Welcoming a baby into the world is one of life’s most profound experiences. For intended parents who have built their family through surrogacy, this moment can be filled with immense joy—alongside complex emotions, uncertainty, and adjustment. While surrogacy provides a...
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Claiming Connection: Understanding Newborn Attachment After Surrogacy
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Healing After Surrogacy: Reclaiming Identity and Emotional Balance Post-Birth
Read MoreThe weeks and months following a surrogacy birth are often described as bittersweet. There is joy, gratitude, and relief — but also hormonal shifts, fatigue, and emotional recalibration. For surrogates, this can be a moment of pride mixed with unexpected...
Surrogacy Relationships Over Time: How to Sustain Respectful Connection as the Child Grows
Read MoreBy Sarah-Jayne Duryea, Principal Psychologist | Happy Minds Psychology Surrogacy doesn’t end when the baby is born — it simply changes shape. The months after birth are often filled with gratitude, relief, and adjustment. But what happens in the years...
Being a Surrogate with Neurodiversity: Embracing Difference in the Journey
Read MoreBy Sarah-Jayne Duryea, Principal Psychologist | Happy Minds Psychology Surrogacy is a profound act of generosity, connection, and trust. It asks one person to carry another’s hopes, to share her body and emotions, and to navigate a unique web...
Men’s Mental Health During Fertility Treatment: Breaking the Silence
Read MoreFertility treatment can be an emotional rollercoaster. While the focus often falls on women’s experiences, men’s mental health is just as important. At Happy Minds Psychology in Geelong, we see how uncertainty, financial strain, medical procedures, and shifting hopes can...
From Diagnosis to Empowerment: Psychological Insights for Infertility Journeys
Read MoreReceiving an infertility diagnosis can feel like a punch to the gut. At Happy Minds Psychology in Geelong, we’ve seen how this moment can spark a whirlwind of emotions, from shock and sadness to a quiet hope that refuses to...
Why Can’t I Conceive?
Read MoreThe journey towards conceiving can often be filled with a mix of hope and frustration, affecting many individuals and couples deeply and in various ways. Understanding the complexities behind fertility issues is crucial in navigating this challenging path. At Happy...
Celebrating a New Milestone: Sarah-Jayne Duryea’s Appointment to MRKH Australia Board
Read MoreHappy Minds Psychology are elated to announce a pivotal moment in our mission to support and empower those facing unique challenges, with the appointment of our Founder and Principal Psychologist, Sarah-Jayne Duryea, to the Board of MRKH Australia. This significant...
How to Talk to My Partner About Infertility?
Read MoreDiscussing infertility with a partner can be one of the most challenging conversations a couple faces. It’s a topic laden with emotions, expectations, and often, societal pressures. At Happy Minds Psychology, we understand the delicacy of this subject and are...
Infertility Counselling: A Safe Space in Your Path Towards Parenting with Happy Minds Psychology
Read MoreFor many individuals and couples, infertility can be a silent battle, one replete with emotional challenges that often go unspoken. From feelings of inadequacy and isolation to the profound sadness of not being able to conceive, the emotional spectrum is...
