Perinatal Mental Health Blog
Setting Boundaries Around the Holidays. By Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) Lani Lipson
Setting boundaries in postpartum relationships, especially around the holiday season, can be
particularly challenging due to heightened expectations, family dynamics, and the emotional and physical recovery process after childbirth.
However, setting up healthy and clear boundaries at this period is crucial for both your family's and your own well-being. During the postpartum phase, the following advice can help you establish boundaries with friends, family, and partners.
Guest Blog: ADHD in Women
Historically, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has been widely misunderstood as a condition that primarily affects young boys. This misconception has led to widespread underdiagnosis and misdiagnosis in women, many of whom struggle with the disorder well into adulthood without understanding the root cause of their challenges.
Unlike the hyperactive and impulsive symptoms commonly associated with ADHD in boys, women with ADHD often exhibit inattentiveness, emotional dysregulation, and difficulties with organization and executive functioning. However, these symptoms are frequently mistaken for anxiety, depression, or personality traits rather than being recognized as part of ADHD.
As a result, many women do not receive an accurate diagnosis until much later in life - if at all. This blog delves into the unique ways ADHD manifests in women, the impact of late diagnosis, and strategies for managing the condition effectively.
Finding The Right Therapist For You
Finding a therapist is easy, but finding the right therapist can be very hard. We strive to streamline the process for our incoming clients so they can find the best therapist for them, whether they are coping with fertility challenges, adjusting to postpartum, grieving a loss, or working on relationships.
At The Well Parents Centre, we also have the ability to help match clients with the most appropriate therapist on our team based on provider type, availability, therapy approach and even lived experience and personality factors.
Embracing Matrescence: Navigating the Journey of Motherhood By: Jaquie Dason
Jaquie Dason discusses matrescense, a term coined to encompass the multifaceted transformations that occur when a woman becomes a mother.
Dr. Jillian Satin: About Me
Dr Jillian Satin registered Clinical and Health Psychologist talks about herself, and her passion for perinatal mental health which began in graduate school at The University of British Columbia.
We asked Chat GPT how AI can help perinatal mental health
Harnessing AI to Support Perinatal Mental Health