I often have clients ask me why it is so difficult to feel confident in their reproductive choices. They often aren’t used to feeling so uncertain and believe it should be easier for them to understand what they want. I ask these clients to consider how they were taught to make choices… were they taught […]
Understanding Reproductive Ambivalence and Indecision
Ambivalence occurs when a person experiences simultaneous and contradictory feelings about someone or something. Experiencing conflicting feelings or perspectives about something can leave a person unable to choose between two opposing courses of action. Now, we often experience smaller levels of ambivalence on a daily basis (for example, “should I have tacos or pasta for […]
When Is It Time To See A Therapist For My Parenthood Indecision?
The decision about whether or not to become a parent is one that most individuals will face at some point in their lives. Some people feel they have known the answer for their entire lives while others have considered this decision for years and still find themselves unsure of how they want to move forward. […]