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New Moms: Facing Scary Thoughts

Because we are human, we sometimes have thoughts that scare us. Our first urge is to try to get rid of them. The problem is that the more we try to push these distressing thoughts away, the more these thoughts can actually increase in intensity and frequency. This video introduces alternative strategies that are effective for dealing with scary thoughts, such as R.O.L.L with anxious thoughts, Recognize thinking traps, and Consider more helpful thoughts.