As a parent sometimes it can be hard to know what is “normal” versus when to seek the opinion of a trained clinician. Over the last several decades the mental health community has made huge strides in understanding childhood mental conditions.

Life is unpredictable; control can be a challenge to obtain. This is why in therapy we often build in rituals to help our clients reduce anxiety and depression and manage everyday stressors.

Art Therapy promotes emotional expression and inner healing through the use of art materials. Using lines, shapes and colors, patients could better convey their symptoms to doctors. They also experienced stress relief through Art Therapy, resulting in better overall health outcomes.

One of the best ways to support your mental health as well as the health of your baby is to join a support group! Whether this is your first baby or the fourth, all pregnancies (and babies!) are unique and bring new challenges that you do not need to face alone.