Month: March 2021

Insurance for therapy: why it might not be helpful

Mental Health / By / September 14, 2021

That’s what insurance is for, right? You are at a place in your life where seeking help is possible. Your next step is finding a therapist. So you start with the network of providers for your insurance. Surely, you will be using your insurance to pay for therapy, right? Financial concerns are a legitimate reason to want to find a provider that takes your insurance. But is insurance the best and only way to pay for therapy? Read on for some things to consider. Reasons NOT to use insurance Privacy and confidentiality Your therapist must provide certain pieces of information …

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Parenting changes everything, including you

Babies, birth, parenting / By / September 14, 2021

Parenting and the illusion of control There is an illusion that exists in life. A good example is driving on icy or snowy roads. You assume that you’re in control of the vehicle, but the reality is, you have far less control over the vehicle than you think. Truthfully, the only way to stay safe in these weather conditions is to not drive. For most people, when they become parents is the first time they’ve had to face this illusion. Who else realized they had anxiety when they became pregnant or had a baby? 🙋‍♀️ Up until the big parenting …

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Nicey: my grandma’s postpartum doula

Omaha Doula and Therapist / By / June 10, 2023

Learning about Nicey A couple of years ago I took an advanced training in postpartum care traditions with Julia Jones (Newborn Mothers) . I learned many things in that advanced course that impacts my work with new families in a positive way (click to see postpartum packages). But a certain assignment had the biggest personal impact.  Julia encouraged us to explore the postpartum traditions of our own family. I didn’t think that I would learn much from this exercise but being a dutiful student, I contacted my parents. A few days later, I received an email that brought tears to …

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Baby sleep 4 tips and tricks: baby edition

Babies, birth, parenting / By / September 14, 2021

Baby sleep: carriers Baby sleep challenge: they sleep great in our arms but our arms get tired. Solution: Find a baby carrier that is comfortable and use it for daytime naps. This is key. And can make a world of difference. This is especially helpful with short nappers and sensitive sleepers. You aren’t going to wear your baby constantly and sometimes you’ll have them nap on you when you are relaxed and not up and about and therefore you will just hold them. But for babies that are hard to soothe or easily startled or super 4th trimester babes: baby …

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Insomnia: 5 tips for new parents

Babies, birth, parenting / By / September 14, 2021

Insomnia gets the best of us Insomnia happens to the best of us. The world is crazy right now. Anxieties are high. It can make sleep nearly impossible. I have had insomnia off and on since I became a mother. It was one of the most radical changes I noticed. Sometimes it annoys me that I can’t just fall asleep and stay asleep like my husband (and it annoys him too….). Not sleeping: too much to think about There you are settling down for sleep. 🛌 You’re tired but suddenly all of life starts creeping into your mind. It’s amazing …

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