By Sarah-Jayne Duryea, Principal Psychologist | Happy Minds Psychology Geelong Surrogacy is one of the most extraordinary human experiences — a journey of trust, courage, and compassion shared between people who come together to create life. Yet because it involves...
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Trauma bonding in surrogacy: when connection becomes complicated
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Claiming Connection: Understanding Newborn Attachment After Surrogacy
Read MoreWelcoming 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 filled with immense joy—alongside complex emotions, uncertainty, and adjustment. While surrogacy provides a...
Dealing with toddlers and their ‘big feelings’
Read MoreToddlers are an amazing bunch. That very first ‘toddle’ is a step towards physical growth and maturity, while at the same time their brains are also undergoing massive developmental changes. Because we can see the physical changes taking place, we...
Positive Psychology: A Quick Primer
Read MoreWhen it comes to mental health, the defining focus of psychologists for many years was on addressing problems and ‘fixing’ dysfunction. Positive Psychology turns that on its head. The discipline – and it is a discipline backed by rigorous scientific...
