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The Painful Truth About Partnership in The Pandemic

The Painful Truth About Partnership in The Pandemic

by July TRS | Feb 8, 2023 | Marriage, nurturing, Parenting, psychology, relationship, yoga

As a couples therapist and coach, sometimes I feel like I’m on the frontlines of a pandemic of individualism–especially when I’m facing how challenging it is for couples to think in a more complex, systemic way about their relationship. It is so hard...
Four Reasons Mothers are Overwhelmed and Underinspired, and What To Do About It

Four Reasons Mothers are Overwhelmed and Underinspired, and What To Do About It

by July TRS | Feb 8, 2023 | attachment, empowerment, Feminism, health, Marriage, Motherhood, psychology, relationship

Family action shot above, though not a moment of overwhelm. Just a little birthday celebration for me at our favorite creek spot.  My son is not grimacing in pain, but making that face because he knows how to crack me up.  If you are a mother, I am 100%...
How Losing My Independence Got Me Something Better

How Losing My Independence Got Me Something Better

by July TRS | Feb 8, 2023 | autoimmune, Marriage, Motherhood, relationship

*Yes, that is my son holding a muffin cup in his mouth that he made into a parachute with some string and a stick* My husband was ready to have a baby before I was.  I think it was like three days after our wedding festivities ended when he told me he wanted a...
The Missing Link In Your Self Care Routine

The Missing Link In Your Self Care Routine

by July TRS | Feb 7, 2023 | autoimmune, empowerment, Feminism, health, Marriage, Motherhood, psychology, relationship

Mothers, if you are married or partnered, I know a form of self care that will give you more energy back than you expend doing it.  Want to know what it is? Take care of your relationship. I know.  You’re already taking care of a TON of things.  I know...
The Downside of Empathic Mothering

The Downside of Empathic Mothering

by July TRS | Feb 6, 2023 | empathy, Marriage, Motherhood, nurturing, Parenting, psychology

Empathy as a mother is a crucial skill. Our children depend on our ability to sense and feel them deeply, and to use that information to keep creating balance, harmony, and well being in our fluctuating family systems. Being empathic is an asset as a human being,...