3 ways to prepare for postpartum depression

Did you know that postpartum depression (a broad term that can mean a variety of things, from negative thoughts to out of control emotions) is the most common complication that a woman can experience following childbirth? In this post, I’m going to be talking about three ways to get ready for your emotional state following birth, and give you three strategies that you can start using now that will decrease the likelihood of becoming depressed, and make your depression (or anxiety) easier to deal with if it does come.

Kids, Parenting, PostpartumBenjamin WallJanuary 29, 2020Ashland Family Counselingbatch 1

4 skills to work on to parent successfully as a team

Having a vision for your kid’s life, and communicating that vision and your values to all of the people that have a hand in raising your kid (grandparents, teachers, friends, babysitters) can be a challenge. Let’s look at the four skills you really need to hone in on to make this extended “parenting team” a success. #positiveparenting #intentionalparenting #parentingtips

Postpartum, Kids, Parenting, TeensBenjamin WallJanuary 25, 2020Ashland Family Counselingbatch 1

Preparing your family for a new sibling (8 ways to get ready for baby)

Postpartum, Kids, ParentingBenjamin WallJanuary 25, 2020Ashland Family Counselingbatch 1

Anxiety takes you to the future

Anxiety brings with it both physical symptoms felt in the body and thoughts that seem to invade your mind. In this article, we’ll discuss those intrusive thoughts, which are usually focused on bad things happening in the future. We’ll talk about strategies you can use to take control back from your anxiety, as well as what you might work on in counseling to lessen your anxiety. #anxiety

Adults, Teens, Parenting, PostpartumBenjamin WallNovember 22, 2019Ashland Family Counselingbatch 1

Being a Dad of a young family is stressful (and what to do about it)

It’s seems like the conversation about postpartum anxiety and depression for moms has been more open and prevalent in recent years - which is awesome. Let’s talk about Dad’s experience though. Husbands and fathers also experience the effects of the postpartum period too. Read on to learn more about what is stressing Dads out and how they can ensure that they are getting the support they need during this crazy life shift. #postpartum #fatherhood #parentingtips

Kids, Adults, Parenting, PostpartumBenjamin WallNovember 22, 2019Ashland Family Counselingbatch 1