Ampersand Therapy Collective

10/23/2026

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10/23/2026

Somewhere along the way, we started confusing what we SEE with what we’re SUPPOSED to expect from ourselves 😵‍💫

We see the spotless homes, the thoughtfully curated activities, the gentle parenting, the elaborate dinner menus, the morning routines, the family outings, the moms who somehow seem to DO IT ALL.

And even when we KNOW social media is curated, it’s hard not to absorb the message that WE ARE DOING SOMETHING WRONG.

BUT just because something has become COMMON on social media doesn’t mean it’s a reasonable expectation for REAL LIFE.

Motherhood doesn’t have to LOOK impressive to be meaningful.

Here is a little reminder to question what you’re measuring yourself against — and to give yourself permission to be a REAL person in the middle of raising little ones. 🫶🏻

10/21/2026

ONE LAST nudge before we spill the details a WEEK from today 👀

We’ve been teasing something exciting around here, and if you’ve been wondering what it is, you’ll want to be on the Ampersand Journal email list 🗞️

It’s where we’ll share the news FIRST (THIS FRIDAY !!!), along with little notes on mental health, life, and what’s happening around Ampersand Therapy Collective ⭐️🤍

If you’ve been meaning to subscribe, consider this your sign 🪧

JOIN the Ampersand Journal through the link in our bio — something new is coming, and we can’t wait to share it with you!

10/19/2026

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💜 Celebrating Perinatal Nurses Week 💜

We are so proud of the nurses who pour their hearts into caring for our moms, babies, and families. Thank you for the compassion, dedication, and love you bring to our community every single day. 💜

In honor of Perinatal Nurses Week, The Birth Place nurses are reflecting on their "why" for becoming labor and delivery nurses.

10/19/2026

A few REMINDERS for anyone who may need them (especially those with BIG feelings) !!!

→ it doesn’t have to make sense to anyone but you

→ you’re not a problem to be fixed, you are a person to be understood

→ you’ve felt this way before and you’ve gotten through it every time

→ feeling deeply is a gift and what makes you – YOU

You are an AMAZING & EMOTIONAL person who FEELS feelings. This can be annoying sometimes BUT it’s also ONE of the very BEST things about YOU.

Save these for later or send them to someone who may need them; and don’t forget to follow Ampersand Therapy Collective for more !!!

10/16/2026

Your screen time isn’t ALL doomscrolling and unanswered texts 📲

There are SO MANY mental health apps for journaling, meditation, breathing exercises, brief check-ins and mood trackers, nervous system regulation, gratitude lists and while there are some REALLY GREAT ones. Some times we just don’t have enough space — both mentally and physically (we’ve all seen the “Not Enough Storage” pop-up). 🗄️

AND NO, we’re not saying an app replaces therapy. But sometimes support looks like a five-minute brain dump in your Notes app, a guided meditation before bed, or finally listening to the audiobook you’ve been meaning to start.

Swipe through for the everyday apps we LOVE, plus a few worth adding to your home screen !!!

Here are some of our favorite apps that can be beneficial to your wellbeing that you likely ALREADY HAVE downloaded:

→ Pinterest

→ Voice Memos / Notes

→ Libby App and Amazon Kindle

→ YouTube

BUT, if you are in the market to add a few apps ... 👀 here are a few we know and LOVE:

→ Daylio Journal = a simple mood tracker to help you notice patterns over time, without writing a whole journal entry

→ Finch = a self-care companion that turns small, everyday wellness goals into an adventure

→ Insight Timer = guided meditations, sleep support, and mindfulness practices

SAVE this post for later, and TELL US: what’s app(s) would you add to the list?

10/15/2026

TONIGHT !!! 🕊️🤍