Sara Clignett Psychologist in Woy Woy, New South Wales, Australia | Medical and health

Sara Clignett Psychologist

Locality: Woy Woy, New South Wales, Australia

Phone: +61 2 4303 0172

Address: 112 Blackwall Rd 2256 Woy Woy, NSW, Australia

Website: https://www.saraclignettpsychology.com.au

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18.01.2022 Yesterday’s announcement of the continuation of stage 4 restrictions in parts of Melbourne were not the news most of us wanted to hear. This has impacted all of... us here at Its Okay not to be Okay and I’m sure many of our community Please know how ever you are feeling is valid. We have never been through anything like this before and the announcement will hit all us of us differently Now more than ever it’s so important that we look out for each other and check in with loved ones, work mates and friends We would love to hear what 3 things people are putting in place for their self care at the moment For me I am 1. Doing online training twice a week 2. Booked a counselling appointment for today 3. Danced in my kitchen this morning while getting ready for work to one of my pump up songs Please list 3 things you are going to do you never know your self care suggestion might just provide a roadmap for someone else If you are struggling and needing support please remember to check in with a loved one, your GP or lifeline on 13 11 14

17.01.2022 The inability to receive support from others is a trauma response. Your I don’t need anyone, I’ll just do it all myself conditioning is a survival tactic. An...d you needed it to shield your heart from abuse, neglect, betrayal, and disappointment from those who could not or would not be there for you. From the parent who was absent and abandoned you by choice or the parent who was never home from working three jobs to feed and house you. From the lovers who offered sexual intimacy but never offered a safe haven that honored your heart. From the friendships and family who ALWAYS took more than they ever gave. From all the situations when someone told you we’re in this together or I got you then abandoned you, leaving you to pick up the pieces when shit got real, leaving you to handle your part and their part, too. From all the lies and all the betrayals. You learned along the way that you just couldn’t really trust people. Or that you could trust people, but only up to a certain point. Extreme-independence IS. A. TRUST. ISSUE. You learnt: if I don’t put myself in a situation where I rely on someone, I won’t have to be disappointed when they don’t show up for me, or when they drop the ball... because they will ALWAYS drop the ball EVENTUALLY right? You may even have been intentionally taught this protection strategy by generations of hurt ancestors who came before you. Extreme-independence is a preemptive strike against heartbreak. So, you don’t trust anyone. And you don’t trust yourself, either, to choose people. To trust is to hope, to trust is to be vulnerable. Never again, you vow. But no matter how you dress it up and display it proudly to make it seem like this level of independence is what you always wanted to be, in truth it’s your wounded, scarred, broken heart behind a protective brick wall. Impenetrable. Nothing gets in. No hurt gets in. But no love gets in either. Fortresses and armor are for those in battle, or who believe the battle is coming. It’s a trauma response. The good news is trauma that is acknowledged is trauma that can be healed. You are worthy of having support. You are worthy of having true partnership. You are worthy of love. You are worthy of having your heart held. You are worthy to be adored. You are worthy to be cherished. You are worthy to have someone say, You rest. I got this. And actually deliver on that promise. You are worthy to receive. You are worthy to receive. You are worthy. You don’t have to earn it. You don’t have to prove it. You don’t have to bargain for it. You don’t have to beg for it. You are worthy. WORTHY. Simply because you exist. -Jamila White, @inspiredjamila Coyote Phoenix

16.01.2022 I just love Brene Brown and her work.

15.01.2022 So true, do things just to have fun...

13.01.2022 It's a great day to be kind to yourself

13.01.2022 Wow what a great initiative

13.01.2022 This is such a great initiative for anyone that works on the front line: Police, Firies or Ambos. Tell your friends x

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12.01.2022 Wow, so heartwarming

12.01.2022 The inability to receive support from others is a trauma response. Your I don’t need anyone, I’ll just do it all myself conditioning is a survival tactic. An...d you needed it to shield your heart from abuse, neglect, betrayal, and disappointment from those who could not or would not be there for you. From the parent who was absent and abandoned you by choice or the parent who was never home from working three jobs to feed and house you. From the lovers who offered sexual intimacy but never offered a safe haven that honored your heart. From the friendships and family who ALWAYS took more than they ever gave. From all the situations when someone told you we’re in this together or I got you then abandoned you, leaving you to pick up the pieces when shit got real, leaving you to handle your part and their part, too. From all the lies and all the betrayals. You learned along the way that you just couldn’t really trust people. Or that you could trust people, but only up to a certain point. Extreme-independence IS. A. TRUST. ISSUE. You learnt: if I don’t put myself in a situation where I rely on someone, I won’t have to be disappointed when they don’t show up for me, or when they drop the ball... because they will ALWAYS drop the ball EVENTUALLY right? You may even have been intentionally taught this protection strategy by generations of hurt ancestors who came before you. #generationaltrauma #ancestraltrauma Extreme-independence is a preemptive strike against heartbreak. So, you don’t trust anyone. And you don’t trust yourself, either, to choose people. To trust is to hope, to trust is to be vulnerable. Never again, you vow. But no matter how you dress it up and display it proudly to make it seem like this level of independence is what you always wanted to be, in truth it’s your wounded, scarred, broken heart behind a protective brick wall. Impenetrable. Nothing gets in. No hurt gets in. But no love gets in either. Fortresses and armor are for those in battle, or who believe the battle is coming. It’s a trauma response. The good news is trauma that is acknowledged is trauma that can be healed. You are worthy of having support. You are worthy of having true partnership. You are worthy of love. You are worthy of having your heart held. You are worthy to be adored. You are worthy to be cherished. You are worthy to have someone say, You rest. I got this. And actually deliver on that promise. You are worthy to receive. You are worthy to receive. You are worthy to receive. You are worthy. You don’t have to earn it. You don’t have to prove it. You don’t have to bargain for it. You don’t have to beg for it. You are worthy. Worthy. Simply because you exist. I love you. I like you. I life you. Mauri Ora whnau Let’s heal! *Credit: This post is an edited version of an original post by Jamila White. (FB: @inspiredjamila, IG: @inspired.jamila)

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11.01.2022 Self-compassion means treating ourselves with the same warmth, caring and kindness that we’d extend to someone we love or deeply care about, if they were experi...encing challenges, obstacles or difficulties in life. Self compassion is an important skill to cultivate. Research has shown a positive correlation between self-compassion and psychological well-being, including emotional intelligence, social connectedness and overall life satisfaction. You can learn more about self compassion in this blog from Dr Russ Harris: http://bit.ly/2YT4s6K

09.01.2022 "Today was a Difficult Day," said Pooh. There was a pause. "Do you want to talk about it?" asked Piglet. "No," said Pooh after a bit. "No, I don't think I do." ..."That's okay," said Piglet, and he came and sat beside his friend. "What are you doing?" asked Pooh. "Nothing, really," said Piglet. "Only, I know what Difficult Days are like. I quite often don't feel like talking about it on my Difficult Days either. "But goodness," continued Piglet, "Difficult Days are so much easier when you know you've got someone there for you. And I'll always be here for you, Pooh." And as Pooh sat there, working through in his head his Difficult Day, while the solid, reliable Piglet sat next to him quietly, swinging his little legs...he thought that his best friend had never been more right." A.A. Milne Sending thoughts to everyone having a Difficult Day today. May you have your own Piglet to sit beside you

09.01.2022 Yes! Sharing in case anyone else needed to hear this today. Daily Wake Up Call

09.01.2022 Si no tienes tiempo y si lo tienes Leelo hasta el final Es Más que una gran verdad. Aparecio en un momento de desiciones ... Deja ir a la gente que no está lista para amarte. Esto es lo más difícil que tendrás que hacer en tu vida y también será lo más importante. Deja de tener conversaciones difíciles con personas que no quieren cambiar. Deja de aparecer para las personas que no tienen interés en tu presencia. Sé que tu instinto es hacer todo lo posible para ganar el aprecio de los que te rodean, pero es un impulso que roba tu tiempo, energía, salud mental y física. Cuando empiezas a luchar por una vida con alegría, interés y compromiso, no todo el mundo estará listo para seguirte a ese lugar. Eso no significa que tengas que cambiar lo que eres, significa que debes dejar ir a las personas que no están listas para acompañarte. Si eres excluido, insultado, olvidado o ignorado por las personas a las que les regalas tu tiempo, no te haces un favor al seguir ofreciéndoles tu energía y tu vida. La verdad es que no eres para todo el mundo y no todos son para ti. Esto es lo que hace tan especial cuando encuentras a personas con las que tienes amistad o amor correspondido. Sabrás lo precioso que es porque has experimentado lo que no lo es. Cuanto más tiempo pasas tratando de hacerte amar por alguien que no es capaz, más tiempo pierdes privándote de la posibilidad de esa conexión con alguien más. Hay miles de millones de personas en este planeta y muchas de ellas se van a encontrar contigo, a tu nivel de interés y compromiso. Cuanto más sigues involucrado con personas que te utilizan como cojín, una opción de segundo plano o un terapeuta para su sanación emocional, más tiempo te alejas de la comunidad que deseas. Tal vez si dejas de aparecer, no te busquen. Tal vez si dejas de intentarlo, la relación termine. Tal vez si dejas de enviar mensajes, tu teléfono permanecerá oscuro durante semanas. Eso no significa que arruinaste la relación, significa que lo único que la sostenía era la energía que solo tú dabas para mantenerla. Eso no es amor, es apego. Es querer dar una oportunidad a quien no lo merece! Tu mereces mucho, existe gente que no debe estar en tu vida, te darás cuenta. Lo más valioso que tienes en tu vida es tu tiempo y energía, ya que ambos son limitados. A lo que le des tu tiempo y energía, definirá tu existencia. Cuando te das cuenta de esto empiezas a entender por qué estás tan ansioso cuando pasas tiempo con personas, en actividades, lugares o situaciones que no te convienen y no deben estar cerca de ti, te roban energía. Empezarás a darte cuenta que lo más importante que puedes hacer por ti mismo y por todos los que te rodean es proteger tu energía más ferozmente que cualquier otra cosa. Haz de tu vida un refugio seguro, en el que solo se permiten personas compatibles contigo. No eres responsable de salvar a nadie. No eres responsable de convencerles de mejorar. No es tu trabajo existir para la gente y darles tu vida! Porque si te sientes mal, si te sientes obligado, serás la raíz de todos tus problemas por tu insistencia, temiendo que no te devuelvan los favores que has concedido. Es tu única obligación el darte cuenta que eres el amo de tu destino y aceptar el amor que crees merecer. Decide que te mereces una amistad real, un compromiso verdadero y un amor completo con personas saludables y prósperas. Luego espera y mira lo mucho que empieza a cambiar todo y cambiará, eso es seguro, con gente positiva y de buena energía, no pierdas el tiempo con gente que no vale la pena, el cambio te dará el amor, la estima, la felicidad y la protección que te mereces. Anthony Hopkins

09.01.2022 Morning everyone, For anyone that isn't aware, my dad Joe and I put on a bit of a gathering on Christmas day arvo (2pm on) for people who may not have anyone t...o spend Christmas with. This year we are teaming up with local legends from Coast Hands who will be providing food and Christmas hampers (other supporters/partners to be announced.) We plan on having an acoustic jam and a few quiet drinks on Narara creek West Gosford. Christmas can be a tough and lonely time for many, but it needn't be. Come hang with us! We are in the process of sourcing out a portaloo and some gazebos if anyone has any contacts that might be able to help with that. We meet at Narara Creek behind the bait and tackle store any time after 2pm on Christmas day. If you are interested or plan on coming, can you please text "interested" to 0405424124 so we can gage how many people to provide for. We are happy for whole families that are doing it tough to come and join us. DON'T SPEND CHRISTMAS ALONE PLEASE SHARE THIS & BE SURE TO ASK AROUND WITH YOUR FRIENDS & NEIGHBOURS IN CASE THEY DON'T HAVE ANYONE TO SPEND CHRISTMAS WITH.

08.01.2022 Marriage is awful, wonderful, comfort and rage. It is boring, terrifying, and a total nail biter. It is loving another fallible creature while trying to love y...ourself. It is a lifetime of coming back to the table. People laugh at us because we’re either fighting or laughing. They roll their eyes when we talk about therapy. But I’ll tell you what. It’s worth it. All of it. Even when it isn’t. Therapy isn’t for weak people or hippies or liberals. It’s for broken people that want to be whole. It’s for runaways that want a family. It’s a lesson on how to sit down and listen. How to love yourself so that the other person can, too. I love you babe. I’m grateful we made it to this photo. - Pink

08.01.2022 Great groups for children and parents with ASD

08.01.2022 For some, Christmas is a time of joy, for others, it’s a time of stress or loneliness. If you fall into the latter category, just remember it’s just a day. Practise mindfulness, notice what you can see, hear, feel, smell and taste. It’s a good time to indulge yourself and self-care. For those that enjoy Christmas, Practise mindfulness and I hope you have a good day x

07.01.2022 Allowing myself to be with my tension.. and letting it tell me its story. #internalfamilysystems

05.01.2022 Sensory Stories

04.01.2022 If you have trouble setting boundaries, you are not alone. They are hard for all of us, at first, especially if you are a people-pleaser like me. So let’s break... it down and talk Boundaries 101 Your boundaries are your responsibility. Your job is to know them and communicate them. Want to know what’s not your job? Managing someone’s reaction to your boundary. Expect an emotional reaction. Setting a boundary for the first time will lead to people feeling upset. They’re probably going to take it personally because they’re so used to getting their way. They’re going to think you’re holding a grudge against them when you’re really setting a boundary for yourself. If you know a reaction is coming, it’s easier to just let the reaction come. Their emotional reaction is theirs, it’s not yours to manage. I like to visualize a balloon deflating as the person reacts so the people-pleaser in me doesn’t get triggered emotionally. It’s just hot air. It means nothing. Hold your boundary and move on. Every time you draw a boundary you put yourself first. What’s one boundary you know you need to set? What are you worried about happening when you do? Tell me in the comments below.

04.01.2022 Never give anyone else the power to decide how you respond. Protect your peace

03.01.2022 Better yet, try this: grab a pen and paper and make a list of all the things you love about yourself. Pick one and share below to inspire others to practice unwavering self-love. Photo via @secondsapart on Instagram

02.01.2022 So pleased to see this happening on the Coast. Such a great group of passionate and dedicated people!

02.01.2022 It’s #WorldMentalHealthDay today... but we don’t want it to stop here, join us in creating awareness of mental health not just today but everyday Make sure yo...u’re being kind to yourself - tomorrow is a new day and the world is SO much better with you in it! Head to our website (link in bio) for helpline links if you need someone to reach out to - #itsnotweaktospeak #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #bekindtoyourself

02.01.2022 If you want to start the year well, watch this !