Parenting is hard, but parenting on your own is even harder. As a single parent, you’re often juggling the duties of both parents — from providing financial stability to ensuring your children have everything they need to be physically and emotionally secure — and you still have to take care of yourself, too.   While you’re happy to do it, and of course you love your children more than anything, it’s OK to acknowledge that your job comes with unique challenges. talk

Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) are two common types of talk therapy. Both aim to improve mental health but ACT and CBT are very different in their approach, using different pathways and techniques to help you heal. ACT focuses on acceptance and values while encouraging you to embrace your thoughts and feelings. CBT relies on structure and attempts to alter negative thought patterns and behaviors to improve mental health and reduce symptoms. Figuring out which talk

Parenthood is a rewarding, but often demanding experience. The moments of joy you have make every second worth it, but that doesn’t mean you don’t feel overwhelmed at times. Parenting is hard – you’re constantly juggling and managing responsibilities. From taking care of your household to meeting the needs of the kids to trying to remember to take care of yourself, you’re doing a lot. As a parent, you’re always “on,” and it can take a toll on your mental talk

Healthy co-parenting is beneficial for everyone involved. Studies show that a successful co-parenting relationship can translate to positive social-emotional development for children. Co-parenting isn’t easy for everyone, but it doesn’t mean it isn’t possible. Co-parenting is a collaborative approach to raising children when couples aren’t together and don’t live in the same home. The joint custody effort prioritizes a child’s well-being and stability and offers them essential emotional support. Effective co-parenting means children get love, guidance, and structure from both talk

Trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can have a profound impact on your mental health and well-being. Finding the right therapeutic approach to deal with the aftermath of past trauma is vital for recovery. Though you have many options to choose from, accelerated resolution therapy (ART) and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy (EMDR) stand out as powerful techniques that can help you heal from a traumatic event. ART and EMDR both reduce distress by reprocessing the traumatic memories you’ve talk