My Journey Through Postpartum Depression and Postpartum Anxiety
As a mom of four, I love working with women through pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and motherhood support –because I. have.... View Article
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Ways to connect with your child over the summer
Summer is around the corner! Maybe you are counting down the days and looking forward to a new rhythm for... View Article
Miscarriage and Pregnancy Loss: the Invisible Loss
If you have experienced this, I first want to share how deeply sorry I am. I would love to give... View Article
How-to be the Mom God Called You to Be
How-to be the Mom God Called You to Be Being a mom is one of the highest callings God has... View Article
Encourage for Mom on Mother’s Day: You are Enough
As a mom and therapist in maternal mental health, I LOVE working with moms. Enjoy some encouragement and kind words... View Article
Using a Fear Ladder to Help with Postpartum Anxiety for Moms
Using a Fear Ladder is a great tool we use to combat anxiety. I love this resource for (new) moms... View Article
Secure Attachment: The 5 Conditions Needed in Childhood
Secure Attachment: The 5 Conditions Needed in Childhood As a mom, I love learning about Attachment theory and how it... View Article
Debunking 5 Common Myths About Postpartum Depression & Anxiety
Debunking 5 Common Myths About Postpartum Depression & Anxiety There is not just a birth of a baby. There is... View Article
Parenting Tip: Children live up to our versions of them
As a parent who also is a therapist, I love working with other parents. Because I am right in it,... View Article
Recognizing Post-Partum Anxiety
Recognizing Post-Partum Anxiety From Anxiety Canada. “It’s like I have all this nervous energy; I can’t slow down or turn my... View Article
How Our Family Relationships Impact Us: Our Moms Impact on Us and the Mother Wound
One of my supervisors in graduate school and a mentor of mine is one of the top therapists in the... View Article
Mental Health Tips for Moms: Mother’s Day Edition by Counsellor Barb Egan for Mamas For Mamas in Kelowna, British Columbia and Online
As a mom of three, I love working with other moms. Whether it is in pregnancy counselling and preparing for motherhood, counselling for postpartum depression and anxiety, family/couples/or parenting counselling, or just support during the transition into motherhood, supporting maternal mental health is a passion of mine. I work with moms of newborns to adult children. When moms have a strong mental health foundation, it reverberates into their children, families, and communities. What a legacy! Hence why it is so important we care for moms well, because we are constantly pouring out. And empty cups cannot pour.