Relationships
Cara’s Story
I had my child on April 3rd, 2020. That day is such a blur. It was not how it was supposed to be. It was terrifying and traumatizing, and I…
Read MoreA Conversation about new fatherhood with Nathan Friend, our Warm Line Dad Specialist
Tell us a little about yourself and your background and why you choose to work at PS-WA I am a father to three young children ages 2, 5, and 8.…
Read MoreMeet Kristin Tucker, Clinical Social Worker, UW Lecturer, and proud Queer parent
Tell us a little about yourself and your background! In my professional life, I’m a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in private practice, specializing in working with LGBTQ couples and individuals…
Read MoreOur Story, by Debbie & Matt
In July of 2021, we welcomed our daughter Sadie into the world. She surprised us by coming two weeks early but apart from that, the birth was relatively complication-free (minus…
Read MoreNo One Told Me This Marriage Would Be So Hard
“When you have a baby, you set off an explosion in your marriage. And when the dust settles, your marriage is different from what it was.” –Nora Ephron Among the…
Read MoreIs There Sex After Baby?
There seems to be no shortage of information available to the newly pregnant couple. Myriad books, blogs, and online articles cover just about everything you may wish to know about…
Read MoreThe Chicken and the Egg: Sex, Body, and Relationships
It’s like a never-ending chicken and the egg situation. Which came first? How body image impacts sex impacts relationship satisfaction. Working with new moms and their partners often brings up…
Read MoreInformation and Resources for Postpartum Relationships, Body Changes, and Sex
RelationshipsThe Gottman Relationship Blog (The Gottman Institute)Fantastic, research-based blog with resources on relationships. Within the blog is a specific column entitled “Bringing Baby Home” that features posts about improving the marital relationship…
Read MoreBooks We Recommend
There are many books these days on perinatal mood and anxiety disorders- this list is for professionals.
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