Preparing for Mother’s Day: Support and Empowerment

Mother’s Day is an occasion that many people around the world celebrate. However, it is not often the happiest day for many others. Mother’s Day can trigger some of the toughest feelings for people, such as those grieving the loss of a child, struggling with infertility, those without a relationship with their own mother, or even struggling with adoption. It’s important to take care of yourself as Mother’s Day approaches, as some of these tough feelings are brought up. Here are some helpful ways to plan ahead to support and empower yourself through Mother’s Day:

1. Plan Ahead
   Schedule ahead how you plan on celebrating Mother’s Day. Whether it be taking the day off and shopping around, plan a trip, or dedicate the day to just overall self-care.
   

2. Take a Social Media Break
   With the convenience of social media, we can stay connected to our loved ones. However being sucked into social media leads us into comparison and jealousy, especially during holidays. Take the day off from browsing through social media to avoid some tough feelings.
   

3. Talk About It
   Take the time to meet with your therapist or to talk to a trusted loved one about your thoughts and feelings. Speaking with someone about your hurt or frustration can be so helpful.
   

4. Feel Your Feelings
   It may be the most uncomfortable thing to do, but you owe it to yourself to truly acknowledge the hurt that you may be experiencing during the holiday. Acknowledge those feelings and practice your self care/ coping skills to enhance your emotional wellness.

CECILIA FABE, ACSW

I believe that you are truly capable of overcoming life’s difficulties through thoughtful therapeutic guidance.

Dealing with life’s stressors can often be overwhelming, and continuing to experience emotional stressors can create a debilitating impact upon the relationship you have with yourself and others. Just because you experience these stressors, doesn’t mean you have to go face them all alone. Whether it be depression, anxiety, hopelessness, relationship conflicts, etc. I hope to be your trusted support.

My name is Cecilia, and I am a compassionate, empathetic clinical therapist. I obtained my B.A. in psychology from UC Riverside and my Master of Social Work from Loma Linda University. My professional experience includes providing individual and group therapy services in the outpatient setting in both mental health and substance abuse clinics. I provide counseling for teens, adults, and couples.

My focus is on providing trauma-informed care that is client-centered and strengths-based. I have the strong belief that treatment is focused on you, and that you are truly capable of overcoming life’s difficulties, especially through thoughtful therapeutic guidance.

I provide services utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Trauma-Informed Systems, as well as EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) Therapy. I provide therapy in both English and Tagalog!

My hope is to provide you with a safe space to be able to work through life’s stressors and for you to feel supported, empowered, & capable.