We recently featured a Q & A with Marco Renzi, MA, LCSW, PMH-C, an experienced psychotherapist, clinical supervisor, and manager of intake operations at Wildflower Center for Emotional Health, to discuss his deep commitment to supporting individuals and couples as they transition to parenthood. In the video below, Marco expands on the significance of therapist…
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The Overwhelmed Working Parent: Finding Space to Breathe
As a working parent, I know firsthand how relentless the demands of life can feel. It’s as if there’s an endless ticker tape of tasks running through your mind: emails to answer, meals to prepare, forms to fill out, and let’s not forget the mental gymnastics required to ensure you’re giving your kids the best…
Mental Health in the Perinatal Period: Interview with Marco Renzi, LCSW, PMH-C
In this interview, we sat down with Marco Renzi, MA, LCSW, PMH-C, an experienced psychotherapist, clinical supervisor, and manager of intake operations at Wildflower Center for Emotional Health, to discuss his deep commitment to supporting individuals and couples as they transition to parenthood. Marco brings a compassionate and informed approach to his work with both…
Perimenopause: Debunking Unhelpful Myths
Perimenopause is the period of time leading up to menopause when women begin to undergo hormonal changes, such as fluctuations in estrogen and progesterone levels, which can then cause a variety of physical, emotional, and cognitive symptoms. While this phase most commonly begins in the 40s, it can start as early as the late 20s…
Perinatal Mental Health: A Guide for Therapists
As therapists, we are acutely aware of the complex interplay between mental health and life’s transitions. One of the most significant yet often overlooked transitions occurs during the perinatal period—encompassing pregnancy and the first year postpartum. Understanding perinatal mental health is essential for us to support our clients effectively during this transformative time. The Importance…
ACT, CBT, DBT, EMDR, ERP: A Guide to Evidence-based Therapies
When you first enter the world of therapy, you might not know exactly where to start. That might have something to do with a feeling that you don’t know the lingo and can’t make sense of the alphabet soup. Every therapist will have a slew of letters behind their name – LCSW, PsyD, CST, LMFT,…
Male Infertility: The Emotional Impact and What You Can Do About It
When it comes to conversations about infertility, men often remain in the shadows. The fertility conversation often defaults to women, making it easy to assume infertility is a “women’s issue.” That’s a misconception – male-factor infertility is a significant part of the equation, despite it lacking the attention it deserves. While male infertility isn’t exactly…
Thoughts and Feelings: What Are They and What Do I Do About Them?
Welcome to Part 3 of Flexibility of the Mind webzine series! In Part 1 and Part 2 of this webzine series, we defined psychological flexibility, asked some hard hitting questions about thoughts and feelings, and summarized the “Noticing Self” and ways to stay present. If you need a refresher, keep reading! Take a moment to…
Embracing Your Winter Arc: A Guide to Seasonal Self-Care
The latest social media trend, the “Winter Arc Challenge,” encourages people to jumpstart their “New Year, New Me” goals as the seasons begin to shift. This challenge emphasizes self-discipline, restoration, and goal-setting through a set of structured guidelines. Though rules vary, popular videos on TikTok often feature routines that include rigid workout schedules, specific dietary…
Thanksgiving and Mental Health: Setting Boundaries around Challenging Family Dynamics
With Thanksgiving right around the corner, we may find ourselves filled with a range of emotions from excitement to frustration to sadness and perhaps even dread. Holidays like Thanksgiving that tend to focus on relationships with our family of origin, can generate feelings of shame and isolation for those who have chosen to place boundaries,…
