Since becoming a mum, I have reflected on so many things I know as a professional. One of those many reflections has been the importance of simply being with our children. The term “being with” is often spoken about in terms of attachment development, trauma healing, and play. Whether you are prioritising spending quality time …
“Being With”: Why simply being with our children is so important. Read More »
We have lived through intriguing moments in history. From technology development, terrorism, natural disasters, and a global pandemic, our lives have been influenced by disruption, fear, uncertainty, and overwhelm. Everyone’s experience has been subjective, not one person has the same experience as another. However, it would be appropriate to say that our stress levels have …
Stress, Threat & Fear: What happens when we don’t feel safe? Read More »
We all have people in our lives who contribute (or not) in positive ways. I’m not talking about practical support, although it is always helpful. I am referring to those relationships that make us feel safe. Safe enough that we feel comfortable to be our authentic self. Safe enough that we feel energised, relaxed, happy …
The key to real joy and optimal health is relational safety which sounds easy enough right? It can be, but without understanding what relational safety is and the challenges we face prioritising relationships, then we can easily and unintentionally miss the mark to connect in deep, meaningful ways. What is relational safety? Neuroscience tells us …
Relational Safety: How to Sustain Meaningful Relationships Read More »
When I fell pregnant with my first child I was beyond excited. As the pregnancy progressed, fear began to seep in as I contemplated what birth may be like. So many stories with negative connotations surrounded me. The birth stories from women in my life all had similar themes…pain, fear, and feeling overwhelmed. I would …
