Mindfulness on Mother's Day

Mother’s Day is a time to celebrate mothers, but it can be a challenge for moms to engage in mindfulness and find the time for self-care.Here are a few quick tips for all moms to help prioritize mindfulness & mental wellness.

Tip 1: Tune Out so you Can Tune In

To reduce stress levels, turn off your phone, stop watching the news, and let calls from your boss go straight to voicemail. This will allow you to tune out the noise and tune in to what you want.

Tip 2: Speak to what you need

Even if you have young children who want to celebrate you, you don’t have to spend all day taking care of them and doing household chores. Ask your spouse, partner, friend, or relative to take charge, or consider hiring a babysitter for a few hours. You deserve some time to yourself!

Tip 3: Treat Yo’self (not just on mother's day)

Going to the spa is a great way to relax and recharge, but you can also create a spa-like atmosphere at home. Light your candles, put on comfy socks, a thick robe and run a bubble bath. Go the extra mile and add in a face mask, bath bomb and essential oil diffuser- you’ll feel renewed in no time!

Tip 4: Engage The senses

Engaging your senses can dramatically boost your sense of mental wellbeing. This Mother’s Day, take the opportunity to discover what brings peace and harmony to each of your senses.

  • Wrap up in a warm blanket and massage tension in your pressure points to increase your sense of touch.
  • Go to an art museum, or do a short meditation to engage your sense of sight.
  • Sing along to a song you love, listen to nature sounds, or turn on some peaceful white noise to engage your sense of hearing.
  • Experiment with different scents using a diffuser and a collection of essential oils to engage your sense of smell.
  • Make your favorite tea or coffee and savor it or eat your favorite meal to engage your sense of taste.

Tip 5: Make a plan that works for you, and take your time

Mother’s Day is a great time to assess your overall mental health and stress levels. Identify your main sources of stress and develop a plan for coping with them. You might need to redistribute tasks with your spouse or partner, start a journal, or schedule self-care time each week. Having a plan for the future can help keep you feeling restored and renewed, rather than overwhelmed or frazzled.

To reduce stress levels, turn off your phone, stop watching the news, and let calls from your boss go straight to voicemail. This will allow you to tune out the noise and tune in to what you want.

Mindfulness Practices, step by step

Self-Care After Mother's Day

But don’t let your self-care routine end today! Wellness needs to be maintained through consistent efforts to take care of your mental health. This is especially true for parents! If you find that engaging in self-care today, or consistently checking in on your mental health is a struggle, reach out for support from a therapist who specializes in women’s mental health!

Our providers understand the struggle to find balance, manage stress and apply self-care.

Did you Know...

  • 1 in 5 American Women Have a Mental Health Condition
  • According to ADAA, women are twice as likely to be affected by Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • While most mental disorders can impact all genders, there are some conditions that can only affect biologically female individuals due to female biology. 
    • Premenstrual dysphoric disorder
    • Postpartum depression/anxiety
    • Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders
    • Perimenopausal depression

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Online therapy is essentially face-to-face counseling, just conducted remotely. Studies show that tele-therapy is as effective as traditional counseling. Professional organizations and state governments recognize its benefits and have set regulations for it. However, like any therapy, its success in achieving your goals isn’t guaranteed. It’s important to discuss with your therapist whether tele-therapy is working for you.

How Should I Prepare for My First Session?

Showing up is all that you need to do! But if you really want to get the most out of session, it could help to take some time to think about what you want from therapy. It helps to write down your goals, questions you have or things that you feel are important to share. 

Do you offer traditional talk therapy?

of course! though we have some unconventional therapy approaches, we are rooted in evidenced based practices. Talk therapy is a major player in the therapy room! See What we Treat and Integrative Services for more information

Is Virtual Counseling Suitable for Everyone?

Online therapy might not be as effective for individuals with chronic suicidal thoughts, severe trauma, significant mental health history, or those recently in intensive care. Such cases often benefit more from traditional, in-person counseling. We’ll help you decide if our online services are right for you during your intake and evaluation.

Can I Change Therapists If I'm Not Happy?

Yes, you can switch therapists to another provider within the practice, or we can provide you a referral if preferred. We want to ensure that your time and effort are well spent, and that you are getting the relief you need, that’s why we work collaboratively with each other in the practice, as well as outside therapists who we know and trust.

How Do I Know If Therapy Is Helping?

You should feel like you’re making progress. Signs it’s working include:

  • Feeling comfortable talking to your therapist
  • Your therapist respects boundaries
  • You’re moving towards your goals
  • You feel listened to
    You’re doing better in life
  • Your self-esteem is getting better

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We ask that clients provide at least 24 hours notice in the event that they need to cancel to avoid the 50% cancellation fee. we understand that life happens and do our best to be flexible & reschedule.

What Geographic Areas Are Served?

Currently, we serve clients in New Jersey and are expanding to other states as telehealth laws evolve. While telehealth offers the convenience of attending sessions from anywhere, state laws require clients to be in-state during their session.

Is Online Therapy Easy to Use for Non-Tech-Savvy People?

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What Questions Should I Ask My New Therapist?

Feel free to ask anything. Some good questions are:

  • How often will we meet?
  • What do you specialize in?
  • What experience do you have with my issue?
  • What outcomes can I expect?
  • How will I know I’m progressing?
  • How long do you usually work with clients?
  • How will we set my treatment goals?

What is the difference between associate therapists & fully licensed therapists?

Our Qualifications:

Our founder, Rebecca Sidoti, is a highly qualified, state-licensed therapist and supervisor with extensive training in anxiety related disorders and innovative treatment such as Ketamine Therapy. Mind by Design Counseling adheres to standards set by the our governing counseling boards.

To see each providers credentials, training and licenses, visit our “Meet the Therapists” Page to learn more.

  • LAC/LSW are therapists who may practice clinical work under the supervision of a fully licensed therapist.
  • LPC/LCSW are therapists who have completed the necessary clinical hours post-graduation under supervision and can practice clinical work independently.