Gabrielle Stannus, Psychotherapist

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March 24, 2009

MATERNAL INSTINCT???

For every mother this phrase means something different.  To some it brings feelings of warmth and excitement - to others it creates anxiety.

If you are feeling anxious about being a good mom, therapy can be an invaluable support.  As a new mom you are responsible in a whole new way.  You need to make every decisions for another person's life.  That is a huge responsibility and the decisions don't always come easily.

Our society values independence and knowing how to "do it on your own".  However, if you believe the African proverb, that it "takes a village to raise a child", you should have an unending supply of older more experienced mothers to support you when you are unsure.

You may have a couple of people to ask questions of or maybe you have no one to turn to with your concerns.  Worse yet, you may have a resource who can only tell you what you are doing wrong.

If you are feeling unable to fully enjoy your role as a mother, I may be able to help you.

With my support you can explore what your beliefs about motherhood are - how you think it should be done versus how you are actually doing it.  Becoming aware of such discrepancies in your life can be the first step to leading a more balanced existence in any role you play in your life.  Feeling integrated in this way as a mother can lead you to trusting yourself more often as a mom and leave more room for the child in your life.