Working Mom Guilt

Working Mom Guilt Written by Amber Butzer, LPC and Move Forward Counseling Therapist A Major Life Transition Having a child is arguably one of the most significant life changes a woman can experience. Physical changes, hormone changes, schedule changes, and identity changes, to name a few. It is no wonder that a survey by Bright Horizons […]

Postpartum Depression in the Workplace

Postpartum Depression in the Workplace Written by Amber Butzer, LPC and MFC Therapist Picture this… You wipe away tears as you gather your abundance of items from your car, preparing to walk through your workplace doors for the first time since having your 12-week-old baby. You do a quick mental checklist, assuring yourself you have […]

Work after Maternity Leave

Work after Maternity Leave Transitioning Back to Work after Maternity Leave My Story For nine months, while expecting my first child, my thoughts were primarily worries about transitioning into a new role.  Not just the logistics of having a newborn in the house, as one might assume, but the potential professional consequences of putting on […]