Articles from the Practice
Practical, grounded reading on postpartum depression, stress and burnout, and family communication — from Megan Corrieri, MS, LPC.
The Fourth Trimester: What to Expect (and What's Not Normal)
The first three months after birth are their own season — physically, emotionally, and hormonally. Here's what's normal in the fourth trimester, and what's worth a closer look.
Professional Burnout vs. Parental Burnout: Different Roads, Same Exhaustion
Burnout from a demanding career and burnout from parenting feel similar but run on different fuel. Knowing which one you're carrying — or both — changes what actually helps.
Parenting Teens While Burned Out: Managing Your Stress and Theirs
Parenting a teenager takes patience you may not have left after a full day. Here's how burnout shows up in family conflict — and how to keep your own depletion from running the house.
Postpartum Anxiety vs. Postpartum Depression: How to Tell the Difference
Postpartum anxiety and postpartum depression often get lumped together, but they look and feel different. Here's how to tell them apart, and when to reach out for help.
Why "Just Take a Vacation" Doesn't Fix Burnout
If a week off used to reset you and now it doesn't, you're not broken — you're past the point where rest alone can do the job. Here's what's actually happening and what helps.
When Family Arguments Loop: Recognizing the Cycle You're Stuck In
If your family keeps having the same fight in different costumes, the patterns are bigger than the topic. Here are the four loops I see most often and what actually breaks them.