Unresolved trauma in parents can cast long shadows over family relationships. It can subtly shape interactions and affect the quality of emotional connection. In new mothers, unresolved trauma can lead to difficulties adjusting to motherhood. Trauma might arise because of the birth, or because pregnancy and birth activate other traumatic
The experience of having a preterm baby admitted to NICU is enormously challenging for families. The birth often rapidly descends into a frightening, emergency situation followed by separation from their critically unwell infant. They then learn that the infant may face serious, long term health complications and they must wait
Psychoanalytic Theory Translated into Practice with Parents A parent told me the other day about her wish to be a containing presence for her baby. It’s such a beautiful concept and expression, and it seems that this psychoanalytic idea has found its way into everyday language. Yet, what exactly does
Tea is the second most consumed beverage worldwide after water, and is consumed by more than two-thirds of the world population (Dou, 2019) The Good In 2014 Xuguang Guo’s research team found that compared to nondrinkers, drinking tea without any sweetener was associated with a lower risk for depression and
This blog is the final blog in our series on happiness Our brains are wired to prioritise our survival over happiness. Throughout evolution, humans have become predisposed to focus on potential threats and negative experiences as a means of self-preservation. This makes sense. However, this negativity bias can overshadow positive
In attempting to understand happiness, we need to look at un-happiness, or discomfort. It is true that much of life is unsatisfactory, filled with imperfections, discomfort and pain. When we fight with this, we only suffer more. We also cannot know happiness if we do not know sorrow. The beginnings
We all want to be happy. Typically, we also want more happiness in our lives. It is a worthwhile pursuit if we try to obtain happiness in skilful ways. But what is happiness? In the first blog in our series we discussed how having-it-all is no guarantee of happiness. So
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are two distinct mental health conditions, but they can co-occur in some individuals. There is some evidence to suggest that there may be an association between them. Here’s an overview of ADHD and PTSD. Common Symptoms: One of the challenges in understanding
Western Ideas of Happiness In the West, happiness is often associated with conquest and acquisition. At a more personal level, this tends to equate to materialism and striving for more. More money, greater beauty, more sex or more power. Yet, this striving has the potential to undo the very thing
The pursuit of happiness is so often an elusive endeavour. Of course, we all want to feel happy. But the reality is that happiness can be hard to find. And then when we do find happiness, we can’t hold onto it, we can’t make it last. This is the truth
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