Adjusting to Parenthood

The transition to parenthood can be full of "highs and lows," with some of the best feelings followed by some of the most challenging emotions. Becoming a parent is one of the most noteworthy and meaningful transitions we will ever make. It is possibly on of the first points at which our own mental and physical health can have major implications for someone beyond ourselves. We also learn to share our space and our attention with another human that at the beginning stages require so much support (space, time, attention, and energy). When not prepared, if anything can fully prepare us, we can have a more difficult time adjusting which can bleed into our marital/inter-partner relationships and sometimes even our professional environment. 

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Therapeutic support, preceding, during, or even following a significant family or life transition can help ease the expected and unexpected bumps we face while learning a new way of life.