What Healthy Closure Looks Like: Maintaining Connection Without Over-Attachment After Surrogacy
By Sarah-Jayne Duryea, Principal Psychologist | Happy Minds Psychology Introduction Surrogacy is often described as a journey — one that begins with hope, deepens through trust, and…
The Postpartum Journey for Surrogates: What to Expect and How to Support It
By Sarah-Jayne Duryea, Principal Psychologist | Happy Minds Psychology The end of a surrogate pregnancy marks both an arrival and a departure — the arrival of a…
Claiming Connection: Understanding Newborn Attachment After Surrogacy
Welcoming a baby into the world is one of life’s most profound experiences. For intended parents who have built their family through surrogacy, this moment can be…
Healing After Surrogacy: Reclaiming Identity and Emotional Balance Post-Birth
The 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…
Surrogacy Relationships Over Time: How to Sustain Respectful Connection as the Child Grows
By Sarah-Jayne Duryea, Principal Psychologist | Happy Minds Psychology Surrogacy doesn’t end when the baby is born — it simply changes shape. The months after birth are…
Being a Surrogate with Neurodiversity: Embracing Difference in the Journey
By Sarah-Jayne Duryea, Principal Psychologist | Happy Minds Psychology Surrogacy is a profound act of generosity, connection, and trust. It asks one person to carry another’s…
Men’s Mental Health During Fertility Treatment: Breaking the Silence
Fertility treatment can be an emotional rollercoaster. While the focus often falls on women’s experiences, men’s mental health is just as important. At Happy Minds Psychology in…
From Diagnosis to Empowerment: Psychological Insights for Infertility Journeys
Receiving an infertility diagnosis can feel like a punch to the gut. At Happy Minds Psychology in Geelong, we’ve seen how this moment can spark a whirlwind…
Why Can’t I Conceive?
The journey towards conceiving can often be filled with a mix of hope and frustration, affecting many individuals and couples deeply and in various ways. Understanding the…
Celebrating a New Milestone: Sarah-Jayne Duryea’s Appointment to MRKH Australia Board
Happy Minds Psychology are elated to announce a pivotal moment in our mission to support and empower those facing unique challenges, with the appointment of our Founder…
How to Talk to My Partner About Infertility?
Discussing infertility with a partner can be one of the most challenging conversations a couple faces. It’s a topic laden with emotions, expectations, and often, societal pressures. …
Infertility Counselling: A Safe Space in Your Path Towards Parenting with Happy Minds Psychology
For many individuals and couples, infertility can be a silent battle, one replete with emotional challenges that often go unspoken. From feelings of inadequacy and isolation to…