For many parents, the thought of a second birth brings a mix of hope and apprehension. While they may long for a healing or redemptive experience, those who have previously endured a difficult or traumatic first birth often feel heightened...
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Preparing for a second birth after a traumatic first experience: how EMDR therapy can help
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Trauma and first responders: understanding the hidden impact and the path to healing
Read MoreBy Sarah-Jayne Duryea, Principal Psychologist | Happy Minds Psychology, Geelong Every day, first responders — police officers, firefighters, paramedics, emergency dispatchers, and SES volunteers — face situations most people can’t imagine. They are the ones who run toward danger, hold...
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...
EMDR for Police and Paramedics: Fast Track Trauma Recovery in Geelong
Read MoreAs police officers and paramedics, you face relentless demands on the frontline, confronting emergencies that leave lasting echoes on your mental health. At Happy Minds Psychology, our psychologists are dedicated to supporting first responders with Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing...
Trauma Recovery: How Geelong Psychologists Help
Read MoreTrauma can leave deep marks, shaping how you feel, think, and move through the world—sometimes long after the event itself. We understand how trauma’s weight can linger, whether from a single moment or ongoing experiences. Healing isn’t about erasing the...
EMDR Therapy in Geelong: How It Helps With Anxiety and PTSD
Read MoreEye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is a transformative approach to addressing trauma and anxiety. This evidence-based method helps individuals process and reframe distressing memories, enabling them to move forward with greater clarity and emotional resilience. For those in...
Why EMDR Therapy Could Be Your Path to Healing: Insights from a Geelong Psychologist
Read MoreEMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is an innovative therapeutic approach designed to help individuals process and heal from distressing experiences. Unlike traditional talk therapy, EMDR uses a structured process that incorporates bilateral stimulation, such as eye movements, to help...
Understanding PTSD in First Responders: Symptoms and Support Systems
Read MorePost-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a severe mental health condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. For first responders in Geelong — such as paramedics, firefighters, police officers, and emergency medical technicians — PTSD is an occupational hazard...
How To Know If EMDR Is A Suitable Therapy Option For You
Read MoreEye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a specialised form of psychotherapy developed in the late 1980s by Dr Francine Shapiro. Initially designed to alleviate the distress associated with traumatic memories, EMDR has since been recognised as an effective treatment...
How To Know If EMDR Is A Suitable Therapy Option For You
Read MoreEye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a specialised form of psychotherapy developed in the late 1980s by Dr Francine Shapiro. Initially designed to alleviate the distress associated with traumatic memories, EMDR has since been recognised as an effective treatment...
