How Psychotherapy Can Help

Snowdrops – Louise Gluck Do you know what I was, how I lived? You know what despair is; then winter should have meaning for you. I did not expect to survive earth suppressing me. I didn’t expect to waken again, to feel in damp earth my body able to respond again, remembering after so long…

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Postpartum Depression; A New York Times Article

Postpartum depression affects so many new mothers, yet so many new moms feel so much shame in finding support and help. Below is an article and video on postpartum depression from the New York Times. Can we eliminate the shame and normalize all the feelings surrounding birth? http://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/16/health/thinking-of-ways-to-harm-her.html

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Red Tent and a Gathering of Women

“The painful things seemed like knots on a beautiful necklace, necessary for keeping the beads in place.” ― Anita Diamant, The Red Tent I attended my first Red Tent women’s gathering this last weekend. The purpose was to gather women who had gone through a challenging birth experience and wanted to share her story. I…

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Toddler Play Group at Rivertown Mamas, Dobbs Ferry, NY! Wednesdays from 3-4:30pm! THE GROUP IS ON A BREAK CURRENTLY FOR THE SUMMER!

Toddler Playtime – Please note the group is currently on a break for the summer! Lead by Melissa Divaris Thompson Join us for a casual toddler playgroup for one and two year olds. This informal, no RSVP required, no commitment gathering occurs on Wednesday afternoons from 3 to 4:30. We spread out a big blanket…

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Love After Love – a poem

Love After Love The time will come when, with elation, you will greet yourself arriving at your own door, in your own mirror, and each will smile at the other’s welcome and say, sit here. Eat. You will love again the stranger who was your self. Give wine. Give bread. Give back your heart to…

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First Year of Motherhood Survival Tips

Top Tips To Surviving Your First Year of Motherhood: 1. Being a new mama is messy and we are all figuring it out as we go. Each baby is different and some new moms are simply just further along than others 2. Sleep when you can-even if you can’t sleep, just rest. Sleep deprivation plays…

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