Compassion Fatigue….is rife, in the helping professions! Why? Because most of those who step into these professions do so because of their own previous experiences. Experiences of always being the one in their family who ‘had the answers’. ‘Took care of everyone else. ’ Felt responsible for the feelings and needs of others at an […]
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Have you found yourself overwhelmed by intrusive thoughts since becoming a parent — thoughts that worry you, scare you, or leave you doubting yourself? One of Laura’s incredible supervisees, Jess Hayes, who specialises in maternal mental health and OCD, has written this blog explaining why intrusive thoughts happen, when it’s important to seek support, and
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I first discovered wild swimming in 2020. After the birth of my baby the year before, I felt like I had completely lost myself. Motherhood is a beautiful, transformative journey, but it can also be overwhelming, leaving little room to connect with who we were before. While wild swimming wasn’t the only thing that helped
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“It takes a village to raise a child” – these familiar words echo an ancient truth. But just as precious is this whispered wisdom: every mother needs her village too, a caring circle of hearts and hands to help her flourish and find her strength. We humans are social beings who need contact and connection.
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To celebrate International Women’s Day 2025, we at Laura Greenwood Therapy wanted to honour one of our main messages. “Everything begins with a Mother.” Laura tasked the team with reflecting on the women that have shaped them to be the people they are today. Whether this be their birth Mother, Grandmother, someone else from our
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Written by – Jordan Mcphail – CBT and EMDR Therapist – Team LGT After nearly seven months off work, I’m planning a return in September and I’m excited to be a part of the LGT team as I do! With that in mind and with birth trauma awareness week being this week, I thought it’d
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Recently, the end of an era was marked. For my husband. My family, and also, for me. Following 23 years of open-age football on a weekend, James hung up his weekend footy boots after his final game. It felt big. For him and for me. You see my husband and I met very young. In
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Written by – Laura Batchelor – Chief Operating Officer – Team LGT My eldest son has turned 10! WOW! So many emotions are running through my head. What a rollercoaster it has been, from the moment he was born. I have felt every emotion going. Love, fear, sadness, loneliness, worry, elation, vulnerability, insecurity, guilt, exhaustion,
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Written by – Sarah Cosway – Accredited Psychotherapist – Team LGT We’ve come a long way from the days when as soon as a woman got married she was expected to give up her job and become a housewife. These days, girls come up through the educational system with the same career expectations and aspirations
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Hey there, Mama! Are you feeling the strain of balancing Motherhood and marriage? It’s a whole new ball game, isn’t it! But don’t worry, I’ve got you covered. As a matrescence coach and psychotherapist, I’ve worked with plenty of women just like you who are navigating the ups and downs of love after having children.
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