Kate Borsato Blog
British Columbia | Registered Clinical Counsellor
Scary Thoughts In Pregnancy And Postpartum
During pregnancy and new motherhood, intrusive thoughts can take a lot of forms. Most frequently, they center around the idea of harm coming to your baby or kids. Let’s be frank: motherhood is hard. Adjusting during the postpartum phase is a huge challenge for most...
How To Deal With Negative Postpartum Body Image
Were you surprised by your postpartum body? Are you still surprised at how your body is looking and feeling after giving birth? We don’t often see what a mother’s postpartum body actually looks like so that surprise is only natural.You’re standing in the mirror...
Confession: I’m a terrible memory keeper and I fear I’m letting my daughters’ childhood memories slip away.
What if we allowed ourselves to be in the moment and surrender to the reality that memories will fade because that’s what memories do? What if that loss just adds to the sweetness of the now? Whenever I see an ad enticing me to buy a new photo album, or I see...
How To Make Self-Care Easy for Moms
I think it’s important to shift the conversation so that what’s supposed to support your mental wellbeing doesn’t become a stressor. I want self care to be easy so that moms actually do it. If you’re a mom or mom-to-be, I’m willing to bet that “self care” can be… a...
Confession: I was so desperate for a mom friend; when I spotted my future bestie at the park, I pounced.
It was at a crucial point in my life as a new mom and I needed a friend who understood me. I really needed the kind of friend who’s in the weeds too, who knows the struggle, who understands the same joy. I needed a friend who could listen without judgement. I saw...
How To Deal With Mom Burnout (tips from a Therapist)
Burnout happens to the best of us. We tend to think that if we can just get x,y, and z done, we’ll feel better. What you actually need to do is take a breath, slow down, and let go. WANT TO WATCH THE VIDEO? SCROLL DOWN! “Burnout” might seem a little like a buzzword...
Hi, I'm Kate. A therapist, mama, and partner, and I'm here to help YOU find your joy in motherhood. No matter what season you're in, I can help you manage your overwhelm, reclaim your happiness, and feel like your vibrant self again! I'm so glad you're here!