Check out some of my favorite resources. Find the support and connection you need.
- Relationship & Marriage Advice – The Gottman Blog
- Happy Healthy Loving Relationships with Lynne Namka
- Self-Compassion – A Healthier Way of Relating to Yourself with Kristin Neff
- Mindful Self-Compassion – meditations and information with Christopher Germer
- Tara Brach — Free audiotalks and guided imagery recordings
- Health Journeys — Guided Imagery/Relaxation CDs for all types of needs
- Our Kids — online family activity newsletter DC area
- Special Needs Kids Info — for parents with children who have special needs
DC Area Community Resources
- Lil Omm Yoga — Yoga & more for babies, kids, adults and families in NW DC
- Circle Yoga – Yoga, Mindfulness, & Workshops for kids, teens, adults in NW DC
- Interfaith Families Project (IFFP) an independent community of interfaith families and others committed to sharing, learning about, and celebrating their Jewish and Christian traditions. It is the only interfaith organization of its kind in the country.
- Moms Club of NW DC – Support group for stay-at-home mothers in DC. Activities, get-togethers, playgroups, speakers, and more.
- PFlag Parents, families, friends and allies united with LGBTQ people to move equality forward. PFlag has local chapters which hold support groups & much more.
Postpartum Support/Resources
- DC Birth Doulas — Sara Baum, Amy Ard, and Sarah Paksima
- Mindful Return – Plan a peaceful, thoughtful, and successful return to work after maternity leave. Community & e-course
- PACE — New Moms support group in DC area
- Weekly PPD Support Group — Led by Lynne McIntyre in NW DC, 202-744-3639
- Postpartum Support International — Organization that increases awareness about the emotional changes that women experience during pregnancy and postpartum
Recommended Psychotherapists
- Lena Aburdene – LPC – Therapy for individuals and couples in DC
- Marie Choppin, – LCSW-C — therapy for individuals, couples, & families in MD
- Meredith Gelman – LCSW – therapy for women across the life cycle and teens in Fairfax, VA
- Jonah Green — LICSW, LCSW-C Therapy for children, families, and individual adults in Kensington, MD
- Dan Griffin – PhD – Therapy for children, families, and individuals in Takoma Park, MD
- Kate Kelly – LICSW,Therapy for kids and teens, mindfulness groups in DC
- Mary McLaughlin – LCSW, Therapy for kids, teens, & adults in Vienna, VA
- Elisa Nebolsine – LCSW Cognitive Therapy for kids in McLean, VA
- Nancy Markoe – LICSW, LCSW-C Individual, Couples & Group Therapy for adults in DC
- Erika Petrova – LICSW Therapy for kids, teens & young adults & parents
- David Sternberg – LICSW Individual, Couples & Group Therapy for adults in DC
- Amy Tatsumi – Art Therapist & Psychotherapist, Certified Daring Way™ Facilitator- Consultant in DC
Recommended Coaches
- Lori Atwood – Financial Advisor for Parents
- Jessica Braider – The Balanced Kitchen – Health/Food Coaching for individuals and Familes
- Jessica Brodey – Pediatric sleep consultant
- Claudette Chênevert – Stepfamily Coaching
- Mimi Darmstadter – Professional/business coaching for women at all stages of life & moms returning to work
- Meghan Leahy – Parenting Coach
- Kelly Newsome – Online wellness sanctuary for new moms
- Karen Schachter – MSW Psychology of Eating Expert – Dishing with your daughter
