theresasw1Feb 21, 20241 min readStarting Fresh, Finding Hope for Tomorrow. Tips for taking one step forward | Anchor to Hope and HealingIn the midst of a storm, it's hard to remember that tomorrow is a new day. But that's the great thing! There is hope for tomorrow! There...
theresasw1Feb 21, 20242 min readWhat to Pack in My Hospital Bag; Things I wish I knew after baby came | Anchor to Hope and HealingYou are frantically packing your go-bag. You are scouring the internet to prepare for this new life. And here we are! Some great things...
theresasw1Feb 20, 20242 min readPostpartum Anxiety; Struggles with thoughts related to my baby (child) | Anchor to Hope and HealingI recently watched a medical drama where a patient admitted to their Emergency Department with symptoms that I now think of when my kids...
theresasw1Jul 18, 20231 min readJust a moment to say HiIn a moment when we are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, "over it," I just want to say I hear you, I feel you, I am with you. You...
theresasw1May 9, 20231 min readDestigmatizing therapy; Why it's ok to admit you want helpAsking for Help Does not Mean Something Is Wrong With You You are strong, beautiful, meaningful, worthwhile, unique You have intrinsic...
theresasw1May 9, 20232 min readBoundariesWhat are they? Google says it's "a line that marks the limits of an area; a dividing line." Positive psychology goes further and...
theresasw1Oct 28, 20222 min readAnxiety - What is it, and how to cope?Normalizing Anxiety Anxiety is normal, it is a stress response to a real or perceived danger. I would argue (and I think others would...
theresasw1Oct 7, 20222 min readWhy start therapy? Things to consider when thinking of getting help.How Can it Help Me? What Draws People to Therapy Whether you are considering therapy because of a recent life event, or something that...
theresasw1Oct 2, 20222 min readGrace for ourselvesGrace is a word we use often. How do you connect with it? I think of a song, a name, forgiveness.... I often forget it when I am...
theresasw1Sep 29, 20221 min readGetting startedIt is difficult to get started in therapy, to reach out, be vulnerable, take a chance. Having a feeling that something needs to change,...