One of my adolescent clients asked me this question recently. I had suggested a few family sessions to discuss the normal changes their family had
We have just finalised some resources to help you navigate stormy times in your family. Our family means everything to us and so when there
We spoke with a dad, who adopted two brothers (aged 3 and 4 years at the time of adoptive placement) with his same sex partner.
Jocelyne is one of our psychologists at Pocket Family Psychologist and would like to share how being ill with coronavirus has changed her family structure
Why are so many of the adoptive and looked after children families in our service thriving during the Covid-19 crisis? Families have needed much less
Soothing touch is essential for our mental, physical, emotional and relational health. Research has shown without regular touch, babies stop growing and are more likely to
“Dr Andrea Shortland’s session for MediaCom on a children’s mental health was incredibly informative. During the second period of lockdown and home-schooling; parents and children found themselves again in a period of upheaval and transition. Many parents and carers were extremely worried about their children’s mental health and their own ability to be present and engaged whilst also playing the role of teacher and care giver. Dr Shortland gave attendees an insight into how many parents were feeling; tips on supporting children and helping them cope whilst studying from home and also managing their mental health. She also helped us realise the importance of taking care of ourselves in order to effectively support our children. It was such a useful session that we realise it was also pertinent for not only children’s mental health but also adults! We will be holding another session with Dr Andrea and MediaCom soon.”
