Lisa Balderman LCSWR

Day 1 of progressive counting training today! I’ve been wanting to take this training for a long time .. looking forward to learning some new ways to help people recover from trauma !

Now offering telehealth sessions . This is a stressful time , please reach out if you need support. I am here for you .

This concept comes up often In therapy: I have always said this and agree with the message here . A very good read

To the new mom buying formula at Walmart with her 1 month old baby, I see you. I see the tears in your eyes when you read 'breast is best' on every label. I see... you looking around, wondering if other moms are judging you for feeding such a little baby formula. I see your husband standing there, unsure of how to help you, silently hurting with you. I see your confusion as you read label after label, wondering if one is better than the other, and which one will be best for your baby that is currently screaming in your arms. I also see your baby. I see this brand new beautiful life. I know that you feel like you are failing this tiny human, but I want you to know that you aren't. I see the love that you have for this baby, the desire to give him what he needs even though you are not sure what that is yet. I see this baby who loves his mama, and is going to continue to love you when you feed him formula. I see your husband who is going to get a chance to help you, to feed his baby as well. I see that there is so much more to this story then what meets the eye. I don't know what brought you here, to Walmart on a Sunday at 7 with a new baby, but I know whatever it is wasn't easy. I see your pain, but I also see that it will get better. Finally we make eye contact, I quietly show you which brand we used and assure you and your husband that it is going to be ok. I tell you that my 16 month old daughter loved me the same when she was breast fed and formula fed. Both of our eyes fill with tears. While I walk away, I see you silently talking with your husband while your baby continues to cry in your arms. To the mama in Walmart buying formula, I hope you know you aren't failing your child, your child is going to be ok, and you are going to be ok again too. Please share with the moms in your life. <3

We have to recognize the tragic high profile suicides of 2 individuals this week. Mental illness is serious, we need to keep talking about it. The statement bel...ow refers to a lot of people but can be very true for postpartum moms. The Postpartum Resource Center of New York promotes the "Ask The Question" campaign, encouraging people to ask moms how they are doing, even when they look fine. Postpartum moms work really hard at looking and acting "fine" when they are anything but. We continue to communicate hope that it can get better. If you are in crisis locally, Crisis Services is a 24 hour hotline that can help: 834-3131 See more

Thinking of all my brave clients and friends who are struggling with infertility and loss.

Excellent strategies!!!