Christina Janiga Psychotherapy
460 Brant Street L7R 4B6 Burlington, ON, Canada

It’s OK, new Moms and Dads. As new parents, we often feel anxious, irritable, and overwhelmed because of the great responsibility of parenthood. If these feelings persist or grow worse with time, they can develop into postpartum depression. Suffering from postpartum depression doesn’t mean that you are no longer a wonderful parent; your symptoms are not a reflection of who you are. ... Seek help if you are experiencing symptoms of postpartum depression, or if you are an expecting mother that is experiencing symptoms of untreated depression or anxiety. See more

Overwhelmed by routine and rules, we sometimes forget the importance of playing with our families. #FamilyDay is the time to get together and get excited: Turn to the ones in your home, connect, play, and have fun! Ideas to light up this Family Day: - Work on a puzzle together. - Explore nature together. Go for a walk, or explore a new hiking trail.... - Turn off your electronics and have a long conversation. - Go for a ride in the car, and listen to your favorite music. - Cook dinner together, and enjoy a meal that everyone loves as a family. - Have a movie night with your favorite snacks. Communicating with your loved ones is one of the most important ways to maintain mental health and build strong relationships within your family. This Family Day, feel grateful for the ones you have near, and have a safe, happy holiday together! See more

#CoupleGoals # ? Happy, lasting bonds are all about emotional responsiveness, knowing that the response to the neverending question Are you there for me?" is "Yes". , Dr. Sue Johnson... To strengthen the bonds with our loved ones, we need to know our partners are accessible, responsive and engaged. Dr. Johnson, developer of a revolutionary new science on romantic relationships, defined these components of a fulfilling bond: - Accessibility: You give your attention to your partner, and you both are emotionally open to what each other is saying. - Responsiveness: You accept the wants, needs, and fears of your partner, and offer comfort and caring to them during challenges. - Engagement: You are emotionally present, absorbed, and involved with your partner, and make an effort to take part in their life.

YES. We are traumatized only when we become more constricted than we were before the event that induced the stressful emotions: when we remain fearful or embi...ttered after the threat has passed, defensive or aggressive in the absence of present danger, in chronic pain when nothing in the moment is jabbing at us. The experience of genuine grief protects from trauma. https://www.thestar.com//the-way-to-get-through-these-terr

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Some good tools and suggestions for coping during times of uncertainty. https://medium.com//regulating-emotions-in-a-covid-19-worl

Here are some Mental Health resources for COVID-19: bit.ly/covid19-mentalhealth