Maternal Mental Health

Fertility, pregnancy, birth, motherhood, and parenting are major life experiences that can leave you feeling overwhelmed and not like yourself.

Is motherhood different than you expected? Do you feel alone, anxious, tired, sad, angry or irritable? Have you experienced a miscarriage, difficult birth, or slow recovery during postpartum? It is important to have a safe space to talk about your experiences.

• transition to motherhood

• pregnancy

• birth

• postpartum

• new mom support

• fertility

• traumatic birth

• miscarriage

• pregnancy loss

• stillbirth

• motherhood

• adoption

• child development

• parenting

• relationship issues

• identity

• stay at home

• return to work

Eating Disorders and Body Image

Megan has extensive experience working with eating disorders at the inpatient, day-treatment, intensive outpatient, and outpatient levels of care.

Eating disorders are often defined by a disordered preoccupation with body size, weight, and food. Distorted body image, negative self concept, disordered eating, exercise and self esteem are some of the components of eating disorders. While every individual experiences a unique journey, below are examples of the most common categorization of eating disorders:

• Anorexia Nervosa - symptoms include restricted eating, body image distortions, fear of weight gain, disordered eating

• Bulimia Nervosa - symptoms include a cycle of binge eating and purging (over exercising, vomiting, laxatives, or other purging behaviors)

• Binge Eating - patterns of compulsive and emotional eating (no purging behaviors)

• Eating Disorder NOS (not otherwise specified) - disordered relationship with food and body image issues that do not fall under one of the above three categories.

Art Therapy, Yoga, & Mindfulness

Sometimes expressing ourselves requires more than words.

Cognitive talk therapy works by talking about our thoughts, our emotions, and our behaviors. However, sometimes expressing ourselves requires more than words. Art Therapy and Mindfulness are ways of improving the mind body connection.

• Art Therapy incorporates art making as a means of self discovery, using images to connect with your inner thoughts and emotions.

• Mindfulness in therapy focuses on connecting to the emotions and thoughts in the present moment with awareness and without judgement.

• Breathing techniques alongside yoga movements and guided meditations can provide a deeper connection between the mind and body and offer a means of managing stress and anxiety.

Expat Therapist / Intercultural Relationships

As an American with a multicultural and bilingual family, Megan speaks both English and French. She is experienced working with intercultural relationships and individuals who are expats. You will find a space to process the changes, anxieties, and challenges of living in a new country and culture.

Megan is familiar with both the joys and the difficulties of living in a new country and her personal and professional experience will help support you during your journey of moving or living abroad. She specializes in working with the transition between the United States and France.

• English speaking (fluent, native language)

• French speaking (proficient, second language)

• USA / English

• Europe / France

• Living Abroad / Relocation

• Intercultural Relationships and Families

Retreats

Connect together in a space that is supportive and nurturing! Create a retreat for your organization or community.

All workshops, classes, and groups are facilitated by Megan Bousquet, MA, ATR, LPC. Megan is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Registered Art Therapist, and local Philadelphia mama. Her experiences as an art therapist combine together with her yoga teacher studies to provide the foundation of these wellness gatherings.

If you have any questions or would like to bring a support group or workshop to your area or organization, reach out by emailing info@mazenspace.com

Clinical Supervision for Pre-Licensed Therapists

Clinical supervision is available for new therapists accruing hours for licensure as Professional Counselor (LPC) in the State of Pennsylvania. Supervision is a vital component to practicing and developing as a therapist.  It is a source of support in an increasingly challenging field.  Finding a mentor, developing a greater sense of professional identity, and processing countertransference and vicarious trauma are additional reasons for seeking supervision. Art making, case presentation, and discussion are all a part of the supervision process.

Mentorship Sessions for Licensed Therapists

Coaching and Mentorship for Licensed Therapists - I provide individual supportive sessions to support your growth as a therapist. Whether you are just beginning, hope to build your private practice, or are a seasoned therapist looking for growth and support, we will work together to help you realize your goals.

These sessions are customized to your individual needs.

To inquire more about beginning your coaching mentorship, email Megan at info@mazenspace.com