Posts by Nelia DeAmaral
Parenting as a team: Questions to help couples feel like allies instead of enemies!
It’s easy for couples to get stuck in the “room-mate zone” or the “bitter and withdrawn” mode. Sometimes we feel alone. Parenting is hard. It’s only natural to have challenges, especially when parenting can be so demanding. These simple questions inquiry will help you feel more connected and on the same team.
Read MoreAnxiety Recovery Story – Guest Post from a Postpartum Client
None of us heals in a bubble. We need to hear stories to know that others have survived ordeals we might be facing. Reach one mom’s story in healing from anxiety and read her personal “progress inventory”
Read MoreFinding self-love from under the pile of shoulds
“Tell the mind to be quiet, and follow the longing of the heart.” Ross Laing (MD, retired) As many of you know, I am on a sabbatical of sorts. I have whittled my schedule down to about half of what I was doing before. During this time, I have seen how much I have confused…
Read MoreFeeling stuck on the worry treadmill? Find your “anxiety antidote”
Is there a problem in your life that you just can’t seem to let go of, even though you have tried? Something that your partner or family think you “make a big deal of”? A situation you are worried about that is robbing you of joy in the moment? Uncover your “anxiety antidote” to begin to feel more peaceful.
Read More“Motivation Fatigue”: When trying harder isn’t an option for you
Some of you may have heard of terms such as “compassion fatigue” or “decision fatigue”. Those are very real forms of exhaustion that come from overusing a particular skill. I recently realized that most of my clients come to me with what I will call “motivation fatigue”. It is a place where you feel like…
Read MoreGuided Audio Meditation For Sleep!
This unique meditation is designed especially for times when it’s hard for you to let go and get some rest. Whether you worry about being woken up soon, or you are unable to calm your mind after a challenging day, this meditation will help you let go.
Read MoreCalming the Mind: Meditation with your baby!
New moms often feel like their minds are spinning in circles. What should I be doing? What does my baby need? Many people will tell you to “just listen to your baby” , but how? It can feel impossible sometimes to settle the many thoughts in our minds to be able to tune in to our babies.…
Read MoreRelease anxiety & stress – 5 minute meditation on self-compassion
One of my passions is leading people through meditation. I am honored to be present as they let go of what is weighing them down and experience more peace & well-being. I know how hard it is to meditate on your own. The monkey-mind is so active, and many people feel deeply discouraged when they…
Read MoreA Mind-Reading Guide for New Fathers: What your partner really wants & how to give it to her
As a father, I’ve had many moments when my wife looked at me in shock or upset, when I didn’t anticipate something that she needed. So what’s a partner to do?
Read MoreHow to help your relationship survive a new baby: A Postpartum Plan for Couples
Many couples spend lots of time preparing for birth, but a postpartum plan can help couples explore their needs, hopes and wishes even before baby arrives! Most people will agree that postpartum can bring tremendous challenges to a relationship. It can be hard to know what to talk about in advance to make that transition easier. Below are some…
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