Dr. Liz

Just here, just now

We are all doing our best, wanting the best for our children, and working with the same unpredictable, imperfect world.  I want to share my love of life and fun, reminding you that we can be easier about all of this! A growth mindset can help you see the reality of motherhood in a way that is more inspiring.  It is a growing process not just for our children but also for us.  It gives us never ending practice to expand our qualities and character, as well as our hearts. We are adaptive and capable of change at every stage of life. 

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As mothers, particularly during the early stages of mothering, we are acutely aware of the constant change inherent in life.  Perhaps, now that you are a mother, it has never been clearer that life around you is always changing, requiring our flexibility.  From infancy to adolescence, how easy it is to get caught up in efforts to manage and control the circumstances of life, which is going about mothering the hard way!

Mothering calls for many talents such as balancing self-care with “other-care,” and organizing multiple schedules.  Life doesn’t always go the way we planned.  We can surely benefit learning the art of allowing–of being less reactive to our thoughts and ideas about our circumstances.  How easy it is, with all that is going on, to pinch ourselves off from the well-being that is natural to us!

The practice of “everyday mindfulness” can be a great help to mothers of children of all ages.  My hope is that this will be a place to explore what the practice of everyday mindfulness offers:

       living consciously aware, rather than on “auto pilot”

       the choice to relax into life
       
       treating ourselves with as much love and understanding we seek to give to our children

       tapping in to the wisdom, clarity, and calm that is always available

We can be less anxious, more accepting and self-loving.  Loving ourselves  and our lives is the most important way we can be a “good mother”.

Be sure to check out my book and my calendar for upcoming events.  I want to hear from you–it is so fun to hear from moms about their real lives.  Feel free to ask questions or suggest a topic for me to address.

Warmly,

Dr. Liz

About

Dr. Liz

Elizabeth Torres, Psy.D., ABPP, is a Board Certified Clinical Psychologist who works collaboratively with adult clients, using evidenced-based therapy approaches. A lifelong asker of life’s big questions, Dr. Torres is a leading-edge thinker and seeker. She lives in San Diego where she has a private practice offering therapy, consultation, and supervision.  

​Cover Art by Anna Alvarado www.artbyannaalvarado.com

About The Book

No one ever can really imagine what is in store for you as a mother. So much is out of our control and unpredictable. Mothers days are long, the stakes feel very high, and there is so much responsibility. Rather than just enduring and being worn out by motherhood, Just This Moment describes, in simple and practical terms, how mindfulness helps moms who want to thrive in motherhood. In her book, Dr. Torres shares attitudes, mindsets, and real-life tools to help moms have more fun while taking advantage of the rich opportunities for growth that motherhood brings.

She uses examples from her own life and her two decades of work as a clinical psychologist to explore common ground in motherhood.

  • Learn about the value of learning to live more in the present with kindness for yourself
  • Understand how the mind works and how to avoid unnecessary “optional suffering”
  • Explore mindsets and attitudes that promote ease and amplify the best of life
  • Empower yourself with techniques, tools, and Mindful Mama Mantras that support you being your best you on your motherhood journey Mindfulness skills help provide a home base for connecting with and appreciating yourself, trusting yourself, savoring life with all your senses, and being conscious and thoughtful about your choices

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