Returning to Work After Maternity Leave or A Life Transition
I’m back! But this time things are different. Coming back after a major life transition deserves it’s own post. For those who don’t know me personally, I had a baby this past spring. It has been the most amazing and biggest transition of my life.
Back to Work
While I’m “back” to work, I am really just beginning again! It’s easy to come back from maternity leave and feel all the “shoulds”. You should jump back in where you left off. You should ramp back up quickly, get back onto Instagram, write a blog post, market yourself again because your doors are back open!
Back to “Work”
Maternity leave is no vacation! Motherhood is the most amazing and hardest job I have ever had. It is one I feel incredibly lucky to have. It is one I truly love and it is the biggest challenge I have ever navigated.
Navigating Transitions
Transitions are tumultuous. It is hard when you are growing, expanding and change is constantly on the horizon. For me, it feels like the most significant shift yet. So for all of you out there who can relate, I see you.
Continuing to Build
I loved the trajectory I was heading with my practice, so it would make sense to jump right back in! Right?
A New Normal
Somehow I know that following the same path I was on just does not align with my new normal, even if I want it to. Now I am not a therapist, but also a working Mom, which is a new job in itself. Instead of fighting against where I am at, I have decided to Lean In.
I noticed a strong sense of motivation around growing the JMT team and community before I began to see patients again. So, I followed this energy and hired two more clinicians to join the team. Our team has grown to four! I will be sharing more about the new team members and they will be introducing themselves in the coming days. They are amazing.
The Team
Building and relying on a trusted community helps me to maintain, grow and thrive both at home, at work and with patients and the larger community. There is only so much one person can take on until is starts to deplete the cup of energy, love and capacity one has. The team expansion will help support not only the patients and communities they serve, but also the therapists in our practice! When our therapists feel seen, heard and celebrated, our work is better, plain and simple!
Each team member is motivated, creative, inspired and excited. I have no doubt that we are heading into a new exciting phase, full of opportunities that have yet to fully show themselves. The path is unknown, however the options seem endless.
Welcome “Back”
So while I am back, I want to re-introduce myself as this is truly a new beginning. The transition I speak of is nowhere near over, it’s full of big emotions, vulnerable moments and uncertainty. Surrendering to the unknown and a new beginning is scary and yet it gives me strength and confidence and feels important.
I am excited to share this journey with you. If this resonates with you, therapy is a great space to explore it. Feel free to get in touch to connect!