Many women find themselves totally submerged in their mom role to the point that they forget who they are outside this label. Sometimes it’s not obvious for years, and sometimes it’s evident right away. It is very common for a mother to need support in remembering and prioritizing the things that improve her overall wellbeing. From showering regularly and eating more than leftover dino nuggets to getting enough sleep and getting quality social interaction, it’s all important.

Parenting is difficult. Parenting with intention and introducing healthy, supportive strategies is important and admirable and, yes, still difficult. Sometimes caregivers need insight and suggestions on how to best support their kids in healthy ways. Other times they find themselves being very reactive due to the manner in which they were raised. It’s all valid and worthy of clinical support.

Maybe motherhood doesn’t come naturally to you. Maybe you want to be a mom and for whatever reason that hasn’t been a reality for you so far. Maybe you enjoy motherhood but feel pressure to do things according to other people’s expectations. Maybe you notice yourself carrying the bulk of the parenting responsibility and want to reconsider the division of labor with your partner.

There are certain times during motherhood that quite literally take the majority of your time, effort, and attention. Will I ever sleep more than three hours at a time? When will I feel like myself again? Why did no one tell me how hard this is? How many times can my child vomit before I should be extra concerned? How long until my child can wipe their own bum?