Mom Brain

NOTE EDITORE

Have you had a mom brain moment? Your heart is racing, your palms are sweaty, and your mind is spinning with anxiety, self-doubt, and whether or not you remembered to pack the diaper cream. Becoming a mother is a joyful rite of passage, but it can also be overwhelming--physically and emotionally. How can you calm the worries, quiet the guilt, and be present with yourself and your kids? Psychologist and mom Ilyse Dobrow DiMarco specializes in the myriad issues that women with young children struggle with. In this compassionate guide, she shares science-based strategies to help you cope with common challenges and make peace with your transformed identity. Dr. Dobrow DiMarco uses frank, funny, and moving stories to illustrate ways to tame self-critical thoughts and navigate the "new normal" of work, marriage, and friendships. Learn how you can mindfully accept the highs and lows of parenting--even in the toughest moments.

SOMMARIO

Introduction 1. Whats Happened to My Head?: Mom Brain and How CBT Can Help 2. Whats Happened to My Heart?: Understanding the Emotional Roller-Coaster Ride of Motherhood 3. Who Am I Now That Im a Mom?: Redefining Who You Are and How You Work 4. Why Cant I Stop Worrying?: How to Cope When You Sweat the Small (and Big) Stuff 5. Why Dont I Feel Safe?: Managing Fears about Injury, Illness, and Other Threats 6. How Can I Possibly Find Time to Shower When I Have to Take My Toddler to Her French Lessons?: Taking Care of Yourself While Youre Taking Care of Your Kids 7. Why Cant My Life Be More Instagrammable?: Coping with Comparison-Making and Social Media 8. Why Cant I Mom Perfectly?: What to Do When You Expect Too Much of Yourself 9. How Can I Nurture My Relationship When Im Busy Nurturing This Kid?: Navigating Changes and Challenges with Your Partner 10. Whos the Mother Here?: Coping with Extended Family 11. Where Has My Social Life Gone?: Fitting Friendships into Your New Life 12. Why Isnt Anyone Having Fun?: Surviving Vacations, Holidays, and Special Events with Young Kids Appendix: Values Worksheet Resources Index

AUTORE

Ilyse Dobrow DiMarco, PhD, is a clinical psychologist in private practice in Summit, New Jersey. She specializes in helping women use cognitive-behavioral therapy and related evidence-based strategies to navigate the myriad challenges of motherhood. Her writing has been featured in Motherly, Motherwell, Psychology Today, Today Parenting, Parents.com, and The Washington Post, as well as on her own blog, http://drcbtmom.com. She lives in New Jersey with her husband and two sons.

ALTRE INFORMAZIONI

• Condizione: Nuovo
• ISBN: 9781462543212
• Dimensioni: 9 x 6 in Ø 0.95 lb
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pagine Arabe: 276