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Embracing Imperfection: Why Being a “Good Enough” Mom is More Than Good Enough

by Jacqueline Getchius | Jul 31, 2019 | Parenting

Moving Away From Perfection Toward a Healthy Reality A recurrent theme I hear over and over from moms here in Minnesota is a desire to be the best mom possible. They want to be able to give their kids every opportunity possible to grow and thrive in life, keep their...

Improving Self-Care Skills for Minnesota Moms: Why is it so important? Why is it so HARD?!

by admin | Jul 16, 2019 | Self-Care

IMPROVING SELF-CARE SKILLS FOR MOMS How many of us are guilty of chugging through the day, attending to our kids, crossing things off our to do list, driving from here to there to get errands done, only to find ourselves at the end of our day feeling completely...

Am I experiencing grief or depression?

by Jacqueline Getchius | Jun 28, 2019 | Depression

How do I know if I am experiencing grief or depression? Grief and depression often have related symptoms that can make you question whether you are dealing with “typical” grief or if it is actually depression. GRIEF First, grief is typically triggered after a loss. ...

What will the first counseling session be like?

by Jacqueline Getchius | Jun 3, 2019 | Online Counseling

"I have never gone to counseling before and am nervous to begin." COMMON FEELINGS: Having many mixed feelings prior to your first counseling session is very common, and ok! For instance, you may be feeling a mixture of hopefulness, nervousness, or uneasiness. ...

Do I have perinatal depression, baby blues, or “regular” depression?

by Jacqueline Getchius | May 30, 2019 | Depression

You have just had a baby and you expect to be flooded with joy and bliss, savoring this new little baby of yours. However, after the birth of your baby, you have a huge influx of hormones and adjustments both your body and emotions are adjusting to. As a result,...

How to know, “Is online counseling right for me?”

by Jacqueline Getchius | May 23, 2019 | Online Counseling

IS ONLINE COUNSELING RIGHT FOR ME? READ ON TO FIND OUT... You feel it is time to begin counseling, but where do you begin? Do you worry about how you are going to make time for counseling in your already busy schedule? Nowadays we have a lot to fit into our day to...

What is Online Counseling? (Also Called Internet Psychology)

by Jacqueline Getchius | May 9, 2019 | Online Counseling

Online counseling is a growing internet psychology movement. Learn more about what makes online counseling convenient and just as effective as other counseling methods.