Brighter Beginnings Psychology & Wellbeing in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory | Psychologist

Brighter Beginnings Psychology & Wellbeing

Locality: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

Phone: +61 2 6287 3101

Address: 10 Duffy Place, Duffy 2611 Canberra, ACT, Australia

Website: http://www.brighterbeginningspsychology.com.au/

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16.01.2022 On a more serious note... As you may be aware, face masks are now required in many area across the ACT. As Brighter Beginnings is a health service, we are exempt from this mandate at the current time, however this may very well change in the days and weeks ahead. You are welcome to wear a mask to your appointment at any stage and are welcome to request the same of your psychologist. We do have some disposable masks available at the office, however our stocks are limited and we love our planet, so encourage you to bring your own reusable one. You are also more than welcome to request your appointment be conducted via telehealth- just give our office a call on 62873101 and we can set this up. Kate & the BB team

11.01.2022 Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas. 2020 has been a busy one for the BB team. It has been a privilege supporting women and their families through what has been an incredibly tough year. We are taking a short break, but back on deck from the 4th January. May your fun be large and your bills be small this Christmas!

10.01.2022 Some evidence based advice on COVID 19 vaccinations for pregnant and breastfeeding women

03.01.2022 All pregnant women have been considered a priority and move up the ranks to 1b roll out (eligible now).

02.01.2022 Help reduce the stigma and improve the lives of new mums who experience unwanted or intrusive thoughts by participating in this research. Find out more here: ...https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8ugcq1WSIl8WiUd If this post resonates for you and you need help, you can find a clinician in your local area by searching our e-COPE Directory: https://www.cope.org.au/e-cope-directory/

01.01.2022 If toddlers could text: "Hey guys. Thanks for coming to Christmas at our place. I wanted to give you something to think about.... Christmas has been marketed since September. Everything Christmassy is always directly at my height. And mum has said: no a lot. Everyone I talk to asks me if I've been good. What is good? I'm just trying my best to learn and grow. We've been to a lot of Christmas events. There have been a few late nights so I'm feeling a bit tired. Everywhere I go, I'm given chocolate or lollies. The excitement has been building and building. The tree went up about a month ago. I've asked for a list of things to be wrapped and put under the tree. And these are things that are very special to me. It's hard to wait. And I am grateful. But this is also overwhelming on the day - because it's a lot in one morning to absorb and consume. I get a rush and crash of hormones and that's a lot for my body to handle. People will be coming to my house. I'll get more presents. Sometimes, people will pressure me to hug them. I don't always feel like a hug. I hope you can respect my right to body autonomy. I sometimes forget to say "thank you". I'm still learning about social cues and norms and this doesn't come naturally to me yet. There may be expectations of me which stem from outdated views and misinformation; these may not match reality. This whole day feels filled with expectation. Even my mum and dad have been busy cleaning the backyard and tidying the bathroom. I may not want to sit at the table for long periods of time. My new toys are very exciting. It's not that I don't like the food that you prepared. I may get tired. I hope that you can understand that my expression of this can be something big. I may yell or cry or stamp my feet; but I'm not being naughty. My brain is still developing and with love, I can build resilience. If I need my mum or dad, please pass me back as soon as you possibly can. It's important that I am with them when the room is full. It's nothing personal. And boob is life. I may feed more. If you say anything to my mum about that, you're uninvited from Christmas lunch. Merry Christmas, everyone. See you tomorrow xx