The Overstimulated Parent: Understanding Your Window of Tolerance
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The Overstimulated Parent: Understanding Your Window of Tolerance

Feeling overstimulated, checked out, touched out, or just plain overwhelmed as a parent? This post breaks down the window of tolerance, a tool to help you understand how your nervous system responds to stress, and how to begin gently noticing when you're outside of it.

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Postpartum Isn’t All Joy — And That’s Okay
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Postpartum Isn’t All Joy — And That’s Okay

Postpartum emotions are complex and you don’t have to navigate them alone. This blog explores the emotional highs and lows of new parenthood, including postpartum depression, anxiety, and intrusive thoughts. Learn how these experiences affect all kinds of families, including dads, LGBTQ+ parents, and adoptive families, and discover signs it might be time to reach out for support. Real talk, realistic self-care, and local resources inside.

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Meet Your Therapist: Anxiety & Perinatal Mental Health Support in California
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Meet Your Therapist: Anxiety & Perinatal Mental Health Support in California

Hi! I’m Dana — an anxiety and perinatal therapist based in Petaluma. This post is a little intro to me, my approach, and what brought me here. If you’re a tired parent, a person with a racing mind, or just someone trying to keep it together, you’re in the right place.

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