Self-Compassion: Building Confidence in Motherhood

By Laura Otton. Laura is a maternal mental health specialist and the owner of Therapy for Motherhood, her private practice based in Huntington, NY. She earned her Master of Social Work from NYU and is certified in perinatal mental health through Postpartum Support International. Her work focuses on helping women adjust to motherhood and guiding them through the mental and emotional challenges of being a modern parent. As a mother of two, she knows firsthand how women need a warm, supportive village to thrive and achieve their dreams. She is honored to be a part of that village for so many.

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If you asked me when I was feeling my most powerful self in my 20’s, it would have taken me a very long time to answer. Back then it was easy to let other people’s voices get to me, make me doubt and feel small. As I am getting older and have lived through different experiences, I look back and can answer this question deeply and say that my power has taken different shapes throughout the years.
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Is your dream tugging at you too? Do you feel a pull toward something more but don't know how to take the next step? I understand and I've been there. But leaps of faith, while scary, often lead us to our most vibrant life. If your heart is burning with untapped potential, walk with me through how I manifested my passion. There is power within you waiting to be unleashed! Now let's get to the story...
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