Kim Harrison
Difficulty conceiving
The world can seem very unfair if you are trying to fall pregnant and it’s not happening. Each month it can feel like grief and loss all...
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Kim Harrison
Feb 26, 20213 min read
Preparing for Birth and Common Fears
Having a baby can be a wonderful and joyful experience. Many women have strong ideas about how they want their babies to be born. Society...
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Kim Harrison
Feb 26, 20213 min read
I'm Pregnant! Now what....
I’m pregnant!! These two words can evoke a range of emotions in people from shock to fear to excitement and everything in between. As the...
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Kim Harrison
Feb 26, 20214 min read
Adjusting to Parenting
The adjustment to becoming a parent is a complex event that doesn’t happen overnight. While the baby might arrive in a day (or two!) this...
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Kim Harrison
Feb 26, 20213 min read
Bonding with Baby
In our society there is a false belief that bonding with our baby will happen immediately, instantly and without any effort. That the...
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Kim Harrison
May 24, 20204 min read
'I don't know if I can do this anymore' - Are you suffering from Parental Burnout?
Burnout is most often talked about in relation to the workplace - people feeling burnt-out by occupations like nursing, social work,...
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Kim Harrison
May 5, 20204 min read
Understanding birth trauma
“Although the popularly desired outcome is ‘healthy mother, healthy baby,’ I think there is room in that equation for ‘happy,...
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Kim Harrison
Apr 25, 20204 min read
Loving Lockdown
Many people are finding the COVID-19 social isolation measures really difficult. We know that families are finding the juggle of ‘work...
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Kim Harrison
Apr 7, 20203 min read
Why Choose a Perinatal Psychologist?
For many people, making the decision to see a psychologist can be incredibly daunting. People often question if their issues are “bad”...
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Kim Harrison
Apr 7, 20204 min read
Not Sure About Seeing a Psychologist?
Many people have certain beliefs and expectations about psychologists that are not accurate. These beliefs come from the media, movies...
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Kim Harrison
Apr 7, 20203 min read
Creating new family rituals
The current COVID-19 situation across the globe has meant that our usual ways of life have been significantly changed. Pregnant mothers...
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Kim Harrison
Apr 4, 20204 min read
I might have to give birth alone and I am terrified
“I am 39 weeks pregnant with my second child and my mum is interstate. She was planning to come last week so that when I go into labour,...
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Kim Harrison
Apr 4, 20203 min read
What is telehealth and how could it help me?
From March 30, 2020 the Australian government has announced that ALL Australians can now access psychological services through telehealth...
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Kim Harrison
Apr 4, 20203 min read
The power of words
When in moments of emotional pain, confusion, sadness or despair, many of us have probably been advised to “talk it through” with someone....
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Kim Harrison
Apr 4, 20204 min read
Practical tools for mental health in pregnancy and early motherhood
Mental health, like physical health, is impacted by a range of different factors. While this includes psychological structures and...
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Kim Harrison
Apr 4, 20202 min read
When I say no I feel guilty
According to Manuel J. Smith’s book “When I say No I feel Guilty” (1975), saying ‘no’ is a basic human right and one that should be...
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Kim Harrison
Apr 4, 20202 min read
Love, pride and a sense of belonging
Many rituals and traditions are associated with the celebration of Christmas. Whether it be the decorating of the tree, carolling, or a...
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Kim Harrison
Apr 4, 20202 min read
What are your family's Easter rituals?
Many rituals and traditions are associated with the celebration of Easter. Whether it be an Easter egg hunt, decoration of eggs, or a...
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Kim Harrison
Apr 4, 20204 min read
Challenging unhelpful thoughts as a new parent
Becoming a parent brings a multitude of new physical, emotional and mental challenges which are difficult for everybody. For some...
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Kim Harrison
Apr 4, 20203 min read
When birth is trauma
Giving birth is one epic journey and like most things pregnancy-related, it is very personal with no two women's experiences exactly the...
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