Not all trauma looks the same. For some people, it is linked to a specific event — an accident, loss, or medical experience. For others, it is something that built up over time: chronic stress, relationship dynamics, emotional neglect, or...
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Attachment and Emotional Regulation in Children: Why It Shapes Your Child’s Brain
Read MoreWhen parents search for an infant mental health psychologist, they are often worried about something deeper than behaviour. It might look like: big emotions that escalate quickly difficulty settling or calming clinginess or withdrawal ongoing anxiety, tantrums, or shutdown What...
Why Do I Feel Sad All of the Time?
Read MoreFeeling sad on occasion is a normal part of life, but when sadness lingers and begins to affect your daily activities, it might be a sign of something more significant. Understanding why you’re feeling persistently sad is the first step...
Geelong Psychologist Insights: How Tailored Care Can Make a Difference
Read MoreWelcome to Geelong Psychologist Insights, brought to you by Happy Minds Psychology. We are a Geelong based psychology clinic specialising in a wide range of mental health issues. Today’s focus is a topic we hold in high regard for effective...
Psychologist Geelong: Supporting Geelong Individuals Through Personal Challenges
Read MoreNestled within the stunning coastline of Victoria, Geelong has a vibrant energy unique to its community. Its inhabitants, known for their warmth and welcoming nature, also face life’s challenges just like anyone else. As life continues its unpredictable course, the...
How a Geelong Psychologist Can Support You Through Life’s Challenges
Read MoreLife is a journey filled with joy and accomplishment, but it’s also marked by challenges and obstacles. Whether we’re grappling with stress, navigating relationship difficulties, or facing major life transitions, these challenges can take a toll on our mental health....
The Benefits of Inclusive Psychology: How Celebrating Diversity Improves Mental Health Outcomes
Read MoreIn the world of psychology, inclusivity and diversity play a crucial role in ensuring the well-being and mental health of individuals, couples, and families. Inclusive psychology is an approach that acknowledges, celebrates, and respects the differences in individuals and communities,...
Supporting Mental Health During IVF: Understanding and Coping with the Challenges
Read MoreIn vitro fertilisation (IVF) is a journey that can be emotionally, physically, and mentally challenging for many individuals and couples. The process of IVF involves various steps, including stimulation of the ovaries, egg retrieval, fertilisation, and embryo transfer. While IVF...
How EMDR Is Used For Birth Trauma
Read MoreGiving birth is rarely the picture-perfect event painted on our televisions, billboards, andhospital brochures. Giving birth can be a raw emotional and physical experience.It can be both beautiful and distressing.Exciting and fearful. For 1 in 3 women, it’s traumatising, in...
Postnatal Depression and Anxiety in Dads
Read MoreWhen a new baby comes into the world, a lot of things can happen, and a lot of things can change. Typically, much of the attention goes to the new baby and the mother as they navigate their place in...
