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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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'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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Managing stress and COVID-19
Many families will be feeling anxious about the COVID-19 outbreak and the community measures that have been imposed to reduce the spread....
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How is your attachment style affecting you?
Mummy is dropping Jack off at day-care to go to work. Jack is in the arms of his carer who he will spend the day with. As Mummy says...
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Mother’s Day is all about her…..again….
Mother’s Day is traditionally a day dedicated to celebrating and thanking mothers for their unwavering selfless efforts in raising their...
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When the grass looks greener...Coping with gender disappointment
“From early in our pregnancy, my heart was set on a girl. I wanted tea parties and rounds of dress up and little girls who snuck into...
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