There are two sides to perfectionism – a positive side and a destructive side. In my last post, I spoke about perfectionism being a personality trait –...
The Perils of Perfectionism During Pregnancy – Part 1
It was their first prenatal class. Jennifer was 20 weeks pregnant, and she and her husband were happy for the chance to hang out with other couples who wer...
Calming the Most Deep-Seated Fear
When I talk to new moms about their emotional health while they were pregnant, I listen while they share what it was like, the sadness or worry that they f...
No Time For Sleep During Pregnancy
A Race Against Time Pregnancy can represent a race against time. With a countdown of fewer than 9 months (depending on when pregnancy is detected!), many p...
Checking for Positive Mental Health in Pregnancy
Many pregnant women don’t feel emotionally healthy. Janine, the consummate detail person, was able to get through her first prenatal visit in record ...
The Pros of E-Therapy Over Conventional Therapy
It’s a scientific fact that e-therapy can be as effective as face-to-face conventional therapy. In fact, the combination of e-therapy and medication are ...
“Don’t Worry!” Might Be the Worst Advice
Picture a room filled with 100 pregnant women. Research tells us that as many as 25 of these women will experience high stress, anxiety, or depression whil...
Online Therapy Can Bring Long-Distance Relief
Can e-therapy help expectant couples and new parents struggling with anxiety and depression? E-therapy is not new – we just don’t see much of it in Nor...