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Trauma and abuse survivors often have internalized negative messages about the self and the body that are at the root of many negative emotional and physical symptoms. Getting to the root of these messages and gently correcting them can help … Continue reading →

I have been askedseveral times by healthcare providers about how to go about asking somebody if they are an abuse survivor.  This may seem tricky at first but it does get easier in time.  The healthcare provider has the ability … Continue reading →

If we all did the things we are capable of, we would astound ourselves. Thomas Edison Share this:

This seems to me like it is practically an epidemic.  I found this article so interesting: http://pagingdrgupta.blogs.cnn.com/2010/10/01/cdc-nearly-1-in-10-u-s-adults-depressed/ The psychologist in the article noted that depression can cause and exacerbate chronic health conditions such as diabetes, and heart disease.  I would … Continue reading →

We either make ourselves miserable or we make ourselves strong.  The amount of work is the same.  -Carlos Castaneda Share this:

Hi, everyone, Please check out my Facebook Fan Page for my “Healing Mommies” counseling practice.  I will, of course, still be blogging here! Healing Mommies Share this:

  I saw this great video on motherhood: My favorite quote? “YOU are the expert.” Yes, new moms, YOU are the expert. Share this:

WHY “HEALING MOMMIES” The answer isn’t because I work with women of childbearing age. A big part of my childbirth advocacy and interest in counseling for women during pregnancy and the childbearing years came from experiences at my last job, … Continue reading →

I have heard a lot of confusion before about this term and what the role of a true doula is. I have heard people think a doula is the same as a midwife (no), that doulas assist with deliveries (sort … Continue reading →