As a mom, your schedule is a nonstop whirlwind of school pickups, work deadlines, meal prep, and everything in between. It's no wonder the idea of taking time for therapy or self-care feels impossible. You’re not alone in thinking, “How can I make time for me when everyone else depends on me?”

The truth is, making time for your own healing isn’t just important—it’s essential. When you prioritize your well-being, you’re better equipped to care for your family, manage stress, and enjoy your life. Let’s explore realistic ways to carve out time for therapy, healing, and self-care, even with the busiest of schedules, and why EMDR intensives might be the perfect solution for moms on the go.

Why Healing Matters for Moms

Burnout and unresolved stress don’t just affect you—they ripple out to your family, work, and relationships. Healing isn’t a luxury; it’s a necessity for:

• Being Present: When you’re calm and regulated, you can fully engage with your kids and loved ones.
• Breaking Cycles: Addressing old patterns helps ensure you don’t pass unresolved trauma to the next generation.
• Reclaiming Joy: Healing allows you to reconnect with who you are beyond your roles as mom, partner, or professional.

Investing in yourself benefits everyone around you—but how can you fit it into an already packed schedule?

5 Tips for Making Time for Healing

1. Shift Your Mindset: You Deserve This

The first step is recognizing that your healing is a priority, not a luxury. Moms often feel guilty for taking time for themselves, but think of it this way: when you’re well, your family thrives.

• Reframe Self-Care: See therapy and self-care as non-negotiable, like feeding your kids or paying bills.
• Start Small: Even 30 minutes a week to focus on yourself can make a difference.

2. Audit Your Schedule

A packed schedule often includes obligations that aren’t as critical as they feel. Take a close look at where your time is going:

• Identify Time-Wasters: Are you spending too much time scrolling social media or saying yes to activities out of guilt?
• Delegate: Let go of tasks that others can handle—whether it’s meal delivery, hiring a babysitter, or asking your partner to take over bedtime routines.
• Create Pockets of Time: Combine self-care with downtime. For example, listen to a mindfulness app while waiting in the carpool line.

3. Build a Village

Mom's often carry an invisible mental load, which feels like more tasks on a busy schedule already, but you don’t have to do it all alone.

• Ask for Help: Reach out to family, friends, or neighbors for support. People are often happy to pitch in—they just need to be asked.
• Share Responsibilities: If you have a partner, divide parenting and household duties to free up time for yourself.
• Join a Community: Find groups or networks of moms who can offer encouragement and share resources.

4. Schedule Self-Care Like an Appointment

When something is on your calendar, it’s more likely to happen. Treat therapy and self-care like any other commitment.

• Set Regular Time Blocks: Carve out specific times each week for your mental health. Even if it’s only 15 minutes a day, consistency matters. Even with a mom's busy schedule self care time blocks can work!
• Plan Ahead: Let your family know when you’ll be unavailable and arrange coverage in advance.

5. Consider EMDR Intensives for Faster Results

One of the biggest barriers to healing for busy moms is the time commitment of traditional therapy, which often involves weekly sessions over months or even years. This is where EMDR intensives shine.

What is an EMDR Intensive?
An EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) intensive condenses weeks of therapy into 1–3 full or half-day sessions. It’s a highly focused format designed to help you make significant progress in a short amount of time.

Why Moms Love Intensives:

• Time-Efficient: Instead of committing to months of therapy, you can address core issues in just a few days.
• Flexible Scheduling: Intensives can often be planned around your availability, such as during a long weekend or when you have childcare.
• Immediate Relief: Many moms notice a tangible difference in their emotional well-being after just one intensive.

What Happens During an EMDR Intensive?

An EMDR intensive is structured to maximize healing while ensuring you feel supported and safe, and fitting into any mom's schedule. Here’s what you can expect:

1. Preparation: You’ll learn grounding techniques and set goals for the intensive.
2. Processing: The core part of the session involves reprocessing painful memories or triggers using bilateral stimulation (e.g., guided eye movements).
3. Closure: Each session ends with grounding exercises to leave you feeling calm and empowered.

The best part? You’ll walk away with tools and strategies to continue your healing journey long after the session ends.

How to Get Started

Imagine how different life could feel if you:

Making time for your own healing might feel impossible at first, but with small shifts in your mindset and schedule, it can become a reality. And if you’re ready for a solution that fits your busy life, an EMDR intensive could be the perfect fit.

• Stopped reacting to triggers with frustration or yelling.
• Had more patience, calm, and joy in your daily life.
• Finally felt like you again, not just a mom juggling a million things.

Healing is possible, and it doesn’t have to take forever.

Ready to make time for YOU?
Click here to schedule your free consultation and learn how an EMDR intensive can help you reclaim your balance and thrive as the amazing mom you already are.

Because you deserve to feel whole, happy, and present—for your family and for yourself.