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How postpartum depression (PPD) affects dads and partners

WEBPostpartum depression may creates difficulties between partners in connecting, communicating, and engaging in the things you used to enjoy together. Frustration & Helplessness. Many dads and partners report feeling frustrated and helpless in the face of the new mom’s struggle. It may not be clear how to help, and the situation can feel like

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Online Therapy Works: 5 Reasons to Choose Online Therapy

WEBTherapy to Fit Your Lifestyle (& Busy Schedule) Maybe making the drive to a therapists office just doesn’t fit in your schedule. Or maybe the logistics of driving, finding parking, and navigating through an office building adds more stress than the session relieves.

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What Types of Treatment are Most Effective for Depression

WEBCounseling -Talk Therapy Works. Talk therapy is an extremely effective treatment for depression. Research shows that all forms of psychotherapy work towards reducing depression. It is hard to find one treatment (e.g. cognitive behavioral therapy or interpersonal psychotherapy) that works better than the other- they all seem to be …

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Dr. Irena Psychologist for Women & Couples, EFT Couples Therapist

WEBTaught graduate courses for mental health professionals and nurses. For a FREE 10-minute telephone consultation call me at (281)-267-1742. If you live in Houston, The Woodlands or New York City and are ready to book an in-person appointment or an online session, click on the BOOK NOW button below. Dr. Irena is a psychologist who helps …

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Pregnant During COVID-19: Scared, Lonely, and At-Risk

WEBIt’s natural to feel anxious during pregnancy. But if you were (or are) pregnant during COVID-19, that anxiety was probably even more intense.

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EFT exercises for emotional connection in relationships

WEBIf your relationship feels strained or tired, try using exercises for emotional connection to rejuvenate and strengthen your bond. Research shows that social connection benefits our physical, emotional, and mental health. When we have secure emotional connections, we feel more confident, more independent, and we’re more likely to be successful.

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5 Ways to Avoid Depression After a Break-Up

WEBExpress yourself- share your feelings. One of the best ways to deal with the pain of a break-up is to share your feelings with friends or family- people you trust. The simple process of identifying and talking about your feelings is very soothing. Studies show that talking about negative feelings can reduce activity in the pain-feeling portion

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Unplanned Or Unwanted Pregnancy how to deal with

WEBCall for a FREE 10-minute phone consultation at (281)267-1742. Dr. Irena Milentijevic is a licensed psychologist who specializes in helping mothers and those hoping to be mothers overcome stress, loss, and depression. Her offices are located in Houston and the Woodlands, Texas.

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Motherhood Creates a New Identity changes you might experience

WEBYou will start to look at time differently and assign events to the time before or after your baby was born. Motherhood brings powerful identity changes and all-consuming emotions: love, protectiveness, a need to nurture your baby, exhaustion, confusion, exasperation. The inner experience of motherhood cuts across different cultures, age groups

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The Dilemma of Multifetal Reduction

WEBRisks inherent in multifetal pregnancy reduction: Here are some of the risks that multiples pregnancies pose to the mother and her babies: Risks for the mother: Hypertension. Preeclampsia (high blood pressure during pregnancy) Gestational diabetes. …

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How to Recognize When Your Relationship is Making You …

WEBUnhappy intimate relationships can lead to unhealthy situations. If your relationship is making you depressed, couples therapy can help.

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Difficult or Unplanned Pregnancy Counseling unplanned

WEBHere are some of the areas where pregnancy counseling can help: Anxiety due to a medically high risk pregnancy. Depression during pregnancy. Lack of support by your partner during pregnancy. Previous difficult or traumatic birth experience. Unplanned or unwanted pregnancy. If you are pregnant but are stressed or unhappy about it in some …

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Holidays and Infertility: How to Manage When You're Still Waiting …

WEBTrying to conceive is not always a bottle of wine and a bouquet of roses. For some, the process can be arduous and emotional. As supportive as family and friends are trying to be, their well-intentioned comments and persistent questions can add to …

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10 Ways to Stay Sane through COVID-19

WEBWhether you’re quarantined in New York City or socially distancing in a Midwest suburb, coronavirus is affecting all of us. Feeling afraid or worried is a completely natural, instinctive response to this global pandemic, and it seems the majority of us are experiencing anxiety.

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Do Children of Older Parents Suffer

WEBOlder parents often have small families and a lot of time to be with their children. Greater parental attention may result in a tendency to overprotect and micromanage children. Children may feel they do not have enough autonomy. While intellectually stimulating, older parents can have unrealistically high expectations of academic achievement.

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How to Embrace Conflict, Strengthen Your Relationship, and …

WEBDr. Irena uses Emotionally Focused Therapy, a research-backed method that can help couples regain loving connection and intimacy. She can help you embrace conflict and learn to repair your relationship so it will continue to grow and strengthen. If you would like to schedule a session, email Dr. Irena for a free 10-minute video consultation

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7 Reasons You Need to Invest in Your Relationship

WEBThe connection in a good relationship is also a protective factor against loneliness that can lead to depression. 6. Better Overall Health. Research has shown that partners who report satisfaction in their relationships demonstrate better heart health (Johnson, 2008).

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