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Jennifer Kogan, MSW, RSW, LICSW

Compassion Focused Counseling and Consultation in Washington, DC and Ontario, Canada

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Mother’s Self-Renewal: Tuning into Your Creative Bliss

September 3, 2012 by Jennifer Kogan

Remember You before age 11 or 12? Your child self had all the time in the world to dream and explore interests and hobbies. These days as we mother, it may feel like that high energy and exuberance is on some kind of semi-permanent hiatus. You might be asking yourself, “What happened to the part […]

Filed Under: Couples, Families, Individuals, New Moms, New Parents, Parents Tagged With: creativity, lil omm, Mother's Guide to Self Renewal, self care, time

How to let go of those summer struggles

June 28, 2012 by Jennifer Kogan

Summer is here and schedules are less rigid. This can be a delight but it can also feel like a heavy load sometimes. It’s easy to feel wistful for the the old, dependable pattern of school, homework, and bedtime. What can we do to let go of those summer struggles?

Filed Under: Families, Parents Tagged With: awareness, power struggles, relaxing, self care, summer, tools

Reconnecting to YOU through the Creative process

June 4, 2012 by Jennifer Kogan

We moms are so busy that sometimes we lose the connection to our creative selves. Read on for some thoughts/resources on how to find your “flow” and help bring your heart and mind together from Guest Blogger, Amy Tatsumi. What makes you feel alive?  What allows you to be connected to your true self? For […]

Filed Under: Couples, Families, Individuals, New Dads, New Moms, New Parents, Parents, Postpartum Depression Tagged With: Amy Tatsumi, art, art therapy, busy, creativity, flow, mommy wars, mothers. moms, overwhelmed, reconnect, self, self care, stress

A Self-Care Primer For New Moms

April 17, 2012 by Jennifer Kogan

Becoming a mom can be a huge adjustment. While you are pregnant it is all about taking care of you. But once the baby arrives, the focus immediately shifts and all of a sudden you are spending most of your time taking care of your baby. Work, fun, and leisure time used to be relatively […]

Filed Under: Couples, Families, New Dads, New Moms, New Parents, Parents, Postpartum Depression Tagged With: awareness, breathe, connect, exercise, image, letting go, mantra, new baby, self care, self-compassion

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