Spread the Word: Ask that New Mom About Her Mental Health #AskHer

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Spread the Word: Ask that New Mom About Her Mental Health #AskHer

When a woman is pregnant people are so eager to chat, engage and support her.  Doors are held open by strangers. Family and friends gather to shower the expectant mother and her baby to be. Couples take babymoons to celebrate their time together as a couple and the new beginning that lies ahead. However, once baby is born, it’s not uncommon for mothers to be left behind while their new baby becomes the focus of attention— theirs and everyone else’s. 

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3 Reasons to Try Walk and Talk Therapy

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3 Reasons to Try Walk and Talk Therapy

Walk and Talk Therapy is just that—walking while talking with a trained therapist. It’s exercise but not cardio. Collaborative and professional. Walk and Talk is a useful modality for many people. Anyone suffering from anxiety, depression, coping with grief or loss, or feeling stagnant in life may find it beneficial. 

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You Think Someone You Love Has PPD? Why YOU Need to Speak Up!

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You Think Someone You Love Has PPD? Why YOU Need to Speak Up!

If you don’t speak up, the person you love might not get the help they need! Many women suffer in silence. Too many.  More than 20 percent of moms are diagnosed with PPD; however, a recent study by BabyCenter shows that 40 percent do not seek medical help they need due to feelings of embarrassment, guilt and the expectation that they can get over it without professional help. There are many risks to mom and baby if postpartum depression or anxiety goes untreated, including:

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How Walk + Talk Therapy Will Change Your Life, Mama

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How Walk + Talk Therapy Will Change Your Life, Mama

I know what it’s like to have a new baby around the house. The dirty dishes piled high, the never ending laundry, did you eat today? Just forget about exercise, you don’t even have time for a shower, right? You’re wondering if and when life will ever resemble those incredible Instagram photos you posted from your babymoon.

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