Mother’s Day During the COVID-19 Crisis by Dr. Rebecca Kenyon

Mother’s Day During the COVID-19 Crisis

by Dr. Rebecca Kenyon 

Psychologist & Marriage and Family Therapist in
San Diego, CA 92130
Helping moms and couples calm the chaos
& make peace in partnering

As a mom, you’ve been on an emotional roller coaster ride since the COVID-19 health crisis all began.  Initially you may have felt fear and panic of the unknown.  When your family was forced to cancel all activities, travel, and events; there was a sense of loss.  However, that loss came with some moments of appreciation for the slower pace of life, and more time spent as a family.  

As the health crisis continues and uncertainty drags on, the losses are multiplying and it’s greatly impacting you and your family.  Lately you’re experiencing a lot of anxiety about how to sustain this emotional turmoil.  

As the meltdowns alternate between you and your kids; and sometimes everyone at once, you begin to fear that this increased family time is being filled more with chaos, discontent, and guilt; than the connection you had imagined.  

You wonder what will your kids remember most after all of this subsides.  Will it be the moments of yelling and screaming, the battles about doing schoolwork, or will some memories of family movie nights and playing games together linger on? 

The Many Hats You Wear

You are trying hard to manage the overwhelm of expanding the many roles you already play (mom, wife, daughter, employee) to now include teacher.  With all these roles, you have a lot of expectations placed upon you.  Not fulfilling those expectations often leads to guilt. Take a moment to honor that you’re doing the best you can.  As a mom you may not be the very best version of yourself at all times; but that’s alright.  Your kids will still love you even if you feel you’re far from perfect.

Celebrating Mother’s Day

With Mother’s Day approaching, you may be reflecting more on who you are as a mom and what this day in quarantine will bring.  Will it be the connection or the chaos? How will you cope?

There are ways you can still make this day special.  You can video chat with your mom, while you have brunch at home.  You can have a screen-free afternoon with family board games, or walk through the neighborhood looking for flowers.  Or maybe you’d prefer some alone time while taking a bubble bath and reading a good book. However you choose to celebrate, the most important part of going into it is your mindset. If your mind is filled with chaos, chaos will ensue.  If you feel calm, your family will feel that too. 

Coping with COVID-19 through Mindfulness Meditation

The Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommends meditation as one of the ways of coping with the current crisis. I invite you to listen to this free MINDFULNESS MEDITATION FOR MOMS DURING COVID-19 and take a moment to calm the chaos. After nurturing so many others at an even more intense level right now, you deserve a moment of peace. Share this mindfulness meditation with a mom who could benefit from it.  

I Can Help

If you or a mom you know needs further support, I’m here and I can help.  I’m available to support you from the comfort and safety of your own home.  I’m experienced with telehealth; and I’m offering telemental health sessions using a highly secure and encrypted video platform. Give me a call at 1-858-229-3420 to schedule a free 15-minute consultation www.sandiegotherapy.net. May your Mother’s Day be memorable.