Naomi Jama Psychology in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia | Psychologist

Naomi Jama Psychology

Locality: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 7 3368 1300

Address: Suite 6/201 Wickham Terrace, Brisbane City 4000 Brisbane, QLD, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 Good for adults too...

24.01.2022 Our failures do not mean that WE are failures. Oftentimes when we fail, it feels like the end of the world. At least it has for me. From a young age, we are... taught that failure is bad and to be avoided. This is reinforced by our survival instincts. Memories of failure bring fear and anxiety, encouraging us to not make those same mistakes again. Setbacks and failures are inevitable in life. If we live trying to avoid failure, we never learn how to mange it effectively when we experience it. How can you train yourself to handle failure in a way that makes you stronger rather than dragging you down? If we can accept failure and let it hurt for a while instead of resisting, rejecting, or trying to keep it away, we’ll move through the tough feelings faster (what we resist, persists!). When we put our failures in perspective, we realize failure is temporary, it isn’t personal, and we can keep moving forward. Failure is valuable feedback and an opportunity for growth if we can slow down enough to learn from the situation. It’s not about how many times you fall down, but how quickly you can learn to get back up. Let your failures out into the light. Find inspiration and ask for support from others if you need it. After processing the failure, make a plan and take action. This will ensure you don’t get stuck in your failure. What helps you to move forward after a failure? Let’s #healtogether

24.01.2022 Most arguments are about...nothing really...until we get to the roots, the core and eventually figure out what it reallyyyy means and how we feel about ourselve...s, our partner and the relationship dynamics. . Comment below with some ridiculous/funny/silly arguments you’ve had in relationships. See more

19.01.2022 I hope sharing our story drives the change that’s needed so that couples who suffers early pregnancy loss get the support they need. Thanks for the incredible work The Pink Elephants Support Network

18.01.2022 Emotional dumping is so common because most of us are unconscious to the reality that we engage in it. I know I was. Most of my relationships revolved around mu...tual emotional dumping. This temporary felt ‘good’ to be because it allowed me to feel a false sense of connection + closeness. It also felt bad. I often felt drained, resentful, + like I was not considered. For many of us, our childhood revolved around emotional dumping. This was intimacy + closeness, for us. Yet it was also painful because our own emotions were not considered. This is why many of us don’t know how to consider the emotional states of others or have awareness of how we impact others. As we become more conscious, we can begin to see this pattern within ourselves while also setting boundaries with those around us. Emotional dumping can be very addictive. It can (temporarily) feel like connection. True emotional connection allows for shared emotional experiences, honest feedback that involves space to find solutions, + clear communication. Have you experienced emotional dumping? How does it feel? #selfhealers

17.01.2022 Postpartum anxiety can be really confusing to navigate as a new mom and often goes under reported and diagnosed. You birth a little human into the world that... comes with no manual or "right way" and so begins the googling. It can be hard (even for doctors and practitioners) to recognize when that worry has become ongoing anxiety. The fear of something wrong happening or "knowing" something bad will happen due to how you feel, can often get misconstrued for mommy instincts or trusting your gut. According to @postpartumsupportinternational Approximately 6% of pregnant women and 10% of postpartum women develop anxiety. Sometimes they experience anxiety alone, and sometimes they experience it in addition to depression. The symptoms of anxiety during pregnancy or postpartum might include: ~ Constant worry ~ Feeling that something bad is going to happen ~ Racing thoughts ~ Disturbances of sleep and appetite ~ Inability to sit still ~ Physical symptoms like dizziness, hot flashes, and nausea Also not listed here are the extremely scary and disturbing intrusive thoughts that can come with anxiety and the irritability and rage that can also be a symptom. If you feel your worry has gone beyond the new mom jitters and crossed into something that causes distress, I encourage you to speak to your doctor or therapist! You can learn to manage this feeling of overwhelm Ps this is my first time ever drawing my own illustration, ekk!

17.01.2022 Imposter syndrome: collection of cognitive distortions regarding feelings of inadequacy, even when we DO have the knowledge, training, know-how. Feels like the ...never enough syndrome. . And the reality is we may never feel like we are enough. So, what do we do? . 1. Name it: become aware of the voice and ask-WHERE it this stemming from? . 2. Talk about it: Share the feelings with a trusted person, shame loses it’s power when we shine a light on it. . 3.Recognize/ Remember it: Honor your expertise, training, what you do well, your accomplishments (not just the ones that look good on paper-redefine this-an accomplishment can be as simple as showing up) . 4. Shift it: Challenge normal but irrational thoughts of perfection, impossible standards. Shift to self-compassion, kindness, your self-defined path, timeline and small steps/actions to keep yourself moving. . Do any of these sound like you? See more

15.01.2022 Ahhh school holidays, time to create awesome connections and memories. But realistically, it can also bring us face to face with tired humans too. I found this advise from Dr Coulson timely and encouraging

10.01.2022 #SandsCommunity provides a safe space for parents affected by #babyloss to connect with each other and share their feelings 24 hours a day. Join here sands.org.uk/onlinecommunity #SandsHereToSupport

10.01.2022 I remember the first time someone sheepishly said, I didn’t even know what boundaries were. I smiled. Neither did I. Even as a practicing psychologist, I didn...’t fully understand how to set them. Or if I even could set them. Just the thought of them sent a chill down my codependent spine. Then, I started practicing. I began speaking my limits. I witnessed people close to me become reactive, or just completely ignore my boundaries. Just the process of setting boundaries can give you eye opening insights into the dynamics of your relationships. Healthy people set + hold boundaries. They demonstrate self love + self worth by compassionately + objectively speaking them. When someone sets a boundary with them, they honor the other persons limits. Boundaries are the foundation of healthy relationships. For many with unresolved trauma, boundaries feel like abandonment. It’s important to understand that you’re not responsible for the emotional state of others. How a person reacts to a boundary, is for them. How you respond to that reaction is for you. You always have choice. What is your BIGGEST struggle with boundaries? #selfhealers

06.01.2022 Bottom lines are boundaries or limits within relationships (see previous post). When bottom lines are crossed, there is often serious damage to the relationshi...p. It’s important to respect people’s bottom lines because to create safety and respect within a relationship. Your bottom line may be different from mine and your neighbor’s. If you don’t have a solid, non-negotiable bottom line in relationships, you will find yourself putting up with a lot of things that you aren’t actually okay with in order to keep the relationship together and maintain the status quo. Over time, you lose self-respect, self-trust, and self-confidence. It’s important to communicate your bottom lines. We communicate our bottom lines by setting boundaries and limits. With practice, we can learn to communicate boundaries with confidence, assertiveness, and care. Once you set a bottom line, you MUST be willing and prepared to act on it if it’s crossed. I’m often asked about the difference between bottom lines, boundaries, and threats. One of the main differences is motivation. Threats are often motivated by a desire to control or change someone, while bottom lines and boundaries are a way to take responsibility for yourself and your choices. The enforcement of a bottom line is a choice you make in response to others choices for the purpose of taking care of yourself. If you struggle to identify or enforce bottom lines and boundaries in relationships, consider finding a therapist to help guide you through this process. What are some of your bottom lines? Let’s #healtogether

05.01.2022 Repair is less about fixing what is broken and more about getting back on track. Dr. John Gottman refers to repair attempts as the secret weapon of emotional...ly intelligent couples. What separates stable couples from others is not that their repair attempts are necessarily more skillful or better thought out, but that their repair attempts get through to their partner. Because repair attempts can be difficult to recognize, it's important to listen for them before a conflict conversation is engulfed in negativity. Are you utilizing repair attempts in your relationship? Take the Gottman Relationship Coach: Dealing with Conflict program to learn how to effectively send and receive repair attempts: http://bit.ly/3iaoR1K

05.01.2022 Here’s your friendly reminder that someone will ALWAYS have it worse. . . . As @therapywith_stephanie put it: ... Your trauma is valid and real. Your grief is valid and real. Your feelings are valid and real. . . We’re sending love to anyone struggling with this lately . . #therapyforwomencenter #TFWC #selfcompassion #selflove #copingskills #healing #healingjourney #growth #growthmindset #griefjourney #selfcare #selfcarethreads #phillytherapy See more

01.01.2022 Overstimulation can be very triggering for a lot of moms. Knowing what your triggers are is so important in understanding your needs in an overwhelming and ove...r stimulating situation. Many moms I work with pin point overwhelm being a source of their irritability and rage. If you are struggling with Rage, @psychedmommy and I are holding a workshop Monday Jan 25th at 1PM EST. In this workshop, we address how to manage your anger response towards your child (or partner's) triggering behaviour. Topics addressed: ~ Understanding Postpartum/Mom rage ~ Learning to Identify the Needs Underneath the Anger ~ Practical Strategies for in the Heat of the Moment ~ Ways to Repair When you've Lost Your Cool ~ Ways to Practice Self Compassion ~ So much more We will teach you how to yell less and enjoy motherhood more! FAQ's ~ if you can't attend the event live, access to the playback ~ this workshop is good for moms with child's of all ages ~ if you want to sponsor a mom you can dm me ~ these skills transfer over to partner as well, we will be primarily addressing moms but skills for partners are the same Link in bio or happyasamother.co/mommyrage for more information