Category: Transitions
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Why Every New Mother Should Consider Counselling
As counsellors who work in large part with expectant and new mothers, of course we are going to advocate for counselling support during this phase of life. It’s what we do! We have written this article for a couple of reasons: the first, is to help reach those women who are on the fence about…
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Understanding Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders (PMADs)
The transition to becoming a new mother is HARD – one which is certainly not talked about enough! If you have recently had a child and are experiencing a huge emotional rollercoaster, know that this is completely expected and common. Many mothers experience the baby blues, especially within the first few weeks postpartum. This is…
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Dealing with Life Transitions: Learning to Embrace Change
We all have one, we all like to live in it, and we all experience fear when we step outside it…The Comfort Zone. To understand why change or stepping outside of our comfort zone is often challenging, it can be helpful to get curious about where we came from and understand why we function…