Tag Archives: trauma

Parenting is one of the most profound responsibilities a person can undertake. It involves nurturing, guiding, and shaping the next generation, often with the hope that they will grow up to live healthier, happier lives. However, many parents, despite their… Continue Reading >

Birth Trauma is a result of a physical OR emotional injury experienced during or after childbirth, or a combination of both. Physical Trauma A physical injury can result from tearing or an episiotomy, postpartum haemorrhage, an instrumental delivery, complications from… Continue Reading >

So why does our mental health matter when it comes to protecting our children from abuse? LOTS! When we aren’t coping or we are in crisis, our kids are inadvertently exposed and at risk. It’s imperative that as parents we… Continue Reading >

Can you tell what their facial expressions and gestures mean?   I recently went to a conference on “parenting for resilience”  given by Professor Louise Newman, Director of the Centre for Women’s Mental Health at the Royal Women’s Hospital. One… Continue Reading >

Connection is the foundation of a thriving, respectful and productive relationship with your baby. Without connection, you dive into dark and murky waters feeling your way into uncharted territory. Your relationship with your child starts before birth when they start… Continue Reading >

1 in 4 women describe their birth experience as traumatic, however there are many misconceptions about birth trauma that contribute to preventing mothers and fathers from getting the support they need for recovery.  Here we explore 10 common myths about… Continue Reading >

  Our earliest experiences in childhood form the foundation of who we become in adulthood. Did you know that 90% of a child’s brain develops by age 5? During this time, a child’s neural pathways are formed based on their… Continue Reading >

All parents share special bonds with their children and no two women’s journey to become a mum is necessarily the same. My journey to become a mum involved IVF after 8 years of trying naturally for a baby.  Some may… Continue Reading >

Wow Mother’s day again already!? I think I was so shell shocked for the last Mother’s day that I barely remember it, but I was there. There are pictures of my little one making an odd face while my mother… Continue Reading >

By Jas Rawlinson   As a mental health advocate and writing coach who specialises in assisting trauma survivors to tell their stories, self-care is a big part of my personal and professional life.  However, whilst we are all aware of… Continue Reading >