How To Talk To Your Kids About Drugs
There is often a direct correlation between mental health and drug abuse. Just like we are great about caring for our children’s physical health, routine doctor visits, shots, etc, we have to be mindful of our children’s mental health as well. Part of that is…
11 Things No One Tells You About Becoming a Therapist
By Haneen Ahmad There have been some seriously rewarding moments in my career as a therapist over the past decade. I have supported individuals and families through trauma, anxiety, births, deaths, and every type of transition and adjustment in between. It hasn’t always been pretty,…
The 8 Things You Should Do to Reduce Decision-Making Anxiety
By Haneen Ahmad So there she sat, on my couch, drowning in a puddle of anxiety over whether or not to move out. Big choice. I get it. Harder choice to make once coupled with anxiety. I think we reviewed the pros and cons list…
EMDR Therapy: Transforming the Healing Process
By Haneen Ahmad Imagine this. You have past trauma you want gone. I can’t make it disappear but I can make it a hell of a lot less triggering. You probably want to do away with the anxiety and depression that may be a byproduct…
Growth Mindset: How Your Beliefs Impact Your Success
By Haneen Ahmad Have you ever thought about what type of learner you are? What was the learning process like for you as a kid, and did you notice any patterns? Did you always think you were the best? Did you give up when things…
A Simple Guide to Finding the Right Therapist
by Haneen Ahmad, MSW, LICSW Hey there! First off, if you are reading this it means you are considering therapy, good for you! If you are looking to make a change, therapy can be a transformational step in the right direction. I especially hope you…
Perfect Morning Routine for a Productive Day
By Haneen Ahmad The way your morning starts can set the mood for the rest of your day. What does a productive morning routine look like? Do you have 15-20 minutes to spare in the morning? I have found over the past several months that…
Preparing for Postpartum Before Baby Arrives…
By Haneen Ahmad Hey there mamas and mamas to be! Have you spent months on end meticulously researching and then planning every detail of your birth plan. Listening to birth stories, asking endless questions of your providers, hiring a doula…. The list goes on. And…
It Will Not Define Me – One Mother’s Journey with Anxiety
By Daphne Gaghagen As a 36-year-old mother of two, I have spent the majority of my existence coping with anxiety. At times overwhelming, it has ruined countless experiences for me and destroyed multiple relationships. I would struggle to leave my home or socialize because of…
Having an oversupply— how to manage breastfeeding and your mental health
By Sam Kimura Oh hey there, mama! Breastfeeding is not always easy— especially if you have an oversupply or an overactive letdown reflex. As a Registered Nurse and Mama Coach, I am frequently called by moms who are telling me that they can’t figure out…