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When Pregnancy Loss Leads to Grieving the Role of Motherhood
Pregnancy Loss: Grieving the Role of Motherhood Depression

Pregnancy Loss: Grieving the Role of Motherhood

Questions like “Do you have children?” or “How many children do you have” seem harmless but hit us like a two-by-four when we are sitting with loss. May is Maternal Health Awareness, but pregnancy loss does not have a time limit. The care and healing can take days, weeks, months, and even years. By the end of this article, the hope is that you will have tools to help in such a fragile time.   If you have lost a baby, please know you are not alone. I understand the pain because even though I am a mom, I’ve also gone…
Natalie Seidel, MAFP, CPD
June 29, 2023
Learn to identify and examine your thoughts
Wait, upon further examination, things look different… Mental Health

Wait, upon further examination, things look different…

How Learn to Live Delivers CBT: Part 4 Thoughts affect our feelings Around here, we put a lot of consideration into our approach to thoughts. Our cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) programs include the idea that your cognitions (thoughts) — the C in CBT—affect how we feel and that idea can change our worlds. That realization was central to the cognitive revolution that was led by pioneers like Aaron Beck and Albert Ellis. So, their ideas are integrated into our programs. To examine our thoughts, we must first identify them. We introduced the sentence stems I created several years ago (e.g.,…
Dr. Russ Morfitt
June 27, 2023
Coping with loss
Coping with Loss and Change Depression

Coping with Loss and Change

Almost all of us have suffered from some form of loss in the past—the death of loved ones, the loss of a job, or the realization that a dream would not be fulfilled. We experience these losses differently, but there is a way to process the loss that can lead to growth. Psychologist William Worden developed a model of grief that recognizes that we all grieve in our own way and yet identifies certain common tasks that allow any of us to grieve well. We have slightly modified it here, but retained the idea that these tasks do not have…
Learn to Live Team
June 16, 2023
Let’s celebrate this Pride month by focusing on mental well-being and self-care!
Celebrate Pride by Prioritizing Your Mental Health Mental Health

Celebrate Pride by Prioritizing Your Mental Health

Mental health is an important part of overall health. The LGBTQ+ community can experience social stigma and discrimination, which can have a negative impact on mental health. Let’s celebrate this Pride month by focusing on mental well-being and self-care! Here are some ideas: Attend a Pride parade to connect with others. Show support for LGBTQ+ rights. Look for a safe space to connect with a support group. Give back to the community. Volunteer for LGBTQ+ causes. Take part in LGBTQ+ cultural events. Look for art exhibits, film festivals, or concerts. Have fun and learn something new. Do something creative to…
Learn to Live Team
June 16, 2023
With infertility impacting 1 in 8 couples, it is important to know that you are not alone. You can find support.
Women’s Mental Health on the Journey of Infertility Stress & Anxiety

Women’s Mental Health on the Journey of Infertility

The Journey of Infertility It is no secret that the journey to motherhood is hard. But what happens if you can’t get pregnant in the first place? Those who struggle with infertility must face this reality. Infertility is defined by the World Health organization (WHO) as not being able to become pregnant after 12 or more months of trying without using birth control.   Infertility sets you on a new journey. There is grief and sadness over not being able to get pregnant, and failed IVF treatments. There is frustration that you have been trying for many months. Anger that you…
Kylie Lyles, M.A., LADC
June 12, 2023
The Importance of Social Connections Mental Health

The Importance of Social Connections

Social wellness is an important part of overall well-being. It means having positive and healthy connections with the people around you like your family, friends, co-workers, and others in your community. Building positive social connections can help you live a happier and healthier life. Here are a few tips to develop more social wellness: Spend time with people: Make plans to be with your family, friends, and people in your community. The time spent together fosters a connection with those individuals, while contributing to your own sense of belonging – which is important for your well-being. Be a good listener:…
Learn to Live Team
June 7, 2023