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Perinatal, Child & Family Hub; Carla Anderson Psychologist

Locality: Buderim, Queensland

Phone: +61 449 113 511

Address: 3b/9 Goshawk Bvld 4556 Buderim, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.perinatalchildfamilyhub.com

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24.01.2022 ~ PERINATAL MENTAL HEALTH WEEK: 8-14 NOVEMBER 2020 ~ >Grief and Loss< Self-compassion can provide temporary relief to the unbearable reality of pregnancy loss... or infant death. You are not alone many many women have experienced perinatal loss across centuries, across borders and from all walks of life. They know your pain. At times when you are struggling or hurting, if can be helpful to remind yourself of this that you are not alone. If you can, try placing your hand on your heart (or caress/cradle your face) (and notice the warmth of your hand. And notice how soothing that feels and notice that your brain instantly responds to that sensory data -& bypasses your thinking brain and notice it is still soothing even if it’s not a hug from someone else). And while aware of your situation, acknowledge: This is a moment of suffering Suffering is part of life So, may I be kind to myself in this moment May I give myself the compassion I need. (Adapted from Kristen Neff and Julie King). For peer support: The Pink Elephants Support Network, SANDS or Bears Of Hope Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support For professional support: Centre for Perinatal Psychology locations around Australia and via Telehealth services. If you need support, reach out, services are available We’re here, we’re listening. #pmhw2020 #perinatalmentalhealth #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthawareness

23.01.2022 Gotta love a girl gang get together! Carla @perinatal_child_family_hub and I had the absolute pleasure of spending time today with the lovely Gillian and Hayley... from @birth.hq chatting about all things pregnancy and baby! As well as face time face groups, they have put together an awesome online antenatal course that anyone, anywhere can access for 12mths at your own pace! How good is that?! #pregnancysupport #antenatalclasses #midwives #perinatalmentalhealth #perinatal See more

23.01.2022 What an amazing team. I am so blessed

21.01.2022 Love this..... you do you

20.01.2022 And in the same week that we opened the hub last year, we have completed the extension (well almost just a few little bits to go before we can use it) . We are so happy with how the new group room and extra consult room has turned out, and some additions in the tea room. So grateful for my amazing husband again who does so much behind the scenes work in the hub . Can’t wait for everyone to check out the new space and to start our groups

20.01.2022 For so many the holidays can be a difficult and overwhelming time. You may not be able to see loved ones this year, you may be grieving, or you may be struggling to juggle the demands of the holidays and children just to name a few. Here’s some little tips that may help reduce some of the stress of the holidays.

20.01.2022 We also want to acknowledge the additional pressures that families have faced this year going through pregnancy and having a baby during a pandemic.

18.01.2022 A great little video on good enough parenting and managing expectations of parenthood.

17.01.2022 This week is Perinatal Mental Health week and I wanted to start the week off by talking about PREGNANCY ANXIETY I was blessed to be able to focus my Masters research on this and have it published. It’s an area I am very passionate about, because anxiety during the antenatal period is not talked about as much as during the postnatal period (although this is improving). ... so why is pregnancy anxiety not talked about as widely? There may be a number of reasons....... so much of the focus for many mums and families is on the birth and postnatal period, which are of course important, but sometimes it means less focus is placed on the many changes and transitions that occur emotionally during pregnancy. it is perfectly normal to have worries during pregnancy, but sometimes if these worries feel a bit bigger than usual, they are often dismissed as that’s just the pregnancy hormones. for some women they may find that they worry in excess about things specially related to their pregnancy such as fears something may be wrong with their baby, worry that something will go wrong, worry about changes in their relationships, and worry about their changing bodies and body image and so forth. some of the symptoms that may indicate the presence of anxiety can also be symptoms or pregnancy such as tiredness, nausea, loss of energy and motivation. So sometimes it can be tricky to tell them apart. this is one of the difficulties with some of the screeners that are used to try to pick up anxiety symptoms, there’s an overlap in anxiety symptoms and pregnancy symptoms. some women who later experience postnatal anxiety, are able to identify that they had experienced many of the anxiety feelings during pregnancy. so if you are concerned about worries or anxiety that you may be feeling during your pregnancy please reach out for help or talk to someone close to you. Here at the PCF Hub we provide individual support for mums and their partners and will also be looking at running some GROUPS specifically focused on emotional well-being during pregnancy. Please email us at [email protected] for more information if you are interested.

17.01.2022 Another fabulous service based here at the hub supporting families is Shauna Spencer from The Nourished Mumma, a dual qualified Accredited Practising Dietitian and Food Psychologist. please read on for everything you need to know about Shauna Shauna’s focus is on supporting mummas and their children with nutrition and dietetics during the first 1000 days. The first 1000 days specifically refers to the period from conception to the end of a child’s second year of life. It... is a critical window of opportunity to influence your child’s long term health and well being. Early life nutrition can decrease the risk of a child developing chronic diseases well into their adult life. Good nutrition during this period can decrease the risk of diabetes, obesity, heart disease and it can even reduce the risk of food allergies. Shauna has the following qualifications and training; Bachelor of Nutrition & Dietetics Bachelor of Science with Honours in Psychology Certificate in Fertility & Pregnancy Nutrition Certificate Paediatric Nutrition for Life Certificate Paediatric Nutrition for Disease Shauna’s areas of support include; # What to eat in pregnancy # Food safety during pregnancy # Important nutrients to include in your diet to grow a healthy baby # Managing pregnancy symptoms (morning sickness, constipation, heartburn, appetite, food cravings and food aversions) # Weight loss/weight gain # Gestational diabetes # Hypertension/pre-eclampsia # Prevention and/or correction of nutritional deficiencies # Nutritional adequacy for restricted diet (celiac disease, food intolerances, allergies, vegetarian) # Eating disorders # Body image concerns # Nutrition to reduce your child’s risk of developing chronic diseases if Shauna sounds like a good fit for your needs, jump on over to her website for bookings and further information.

16.01.2022 Raising awareness about perinatal loss

16.01.2022 Wow! So much is included in our Pineapple Fertility Box TTC/infertility book Self Care book Toxic/Chemical free product Pineapple Jewellery ... Fertility Supplements Pregnancy Tests Ovulation Kit Fertility Nutritional Products Self Care Products Many discount vouchers Milestone Cards Nutritional products IVF Inspirational Jewellery Balance & Harmony Therapy Mist Spray Crystal Gift Pineapple Socks Fertility Tea Sample Includes delivery to your door Australia wide Afterpay available on checkout *A couple of items may vary slightly Please message me if you have any questions regarding any of the items #infertility

15.01.2022 In today’s post for Perinatal Mental Health week we wanted to take the time to acknowledge that as well as mums postnatally, perinatal depression and anxiety can also effect mums during pregnancy, dads and non-birth parents. Having a baby is a time of many changes and transitions, roles and identity and sleep deprivation, all of which can impact a person’s mental health. Thanks to www.panda.org.au for sharing

15.01.2022 As I reflect on the massive year it’s been, one thing I am so grateful for, is being able to create my dream.....an amazing team of a range of disciplines, in a warm and inviting space, supporting our beautiful families throughout the perinatal, childhood and family periods

14.01.2022 Some of the signs of PND to look out for. Thanks to our friends at Peach Tree Perinatal Wellness for sharing.

11.01.2022 A sneak peak of what we got up to tonight at our end of year get together. Clair offered to share with the team some insight into arts and expressive therapy. What a wonderful activity this was with a focus on what the PCFHub means to each of us. Thanks Clair and the rest of my amazing team

09.01.2022 We have a cheeky fairy here at the hub, that mysteriously fills the staff lollie jar in the kitchen and hides little critters around the practice with our littlest of clients. Wonder who she could be?

08.01.2022 This come up in my memories, such an insightful piece on how perspective influences how we think.

08.01.2022 Psychologist : Children, Adolescents & Families An exciting opportunity to be part of a growing practice; Perinatal, Child and Family Hub on the Sunshine Coast Qld. I am seeking passionate and motivated subcontractor psychologists, who are interested in working with children and adolescents. The position is subcontractor-based. Carla Anderson is a Clinical Psychologist and the director of the practice, and has been in private practice for 15 years across various locations. Th...is year I launched the Perinatal, Child & Family Hub in Buderim. I have a team of psychologists, counsellor, arts and expressive therapist and dietitian. The position offers the potential for growth and variety within this population, flexible hours, and some administrative support. Skills & Requirements * Current AHPRA registration * Current ABN and insurance * Eligibility to provide services under Medicare and understanding of Medicare requirements * Must have at least 2+ years’ experience * Experience in therapeutic interventions for children and parents with various mental health and developmental concerns * Ability to work autonomously and as a team

08.01.2022 I am so excited to share our fabulous Fiona’s new website for her business Sunshine Coast Counselling. Feeling blessed to share this next part of her journey with her, still based here at the Hub. Please jump over and check it out and share

08.01.2022 Our team Christmas dinner with a therapy twist; Clair walking us through art and expressive therapy . We created a mandala of what the PCFHub means to each of us. Was a great night (just missing Erin ). I never imagined when I launched the hub at the start of the year, that I would finish the year with such an amazing team. Starting out just pre-pandemic meant we all had to adapt to so many changes and I am so grateful for all of my team for how adaptable and resilient the...y have all been. I am also so grateful for all of their amazing work supporting the beautiful families who come to the hub. I also want to say Thankyou to the families who come to the hub for your support too and for your resilience through this very different year. And finally thanks and gratitude to my amazing husband (and kids) who work tirelessly behind the scenes setting up the clinic and supporting all my ideas, and have endured a bit of a hectic time for our family to achieve this. Thankyou for allowing me to realise my dream to provide a range of services supporting families through the perinatal and child lifespan.

08.01.2022 Our latest addition to the front desk for our fabulous receptionist Elle. She fits the role of director of first impressions so well bringing a friendly face and such a warm personality, greeting and helping out our beautiful families coming to the hub. And helping me with the zillion tasks I assign her. Thanks Elle for being such an important part of the team!

06.01.2022 I was so lucky to be asked to talk on Birth HQ podcast this week with the lovely Gillian and Hayley. Check out the link below to listen

06.01.2022 Checkout this fabulous idea of pineapple boxes by the beautiful Kellie.

04.01.2022 Sharing a research study on mother-infant sleep for anyone who may be interested. Please click on the link for more info. https://redcap.helix.monash.edu/surveys/?s=MN8MX3RPDY

03.01.2022 This week we are super excited to welcome our new practice manager extraordinaire Elisha She makes an amazing addition to our team, who not only is helping us all out with the behind the scenes work, but is also on the front desk to greet everyone and the friendly voice on the end of the phone. Welcome Elisha

02.01.2022 Midwives, Hayley & Gillian support families through pregnancy, birth and beyond. Visit BirthHQ.com.au to discover more.

02.01.2022 Following on from my post the other day, here is some more info about the fabulous Fiona, keep reading and prepare to be wowed by her amazingness and the services she provides here at the hub. Fiona Stark is a Counsellor who is passionate about supporting people along their journey of growth and healing. Fiona holds a number of qualifications and training including; ... Bachelor of Science (Psychology) Masters of Counselling Fertility Counselling Postgraduate Certificate Fiona holds special interest and experience within the fertility, perinatal counselling space, including grief and loss, and also offers general counselling services. She draws on multiple therapeutic frameworks such as traditional talk therapies like client-centred; emotion-focused; and, compassion-focused therapies; as well as expressive modalities that include drawing, writing and symbol work. Fiona tries to create a warm and friendly counselling space full of purpose and hopes to have a meaningful impact in people’s lives. Did you know Fiona, is also (and has been for some time) a SANDS parent support and group facilitator for families who have experienced perinatal loss. If Fiona sounds like a good fit for you and you would like to make an appointment please jump over to her website for more information and bookings. And the added bonus of booking with Fiona, is no lengthy wait times for appointments

02.01.2022 Shout out goes to the amazing Clair, an Arts and Expressive Counsellor based here at the hub; Safflower Expressive Therapies Keep reading, the juicy bits follow Clair’s approach includes taking a person-centred counselling, expressive therapies (art making, collage, clay work, music, poetry, movement, and symbol work); mindfulness meditation and body-centred practices. ... Clair has a number of qualifications, training and memberships including: Bachelor of Psychology (Hons) Master of Counselling degree, and is currently studying Iniatic Art Therapy. is a provisional member of the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia . Clair’s particular interest and experience is in the areas of grief and loss, finding meaning and purpose, and self-actualisation. If Clair sounds like a good fit or for more info, jump on over to her website and contact her for bookings And an added bonus is there aren’t lengthy wait times for an appointment.

01.01.2022 Hi everyone today is the last day in the clinic until the 4th of jan. Wishing everyone a restful break and Thankyou for all of your support this year.