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Your Relationship as a Secure Base: The Key to Parenting and Emotional Connection
Your relationship is the foundation from which your family grows. When you and your partner create a secure base, you foster emotional stability, deeper connection, and a nurturing environment for your children. But past experiences, attachment styles, and communication patterns can sometimes get in the way. At our Joondalup-based couples therapy practice, we help couples break old cycles, build trust, and strengthen their bond—so you can create the loving, secure relationship your family deserves. Ready to transform your connection? Book a session today.
From Suppression to Expression: Alex’s Emotional Transformation.
How Alex transformed his emotional landscape through therapy, overcoming depression and anxiety to embrace fulfilling relationships.
The Essential Guide For Parents: Understanding Your Baby’s and Child’s Attachment Needs
I work with adults grappling with the effects of insecure attachments, I often emphasise the importance of breaking these cycles. By understanding their own attachment history, they can learn to recognise and address their emotional triggers, improve their interpersonal relationships, and develop healthier coping mechanisms.
Ultimately, my goal as an attachment therapist is to empower both parents and individuals to create a nurturing environment that promotes secure attachment, thereby fostering emotional resilience and healthier relationships for generations to come. It’s a journey that not only benefits the individual but also strengthens families, creating a more compassionate and connected community.
All Mums Have Scary Thoughts: Let’s Talk About It
The idea that ALL mums have scary thoughts might be surprising to some, but for many, my hope it is reassuring. Research and mental health professionals affirm that such thoughts are not only common but entirely normal. The spectrum of scary thoughts can be a whole range of concerns, ranging from accidental harm to intentional harm, a baby’s health and safety, sexual thoughts, and distressing images. The patterns of scary thinking may manifest as excessive worry, thoughts about future situations perceived as dangerous, rumination, obsessive thoughts, intrusive memories, and catastrophic misinterpretations.
Unraveling the Healing Power of EMDR Trauma Therapy: A Comprehensive Guide
I'm both pleased and excited to introduce EMDR therapy into my practice. In the realm of trauma therapy, Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) it stands out as a transformative and innovative approach. I would like to delve into the intricate workings...
Supporting Parents to Meet the Emotional Needs and Development of Children
After the birth of her first son, Jo Bealey reconsidered her career path with the realisation that she wanted to do something meaningful and fulfilling with her time. This was the beginning of her journey in psychological wellbeing, training in mindfulness for...