Motherhood involves so much more than the tasks other people can see. There are appointments to remember, meals to plan, school forms to sign, clothes to replace as kids grow, birthdays to prepare for, schedules to coordinate, and countless little needs to anticipate before anyone else notices them. Then there is the emotional work: wondering how your child is doing, noticing changes in their mood, keeping track of family relationships, thinking ahead to what everyone will need tomorrow, and...

If you've been considering Christian counseling, you might be picturing one of two things: a therapist who quotes scripture at you, or a therapist who avoids faith altogether so it doesn't feel "unprofessional." Neither of those is what you'll find at Graceful Therapy.

he Sunday Scaries are feelings of anxiety or dread that arise before returning to work. They may become a concern when work-related stress is persistent, interferes with sleep or relationships, extends beyond Sunday, or is accompanied by exhaustion and detachment. Strategies such as identifying specific workplace triggers, creating boundaries around work communication, using grounding techniques, and protecting restorative weekend time can help.