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Why We Parent Like Our Parents (Even When We Swore We Wouldn't) 'As featured in Child Mags' - By Dr Amanda Mullin Even the most mindful parents slip into old habits, explains Dr Amanda Mullin, When Old Voices Sneak In We all start out with the best intentions. I’ll be more patient, we promise. More [...]
What is ADHD? “What is ADHD?” is a question I’m frequently asked, and while it seems straightforward, the reality is far more complex. ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects people in different ways depending on factors like gender, age, and individual circumstances - even within the same family. Although we have come a long [...]
I want to encourage you to be self-compassionate on your journey as a parent. You were not born as an expert parent, it wasn’t covered in any school or college curriculum. Even if you have more than one child, you have not parented each child, who has different needs and most likely a different temperament [...]
Navigating Mental Health in Young Adulthood - Tips for a Balanced Mind Young adulthood is a pivotal time in life, marked by the pursuit of independence, career development, and for some, selecting a life partner. While these years can be exhilarating, navigating mental health in young adulthood can be a time of stress and uncertainty. [...]
I'm not sure what I thought parenting would be like. I had an idea in my head: that I'd be pregnant, and it'd be really amazing, and I'd take a lot of nice pictures… and of course, then I get this adorable baby, and I take a lot more pictures. I had in my imagination [...]
Virtual Reality in Therapy - VR Therapy We are excited to offer VR virtual reality therapy to tackle fears and address a range of psychological problems, and to have virtual reality in our psychology practice. VR, or virtual reality therapy is a fantastic tool that we enjoy using with clients who present with a wide [...]
Dr Carol Newall, one of Mindworx Psychology's Clinical Psychologists, with her colleague Penny Van Bergen recently had an article published in the Conversation about children and lying. Is telling tall tales all part of childhood - or is all lying wrong? Should you punish your child if you discover they have been a liar? Have [...]
Shared traditions and experiences are often part of the glue of strong families, creating positive memories and warm emotional experiences that can last more than a lifetime. These are the stories, beliefs, rituals and customs that are passed from one generation to the next. Research shows that traditions can foster a sense of belonging, and [...]
Why do we ruminate and worry? Worry jars are a technique from the world of cognitive behavioural therapy, and one of the simple tools we teach both adult and children. This skill can help stop rumination and reduce the time spent worrying. Human brains are inventive –we can find lots of ways to try to [...]
Sometimes, children can feel (and act) as if their world is ending. Feelings, physical sensations of emotions can be big, overpowering, and overwhelming. In that moment, your child feels that they can’t cope, and wants your help to escape or avoid the situation. But if as parents we step in and “fix” up the situation, [...]
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