Emerge Therapy Wollongong in Fairy Meadow, New South Wales, Australia | Mental health service

Emerge Therapy Wollongong

Locality: Fairy Meadow, New South Wales, Australia

Phone: +61 403 840 645

Address: 2/ 114 - 116 Princes Highway 2519 Fairy Meadow, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.emergetherapycounselling.com

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24.01.2022 When my mother passed away a number of years ago. I had to continue my relationship with her, I’ll share a drink with her, I’ll talk to her at significant times, I’ll share her memories. Just because she’s not physically here, doesn’t mean I can’t continue on without a relationship. Having a continual bond and reminder of our love and connection is essential to helping us to heal and create a meaningful life in honour of our loved one

22.01.2022 In the lead up to Christmas health professionals are often booking into the new year. I have had some cancellations this week which means you can begin your counselling before 2021 begins or I can provide a transitionary space for you until you begin counselling in the new year with your health professional. $95 per 60 mins, can also do 30 minute spots via zoom or face to face if needed. ** please note - if you have a policy with Medibank Private or AHM you may be eligible for a rebate**

21.01.2022 Now that things are settling down, we are bringing back something that means the world to us . Barstool Blokes. Throughout lockdown we delivered $2500 worth o...f free food and drinks to families within our bar stool blokes community which was aimed at touching base and remaining connected with our customers under this umbrella of mental wellness. . Tomorrow night from 6:00 p.m, we are holding our first fortnightly catch ups where blokes can come together have a beer and a burger and also the opportunity to shout it forward to someone else who may be struggling with mental health issues. . . . . . . #wollongong #wollongongeats #wollongongpressplay #localeats #burgersatelroy #mentalhealth #illawarra #bar #fundraising #burgers #mentalhealthissues #mensmentalhealth #mentalhealthtraining #hisboyelroy See more

20.01.2022 Frustration is the root emotion that drives tantrums, upset, and aggression. It is often misunderstood as anger which will prevent us from working at a root lev...el to restore balance, perspective, and rest to a child, teen, or adult. Frustration is the emotion that drives us to change the things that don't work for us or that need to stop. Sometimes we need to be the one to change. Adults can help children have a relationship with their frustration which will help them emotionally mature. You can download this infographic at http://macnamara.ca/downloads/ To read more see Chapter 7 in Rest, Play, Grow

20.01.2022 The first relationship we have with your parents sets the foundation for every adult relationship we have. These relationships are attachments. Attachments teac...h us how to bond. How to process emotions. How to share parts of ourselves. And how to get our needs met. If we had parents who caused betrayals within these attachments, we are conditioned to see love as betrayal. This could be emotional neglect, unconsciously shaming parts of us (you should be more like your brother), uncertainty (shutting down, being unpredictable, abandonment) or abuse of any kind. The message to our child self is: relationships are unpredictable. They’re unsafe. Distrust is part of all relationships. I cannot fully express myself without fear. I fear being seen. I am not worthy. I must preform + betray myself to gain love. This inner child wound lives within us. We unconsciously seek partners with the same traits that were within the parent we had the most conflicted relationship with. This pattern of repeating is our mind + bodies attempt at correcting this childhood wounding. We repeat what we do not heal. Trauma bonds are formed, + because we aren’t taught much about trauma we feel so much shame for engaging in them. Our rational (higher brain functions) knows there’s dysfunction. We may know we ‘deserve’ better. We might even have friends who tell us this. This is irrelevant, because there is a powerful cycle of emotional addiction. The emotional addiction becomes ‘keeping’ a person. Not being abandoned. We chase the high + low emotional states imprinted on us in childhood. The addiction is very real, + healing comes from an understanding that conditioning brought you to these relationships. And, that through healing, these patterns can be unlearned #selfhealers

18.01.2022 #counselingmemes #therapymemes #counselor #therapist #stopit

17.01.2022 Revolting. This needs to stop!

16.01.2022 Lately, every now and then, I drop the kids off at school and head for a walk or run. I follow it up with a freezing cold swim. It’s winter! But I yearn for this when I feel a little overwhelmed, when I need to get back to grounding and connecting with my breath and resetting my nervous system. What do you do to ground you?

14.01.2022 There is always hope, even though you may not be able to feel it. I can and do hold the hope until people can get in touch with it again. If you are feeling that suicide is the only way out remember that it is the most permanent solution to transient problems. The pain you once felt will be transferred to those around you as they try to navigate life without you once you are gone. I encourage anyone who experiences suicidal thoughts to do the following: - Download the Beyond ...Now Safety App On this app, you will find lists of resources to help you distract yourself from suicidal thoughts. - Contact Lifeline or Suicide Call back Service There is NO SHAME in being vulnerable. - Get in contact with your employer's EAP provider or see your GP for a MH plan and referral. - Contact a counsellor, no referral needed. Sending Big love to those impacted by suicide <3

13.01.2022 Join Daisy the koala on her first day at primary school. Download the picture book for a fun #FirstDay2021 storytime for any kids soon to start big school: https://bit.ly/3nKtAIS

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08.01.2022 Parents are human. We have needs and triggers, and sometimes we need space to regain our calm. And explaining that to our children can be tricky. Here are some scripts to guide you in explaining your parenting triggers to your children.

07.01.2022 For those clients who have policies with AHM insurance and Medibank Private - you may be eligible for a rebate for counselling For those clients who have policies with AHM insurance and Medibank Private - you may be eligible for a rebate for counselling

07.01.2022 Relationships are a part of our everyday life and the way we form them is critical. A lot of people bond over problems and I call that "trauma bonding" that is ...NOT a healthy way of forming a bond with someone else. How are you connecting with others? For more information go to www.kerwinrae.com/nisi

04.01.2022 Today, we commemorated Anzac Day by standing out on the driveway, lantern in hand, rosemary and poppies for the Anzac Day service that was run through a big speaker at the end of our street. There was an ex-serviceman at the end of our street, all dressed as though he was actually at the dawn service, his commitment unwavering. At the end of the service, he looked over and made eye contact with us all. It was if to say ~ thank you for remembering us .... what we sacrificed... the pain we live with... Emerge Therapy is forever grateful for our present and past serviceman. May you hug your loved ones as I know how difficult it is not to be with each other on this difficult day

03.01.2022 I have been busy creating conversation prompts, one on one time calendars and family time calendars. Check out the video as I run through what is involved.

03.01.2022 Today is R U OK Day. A reminder of the importance of having conversations around mental health in the hope of preventing suicide. Let’s think about this ~ how do you notice someone is not travelling well ? Because knowing when to ask is incredibly important.... Some signs I look for: ... - a lack of eye contact (looking down, seeming somewhere else) - isolating self from others, not getting joy out of normally enjoyable activities - changes in sleep and food - a victim of bullying - pay attention to language they use, are they feeling overwhelmed? like they can’t see a way out? Focusing on the negative sides of things (generalising, catastrophising to name a few) - do they present a little erratic? - are reactions they display not proportionate to the event or not quite characteristic for them? - the presence of mental health conditions such as bipolar, depression, anxiety - are they drinking and or doing drugs in excess and risk taking ** the biggest one I lean into is MY GUT INSTINCT ~ when I follow my gut and ask the question, have you been feeling suicidal ? I am 100% correct ** There are of course people who may be able to conceal there suicidal ideation and execute their plan with intent. This is terrible for those left behind. The heart ache and ripple effect is real and propels them into deep trauma most of the time. If we can check in and make room for more authentic conversations around how people are doing we can sleep knowing we have done our best. If you are having your own internal reactions, fears around asking the hard questions then it may be helpful to read through some great articles on the suicide call back service website, lifeline or kids helpline.

02.01.2022 When a child tells you that something as awful as abuse has happened to them or someone that they know - it can be really hard not to react from a place of shoc...k or even disbelief. However we need to stay calm and collected so that the child feels comfortable sharing so that we can work to stop the abuse. Protective Behaviours Expert, Holly-ann Martin, has 4 statements that should inform how you respond and she suggests learning it by heart - sort of like a mantra that will come out automatically should a child ever disclose abuse to you. Need more support? This must-watch #ParentTV video from Holly-ann of Safe4Kids does an excellent job at unpacking what to do if a child tells you they've been abused - check it out here: https://parenttv.com//what-do-i-say-if-a-child-tells-me-t/