by Kendra Doukas | Jul 18, 2019 | All Posts, Anxiety & Depression, Kendra Doukas, Parenting Advice, Pregnancy, Postpartum, and New Parenthood
By Kendra Doukas, LMFT 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...
by Sarah Long | Feb 4, 2019 | All Posts, EMDR and Trauma Recovery, Sarah Long
By Sarah Long, PsyD Facts About Disordered Eating Eating disorders are known to have high relapse rates and lengthy treatment times. Even though a person might be “in recovery, they continue to struggle with body image and disordered eating. Individuals with bulimia...
by Katie Godfrey | Oct 22, 2018 | All Posts, Anxiety & Depression, Katie Godfrey, Parenting Advice, Pregnancy, Postpartum, and New Parenthood
By Dr. Katie Godfrey, LMFT Finding out that your loved one is struggling with postpartum issues can lead to feelings of wanting to help, but feeling unsure of the best ways. Here are some suggestions: Educate yourself on postpartum challenges and take them...
by Kendra Doukas | Jan 11, 2018 | All Posts, Anxiety & Depression, Demystifying Therapy, Kendra Doukas, Pregnancy, Postpartum, and New Parenthood
By Kendra Doukas, LMFT and Joey Tadie, PhD We get a lot of postpartum mothers at the Catalyst Center that come in either with an official postpartum depression diagnosis, or with concerns that they might have this condition. This form of depression is unique from...
by Kendra Doukas | Jan 4, 2018 | All Posts, Kendra Doukas, Parenting Advice, Pregnancy, Postpartum, and New Parenthood
By Kendra Doukas, LMFT This is topic that is very near and dear to my heart. Pregnancy and birth have many mentionable aspects, but the specific part I want to focus on is the importance of the language we use surrounding cesarean birth. When women give birth by...