new baby at home, reach out and check on her. I’m sure she’ll appreciate the support.

Say it with me.

Anxiety is a silent epidemic among American mothers. It is debilitating, but normalized and even socially sanctioned. We’ve come to confuse fear with love, and the pursuit of zero risk with responsible parenting.

We are here for you. Every step of the way. . . .#therapy #burbank #anxiety #postpartumanxiety #postpartumdepression #depression #cbt

What is Telehealth? In short, it's therapy online. Beyond that, it's also counseling via phone or even text. Therapists are here to help in this time of need via Telehealth, whatever your preferred modality may be.