Parenting is a journey of love and learning, but for children who have experienced trauma, it requires extra care to create a safe and supportive home. At Happy Minds Psychology, our Geelong psychologists specialise in trauma informed parenting, helping families...
Happy Minds blog
Trauma Informed Parenting: Building Safe and Supportive Homes in Geelong
Read More
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...
Trauma and First Responders: Insights from a Geelong Psychologist
Read MoreFirst responders, including paramedics, firefighters, police officers and emergency medical technicians, are the frontline heroes who manage emergencies and crises within our communities. Their roles are multifaceted, involving rapid response to incidents such as accidents, natural disasters, violent events and...
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...
Overcoming Alcohol Dependence: A Guide for Police Officers
Read MoreThe role of a police officer is undeniably one of the most stressful and demanding professions. The unique pressures and experiences faced by law enforcement personnel can sometimes lead to increased alcohol consumption as a coping mechanism. At Happy Minds...
Why Do I Keep Seeing Images of Incidents I’ve Worked on as a First Responder?
Read MoreIn the fast paced and often perilous world of first responders, every call out brings with it a new challenge. Whether you’re a paramedic, firefighter, police officer, or emergency services worker, you’re on the front line, witnessing incidents that most...
