Fiona Rogerson – Perinatal and Trauma Counselling
We’ve all been in that situation where we are sitting across from someone that is going through what seems like horrendous emotional turmoil yet we are at a loss for what to do about it… We fruitlessly scramble and search for the right words that will put a bandaid over their pain… “Don’t worry, […]
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It’s ok to miss the life you led before you became a mother. In fact, it’s completely understandable. You see, the life you led previously was familiar. It was secure, and it was safe. And you were probably really good at it too. Whether that be the work you did, the job you had,
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It’s like a nervous energy running through your entire body. The often relentless, unending worry and concern about everything, anything and nothing. It doesn’t slow down, and often feels like it’s bigger than you… taking over and leaving you feeling out of control when you’re trying so hard to feel some sense of control. You’re
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It’s something many women feel, but don’t talk about. The feeling of not loving pregnancy… possibly even hating it. For many first-time mothers-to-be the idea of pregnancy brings with it romanticised dreams of glowing skin, falling in love with their blooming pregnant body, time off work to spend time talking to and nurturing the life
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Do Dads get postnatal depression? Yes. Dads do experience postnatal depression. In fact, dads also experience prenatal anxiety and/or depression (anxiety and depression during the period of pregnancy), and postnatal anxiety (after the birth of baby). Most of us know that depression and anxiety can affect women during pregnancy and parenthood, but the experiences of
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What is ‘birth trauma’? The notion ‘birth trauma’ seems to be heard quite a lot these days. What exactly is birth trauma? Who does it affect? What can be done about it? As a starting point to unpacking these questions, I think it’s a good idea to understand what trauma is. A traumatic event is an
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The need for connection As sentient beings, humans crave deep, meaningful relationships. Not only with our partner, but with our children, our family, our friends, and perhaps on a less intense level, our caregivers, our neighbours, the people we meet each day. Relationships are important. In motherhood, particularly in the early weeks, months and years, our
The Birth Circle… what is it? Read More »
What will I learn in HypnoBirthing classes? As much as I adore HypnoBirthing and it’s principles, teaching the Mongan Method classes, and empowering new parents with so much knowledge and confidence in birthing, I feel the name ‘HypnoBirthing’ itself can put some people off coming along to my classes purely because of what ‘hypno’ implies.Yes,
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Counsellor or psychologist? Counsellors and psychologists are both professionals who offer support to individuals facing difficulties, but knowing the difference between the two is important in ensuring you get the right support. So what is the difference between a counsellor and a psychologist? Let me explain… Similarities … Accredited counsellors recognised by the Australian
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What is a ‘positive birth’? There are various myths in the birth world as to what constitutes a positive birth. Some equate positive births to those that have baby arrive earthside ‘safely’ regardless of the procedure or events that take place during labour and birth. Others see positive birth as those that are ‘natural’ or
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