Coping With Grief After Stillbirth: Finding Support and Healing in Geelong
Losing a baby through stillbirth is one of the most devastating experiences a family can face. It brings profound grief, disbelief, and emotional pain that can feel…
Coping with Miscarriage: Finding Support and Healing with a Geelong Psychologist
Experiencing a miscarriage is one of the most profound and heartbreaking forms of loss. Whether it occurs early in pregnancy or later, miscarriage can bring a wave…
Preparing for a Second Birth After a Traumatic First Experience: How EMDR Therapy Can Help
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…
Recognising and Managing Entitlement in Surrogacy: A Psychological Perspective for Intended Parents
By Sarah-Jayne Duryea, Principal Psychologist | Happy Minds Psychology Surrogacy is, at its core, an act of profound generosity. It is built on trust, autonomy, and shared…
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…
Two Dads, One Family: Surrogacy, Fatherhood, and the Truth About What Children Really Need
By Sarah-Jayne Duryea, Principal Psychologist, Happy Minds Psychology The Modern Face of Family When you picture a family, what do you see? For many, the old image…
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…
Supporting Your Surrogate: A Guide for Intended Parents to Honour Autonomy, Care, and Connection
By Sarah-Jayne Duryea, Principal Psychologist – Happy Minds Psychology, Geelong Introduction For many intended parents, the journey to parenthood through surrogacy in Australia is filled with gratitude,…
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…
Perinatal Mindset: Building Emotional Strength Before Baby Arrives
Pregnancy is a season of profound change—body, mind, and heart all shifting as you prepare to meet your baby. At Happy Minds Psychology in Geelong, we understand…
Perinatal Wellbeing: Strategies for a Healthy Mind During Pregnancy and Beyond
Pregnancy and the early months of parenthood are often painted as a time of pure joy, but the reality can be more complex. At Happy Minds Psychology…