Life hasn’t stopped for anyone, even when the pandemic unexpectedly disrupted most everything in our world. Our individual lives, struggles, triumphs, and complications all persisted (or have even been exacerbated) as the pandemic has shaped daily life and most things...
It is a common belief that no loss is as hard as losing a child. It is therefore interesting that we do such a poor job in supporting parents who have lost a pregnancy or an infant. Paradoxically, the losses that we as a society are most phobic of are also the ones we...
In the Denver area, we are fortunate to have many types of support available to families expecting a child or during the postpartum period. Many of these are support groups run by wonderful doulas and lactation consultants. As a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, I...
Finding out your loved one is struggling with postpartum issues can lead to feelings of wanting to help, but being unsure of the best ways. Here are some suggestions: Educate yourself on postpartum challenges and take them seriously. Helpful websites include...
When I began my training as an eating disorder therapist, I assumed most of my clients would be teenagers or college students. After all, that was what I had seen in the media. I quickly realized this was not the case. It’s actually quite the opposite and eating...
Sadness Chronic crying Unexplained physical complaints such as headaches, nausea, or pain Suicidal thoughts* Appetite changes Sleep disturbances (other than baby waking) Rapid weight gain or loss Poor concentration or focus A feeling of detachment from baby Feeling...